WHAT THEY GOT HOMES
Allison Harness, a Toronto-based real estate writer, compiled this comparison of real estate both near schools, shopping, parks and restaurants
MIMICO
Location: 7 Ruby Lang Lane, Islington Ave. and The Queensway
Asking price: $1,279,900
Selling price: $1,278,000
Previous selling price: $672,500 (2014)
Size: about 1,702 sq. ft.
Lot: N/A, built-in two car garage, lane drive
Taxes: $4,221 (2021)
Bedrooms: 3 plus 1
Bathrooms: 3
Sold: Sept. 17.
Closed: Nov. 11.
Selling for just under the full listing price in three days, this threestorey freehold townhome faces a park and features a third-floor private bedroom suite.
“This townhome has a main floor with nine-foot ceilings, a gas fireplace in the living room, hardwood floors throughout, and a backyard with south views of mature trees in neighbouring yards,” says listing agent Reza Afshar.
The home is near shopping, restaurants, schools, places of worship, TTC bus routes, and access to the Gardiner Expressway.
Main floor: hardwood floors; living room with gas fireplace and built-in bookcase; dining room; kitchen with marble counters, centre island and walkout to deck; den with tile floor and window; two-piece bathroom.
Second floor: hardwood floors; second bedroom with large closet and window; third bedroom with picture window; four-piece bathroom.
Third floor: primary bedroom with walk-in closet, walkout to balcony and five-piece ensuite.
Listing agent: Reza Afshar, Royal LePage Terrequity Portfolio Realty, Brokerage, 416-888-7367; SellingTorontoCondos.com
KAWARTHA LAKES
Location: 30 Manvers Dr., Manvers Dr. and River Rd.
Asking price: $699,900
Selling price: $950,000
Previous selling price: $425,000 (2016)
Size: about 1,760 sq. ft.
Lot: 101-by-248 feet, two car attached garage, private drive, inground pool
Taxes: $3,621 (2021)
Bedrooms: 4 plus 1
Bathrooms: 3
Sold: Oct. 14.
Closed: Nov. 30.
This detached four-level sidesplit home sold for 136 per cent of the listing price in one week.
“This family-sized home sits on just over half-an-acre of land and features a backyard with an inground saltwater pool, a pool house, a change room and hot tub,” says listing agent Shane Coxworth.
The home is near shopping, places of worship and access to Hwy. 35.
Main floor: hardwood floors; living room with large window; dining room; kitchen with backsplash and stainless appliances; breakfast room with walkout to patio.
Second floor: hardwood and laminate floors; second, third and fourth bedrooms each with closet; four-piece bathroom.
In-between floor: primary bedroom with hardwood floor, walkin closet and four-piece ensuite.
Finished basement: laminate floors; bedroom with closet; second kitchen; recreation room; direct access to garage.
Listing agents: Shane Coxworth and Chris Larmer, Coldwell Banker R.M.R Real Estate, Brokerage, 905-852-4338; powerofbluex2.ca.