SOLD (BOUGHT) Maple Ridge condo attracts plenty of attention
A snapshot of recent residential real estate activity in Metro Vancouver
308-22327 River Rd., Maple Ridge
Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment
Size: 1,280 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment: $727,000 Listed for: $720,000 Sold for: $752,000
Sold on: Feb. 27
Days on market: Eight
Listing agent: Phil LeGree at Keller Williams Realty VanCentral
Buyers agent: Julie Wagner at Coldwell Banker Tri-Tel Realty
The big sell: Multiple offers were received for this Maple Ridge condo, prompted by the outstanding water views and luxury interior, according to listing agent Phil LeGree. The home forms part of Reflections on the River, a 40unit development that was built in 2015 by Falcon Homes, adjacent to the Fraser River. With almost 1,300 square feet of living space, there is plenty of room for “house-sized” furniture. The two bedrooms and den (which could be used as a third bedroom) are positioned separately, and the 20-foot-long master has an ensuite with ceramic tile floors, a dual vanity and a soaker tub and shower. The kitchen has quartz countertops, premium appliances (including a gas range) and an island with breakfast-bar seating for four. The entertainmentready balcony off the living room has a built-in gas connection for barbecues. Both rentals and pets are allowed. The monthly maintenance fee is $393.18.
2526 West 3rd Ave., Vancouver
Type: Seven-bedroom, four-bathroom detached
Size: 3,977 sq. ft. B.C. Assessment: $3,487,000 Listed for: $3,598,000 Sold for: $3,488,888
Sold on: Feb. 18
Days on market: 19
Listing agent: Bob Bracken at ReMax Real Estate Services Buyers agent: Tom Everitt and Kerrie Everitt at Dexter Associates Realty
The big sell: This 1920s Kitsilano property is brimming with character, and currently provides rental income of $81,600 a year from four suites. The home, which is divided over three levels, has leaded and stained-glass windows, high ceilings, wood panelling, detailed moulding, bay windows, hardwood floors and filigree metal- work. The top floor has a threebedroom suite that is rented for $2,500 per month, the main floor has two suites — a studio and a onebedroom-plus-den unit — that are rented for $1,000 and $1,700 per month respectively, and the lower level has a two-bedroom suite for $1,600 per month. There is ample tenant storage space, and a single garage and four open parking spots. The 50-by-120-foot south-facing lot has RT-8 zoning which, according to the City of Vancouver’s website, encourages “the retention and renovation of existing buildings which maintain an architectural style and building form consistent with the historical character of the area.”
1607 — 1060 Alberni St., Vancouver
Type: Two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment
Size: 860 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment: $796,000 Listed for: $895,000 Sold for: $935,000
Sold on: April 24
Days on market: Seven Listing agent: Adam Chahl at Oakwyn Realty Downtown
Buyers agent: Morgan Browne at Oakwyn Realty Downtown and Mohsen Rahmanian at Sutton Group — West Coast Realty
The big sell: This two-bedroom condo in the Carlyle building has a prime position on Alberni Street, described by Retail Insider’s online publication as “one of the most prestigious retail addresses in North America,” thanks to an array of luxury-brand flagship stores. The building was constructed in 1988, but the unit has undergone some renovations, including the installation of hardwood flooring, granite countertops and newer appliances and cabinets in the galley-style kitchen. There are two balconies — one off the master bedroom and the other leading from the living room — and both provide panoramic cityscape vistas from the unit’s upper-floor location. The building features an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness room, party room and an outdoor terrace with a lounge and barbecue area for residents’ use. This home comes with a parking stall in the under-building garage, and the strata permits pets and rentals. The unit was rented for $2,600 per month.