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Penthouse offers airy, open-plan setting with views of water, mountains and island vistas
A snapshot of recent residential real estate activity in Metro Vancouver.
414 — 4211 BAYVIEW ST., RICHMOND
Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment
Size: 1,213 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment: $1,038,000
Listed for: $1,238,000
Sold for: $1,175,000
Sold on: Aug. 1
Days on market: 29
Listing agents: Karel Palla and Darryl Sjerven at remax Select Realty
Purchasing agents: Mark Deans and Sheryl Dawson at Royal Pacific Realty
The big sell: This penthouse has water, mountain and island vistas, as well as a bird’s-eye view of the everchanging landscape of Steveston Village below. The home offers an open-plan living and dining room with a 14-foot vaulted ceiling offset by a transom window, hardwood floors, crown moulding, custom window shutters and a kitchen outfitted with Shaker-style cabinets, granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, including a gas stove and a pantry. The master has a walk-in closet at the entrance to the ensuite bathroom, complete with storage units and shelving. Al fresco dining can be accommodated on the entertainment-sized balcony, which takes full advantage of the southeasterly aspect. The unit has in-suite laundry, a parking stall in the underground garage and a monthly maintenance fee of $393.31. The strata permits pets and rentals.
1910 RIDGEWAY AVE., NORTH VANCOUVER
Type: Five-bedroom, three-bathroom detached
Size: 1,944 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment: $1,365,000
Listed for: $1,399,000
Sold for: $1,320,000
Sold on: Aug. 16
Days on market: 71
Listing agent: Nicole Lee at Sutton Group — West Coast Realty
Purchasing agent: Mostafa Oraei at Royal Pacific Lions Gate Realty
The big sell: Listing agent Nicole Lee cites this home’s income-generating ability and convenient Central Lonsdale location as factors that added to the property’s desirability. The two-level house was built in 1986 and offers three-bedroom accommodation on the upper level, which generates $2,950 per month, and a two-bedroom basement suite that is partly above ground with access to its own outdoor space and rents for $1,750 per month. Some of the big-ticket items have been addressed with the installation of a new roof and hot water tank and an interior with fresh paintwork. There are laminate floors on both levels, a gas fireplace, mountain views and a family room upstairs that opens to a large deck and fully fenced tiered rear yard with plenty of space for a vegetable garden and children’s playhouse. The property falls into the catchment area for Queensbury elementary and Sutherland secondary schools.
3201 — 928 BEATTY ST., VANCOUVER
Type: Zero-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment
Size: 461 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment: $570,000
Listed for: $579,900
Sold for: $540,000
Sold on: Aug. 28
Days on market: 60
Listing agent: Regina Hermuller at Prompton Real Estate Services
Purchasing agent: Brian Suico at Sutton Group — West Coast Realty
The big sell: The Max was built in 2005 along with its sister tower Max 2 in downtown Vancouver’s Yaletown neighbourhood and has resort-style amenities that include concierge services, an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna, fitness centre, a theatre, a billiards room and a courtyard garden. According to listing agent Regina Hermuller, this unit is the highest-floor studio in the building and as such has expansive city views. Another bonus is that the suite was sold fully furnished and provides a Murphy bed with integrated shelving and drawers on the side together with a full set of appliances in the kitchen, a four-piece bathroom, 81/2-foot ceilings and a flexible room that could be used for storage or a custom pantry. The home comes with a parking stall and a monthly maintenance fee of $262.69. Pets and rentals are allowed with restrictions and this unit was being rented for $1,716 per month.