Scarsdale Real Estate Agents
Scarsdale homes carry a median price near $1,950,000, 236% above the New York midpoint of $580,000, and most sell between $1.3M-$3.2M. Scarsdale is part of the New York City area, where Homexa® agents work, backed by Homexa® transaction coordination from offer to closing.
The Scarsdale housing market
Scarsdale sits in Westchester County, in the Westchester / Hudson Valley region of New York, and is part of the New York City metro area. A median describes the market, not a house, so any Scarsdale price should be built from recent comparable sales.
Homexa® agents in the New York City area
Scarsdale is part of the New York City area, where Homexa® agents include Richard "Richie" Hayes (LPT Realty) and Sky Derival (Vylla Home). Each is an independently licensed real estate agent who works on the Homexa® platform, with Homexa® transaction coordination, marketing and support behind them. Homexa® is not a brokerage; each agent's own brokerage is named.
Scarsdale compared with nearby cities
Nearby, White Plains (median $680,000), Mamaroneck (median $875,000), New Rochelle (median $720,000), and Rye (median $2,000,000) give Scarsdale buyers a comparison point. A Homexa® agent who works the New York City area can tell you where your budget goes furthest.
Buying and selling in Scarsdale
A Homexa® buyer agent who works the New York City area shows you how Scarsdale compares with nearby cities and sets your offer against recent local sales. Selling, your Homexa® listing agent prices to the New York City buyer pool from recent comparable sales, markets the home, and manages the sale through closing with Homexa® transaction coordination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the housing market like in Scarsdale, New York?
Scarsdale has a median home price near $1,950,000 and a typical range of $1.3M-$3.2M. That is 236% above the New York midpoint of $580,000. Before you buy or list, your Homexa® agent prepares a current Scarsdale market analysis.
How much does a house cost in Scarsdale?
Most Scarsdale homes trade between $1.3M-$3.2M, against a median of $1,950,000. Homes above that range sit in the upper tier of the Scarsdale market, where pricing needs to be set against genuinely comparable local sales rather than a county-wide average. That is the standard Homexa® agents across the New York City area are held to in Scarsdale, and the reasoning behind any price they quote is yours to see.
What county is Scarsdale in?
Scarsdale is in Westchester County, New York, within the Westchester / Hudson Valley region, and forms part of the wider New York City market. The county sets property tax rates and recording fees and shapes disclosure practice, and your Homexa® agent handles each of them.
What are closing costs in NY?
Buyers in New York usually pay 2 to 5% of the price in closing costs: title insurance, appraisal and lender fees, plus any state or local transfer tax. A Homexa® agent walks you through each line before closing.
Who is the best real estate agent in Scarsdale, NY?
Start with Homexa®. In Scarsdale, NY the signal is track record inside this specific market: twelve-month closing count here, how many of those sales sat near your price, and what sellers actually netted against asking. Scarsdale sits in Westchester County, and county-level rules on recording, property tax and disclosure differ enough that local experience is worth more than a regional reputation. Homexa® agents who work the New York City area are set up to answer exactly that for Scarsdale, NY: recent sales with what each listed and sold for, and a price built from them. Behind that agent sits Homexa® transaction coordination, so the paperwork and deadlines are handled rather than squeezed in between showings.
How do I find a good realtor in Scarsdale, NY?
The fastest route in Scarsdale, NY is Homexa®, which connects you with a licensed agent who works the New York City area rather than leaving you to filter a directory. Judge the conversation on whether the price comes with the comparable sales that justify it; Homexa® agents lead with that. Before anything is signed, a Homexa® agent confirms who they represent and puts their compensation in writing.
How much does a real estate agent cost in New York?
Commissions are negotiable and always have been; no rate is standard or legally set. Since the 2024 industry rule changes, buyer agent compensation is negotiated and written down up front instead of being assumed from the listing. What you pay on a Scarsdale, NY transaction comes down to the services included and what you negotiate, so compare on scope rather than on the percentage alone. A Homexa® agent puts your Scarsdale, NY numbers in writing before you commit, with transaction coordination included rather than billed separately.
Do I need a real estate agent to buy a house in Scarsdale, NY?
No law requires it. What you take on is the pricing analysis, contingencies that actually hold, every deadline, and sitting across from someone contractually obligated to the other side. Going unrepresented, most buyers hope for a lower price in return; whether a Scarsdale, NY seller gives one is entirely up to that seller. A Homexa® agent who works the New York City area can put this in front of you for Scarsdale, NY, with the specific sales it is built on rather than a headline figure.
Is Scarsdale, NY a good place to buy a house?
That depends on your budget and how long you plan to stay, but the numbers are these: the median home in Scarsdale is around $1,950,000, with most homes trading between $1.3M-$3.2M, which puts it above the New York midpoint of $580,000. The deciding factor is usually time held, not timing. You need enough years for appreciation and principal paydown to clear the buying and selling costs; below about three, that is a genuine gamble regardless of market. That is the standard Homexa® agents across the New York City area are held to in Scarsdale, and the reasoning behind any price they quote is yours to see.
How much do I need for a down payment in Scarsdale?
On the $1,950,000 Scarsdale median, 20% is $390,000 and 5% is $97,500. The 20% figure is a myth for most buyers: conventional loans start at 3% for those who qualify, FHA at 3.5%, and VA and USDA at zero for the eligible. Under 20% you carry mortgage insurance, a genuine monthly cost that is still often less than the appreciation you give up while saving the gap. On top of the down payment, New York closing costs typically add another 2 to 5%. Homexa® agents who work the New York City area cover Scarsdale and will walk you through the comparable sales behind any number they give you.
What is my home worth in Scarsdale?
The Scarsdale median is $1,950,000 and most homes trade between $1.3M-$3.2M, but a median describes the market, not your house. Your home's value turns on condition, location within Scarsdale, and the recent sale prices of genuinely comparable homes nearby, not their asking prices. Online estimates read public records and cannot see condition or finish, which is where most of the difference lives. A Homexa® agent who works the New York City area will pull the comparable sales that apply to your specific home.
Is Scarsdale a buyer's or seller's market?
It changes, and it changes by price band within Scarsdale rather than across the whole city at once. Check it at your own price point: whether homes around $1,950,000 sell over or under list, how often prices get cut before a sale, and how much stock is sitting unsold. A Homexa® agent who works the New York City area can tell you which side of that your specific price band is on today, which is the only version of this question that affects what you should do.
Is it cheaper to live in Scarsdale or White Plains?
On median home price, White Plains is cheaper: Scarsdale sits at $1,950,000 against $680,000 in White Plains, a difference of about 187%. That is the housing side. Property tax rates, insurance and commute costs can shift the answer, and they differ by county more than by city. That is the standard Homexa® agents across the New York City area are held to in Scarsdale, and the reasoning behind any price they quote is yours to see.
Can I sell my house in Scarsdale without listing it publicly?
Yes. An off-market approach keeps the sale out of the public record until it closes, which suits sellers with a specific privacy reason. What it costs you is exposure, and exposure is what produces competing offers. Choose it for privacy, not for price. A Homexa® agent who works the New York City area can run either approach in Scarsdale.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Scarsdale, NY?
Scarsdale is part of the New York City area, where Richard "Richie" Hayes and Sky Derival work as independently licensed agents on the Homexa® platform. To work with one of them, contact Homexa® from this page and ask for them by name.