Recent property sales in UBC, Cambie and Richmond
Vancouver Sun May 28, 2011
5918 Chancellor Blvd., Vancouver
Type: 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom detached
Size: 2,030 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment, 2011: $1.457 million
Listed for: $1.569 million
Sold for: $1.569 million
Sold on: April 3
Days on market: 24
Listing agent: Lailey Wallace at One Percent Realty Ltd.
Buyers agent: Lailey Wallace at One Percent Realty Ltd.
The big sell: This Douglas Park home already has an impressive pedigree, having been featured in the Spectacular Homes of Western Canada publication. It was custom-built in 2007 for the owner of an award-winning design group, so standards are high and attention to detail paramount. The character exterior of the property is combined with a modern interior, which includes spa-inspired bathrooms, a “floating” glass staircase, a contemporary kitchen and clean lines throughout. The upper floor has a large office, and a master bedroom with a semi-open ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. As well, there is plenty of built-in storage space throughout the home. The lower level has a two-bedroom secondary suite with its own access and laundry, while outside, there is a single garage and a south-facing rear garden.
880 West 23rd Avenue, Vancouver
Type: 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom detached
Size: 2,030 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment, 2011: $1.457 million
Listed for: $1.569 million
Sold for: $1.569 million
Sold on: April 3
Days on market: 24
Listing agent: Lailey Wallace at One Percent Realty Ltd.
Buyers agent: Lailey Wallace at One Percent Realty Ltd.
The big sell: This Douglas Park home already has an impressive pedigree, having been featured in the Spectacular Homes of Western Canada publication. It was custom-built in 2007 for the owner of an award-winning design group, so standards are high and attention to detail paramount. The character exterior of the property is combined with a modern interior, which includes spa-inspired bathrooms, a “floating” glass staircase, a contemporary kitchen and clean lines throughout. The upper floor has a large office, and a master bedroom with a semi-open ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. As well, there is plenty of built-in storage space throughout the home. The lower level has a two-bedroom secondary suite with its own access and laundry, while outside, there is a single garage and a south-facing rear garden
#212 8720 No. 1 Rd., Richmond
Type: 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment
Size: 1,120 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment, 2011: $245,600
Listed for: $269,000
Sold for: $252,000
Sold on: March 31
Days on market: 19
Listing agent: Ron Smith at HomeLife Benchmark Walnut Grove
Buyers agent: Harris First at Macdonald Realty Westmar
The big sell: The Apple Greene Park building has an advantageous location, close to the Seafair shopping centre, the West Richmond Community Centre, and transit, schools, golf and tennis facilities. Residents are also provided with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a recreation centre, a Jacuzzi, and games and meeting rooms. This two-bedroom unit is on the second floor, and has a quiet, northern exposure. It has benefited from some updates in the form of new paintwork, tile flooring, carpeting, crown moulding, wood baseboards, fixtures and shelving. The kitchen has an eating area, pantry, updated countertops and cabinets, and a new sink and fridge. There is in-suite laundry, five closets and an enclosed, carpeted balcony that runs the length of the apartment.
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