Richmond townhouse features extensive renos
12 - 8120 GENERAL CURRIE RD., RICHMOND
Type: Three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse
Size: 1,977 square feet
B.C. Assessment: $778,000
Listed for: $1,098,000
Sold for: $1,030,000
Sold on: Sept. 19
Days on market in this listing: 109
Listing agent: Colette Gerber at Sutton Group - West Coast Realty
Buyers agent: Margaret Leung at Remax Margaret Leung Realty
The big sell: Canaan Gardens is a 64-unit townhome complex that occupies a position just off No. 3 Road and close to General Currie Elementary School. This bright, south-facing end unit has undergone renovation to the tune of $150,000, according to listing agent Colette Gerber. It has radiant heat on the main floor, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, a peninsula with pendant task lighting overhead and a dividing wall with a built-in bookcase between the kitchen and the living room. There are three generous-sized bedrooms and a spacious (18-by16-foot) top-floor room that could have a number of uses.
Outside is a wraparound fenced garden and new deck. The home comes with a double garage and a monthly maintenance fee of $239.64. Rentals are permitted with restrictions.
1008 - 8131 NUNAVUT LANE, VANCOUVER
Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment
Size: 769 square feet
B.C. Assessment: $722,000
Listed for: $749,000
Sold for: $742,000
Sold on: Sept. 29
Days on market in this listing: 56
Listing agent: Morley Lercher at Sutton Group - West Coast Realty
Buyers agent: Cynthia Sun at Multiple Realty
The big sell: This two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo has a corner position that takes full advantage of sweeping southwesterly views across the treetops of Southwest Marine Drive and towards Vancouver Island. The unit is in the Leed-certified MC2 development that is fronted by the Douglas Coupland Golden Tree public art installation. The complex's two towers form part of the Marine Gateway neighbourhood that includes Cineplex theatres, T+T Supermarket and a Skytrain station. Residents enjoy access to an exercise room, putting green, barbecue area, garden and concierge services. This particular home has upgraded hardwood floors, a linear kitchen with integrated appliances, a spacious covered balcony, a parking stall, storage locker and a monthly maintenance fee of $588.02.
20623 114 AVE., MAPLE RIDGE
Type: Four-bedroom, two-bathroom detached
Size: 1,823 square feet
B.C. Assessment: $596,100
Listed for: $674,900
Sold for: $660,000
Sold on: Sept. 2
Days on market in this listing: 79
Listing agent: Shannon Drummond and Pat Drummond at Keller Williams Elite Realty
Buyers agent: Ceferina Ng at Macdonald Realty Westmar
The big sell: This Maple Ridge cottage was built in 1947 and combines period character and modern conveniences (including a new roof in 2016). It is located in the city's historic Upper Hammond neighbourhood — one of the area's oldest townships with proximity to the Fraser River. The interior of the house has two bedrooms upstairs alongside a family bathroom, and a master bedroom on the main floor. A galley kitchen has white cabinetry and matching appliances plus room for a table and chairs and there is a partially finished family room in the basement. A useful attached studio suite comprises a full bathroom, kitchenette and private entry. Outside, the 7,200-square-foot lot has a well-tended mature garden and a detached single garage.
These transactions were compiled by Nicola Way of Besthomesbc.com. Realtors — send your recent sales to nicola@besthomesbc.com.