RENOVATED COQUITLAM RANCHER SNAPPED UP
Property in park-like setting sells for $105,000 over asking
Type: Four-bedroom, four-bathroom detached
Size: 2,926 square feet
B.C. Assessment: $1,246,000
Listed for: $1,398,800
Sold for: $1,504,000
Sold on: Sept. 21
Days on market in this listing: Seven
Listing agent: Rod Bahari at Sutton Group - West Coast Realty
Buyer's agent: Heather Mah and Brandon Chow at Stilhavn Real Estate Services
The big sell: This renovated rancher — complete with full basement — sits on a park-like 13,900-square-foot lot in Coquitlam's Ranch Park district. Hardwood floors run throughout the main level where the kitchen is resplendent with granite counters, premium appliances and radiant heat, and the living room features built-in speakers and French doors that lead out to an entertainment-sized deck and tree-fringed garden. Downstairs presents a spacious recreation room with custom lighting, speakers and shelving, as well as a one-bedroom suite with private entrance, laundry and parking. The house has upgraded plumbing, electrics, roof and windows and another bonus feature is a 1,000-square-foot detached garage/shop with 220-volt power, in-floor heating and dust collection.
202 - 665 WEST 7TH AVE., VANCOUVER
Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse
Size: 898 square feet
B.C. Assessment: $730,000
Listed for: $849,500
Sold for: $925,000
Sold on: July 20
Days on market in this listing: Seven
Listing agent: Karley Rice at Macdonald Realty
Buyer's agent: Andrea Lowe at VPG Realty
The big sell: According to listing agent Karley Rice, seven offers were received for this two-storey townhouse in Vancouver's Fairview neighbourhood, resulting in a final sale figure of approximately $75,000 over the asking price. The home has many notable attributes, including an updated kitchen with high-end finishings, upgraded LED lighting, soft-close custom millwork and bespoke floating wood-beam shelves. The icing on the cake? A private rooftop deck that affords cascading views of the city and North Shore Mountains. The home forms part of the Ivys, a 57-unit complex with all the shops and services of the Cambie corridor nearby, as well as proximity to Granville Island and the downtown core. This unit's monthly maintenance fee is $354.87, and pets and rentals are permitted.
2202 - 1228 WEST HASTINGS ST. , VANCOUVER
Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment
Size: 1,256 square feet
B.C. Assessment: $1,738,000
Listed for: $1,649,000
Sold for: $1,600,000
Sold on: Aug. 27
Days on market in this listing: 15
Listing agent: Karel Palla and Darryl Sjerven at Remax Select Realty
Buyer's agent: Farid Entezari at Remax Crest Realty
The big sell: This two-bedroom-plus-den Coal Harbour suite boasts panoramic vistas from its lofty position on the 22nd floor of the Palladio building. Wraparound floor-to-ceiling windows accentuate the unit's corner location, as well as fill the interior with natural light, where a neutral colour palette highlights the warmth of the bamboo flooring. The open kitchen has marble floors, wood cabinets and stainless-steel appliances, including a gas range, while the expansive (14-foot long) master bedroom is outfitted with generous closet space and an elegant ensuite with a soaker tub, double vanity and separate shower. The building's amenities include concierge service, a fitness room, hot tub and steam room. Pets and rentals are allowed, and this home's monthly maintenance fee is $779.07.