My real estate column in last weekend’s Vancouver Sun featured property sales in Renfrew, property sales in Surrey, property sales in Fairview, and property sales in Whistler.

Vancouver Sun May 14, 2011

3605 EAST 27TH AVE, VANCOUVER

Type: 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom detached
Size: 2,231 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment, 2011: $679,000
Listed for: $799,800
Sold for: $851,000
Sold on: March 27
Days on market: 12
Listing agent: Richard Morrison at RE/ MAX City Realty
Buyers agent: Steven Lee at Royal Pacific Realty Corp.

The big sell: Listing agent Richard Morrison is seeing strong pressure from buyers’ demand spilling over from Richmond and Vancouver’s West Side into the detached housing market in East Vancouver. This 1977 Vancouver Special is in Renfrew Heights on a 33-by-110-square-foot lot and attracted so much interest that a bidding war resulted, with the winning offer coming in at $52,000 over the list price. The home has three bedrooms on the main floor and a one-bedroom suite below with a separate entry. As well, it has a mix of hardwood and carpet, a fireplace on each floor, a master ensuite with a walk-in closet, central air conditioning, a sundeck with views of mountains and downtown and a striking Japanesestyle garden. As with most Vancouver Specials, the rooms are spacious.

UPGRADES AND ACCESSIBILITY SELL FLEETWOOD HOME

15777 95A Avenue, Surrey
Type: 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached
Size: 1,939 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment, 2011: $426,900
Listed for: $474,900
Sold for: $460,000
Sold on: March 21
Days on market: 7
Listing agent: Jayson Sidhu and Manny Chehil at Sutton Group -West Coast Realty
Buyers agent: Bill W. Kwan at Homeland Realty

The big sell: This centrally located residence was built in 1981 and benefits from the newly expanded 96 Avenue, which improves accessibility into the region. According to listing agent Jayson Sidhu, the home had pride of ownership throughout and had undergone many recent upgrades to the paint, carpet, appliances and hot water tank. The driveway had been repaved and widened to accommodate double parking and there is an additional parking pad that can easily fit an RV. A large deck overlooks the rear garden, which is enclosed by a custombuilt wood cedar fence. The basement is unfinished and at 800 square feet provides a blank canvas for the buyers. Fleetwood is eponymously named after Lance Corporal Arthur Thomas (Tom) Fleetwood – a resident of the area who died in the First World War in 1917.

HOME WITH MANY NEW FEATURES SNAPPED UP IN THREE DAYS

9 -1350 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver
Type: 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment
Size: 804 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment, 2011: $350,000
Listed for: $449,900
Sold for: $449,000
Sold on: March 20
Days on market: 3
Listing agent: Maria Senajova at RE/MAX Crest Realty Westside
Buyers agent: Minna Seppanen at RE/MAX Crest Realty Westside

The big sell: Selling a home in three days is no mean feat, but this onebedroom-plus-den apartment in Fairview Slope’s Pepper Ridge complex had been redesigned. The entire building, constructed in 1987, was fully rainscreened in 2008. The private entry leads upstairs to a unit where everything is new – the kitchen and all the appliances, the bathroom with double sinks, cabinetry, refinished hardwood floors, a re-faced wood-burning fireplace, wiring, plumbing, hot water tank and washer/dryer. Providing further appeal were the 47-inch HD television and office furniture included in the sale. A covered balcony provides views of the city and mountains. The home is on a quiet section of West 6 Avenue close to South Granville shops.

LUXURY WHISTLER HOME OFFERS PLENTY OF SPACE TO ENTERTAIN

3426 Blueberry Drive, Whistler
Type: 4-bedroom, 6-bathroom detached
Size: 3,493 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment, 2011: $3.176 million
Listed for: $3.5 million
Sold for: $2.6 million
Sold on: March 31
Days on market: 243
Listing agent: Marshall Viner at Sutton Group – West Coast Realty
Buyers agent: Ursula Morel at Sea to Sky Premier Properties

The big sell: You know a house is special when the master ensuite bathroom includes a steam shower, Jacuzzi tub and fireplace. This luxurious three-level home in the exclusive Blueberry Hill neighbourhood is a quintessential Whistler property, sheltered amid tall pine trees with an exterior that consists of a mix of wood and stone. It has breathtaking panoramic views that encompass both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, a large deck off the living room, vaulted ceilings, dark wood floors, a media room, spacious chef’s kitchen, hot tub, family room and a two-car garage to house all those toys. This is a property that offers lots of room for entertaining and relaxing with family and friends.

