Half-duplex part of new boutique development
Weekly roundup of three properties that recently sold in Metro Vancouver.
11520 RAILWAY AVE., RICHMOND
Type: Four-bedroom, three-bathroom half duplex
Size: 1,708 square feet
B.C. Assessment: $1,727,000
Listed for: $1,678,000
Sold for: $1,706,000
Sold on: Dec. 16
Days on market in this listing: 19
Listing agent: Jessica Chen PREC at Oakwyn Realty
Buyers agent: Winnie Chen and Shafik Ladha PREC at Remax Westcoast
The big sell: Shearwater is a boutique collection of six newly completed duplexes that were built by Bricklane Developments in Richmond's Westwind neighbourhood. The two-level homes offer four bedrooms and three bathrooms with layouts that span 1,500 to 1,700 square feet. This particular half-duplex home has one of the larger floor plans and shines with quartz countertops, Fisher & Paykel appliances, sleek flat-panelled cabinetry, oak hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, custom millwork, recessed and pendant lighting, walk-in closets, an ensuited primary bedroom and air conditioning. Plus an attached double-car garage, a private outdoor space, and the 2-5-10 new home warranty. The Steveston Community Centre is nearby, as are bike and walking trails, and the homes fall into the school catchments of Westwind Elementary and Steveston-london Secondary.
4031 ROSE CRES., WEST VANCOUVER
Type: Four-bedroom, four-bathroom detached
Size: 3,089 square feet
B.C. Assessment: $2,254,400
Listed for: $2,249,900
Sold for: $2,090,000
Sold on: Dec. 15
Days on market in this listing: One
Listing agent: Stephen Morris at Oakwyn Realty
Buyers agent: Derek Grech at The Partners Real Estate
The big sell: One of the unique selling points of this property in West Vancouver's Sandy Cove district is the lot size — 14,661 square feet — with a noteworthy 98-foot frontage. Situated on a crescent off Marine Drive and close to numerous parks including Sandy Cove Park with its beachfront location, tennis courts, transit stops, and with a variety of amenities on offer at nearby Dundarave Village, the property sold in just one day. Surrounded by mature trees, the lot contains a four-bedroom, three-storey house that is almost 100 years old. With a wood-panelled exterior and a partly woodclad interior, the home has vaulted ceilings, a galley-style kitchen, and walls of windows oriented toward the wraparound garden. The main level has two bedrooms and a bathroom alongside the principal living space, while two further bedrooms are found upstairs. The lower level has a spacious recreation room, workshop, storage and access to the garage.
603 — 1351 CONTINENTAL ST., VANCOUVER
Type: One-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment
Size: 801 square feet
B.C. Assessment: $893,000
Listed for: $829,000
Sold for: $790,000
Sold on: Dec. 24
Days on market in this listing: 75
Listing agent: Haneef Virani PREC at Virani Real Estate Advisors
Buyers agent: Rahim Ladhani PREC at Team 3000 Realty
The big sell: The 32-storey Maddox building was constructed by Cressey Development in 2013 in downtown Vancouver just around the corner from Granville Street. This particular unit is a loft suite and as such has double-height ceilings and two levels with the 14-foot-long bedroom and ensuite bathroom positioned on a galleried level above a glass-sided staircase. The home exhibits a number of upscale features with fully-integrated European appliances, elegant wood-grained cabinetry, quartz countertops and darker-toned hardwood floors. There are custom roller blinds, a space-saving front-loading washer and dryer, air conditioning and bespoke built-ins. The complex's amenities include a fitness centre, lounge, concierge services and exclusive floor access. And the unit comes with a storage locker, a parking stall, and a monthly maintenance fee of $609.43.