My real estate column in last weekend’s Vancouver Sun featured property sales in West Vancouver, Burnaby and Vancouver.

Vancouver Sun July 31, 2010

WEST VANCOUVER
2079 Inglewood

Type: detached
Size: 3 bed, 3 bath, 3,354 sq. ft.
BC Assessment, July, 2010: $1.0359 million
Listed for: $1.399 million
Sold for: $1.35 million
Sold on: May 7
Days on market: 9
Listing agent: W. Dave Watt at Royal LePage Northshore
Buyers agent: Penny Mitchell at RE/ MAX Masters Realty

The big sell: West Vancouver houses built in the 1930s are not all that common. An elegant European-style house located on a larger sized property (66-by-125-foot) with proximity to a multitude of services including a recreation centre, library, bus routes and freeway is a recipe for a quick sale. As is a private top floor deck with views towards Georgia Strait, a wine room, a den, ample storage, a basement housing a recreation room, laundry and mud room, and, with an eye toward entertaining, separate reception rooms including a substantially sized 16-by-10-foot dining room. The charm continues outside with a well-stocked garden, a sundeck and a beach within walking distance.

BURNABY
PH1 – 5885 Olive

Type: apartment
Size: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,516 sq. ft.
BC Assessment, July, 2010: $534,000
Listed for: $699,000
Sold for: $690,000
Sold on: May 23
Days on market: 5
Listing agent: Ken Chan, Homeland Realty
Buyers agent: Brian Vidas, Sutton Centre Realty

The big sell: According to the buyer agent, Brian Vidas, and presumably his clients, this was the best penthouse, view, layout and renovation, that he has seen in the Metrotown neighbourhood. Located in The Metropolitan tower, PH 2 features prominently throughout the property with two floors that include the master bedroom on the upper, two large balconies, two parking stalls and two lockers. One of the bonuses of penthouse living is that some come with a rooftop terrace. This residence does not disappoint with a whopping 1,200-square-foot deck surrounding the master bedroom’s unobstructed 270-degree panoramic views. Granite countertops, beautiful hardwood flooring, a modern kitchen and great lighting complete the picture for penthouse living.

VANCOUVER
7560 Granville

Type: detached
Size: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,161 sq. ft.
BC Assessment, July, 2010: $774,800
Listed for: $898,000
Sold for: $872,000
Sold on: May 18
Days on market: 8
Listing agent: Sarah Thompson and Sue Johnson, Dexter Associates Realty
Buyers agent: Stephen Burke, Sutton Group West Coast Realty

The big sell: Marpole is really coming into its own: shops and services are plentiful; the airport and the University of B.C. are nearby; and access to downtown is easy, straight down Granville Street without the hassle of changing buses or, if circumstances are right, changing car lanes. This nicely maintained 1949 bungalow sits on a beautifully landscaped 50-by-124-foot fenced lot. The interior features inlaid hardwood flooring, a large kitchen and eating area, living room and two bedrooms, including the master, on the main floor. The basement has a recreation room complete with wood-burning fireplace, kitchen and bedroom and offers up possibilities for a one-bedroom suite.

Compiled by Nicola Way of BestHomesBC.com and AssignmentsCanada.ca.

Realtors – send your recent sales to nicola@besthomesbc.com
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