For the full story, please click on Real estate sales in Vancouver, Surrey and Whistler.

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

Realtors – send your recent sales to nicola@besthomesbc.com
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My real estate column in last weekend’s Vancouver Sun featured property sales in Vancouver, property sales in Burnaby, property sales in West Vancouver, and property sales in Whistler.

Vancouver Sun January 15, 2011

Vancouver
4588 West 2nd Avenue

Type: 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom detached
Size: 4,096 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment, 2011: $4.542 million
Listed for: $4.998 million
Sold for: $4.958 million
Sold on: Dec. 17
Days on market: 36
Listing agent: Karin Smith at RE/MAX Select Properties
Buyers agent: Bryan Yan at Regent Park Realty Inc.

The big sell: This brownstone property with distinctive arched windows has a reverse floor plan, with the kitchen, living and dining rooms upstairs to take full advantage of the stunning water, mountain and city views. The building was completed in 2007 and the original purchasers bought it during the early stages of construction so they could upgrade and customize the design to their own requirements. Their wish list is impressive, and includes an oak-lined elevator to service all three floors, a temperature-controlled wine room, vaulted coffered ceilings, custom cabinetry, leaded-glass windows, white oak hardwood floors, a media room with Dolby surround sound and a rooftop deck with 360-degree views.

Burnaby
47 — 7428 Southwynde Avenue

Type: 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse
Size: 1,012 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment, 2011: $406,000
Listed for: $418,800
Sold for: $425,000
Sold on: Nov. 12
Days on market: 6
Listing agent: Brian Vidas at Sutton Centre Realty
Buyers agent: Selina Mak at Multiple Realty Limited

The big sell: According to listing agent Brian Vidas, the main draws of this five-year-old townhouse in Adera’s Ledgestone complex were its location at the end of the building, its greenbelt outlook, and its private 300-square-foot rooftop patio. The three-level home comes with two parking stalls, and features an interior with new designer paint colours, dark shaker kitchen cabinets with black appliances, an electric fireplace, a walk-in closet, and a large bay window in the living room to frame the view of trees and parks on Burnaby’s south slope. The property’s appeal meant it sold with multiple offers before the first open house.

West Vancouver
1429 19th Street

Type: 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom detached
Size: 2,713 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment, 2011: $1.13 million
Listed for: $1.799 million
Sold for: $1.75 million
Sold on: Oct 17
Days on market: 174
Listing agent: Mark Stephenson at Prudential Sussex Realty
Buyers agent: Elaine Benson at RE/MAX All Points Realty

The big sell: This architecturally designed home is a winner for food and drink enthusiasts. The kitchen is an entertainer’s delight, with an open-plan design that incorporates the dining and living rooms and ensures the cook is part of the conversation. It features a central island complete with gas range, oven and stainless steel extractor hood, bespoke cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and sliding glass doors leading to a deck that has ample room for summer dinners. The main floor features a wine room to showcase favourite bottles and the basement has a cellar to house the surplus.

Whistler
1 — 4100 Whistler Way

Type: 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom townhouse
Size: 2,315 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment, 2011: $1.192 million
Listed for: $1.799 million
Sold for: $1.7123 million
Sold on: Nov 25
Days on market: 178
Listing agent: Ursula Morel at Sea to Sky Premier Properties
Buyers agent: Eugene Knoedler at RE/MAX Progroup Realty

The big sell: The owners of this Whistler townhouse will never be short of space — or house guests — as the property can sleep 13 and has an eight-person hot tub on the deck overlooking the ski trail. It is in a prime ski in/ski out position at the base of Whistler Mountain, next to the Westin Resort and Spa. Features include a wood-burning fireplace, heated floors, skylights, six televisions, a private garage, plenty of storage space, two washing machines, two dryers, an additional fridge/freezer, and an extra large water tank.

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

Realtors – send your recent sales to nicola@besthomesbc.com
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Read more: Recent real estate sales in Vancouver, Burnaby, West Vancouver and Whistler.

