Christie Place

Independent Assessment

Christie Place is confirmed as a genuine, small, well-documented luxury 55+ condominium community with strong multi-source agreement on its 44-unit count, 2008 construction, developer (Ginsburg Development Companies), and Tudor-inspired two-building architectural design. A specific current price range and HOA fee could not be independently confirmed; given Scarsdale's status as one of the most expensive residential markets in the New York metropolitan area, buyers should expect premium pricing and request current figures directly.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers seeking a small, walkable, luxury 55+ condominium in one of Westchester's most prestigious villages, with concierge service, high-end finishes (Viking ranges, Sub-Zero refrigerators, granite countertops), and direct proximity to Metro-North rail service into Manhattan, are a strong fit for Christie Place. Its small scale (44 units) suits buyers who prioritize an intimate, boutique-style building over a large campus-style community.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Christie Place was built in 2008 by Ginsburg Development Companies in the Village of Scarsdale. The 44-unit luxury condominium community is arranged across two Tudor-inspired, four-story buildings connected by a landscaped garden terrace, with units ranging from 1,000-square-foot one-bedroom-plus-half-bath homes to nearly 2,000-square-foot two-bedroom-plus-den-plus-half-bath residences, each featuring high-end kitchen finishes (Viking ranges, Sub-Zero refrigerators, granite countertops). The community is now fully built out, and all current purchases are resale.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Buyers should confirm current pricing for units at Christie Place directly; a specific range was not confirmed. Given Scarsdale's status as one of the most expensive residential markets in Westchester County and the New York metropolitan area generally, combined with the community's luxury finishes and concierge service, Christie Place likely commands premium pricing well above the county's larger, older 55+ communities such as Jefferson Village; buyers should request current closed comparables from a local agent.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Christie Place has been fully built out since 2008, so all current purchases are resale. Buyers should request the condominium association's current financials, reserve study, and governing-document package, along with a full independent inspection, before purchasing.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Christie Place are conventionally deeded condominium units subject to Village of Scarsdale and Westchester County property tax administration, which is among the highest in New York State. Given the community's luxury price positioning, buyers should confirm current tax figures directly with the Town/Village of Scarsdale Assessor's office, as property taxes on higher-value units will be correspondingly higher.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Christie Place offers an urbane, walkable luxury lifestyle, with concierge service, ground-floor retail and dining, and direct proximity to Scarsdale's boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants giving residents a car-optional day-to-day routine. Its two-building, 44-unit scale creates an intimate community feel distinct from larger campus-style developments.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Christie Place sits in the heart of the Village of Scarsdale, directly across from the Scarsdale Metro-North Railroad station on the Harlem Line, providing direct commuter rail service into Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, with the village's shopping and dining district within walking distance.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Christie Place is consistently described by secondary sources as a legally age-restricted 55+ luxury condominium community. Buyers should confirm the current age-verification and occupancy-restriction standard directly with the association, as its own recorded governing-document age-restriction language was not independently reviewed. New York's age-restricted-housing framework tracks the federal HOPA exemption without an independent, stricter state-level wrinkle, though this has not been independently verified against a primary legal source.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Christie Place is fully built out and very small (44 units), resale inventory is likely to be limited and infrequent, and buyers should expect to wait for a unit to come to market. A current price range and HOA fee could not be independently confirmed; given Scarsdale's premium market positioning, buyers should expect both to be on the higher side and should request current figures directly from a local agent or the condominium association.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Westchester County, Christie Place is a genuinely distinct, small-scale luxury alternative to the county's much larger communities: at 44 units, it is roughly one-twentieth the size of Jefferson Village (1,000 units) and offers an urban-adjacent, walkable lifestyle that neither Jefferson Village nor the newly announced, suburban Regency at Kensico Ridge in Mount Pleasant provides.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory, recent closed comparables, and current HOA fee details at Christie Place, particularly given the community's small size and likely infrequent turnover.

How many homes are in Christie Place?

44 condominium units across two Tudor-inspired, four-story buildings, built in 2008 by Ginsburg Development Companies.

Is Christie Place near the train station?

Yes, it sits directly across from the Scarsdale Metro-North station, providing direct commuter rail service into Manhattan.

Is Christie Place still selling new homes?

No, the community was built out in 2008 and is fully sold; all current purchases are resale.

Does Christie Place have a concierge?

Yes, per secondary sources, the building features a marble lobby with concierge service and 24-hour security monitoring.