North Vancouver home was built to entertain
Spacious seven-bedroom has a legal suite, a stand-alone three-car garage and more
239 WEST 26TH ST., NORTH VANCOUVER
Type: Seven-bedroom seven-bathroom detached
Size: 4,227 square feet
B.C. assessment: $2,438,000
Listed for: $2,598,000
Sold for: $2,498,000
Sold on: Feb. 20
Days on market: 46
Listing agent: Devon Owen at Royal Pacific Realty
Buyer’s agent: Steve Goodall at Bay Realty
The big sell: This new three-level home in North Vancouver’s Upper Lonsdale district was constructed with attention to detail to maximize the living space, downtown views and natural light throughout. Air conditioning, heat recovery ventilation, surround sound and radiant heat heighten the comfort factor, while a gourmet kitchen (complete with an adjacent wok kitchen and a pantry), media room, formal living and dining areas and south-facing covered patio up the ante for entertainment. All this is complemented by hardwood floors, custom millwork, recessed and chandelier lighting, a waterfall countertop on the kitchen island, crown moulding and glass balustrades. There is a two-bedroom self-contained legal suite, a stand-alone three-car garage and in-ground sprinklers in the landscaped garden. The property comes with a 2-5-10 warranty and is within walking distance to numerous amenities, including schools, shops and parks.
2303-10620 150TH ST., SURREY
Type: Two-bedroom townhouse
twobathroom Size: 1,013 square feet
B.C. assessment: $220,800
Listed for: $279,900
Sold for: $285,000
Sold on: March 10
Days on market: Four
Listing agent: Jodi Steeves at ReMax Aldercenter Realty
Buyer’s agent: Vince Villanueva at HomeLife Benchmark Titus Realty
The big sell: Lincoln’s Gate is a community of townhomes near Guildford Town Centre, transit and SkyTrain stations, as well as a library and two off-leash parks. The development was built in the early 1980s and contains a number of amenities for residents, including a racquetball court, hot tub and sauna, and an outdoor pool with lockers and changing rooms. This home is an upper unit with a layout spread over one level. It sold in four days in part due to a number of recent renovations, including updated lighting and bathroom vanities, new carpeting, fresh paintwork and upgraded counters and hardware in the kitchen. There are laminate floors, a gas fireplace with an art niche above, spacious closets, a master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, a laundry room, an in-suite storage room, a balcony and a designated parking spot. Rentals and pets are permitted, both with restrictions. The monthly maintenance fee is $236.19.
403-866 ARTHUR ERICKSON PLACE, WEST VANCOUVER
Type: Two-bedroom two-bathroom apartment
Size: 1,203 square feet
B.C. assessment: $1,417,000 Listed for: $1,798,000
Sold for: $1,735,000
Sold on: March 21
Days on market: Five
Listing agent: Haneef Virani at Virani Real Estate Advisors
Buyer’s agent: Dez Tsourpi at ReMax Masters Realty
The big sell: The master-planned community of Evelyn is being developed by Onni Group on West Vancouver’s Sentinel Hill. It will span nine hectares and feature West Coast modern residences with an emphasis on natural surroundings and southern orientations. This two-bedroomplus-den condo forms part of the At Forest’s-Edge complex and has a southeast corner position with views that span Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver. The interior has high-end finishings such as engineered oak hardwood floors, travertine tiles, a heat pump with air conditioning, Control 4 remote blinds and sound system, and heated bathroom floors. The master suite has a large closet and an ensuite with a walk-in shower and a deep soaker tub. Two secure parking stalls and a large storage locker are added bonuses. The building offers a social lounge, a fitness centre and concierge services. The monthly maintenance fee is $649.02 and pets and rentals are permitted.