Just listed on BestHomesBC.com is a home for sale in Whistler Cay. This property has it all: a 3 bedroom house plus a recreational room and office, 3 full bathrooms; an inviting living area with vaulted ceilings, lots of natural light and feature fireplace; a gourmet kitchen; double car garage; a flat lot for ease of access and space for the kids and dogs; mountain views and a studio suite as a mortgage helper.

It includes central vacuum, security system, heated floors in the entry, hallway and bathrooms, double hot water tanks, granite countertops in the kitchen and much more.

Please follow this link, Whistler property for sale in Whistler Cay, to view the property’s details and to contact the Realtor, Sally Warner of RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate Whistler, directly.

My Out of Town real estate column in last weekend’s Vancouver Sun featured property sales in Whistler and Gibsons.

Vancouver Sun July 24, 2010

Whistler
8 – 4890 Painted Cliff Road

Type: 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse
Size: 1,001 sq. ft.
BC Assessment: $654,000
Listed for: $790,000
Sold for: $740,000
Sold on: May 14
Days on market: 100
Listing agent: John Ryan at The Whistler Real Estate Co. Ltd.
Buyers agent: Peter Dagg at RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate Whistler

The big sell: This must be THE top of all skiers’ wish list: a mountainside home with full ski in/ski out accessibility at North America’s premier ski resort. This fully furnished two-bedroom townhouse meets that requirement perfectly. It is conveniently located next to the Wizard Express chairlift in the Arrowhead Point complex in Blackcomb’s Benchlands, just minutes from Whistler Village and the free shuttle bus. Its desirability is further enhanced with a private hot tub, a gas fireplace with river rock surround, two decks, vaulted ceilings, underground parking, exceptional valley views, and unlimited owner usage with the ability to rent it out on either a nightly or monthly basis. Built in 1994, this unit has one of the larger two-bedroom/ two-bathroom floor plans.

Gibsons
293 Harry Road

Type: 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom detached
Size: 2,085 sq. ft.
BC Assessment: $434,000
Listed for: $499,900
Sold for: $475,000
Sold on: April 30
Days on market: 24
Listing agent: Terri Murphy at RE/MAX Top 20 Realty
Buyers agent: Terri Murphy at RE/MAX Top 20 Realty

The big sell: Timing is everything in real estate and this sale worked out perfectly with the buyers’ downtown Vancouver condo selling just at the time that the sellers decided to put their Bonniebrook home on the market. Built in 1995 in one of Gibsons’ more affluent neighbourhoods, the property has many favourable attributes: a complete renovation to a one-bedroom ground floor suite with private entrance, newer appliances, custom crown work, inset lighting, a large 19-by-30-square-foot living room with propane gas fireplace and huge bay windows, an ensuite with Jacuzzi soaker tub, mature trees on a quarter-acre lot and ocean views. The property provides possibilities for a B&B or tenants.

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

Realtors – send your recent sales to nicola@besthomesbc.com
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Just listed on BestHomesBC.com is this 2-bedroom Holiday Inn Sunspree Hotel just steps from ample shopping, dining and exciting night life and an easy 5 minute walk to Whistler Blackcomb’s Village lifts.

Perfect for being in the middle of it all!

Please follow this link, Whistler hotel condo for sale, to view the property’s details and to contact the Realtor, Peter Dagg of RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate Whistler, directly.

Just listed on BestHomesBC.com is this 1.5-bedroom townhome at the Upper Village, one of Whistler’s most sought-after locations.

Lowest priced ski in/ski out, this furnished home boasts a wood-burning fireplace, washer and dryer, underground parking and hot tub.

Enjoy unlimited owner usage or nightly rental.

Please follow this link, Whistler townhouse in the Upper Village, to view the property’s details and to contact the Realtor, Peter Dagg of RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate Whistler, directly.

Just listed on BestHomesBC.com is a 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom Whistler townhouse conveniently located within an eight minute walk of Whistler Village.

Located in the Northern Lights complex, the 1850 sq.ft. home features a private hot tub, dry sauna and wood-burning fireplace plus a BBQ on the large deck. Ski in/ski out access.

Please follow this link, Whistler townhouse for sale, to view the property’s details and to contact the Realtor, Peter Dagg of RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate Whistler, directly.