A LITTLE MODERN ARTS
Four-bedroom updated while keeping 1913 character
4691 ST. CATHERINES ST., VANCOUVER
Type: Four-bedroom, two-bathroom detached
Size: 2,700 square feet
B.C. assessment: $1,496,000 Listed for: $1,490,000 Sold for: $1,750,000
Sold on: June 16
Days on market: Four
Listing agent: Matt Kerr at ReMax Real Estate Services
Buyer’s agent: Paul Toffoli at The Residential Group Realty
The big sell: This 1913 Arts and Crafts property has undergone a complete renovation while at the same time displaying the original woodwork. There are beamed ceilings surrounding coffered recesses with a matching fireplace mantel and door and window trims, in-laid hardwood floors and plenty of custom built-ins. The rest of the home has modern details with radiant heat, a metal roof, skylights, updated electronics, new drain tiles and a contemporary kitchen with white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, including a gas stove. A Jacob’s ladder leads to a 445-square-foot loft, which is insulated and heated and offers more than six feet of ceiling height, providing potential for a master bedroom or children’s playroom. The fully finished basement has two bedrooms and an upgraded bathroom, recreation room, office and laundry room. A deep porch at the front of the house offers views across the wraparound landscaped garden.
513-888 BEACH AVE., VANCOUVER
Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment
Size: 964 square feet
B.C. assessment: $778,000 Listed for: $998,000 Sold for: $1,150,000
Sold on: Aug. 9
Days on market: Five Listing agent: Marilou Appleby at Dexter Associates Realty
Buyer’s agent: Lisa O’Dwyer at Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
The big sell: The complex at 888 Beach Ave. was built in the 1990s and features a mix of condominiums and townhouses. It includes a fitness room with state-of-theart workout equipment and a steam room, indoor swimming pool, 24-hour concierge services and underground visitor parking. According to listing agent Marilou Appleby, multiple offers were received for this unit, which has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a south-facing aspect. The residence has hardwood flooring, high-end appliances, a floating linear gas fireplace, an oversized walk-in shower and a stylish soaker tub in the master ensuite, custom shutters, a generous balcony and a neutral colour palette. Parking and storage are included and the strata permits pets and rentals, both with restrictions. The monthly maintenance fee is $536.03.
117-8 RENAISSANCE SQUARE, NEW WESTMINSTER
Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse
Size: 1,230 square feet B.C. assessment: $511,000 Listed for: $760,000 Sold for: $775,000
Sold on: July 22
Days on market: Two Listing agent: Kathy Plante at Sutton Group-West Coast Realty Buyer’s agent: David Gering at Royal LePage West Real Estate Services
The big sell: New Westminster’s Murano Lofts development consists of three buildings and 237 units, including six townhomes, built in 2006. There are plenty of nearby amenities for residents, including the Westminster Quay community and SkyTrain stations. The home has a split-level layout with five outdoor areas, including a spacious rooftop deck, and more than 1,200 square feet of interior living space. Highlights include 17-foot ceilings accentuated by expansive windows, Douglas fir floors, a reclaimed brick feature wall, updated lighting, a chef’s kitchen with a gas range, granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. The home has wine storage, California closets, two fireplaces and a new washer and dryer. The pet- and rental-friendly complex has a well-equipped gym, yoga room and guest suite. This townhouse comes with two parking stalls and a monthly maintenance fee of $433.40.