RICHMOND TOWNHOME SHOWCASES RECENT RENOS
57 - 5740 GARRISON ROAD, RICHMOND
Type: Three-bedroom, threebathroom townhouse
Size: 1,768 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment: $849,000 Listed for: $998,000 Sold for: $960,000
Sold on: Jan. 9
Days on market: 49 Listing agent: Crystal Hung at Icon Marketing Inc.
Buyers agent: Adam Pospischil at Pospischil Realty Group
The big sell: Edenbridge is a collection of 57 townhomes with floor plans that are divided over three levels and integrated, side-by-side double garages. They were built in 1986 and have a newly painted exterior and updated roofs. The project is just off No. 2 Road in Richmond, with many amenities nearby, including Minoru Park and Richmond Centre. This corner unit has a north-southwest aspect, air conditioning, a built-in vacuum and renovations that were carried out last year that include new flooring, designer bathrooms and a modern kitchen with white upper and base cabinets and premium appliances. The living room has a fireplace, a bay window with treed views and access to a deck, while all three bedrooms are upstairs. There are bathrooms on each level. A recreation room on the lowest floor has plenty of closet space and sliding doors to the backyard. The monthly maintenance fee (which includes water utility) is $440.60. The strata permits pets and rentals, with restrictions.
107 - 15168 19 AVENUE, SOUTH SURREY
Type: One-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment
Size: 634 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment: $364,000 Listed for: $392,000 Sold for: $375,000
Sold on: Dec. 14
Days on market: 25 Listing agent: Michael Tudorie at ReMax Select Properties
Buyers agent: Cliff Gordon at HomeLife Benchmark Realty
The big sell: One of the noteworthy features of this onebedroom condo in South Surrey’s Mint complex is that it was designed as the show home for the development. The ground-level unit has laminate floors and nine-foot ceilings above an open-concept living space, which showcases granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and pendant lighting in the kitchen. There is built-in shelving and cupboards in the living room, complete with a window seat that lifts up to reveal storage space underneath. The bedroom has views of the patio garden and access to a semi-ensuite bathroom, while in-suite laundry further adds to the convenience factor. The four-storey Mint was built in 2009 and has an exercise centre and a lounge with coffered ceilings and a fireplace. This suite comes with a parking stall and storage locker. Its monthly maintenance fee is $236.28. Pets and rentals are permitted.
509 — 928 BEATTY STREET, VANCOUVER
Type: One-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment
Size: 515 sq. ft. B.C. Assessment: $541,000 Listed for: $599,000 Sold for: $569,500
Sold on: Dec. 24
Days on market: 21
Listing agent: Chris Tioseco at Oakwyn Realty Downtown Buyers agent: Cindy Quach at Oakwyn Realty The big sell: Yaletown’s Max 1 was built by Concord Pacific in 2005 and shares access with its sister tower, Max 2, to a range of recreational amenities in Club Max. There is a well-equipped gym, a swimming pool, a hot tub, sauna and steam rooms, a theatre, meeting and party rooms, a large garden courtyard and 24-hour concierge services. B.C. Place, Rogers Arena, the SkyTrain, seawall, shopping and eateries are all close by. This newly painted unit has an efficient floor plan, which includes an open kitchen with overhead storage compartments, durable stone countertops, a double sink and white appliances, including a gas range. A flex space could accommodate a home office or be used for additional storage. Further highlights include insuite laundry, laminate floors and a balcony off the living room. The home has a parking stall and a monthly maintenance fee of $287.12. Pets and rentals are permitted by the strata.