Cloverdale townhome gone in a week
Two-bedroom unit snapped up for more than $35,000 over asking price
6076 WEST GREENSIDE DR., CLOVERDALE
Type: Two-bedroom, one-bathroom townhouse Size: 1,056 square feet B.C. assessment: $201,100 Listed for: $279,900 Sold for: $315,000 Sold on: June 26 Days on market: Six Listing agent: Jodi Steeves at ReMax 2000 Realty Buyer’s agent: Corbin Chivers at Homelife Benchmark Realty The big sell: Greenside Estates is a townhouse complex in Cloverdale near Willowbrook Shopping Centre that provides residents with a variety of amenities, including an outdoor swimming pool, workout area and clubhouse. Yearly social events are organized for children and adults, and the development has benefited from upgrades to the windows, siding and doors. This home has been painted in a modern colour palette, and offers a remodelled bathroom upstairs and two bedrooms with plenty of natural light. The two-level residence has vaulted ceilings, a wood-panelled feature wall surrounding the gas fireplace, laminate floors, matching white cabinets in the kitchen and bathroom, and a spacious storage room with a washer and dryer. Sliding glass doors lead to a patio and a garden that is mainly laid to grass. An added bonus is that the property backs on to an extensive green space. There are two parking stalls outside the front of the home. The monthly maintenance fee is $280.
1583 ELINOR CRES., PORT COQUITLAM
Type: Four-bedroom, three-bathroom detached Size: 1,939 square feet B.C. assessment: $623,000 Listed for: $882,000 Sold for: $932,000 Sold on: June 6 Days on market: 12 Listing agent: Rod Hayes at Park Georgia Realty Buyer’s agent: Geoff McLennan at ReMax Advantage Realty The big sell: This Mary Hill home was built in 1967, but substantially updated in 2014 with improvements to the roof, soffits, furnace, hot water tank, windows, fencing, paintwork and closet doors. It has a split-entry design with stairs leading to the main living area and most of the bedrooms. The original hardwood floors have been refinished while the kitchen — complete with updated countertops, backsplash and cupboards with a silent-close feature — has newer laminate flooring. The family bathroom and master ensuite have upgraded tile floors. The living room has a large picture window that looks across the private front yard. Formal entertaining can take place in the separate dining room, while informal meals can be accommodated in the kitchen eating area. There is a recreation room downstairs alongside a fourth bedroom, full bathroom and laundry room. The fully fenced yard has plenty of room for green thumbs and children’s play. Other highlights include a deep double garage and a shop area.
3525 WEST 38TH AVE., VANCOUVER
Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom detached Size: 2,158 square feet B.C. assessment: $2,355,600 Listed for: $3,388,000 Sold for: $3,380,000 Sold on: June 21 Days on market: Eight Listing agent: Danny Nikas and Annabel Lee at Macdonald Realty Buyer’s agent: Jim Sun at AmexSunrich Realty The big sell: This rancher-plus-basement occupies a 5,475-square-foot lot with a 50-foot frontage in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood. It was built in 1950 and according to listing agent Danny Nikas, has had longterm owners. It falls into the Kerrisdale Elementary and Point Grey Secondary school catchment area, and is well positioned for transit, the shops along Dunbar Street, UBC and private schools. A tiled foyer offers access directly to the kitchen, as well as to the living room where there are inlaid hardwood floors and a tile-surround wood-burning fireplace. An archway leads to the formal dining room. The master bedroom is also located on this level and has shuttered windows, alongside a four-piece family bathroom. There are plenty of storage options in the basement, a recreation room with a feature fireplace, a second bedroom and a workshop. There is a garage and carport adjacent to the rear of the property with lane access.