Richmond Hill: $1,530,000

Location: 354 Fern Ave., Bayview Ave. and 16th Ave. Asking price: $1,268,000 Selling price: $1,530,000 Previous selling price: $240,000 (1986) Size: About 3,064 square feet Lot: 52 by 131feet, two-car built-in garage, private drive, in-ground pool Taxes: $5,797 (2014) Bedrooms: 4 plus 2 Bathrooms: 4 Days on the market: 5 Selling for over $1.5 million and 121 per cent of the asking price, this two-storey detached home is located in Richmond Hill, backing onto 300 feet of observatory forest. “As per the town’s official plan, this forest is one of the few protected properties in Richmond Hill. This private backyard sanctuary comes complete with an in-ground pool. It is one of the largest lots and largest homes in the area. Inside, the home boasts an updated two-storey foyer, a family-sized modern eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a walkout to a large deck. The custom floor-to-ceiling windows in the family room overlook the forest. “Situated in the sought-after Bayview Secondary School District, it is also close to Elvis Stojko Arena and David Dunlap Observatory Park,” says listing agent Sue Mills. Main floor has: living room with crown moulding and hardwood floor; dining room with pocket doors; kitchen with breakfast area; family room with walkout to deck, hardwood floor and fireplace; den with French doors; powder room. On the second floor are: master bedroom with hardwood floor, walk-in closet and five-piece ensuite; second, third and fourth bedrooms, each with double closets; five-piece bathroom. Basement is finished with: rec room; bedroom with broadloom floor; three-piece bathroom. Listing agent: Sue Mills, the Mills Team, Royal LePage Signature Realty, Brokerage, 416-443-0300, theMillsTeam.ca.