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Murray Hill Middle Heathcote has revival-style homes near shopping and dining
Murray Hill Middle Heathcote, 28 miles from New York City, is a Scarsdale neighborhood known for its historic architecture and highly rated school district. “Murray Hill has the most beautiful property in Scarsdale,” says Yaren Sun, a broker and the owner of Xcel Realty Service LLC. Sun lives in the Murray Hill Middle Heathcote area and has worked in the real estate industry since 2013. Homes in the Murray Hill Middle Heathcote area are in revival styles on large, manicured lots with private tennis courts and in-ground pools. The Scarsdale Middle School is located within the neighborhood and the high school borders the area, making both schools less than a mile from most residents. Near the southern end of Murray Hill, several shopping centers line Wilmot Road.
Smaller homes in Murray Hill Middle Heathcote are secluded and offer peaceful settings.
Homes in Murray Hill Middle Heathcote are well maintained and have outstanding curb appeal.
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Newer builds blend with historic homes
Mature maple and oak trees shade the winding residential streets, bordered by manicured lawns and circular driveways. The Village of Scarsdale has design guidelines for new or modified homes to keep housing styles consistent. “There’s lots of new construction that blends into the older construction,” Sun says. Newly built homes often have New Traditional designs that match the historic homes next door, with dormer windows and porticos. These homes range from about $5.5 million to over $7 million. Existing homes usually feature Colonial or Tudor Revival designs and sell for about $1.5 million to nearly $3.5 million. Because the lots are large, many residents have private tennis courts and in-ground pools. The CAP Index Crime Score for area is 1 out of 10. The national average is 4.
Rows of homes in Murray Hill Middle Heathcote are often separated by large walls of shrubbery for privacy.
Larger Tudor homes in Murray Hill Middle Heathcote sit on well maintained lawns.
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Kids in Murray Hill Middle Heathcote attend highly rated schools
The Scarsdale Public Schools district receives an A-plus from Niche, which ranks the district as the best in Westchester County. “We love the school system,” Sun says. “If the kids need help, the teachers are there for them.” Heathcote School offers elementary classes and feeds into Scarsdale Middle School. Students continue on to Scarsdale High School. All three schools get A-plus ratings from Niche. “Our elementary school offers a lot of different events for the family as well,” says Sun. “And our high school has a carnival.” Every April, the Scarsdale Carnival occupies Scarsdale High’s parking lot for a weekend. Everyone gets free admission to ride carnival rides and games operated by Newton Shows.
Heathcote School serves elementary grade students in Murray Hill Middle Heathcote.
Scarsdale Senior High School prepares Murray Hill Middle Heathcote students for college.
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Shopping and dining at the Golden Horseshoe and the Scarsdale train station
In Murray Hill Middle Heathcote’s southern end, the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center offers restaurants and retailers like CVS and Starbucks. There are also small businesses, like Cheryl's Closet and the Funky Monkey toy store. Seven Woks, also within the center, serves Chinese dishes, and Seasons sells groceries. Down the street, Balducci’s is a specialty grocery store with international and locally sourced food and ingredients.
Residents head to the Scarsdale train station, 2 miles away, for more shopping and dining. Near the station, shops and restaurants occupy Tudor-style buildings, such as Martine’s Fine Bake Shoppe — a local favorite that makes homemade French pastries. Mimi’s By Martine’s is the bakery's cooler counterpart, serving gelato and crepes.
Seven Woks in Murray Hill Middle Heathcote is perfect for an authentic Chinese meal with a friendly staff.
The Funky Monkey in Murray Hill Middle Heathcote is great for picking up gifts and educational toys.
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Community events and nearby recreation
Fenway Golf Club is a private 18-hole course in the area, and the club offers its members access to a clubhouse, tennis courts and a pool. Supply Field has two small baseball fields and batting cages open from April to November. Residents might visit Heathcote Duck Pond, less than a mile from the area, to watch duck swim along the water.
“During the summertime, on Sundays, the Bronx River Parkway will close for families to ride their bikes and scooters,” says Sun. The Bicycle Sunday Program gives residents access to a portion of the Bronx River Parkway on select Sundays from May to October. Residents may bike, skate, jog or walk over 6 miles of the parkway during this time. The Annual Scarsdale 15K & 4M Races are some of the oldest road races in Westchester County. Every April, competitors drive toward the finish line on Brewster Road.
The Heathcote Duck Pond is on Duck Pond Rd. in Murray Hill Middle Heathcote in the center of the neighborhood.
Supply Field is part of the Scarsdale Recreation Department and features two baseball fields for athletes of Murray Hill Middle Heathcote.
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Commuters use the Hutchinson River Parkway and public transportation
Drivers heading south to New York City might take the Hutchinson River Parkway and merge onto the Cross County River Parkway, a trip that takes over an hour with heavy traffic. Anyone traveling by train starts their commute at the White Plains station before hopping on the Hudson Line to Grand Central Terminal, which takes under an hour.
Murray Hill Middle Heathcote residents often rely on their cars to get around, but some sidewalks lead to nearby schools, allowing children to walk to class. The greater Scarsdale area is served by the Bee-Line Bus system, which operates throughout Westchester County. The White Plains Hospital is 3 miles north of the area, and LaGuardia Airport is 20 miles south. For places of worship, there are temples north of Fenway Golf Club and churches along State Route 22.
There is an active bus line that runs through Murray Hill Middle Heathcote for commuters.
The White Plains train station gets Murray Hill Middle Heathcote commuters to New York City in less than 30 minutes.
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Murray Hill Middle Heathcote Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Murray Hill Middle Heathcote, Scarsdale sell after 79 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Murray Hill Middle Heathcote, Scarsdale over the last 12 months is $3,700,000, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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