WHAT’S OLD IS NEW IN NORTH VAN
Four-bedroom Central Lonsdale home sells for asking price thanks to a thorough refresh
451 W. 23RD ST., NORTH VANCOUVER
Type: Four-bedroom, three-bathroom detached
Size: 2,305 square feet
B.C. assessment: $1,253,000
Listed for: $1,598,800
Sold for: $1,598,800
Sold on: Sept. 26
Days on market: Six
Listing agent: Devon Owen at Royal Pacific Realty
Buyer’s agent: Jim Pilkington at Remax Crest Realty
The big sell: This 2,300-squarefoot home in North Vancouver’s Central Lonsdale neighbourhood has undergone a comprehensive renovation program that produced multiple noteworthy upgrades. These include air conditioning, designer blinds, central vacuum and a security system, as well as a master bedroom wing that has a new ensuite with in-floor heating, quartz counters, Grohe fixtures and a heated towel rack. All four bedrooms are upstairs, while the main level of the two-storey home features an open-concept gourmet kitchen with Jenn-Air and Bosch appliances, a built-in wine fridge, Silestone countertops, under-cabinet lighting and an eating area. As well, there is a family room with a gas fireplace surrounded by a feature wall, and adjacent formal living and dining rooms. Double french doors extend the living space out to the south-facing backyard, which features mature trees, an organic vegetable garden and a covered patio with a gas barbecue hookup.
11334 KINGCOME AVE., RICHMOND
Type: Four-bedroom, three-bathroom detached
Size: 1,806 square feet
B.C. assessment: $1,100,000 Listed for: $1,299,900
Sold for: $1,290,000
Sold on: Sept. 19
Days on market: Five
Listing agent: Shafik Ladha at Remax Westcoast
Buyer’s agent: Sueann Fong at Regent Park Realty
The big sell: This two-level home in Richmond’s Ironwood district features a family-friendly floor plan with three bedrooms upstairs and the principal living area on the main floor alongside a convenient additional bedroom. The house was built in 1979 on a 5,220-square-foot lot that is close to the shopping selections of Ironwood Plaza and all levels of schools. The interior has been updated with wide-plank white oak-engineered hardwood floors throughout including the staircase, fresh paintwork and upgraded light fixtures, custom closet organizers, baseboards and crown moulding. The kitchen has custom cabinets, a fully panelled Thermador fridge, a Wolf gas range, quartz countertops, a Delta touch faucet and an eating area with banquette seating. Both the family bathroom and master ensuite have been refurbished with customized showers, including rain shower heads, heated floors and updated vanities, while the master bedroom also has a walk-in closet.
2710-928 BEATTY ST., VANCOUVER
Type: One-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment
Size: 675 square feet
B.C. assessment: $649,000
Listed for: $728,800
Sold for: $745,000
Sold on: Sept. 25
Days on market: Seven
Listing agent: Chris Tioseco at Oakwyn Realty
Buyer’s agent: Dan Pigott at ReMax Crest Realty
The big sell: The Max, along with its sister building Max 2, was built by Concord Pacific in 2005 in downtown Vancouver’s Yaletown. The glass towers share a large garden courtyard, as well as amenities that include 24-hour concierge, an indoor swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, and movie and games rooms. This unit has a high-level corner location that provides sweeping marina and city views. The open-concept interior contains a windowed den, and a flex room that can be used for storage or a home office. The well-equipped kitchen has overhead shelving above the breakfast bar, white cabinets and matching appliances (including a gas range) and stone countertops. The home comes with in-suite laundry, as well as a parking stall and a storage locker. The monthly maintenance fee is $367.36 and pets and rentals are permitted.