Vancouver Sun March 12, 2011

2028 Mahon Avenue
North Vancouver

Type: 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom detached
Size: 2,973 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment, 2011: $1.195 million
Listed for: $1.088 million
Sold for: $1.088 million
Sold on: Jan. 22
Days on market: 2
Listing agent: Mark Ballard at RE/MAX Masters Realty
Buyers agent: Christopher Rivers and Fioretta Wilinofsky at Sutton Group – West Coast Realty

The big sell: A double bonus for the buyers of this Craftsman-style property in the Central Lonsdale district is that they get a one-year old house without the additional cost of the HST. Built by Noort Homes, it has an idyllic setting, backing on to Wagg Creek Park. The home has been beautifully finished with hardwood flooring, extensive moulding detail and a gourmet kitchen. It also has a fully finished basement, which has a recreation room and games room, as well as a fenced, landscaped yard. According to listing agent Mark Ballard, there were six scheduled showings before the first open house; it was at one of these that the buyers offered the asking price to avoid a potential multiple-offer situation.

764 East 56th Avenue
Vancouver

Type: 6-bedroom, 5-bathroom detached
Size: 2,220 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment, 2011: $846,000
Listed for: $974,800
Sold for: $972,000
Sold on: Jan. 23
Days on market: 6
isting agent: Charan Kamal Pannu at RS Westside Realty
Buyers agent: Andrew Ngai at Amex Broadway West Realty

The big sell: To say that the floor plan has been well utilized in this eightyear-old Fraser Street-area property is an understatement: the upper floor contains three bedrooms, a 20-by-11foot living room and a 17-by-11-foot kitchen. Because the property has a 37-foot frontage, there is also space for a family room and nook. The main floor has three bedrooms, a recreation room, two kitchens, and a living room that could double as a seventh bedroom -all of which equals opportunities for rental income. Other features include energy efficient windows -perfect for a budget-conscious owner -three skylights, a heated garage, views of Richmond from the covered patio, and a fully fenced, south-facing backyard. It sold in under a week, trouncing its B.C. Assessment value by more than $125,000.

3399 Puget Drive
Vancouver

Type: 6-bedroom, 5-bathroom detached
Size: 3,659 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment, 2011: $2.064 million
Listed for: $2.699 million
Sold for: $2.699 million
Sold on: Jan. 19
Days on market: 7
Listing agent: Caroline Hong at RE/ MAX Select Properties
Buyers agent: Sue Johnson and Sarah Thompson at Dexter Associates Realty

The big sell: The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver reported that February saw the average benchmark price of Vancouver westside detached homes shoot up by $222,000 to $1.85 million. Surpassing that figure is this newly renovated 1993 property in the Arbutus/ Mackenzie Heights neighbourhood. Adding further attraction are the city and mountain views, an open floor plan with 10-foot ceilings, a doubleheight foyer, a family room with custom cabinetry, a kitchen with central island containing an additional sink and a master bedroom with gas fireplace and private balcony. There is also a basement with two bedrooms, a living room, laundry and sauna. Topping it off is the 50-by-122-foot lot -it’s a gardener’s dream, with a southwest-exposed rear garden and built-in sprinkler system -and the triple-car garage.

103 -47 Rivermount Place
Fernie

Type: 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom townhouse
Size: 2,322 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment, 2011: $576,000
Listed for: $599,000
Sold for: $590,000
Sold on: Jan. 16
Days on market: 246
Listing agent: Marilyn Brock at Century 21 Maximum Realty
Buyers agent: Marilyn Brock at Century 21 Maximum Realty

The big sell: According to agent Marilyn Brock, this three-storey chalet is one of the largest and most luxurious of the properties currently for sale at Pinnacle Ridge Resort. The homes include an open-plan great room, slate radiant floor heating, a gourmet kitchen, granite countertops, cherry wood cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Leading off the dining room is a deck with room for a hot tub from which to enjoy the views of Fernie’s mountains and ski runs. The master bedroom suite has a spa-like ensuite and jetted bathtub, and a loft/seating area complete with fireplace. The buyers of this property have the option to purchase a designer furniture, hot tub and household package.

For the full story, please click on Real estate sales in North Vancouver, Vancouver and Fernie.