For the second quarter 2008, according to the Westchester County Board of Realtors, single-family home inventory was up (10.6 percent) and sales remained flat (-.3 percent). That’s bad news for sellers. But for buyers, the grim housing recession offers an enticing upside: They can get a home at a bargain price. Below are 10 homes that are bargains relative to the median sale price of other properties in the same town. Happy hunting!
Armonk Colonial
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List Price: $639,450 Median Armonk Home Sale Price (Feb 08- July 08): 1,196,935 Price/Sq Ft: $319.73 Address: 
35 High St, Armonk Style: Colonial Exterior: Wood 3 BR, 2 baths, 2,000 sq ft 
 Acres: 2.38 Year Built: 1800 Taxes: $5,703 School System: Byram Hills Pluses: updated kitchen and bath, patio, close to town, low taxes Minuses: no garage Listing Agent: R. Scott Richardson, Westchester-Putnam MLS (203) 273-0055; rscottrichardson@gmail.com
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Briarcliff Manor Raised Ranch
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List Price: $639,221 Median Briarcliff Manor Home Sale Price (Feb 08-July 08): $1,750,000 Price/Sq Ft: $195 Address: 
9 Scarborough Cir, Briarcliff Manor Style: Raised Ranch Exterior: Cedar Shingle 3 BR, 2 full and 1 half bath, 3,268 sq ft 
Acres: 0.36 Year Built: 1978 Taxes: $19,969 School System: Ossining Pluses: Hudson River view, indoor heated pool and spa, renovated kitchen with granite counters, new floors and interior/exterior painting, 2-car garage, seller will pay closing costs Minuses: high taxes Listing Agent: Mark Seiden, Mark Seiden Real Estate Team (914) 762-2200; info@homeman.net
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Briarcliff Manor Colonial
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List Price: $550,000 Median Briarcliff Manor Home Sale Price (Feb 08-July 08): $1,750,000 Price/Sq Ft: $190 Address: 
129 Apple Ln, Briarcliff Manor Style: Colonial Exterior: Brick, Vinyl 5 BR, 2 full and 1 half bath, 2892 sq ft 
 Acres: 0.800 Year Built: 1961 Taxes: $17,080 School System: Ossining Pluses: 2-car attached garage with two bonus rooms above, walkout basement, private lot, close walk to shopping centers Minuses: kitchen and bath need updating Listing Agent: Rae Molinelli, Coldwell Banker (914) 762-7010; rae.molinelli@coldwellbankermoves.com
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Katonah Colonial
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List Price: $549,000 Median Katonah Home Sale Price (Feb 08-July 08): $815,687 Price/Sq Ft: $269 Address: 
103 Harris Rd, Katonah Style: Colonial Exterior: Clapboard 4 BR, 2 baths, 2040 sq ft 
 Acres: 0.4 Year Built: 1938 Taxes: $13,599 School System: Katonah-Lewisboro Pluses: 1st floor master BR, close to railroad and bus, close to school and park, walkout basement, high ceilings Minuses: 1-car garage Listing Agent: Karen Benvin Ransom, Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate (914) 232 5007; kbenvinransom@houlihanlawrence.com
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Katonah Contemporary Ranch
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List Price: $539,000 Median Katonah Home Sale Price (Feb 08-July 08): $815,687 Price/Sq Ft: $230 Address: 
2673 Rte 35, Katonah Style: 
Contemporary Ranch Exterior: Clapboard 3 BR, 2 baths, 2,338 sq ft 
 Acres: 2 Year Built: 1996 Taxes: $8,738 School System: Somers Pluses: open floor plan, 2 miles from the Katonah Train Station and Rte 684, large patio Minuses: on a main road, basement unfinished Listing Agent: Gino Sermoneta, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (914) 232-7000; gino.sermoneta@cbmoves.com
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Larchmont Colonial
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List Price: $649,000 Median Larchmont Home Sale Price (Feb 08- July 08): $1,032,500 Price/Sq Ft: $397 Address: 
14 Dillon Rd, Larchmont Style: Colonial Exterior: Aluminum 3 BR, 2 full and 1 half bath, 1,632 sq ft
 Acres: 0.142 Year Built: 1935 Taxes: $14,512 School System: Mamaroneck Union Free Pluses: lower level playroom, walking distance to shops and transportation, new roof and hot water heater Minuses: no garage Listing Agent: Elizabeth Holden, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, (914) 633-5540; Elizabeth.holden@cbmoves.com
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Mamaroneck Split-Level
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List Price: $579,000 Median Mamaroneck Home Sale Price (Feb 08-July 08): $778,750 Price/Sq Ft: $661 Address: 
303 Livingston Ave, Mamaroneck Style: Split-level Exterior: shingle 3 BR, 2 baths, 875 sq ft 
 Acres: 0.138 Year Built: 1978 Taxes: $10,549 School System: Mamaroneck Pluses: 2-car attached garage, ADA accessible, elevator, balcony, close to train Minuses: kitchen countertops could be updated Listing Agent: John Hofstetter, Coldwell Banker Moves (914) 834-7100; john.hofstetter@cbmoves.com
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Scarsdale Cape Cod
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List Price: $849,000 Median Scarsdale Home Sale Price (Feb 08-July 08): $1,111,250 Price/Sq Ft: $520 Address: 
40 Sprague Rd, Scarsdale Style: 
Cape Cod Exterior: Shingle 4 BR, 2 baths, 1,631 sq ft Acres: 0.17 Year Built: 1955 Taxes: $15,615 School System: Scarsdale Pluses: fireplace, sunroom, 2-car tandem garage underneath home, private yard Minuses: landscaping could be updated, older roof Listing Agent: Frank Ledermann, Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate, (914) 723-8877, ext 337; fledermann@houlihanlawrence.com
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Valhalla Split-Level
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List Price: $539,000 Median Valhalla Home Sale Price (Feb 08-July 08): $577,896 Price/Sq Ft: $283.68 Address: 
2 Lisa La, Valhalla Style: Split Level
 Exterior: Vinyl Siding 3 BR, 2 baths, 1,900 sq ft Acres: 0.5 Year Built: 1957 Taxes: $11,270 School System: Valhalla Pluses: hardwood floors, close to bus, parks and railroad, walkout basement, screened-in porch Minuses: one-car garage Listing Agent: Rita Longo, Century 21 Wolff (914) 769-3584
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Yorktown Heights Raised Ranch
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List Price: $399,900 Median Yorktown Heights Home Sale Price: $439,959 Price/Sq Ft: $250 Address: 
2738 Springhurst St Style: 
Raised Ranch Exterior: Vinyl 4 BR, 2 baths, 1,600 sq ft Acres: 0.5 Year Built: 1965 Taxes: $9,758 School System: Yorktown Pluses: spacious level yard, good curb appeal, granite kitchen, stainless steel appliances, finished lower level Minuses: needs some minor cosmetic work, one-car garage Listing Agent: George Groves, Remax (914) 403 – 3428; georgegroves@remax.net
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