SO MANY AMENITIES
Two-bedroom apartment in Yaletown’s beach district served as vacation property
A snapshot of recent real estate activity in Metro Vancouver
1509 — 1500 HORNBY ST., VANCOUVER
Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment
Size: 1,090 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment: $1,185,000
Listed for: $1,298,000
Sold for: $1,250,000
Sold on: Aug. 23
Days on market: 22
Listing agent: Marilou Appleby at Dexter Realty
Buyers agent: Elisabeth (Lisa) Chandler at Macdonald Realty
The big sell: 888 Beach sits at the foot of Hornby Street in Yaletown’s Beach District, directly across from Granville Island. The complex was built in 1993 and boasts a number of amenities, including 24-hour concierge services, an on-site building manager, an indoor swimming pool, a sauna/steam room and an exercise centre. According to listing agent Marilou Appleby, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom suite has been “gently lived in” as a vacation property. A 16-foot foyer leads into the living room, which features a striking curved bank of floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase west-facing English Bay views. There is a galley kitchen that opens to the dining area, complete with built-in cupboards and display cabinets, a gas fireplace with directional lighting above, an ensuite off the master bedroom and a covered balcony. The unit comes with a parking stall and a storage locker. Pets and rentals are permitted with restrictions and the monthly maintenance fee is $608.39.
312 — 2678 DIXON ST., PORT COQUITLAM
Type: One-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment
Size: 856 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment: $335,000
Listed for: $375,000
Sold for: $375,000
Sold on: Sept. 23
Days on market: Six
Listing agent: Judy Sehling at Keller Williams Realty VanCentral
Buyers agent: Harris First at Oakwyn Realty
The big sell: Springdaleisa fourlevel building in Central Port Coquitlam, which was built in 1996 within walking distance to the Coquitlam River and shopping. It is also near all levels of schools, the West Coast Express and the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex (which is being replaced with a 205,000-squarefoot facility that will include a leisure pool, three ice sheets, a library and a fitness centre). This unit occupies an upper-floor position and has a spacious inte- rior with more than 850 square feet, which can accommodate a den as well as a storage room. It features fresh paintwork, laminate floors, a corner gas fireplace with a stone surround, in-suite laundry, a white kitchen with matching backsplash tiles and stainless-steel appliances. Sliding glass doors lead out to a generous-sized balcony with views of trees and the neighbourhood. The home has a parking stall, a monthly maintenance fee of $263.61 and a strata that permits pets and rentals.
304 — 1770 WEST 12TH AVE., VANCOUVER
Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment
Size: 1,096 sq. ft. B.C. Assessment: $900,000
Listed for: $898,000
Sold for: $875,000
Sold on: Sept. 27
Days on market: 23
Listing agent: Colette Gerber at Sutton Group — West Coast Realty
Buyers agent: Morley Lercher at Sutton Group — West Coast Realty
The big sell: According to listing agent Colette Gerber, this penthouse has been comprehensively updated since it was built in 1973 and occupies a corner position on the quiet side of the building. The open-concept floor plan has expansive windows that create a bright interior, hardwood floors throughout, a modern kitchen with granite countertops, softclose cabinets and integrated premium appliances. The home also has sleek internal doors with opaque glass inserts, a 15-footlong master bedroom with plenty of space for an armchair and a two-piece ensuite, a second bedroom with a Panasonic televi- sion and Hunter Douglas blinds for privacy. There is an in-suite laundry/storage room and a wraparound covered deck with a treed outlook. It also comes with two parking spots and a storage locker. The unit forms parts of the owner-occupied Granville West building with 41 units divided over three levels. The monthly maintenance fee is $488.20 and pets are permitted.
These transactions were compiled by Nicola Way of BestHomesBC.com. Realtors. Send your recent sales to nicola@besthomesbc.com.