Bells and whistles galore in Richmond
Remodelled residence boasts theatre, smart home system, fire pit and more
Type: Four-bedroom, four-bathroom detached
Size: 2,999 square feet
B.C. Assessment: $1,328,000
Listed for: $1,798,000
Sold for: $1,850,000
Sold on: March 2
Days on market in this listing: 13
Listing agent: Garry Nip at Multiple Realty
Buyers agent: Alan Yeh at Remax City Realty
The big sell: This Richmond home was built in 1990 but underwent a complete remodelling in 2016 that, according to the agents, got it showcased on the Houzz website. The property is packed with modern conveniences such as radiant heat with geothermal air conditioning, hot water on demand, a smart-home system, low-emissivity windows, a home theatre/media hub with power reclining chairs and a Martinlogan sound system, and a fire pit in the fully-fenced back garden. The kitchen shines with Gaggenau appliances and custom cabinets and the elegant powder room has a glowing onyx countertop imported from Spain. Upstairs, the sumptuous master ensuite draws attention with its sculptured bathtub, floating fireplace and decadent walk-in shower.
3520 WEST 31ST AVE., VANCOUVER
Type: Five-bedroom, three-bathroom detached
Size: 2,530 square feet
B.C. Assessment: $1,986,000
Listed for: $1,998,000
Sold for: $2,240,000
Sold on: March 23
Days on market in this listing: Seven
Listing agent: Crystal Hung at Icon Marketing Inc.
Buyers agent: James Chang at Regent Park Realty
The big sell: Listing agent Crystal Hung reports that eight offers were received for this two-storey Vancouver Special in Dunbar. Complete with the characteristic balcony that spans most of the width of the front of the house, it resides on an extra-deep 130-foot lot with a south-facing rear exposure.
Built in 1975 within walking distance to shops and other amenities, the house features three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the upper level and a two-bedroom suite below. The roof was redone in 2009 with a 15-year warranty, and the bathrooms, flooring and paintwork have been recently updated. There are two wood-burning fireplaces and the rooms are spacious and bright. A large deck to the rear of the property sits above a carport and there is driveway parking for additional vehicles.
314 — 518 MOBERLY RD., VANCOUVER
Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment
Size: 1,193 square feet
B.C. Assessment: $807,000
Listed for: $1,099,000
Sold for: $1,100,000
Sold on: March 3
Days on market in this listing: 13 Listing agent: Greg Finlay at Sutton Group Seafair Realty
Buyers agent: Sarah Thompson and Sue Johnson at Remax Select Properties
The big sell: False Creek is the venue for this two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo that forms part of Newport Quay, a freehold strata building that occupies a prime location near the seawall, Charleson Park, Granville Island and the Olympic Village Skytrain Station, as well as being just a short walk across Cambie Bridge to downtown. This recently renovated home features engineered oak hardwood floors in the principal rooms, heated tile floors in the bathrooms, new appliances and a waterfall edge quartz countertop in the kitchen, and upgraded fixtures, lighting, crown moulding and paintwork. There is a floor-toceiling tile-surround electric fireplace and a balcony with partial city views. The unit’s monthly maintenance fee is $400.85 and pets and rentals are permitted.
These transactions were compiled by Nicola Way of Besthomesbc.com. Realtors — send your recent sales to nicola@besthomesbc.com.