Newcastle: $442,000

Location: 175 Edward St. W., Rudell Rd. and King Ave. W. Asking price: $404,900 Selling price: $442,000 Previous selling price: $147,000 (1988) Size: About 2,500 square feet Lot: 38 x 150 feet, single-car attached garage, private drive Taxes: $3,352 (2015) Bedrooms: 3 plus 1 Bathrooms: 3 Days on the market: 7 This well-maintained detached two-storey home sold after a week on the market for well over the asking price.

“This spotless house showed incredibly well, featuring tasteful decor and many upgrades. The huge backyard and convenient central location added value and helped to create interest. The fact the property received multiple offers and sold for $37,100 over the asking price speaks to the growing demand for homes in the Durham area,” says listing agent Dixie Lee MacDonald.

The home is a short walk to a park and is close to a library, a recreation complex, an arena and a farmers market. It has easy access to Hwy. 401, and is near places to eat and shopping along King Ave. W. Main floor has: living room with hardwood floor; dining room with hardwood floor; family-size kitchen; breakfast room with large window; family room with sliding-door walkout to deck; powder room. On the second floor are: master bedroom with broadloom floor and three-piece ensuite; second bedroom with closet; third bedroom with broadloom floor; four-piece bathroom. Basement is partially finished. Listing agent: Dixie Lee MacDonald, Royal LePage Signature Realty, Brokerage, 416-4430300; dixieleemacdonald.com.