North Vancouver home sells for $ 1.35 million
Neighbourhood gem sold on custom finishings, open kitchen and private deck
566 West 21st St., North Vancouver Type: 5- bedroom, 4- bathroom detached Size: 3,318 sq. ft. B. C. Assessment, 2012: $ 1,162,000 Listed for: $ 1,369,800 Sold for: $ 1,350,000 Sold on: May 17 Days on market: 27 Listing agent: Julie Miller at Prudential Sussex Realty Buyers agent: Dodi Thorhaug at RE/ MAX Dodi Thorhaug Realty The big sell: This property in North Vancouver’s Hamilton neighbourhood was built by Noort Homes in 2001. It offers a floor plan with more than 3,300 square feet arranged over three levels, and a 50- by- 151- foot lot. The interior features hardwood floors, two gas fireplaces, a built- in vacuum, and an open- concept kitchen and family room that leads to a private deck overlooking the rear garden. The kitchen is spacious and features maple cabinets and a newly added custom maple butcher block island. The upper level has generous- sized bedrooms, and the master has a five- piece ensuite bathroom and a walk- in closet. The lower level could be converted into a one- bedroom suite, or remain as is
with the media and recreation rooms, and a guest bedroom. The fenced, landscaped yard has a raised vegetable garden and a double garage with additional storage space.
Large property provides plenty of potential
124 2nd St., New Westminster Type: 2- bedroom, 1- bathroom detached Size: 1,360 sq. ft. B. C. Assessment, 2012: $ 839,500 Listed for: $ 860,000
Sold for: $ 825,000 Sold on: May 1 Days on market: 146 Listing agent: Kathy Plante at Sutton Group – West Coast Realty Buyers agent: Amrik Sahota at Hanna Realty ( Kingsway) The big sell: Sometimes, a home just needs the right buyer who sees value in it where others cannot, and snaps it up immediately. Listing agent Kathy Plante says that was the case with the purchaser of this rancher in the Queens Park district of New Westminster, who made an accepted
offer within days of viewing the home. The house was custom- built in 1950 and has had only two owners. The home has a one- level floor plan, and the 66- by- 132- foot property offers plenty of outdoor space, or the opportunity to build a larger home. The interior features a 23- foot entrance hall, a living room with original oak floors, a gas fireplace, and a kitchen with lots of counter space and newer appliances, including a dishwasher. The home has a new roof that was installed in 2010, an oversized single garage, and a rear yard with southwesterly exposure.
Cambie Street home sells in 18 days
978 West 16th Ave., Vancouver Type: 1- bedroom, 1- bathroom apartment Size: 518 sq. ft. B. C. Assessment, 2012: $ 317,200 Listed for: $ 335,000 Sold for: $ 329,000 Sold on: April 28 Days on market: 18 Listing agent: Gary Serra at RE/ MAX Crest Realty Westside
Buyers agent: Marion Patrick at RE/ MAX Crest Realty Westside The big sell: With the Canada Line in place along Cambie Street, properties in the area tend to sell fast; the area is centrally located, and is near to shopping, VGH and a rapid transit system that offers an easy commute both to downtown and the airport. The Westhaven development was built in 1997 and rain- screened in 2006. It consists of 40 townhouse- style units that allow pets and rentals, although both have some restrictions. This home is a one- level end- of row property that has its own front door reached via a patio, as well as a fully landscaped front yard. It includes a walk- in closet that contains an in- suite laundry, and a kitchen with overhead storage that opens to the combined living and dining room. Other notable aspects include hardwood floors, a natural gas fireplace, pre- wired surround sound, crown mouldings, hot water radiant floor heating, dual aspect windows, underground parking, and a secured locker in front of the stall.