READY TO BE RENOVATED
Ground-floor Vancouver apartment features many local conveniences
107 — 7520 COLUMBIA ST., VANCOUVER
Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment
Size: 1,108 sq.ft.
B.C. Assessment: $657,000
Listed for: $650,000
Sold for: $681,000
Sold on: Feb. 20
Days on market: Eight
Listing agent: Keith Roy at ReMax Select Realty
Buyer’s agent: Connie Kim at Royal Pacific Realty
The big sell: According to listing agent Keith Roy, this home offered the opportunity for a full renovation as many of the original features were still in place. The ground-floor unit forms part of the Langara Springs complex just east of Cambie Street, comprising a mix of condos and townhomes. Many local conveniences have been established since it was constructed in 1988 such as the Marine Drive SkyTrain Station and the Marine Gateway development with its myriad amenities, including T&T Supermarket, banks and Cineplex Cinemas. The spacious interior has a galley-style kitchen, a striking eating nook surrounded by a curvature of windows, a gas fireplace in the living room, insuite laundry, plenty of storage and a private patio. It has a verdant outlook across the landscaped inner courtyard and comes with a dedicated parking space and a locker. The home’s monthly maintenance fee is $419.47, and pets and rentals are permitted with restrictions.
883 WAVERTREE RD., NORTH VANCOUVER
Type: Four-bedroom, six-bathroom detached
Size: 4,536 sq.ft. B.C. Assessment: $3,599,000
Listed for: $3,988,000
Sold for: $3,760,000
Sold on: Feb. 20
Days on market: 35
Listing agent: Haneef Virani at Virani Real Estate Advisors
Buyer’s agent: Seva Roberts at ReMax Crest Realty
The big sell: This 2017 custom-built residence in North Vancouver’s Forest Hills neighbourhood was the builder’s home and boasts precise finishing and attention to detail. Contemporary aspects shine, with a grand main level that sports 10-foot ceilings, a two-way linear gas fireplace, a glass-sided staircase, and a sizable deck complete with a barbecue, Solus Firebowl, a built-in hot tub and bespoke lighting. The three-storey interior has three capacious bedrooms upstairs, including an enviable master suite with southwesterly views of downtown, while the lower level provides entertainment options, including a media room with a 120-inch screen and projector, a recreation room, a gym, a wet bar and a wine showcase. Other highlights include radiant heat, air conditioning, LED lighting, a Sonos music system, Miele appliances, extensive millwork, an 8,050-square-foot lot and a location close to Edgemont Village.
21 — 628 WEST 6TH AVE., VANCOUVER
Type: Two-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse
Size: 940 sq.ft.
B.C. Assessment: $956,000
Listed for: $939,000
Sold for: $939,000
Sold on: Feb. 9
Days on market: 18
Listing agent: Owen Bigland at Macdonald Realty Westmar Buyer’s agent: Brian MacDougall at ReMax Crest Realty
The big sell: Stella Del Fiordo is a 12-year-old complex next to West 6th Avenue and Ash Street. According to listing agent Owen Bigland, about 25 parties viewed the home on the opening weekend, with a full-price offer after a second week of showings. (It sold for $607,000 in 2015.) The townhouse faces the quieter inner courtyard and features hardwood flooring, crown mouldings, and a powder bathroom on the main level, two cross-hallway ensuite bedrooms on the upper floor, insuite laundry, and a kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, including a gas stove, Shaker-style cabinets finished in a dark wood patina, tiled floors, granite countertops and a pantry. The corner-unit home has two balconies, one off the living area for barbecues and one that leads from the second bedroom, and a parking stall in the underground garage and a storage locker. The monthly maintenance fee is $370.86, and pets and rentals are allowed.