Allison Harness, a Toronto-based real estate writer, compiled this comparison of real estate both near schools, shopping, parks and restaurants
EAST DANFORTH
Location: 151 Bastedo Ave., Danforth and Coxwell Aves.
Asking price: $999,000
Selling price: $1,315,000
Previous selling price: $790,000 (2016)
Size: about 1,500 sq. ft.
Lot: 23-by-100 feet, no garage, mutual drive
Taxes: $3,934 (2021)
Bedrooms: 2 plus 1
Bathrooms: 2
Sold: Feb. 22. Closed: April 25. This semi-detached home sold for 132 per cent of the listing price in one day.
“This two-storey home features hardwood floors throughout, stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, an enclosed front porch, a private deck out back, and a finished basement with a kitchen and a separate entrance,” says listing agent Chris Neill.
The home is near shopping, restaurants, schools, places of worship, parks, East Lynn Park, a library, East York Civic Centre, Michael Garron Hospital and public transit.
Main floor: hardwood floors; living room with pot lights and large window; dining room with chandelier and window with shutters; kitchen with sliding glass door walkout to deck, built-in appliances, pot lights and backsplash.
Second floor: hardwood floors; primary and second bedroom each with hardwood floor, closet and window; four-piece bathroom.
Finished basement: recreation room with laminate floor, second kitchen; walkout to garden; three-piece bathroom.
Listing agent: Chris Neill, The WEIR Team, Brokerage Inc., 647351-3313; TheWEIRTeam.ca
UPPER BEACHES
Location: 7 Philpott Gardens, Gerrard St. E. and Victoria Park Ave.
Asking price: $799,900
Selling price: $910,000
Previous selling price: $670,000 (2019)
Size: about 1,034 sq. ft.
Lot: N/A, one-car built-in garage
Maintenance fees: $247.99 per month
Taxes: $2,627 (2021)
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sold: Feb. 16. Closed: March 31. This two-storey condo townhouse features nine-foot ceilings on the main floor.
“This home has the best of both worlds — the functionality and privacy of a two-storey house and the simplicity and convenience of a condo with low maintenance fees. It is very bright throughout and features an updated kitchen,” says listing agent Lauren Rebecca.
The home is near shopping, restaurants, schools, places of worship, a library, Main Square Community Centre, Ted Reeves Community Arena, Danforth GO station and public transit.
Main floor: living room with hardwood floor and window; dining room with ceramic floor and walkout to terrace; kitchen with ceramic floor, custom counter and stainless appliances; primary bedroom with broadloom , closet and window; four-piece bathroom.
Lower level: second bedroom with broadloom, walk-in closet and four-piece ensuite.
Listing agent: Lauren Rebecca, Royal LePage Signature Realty, Brokerage, 647-989-6650, themillsteam.ca.