New Westminster
104 — 715 Royal Avenue
Type: 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment
Size: 600 sq. ft.
BC Assessment, 2012: $140,700
Listed for: $199,000
Sold for: $190,000
Sold on: Jan 13
Days on market: 174
Listing agent: Robert Crowe at RE/MAX Real Estate Services
Buyers’ agent: Todd Conner at RE/MAX Advantage Realty
The big sell: With a price tag below $200,000, this one-bedroom and den condo in New Westminster’s Vista Royal building was undeniably a strong attraction for first-time home buyers. What they would discover is a widely-renovated home with bamboo flooring, updated doors and hardware, new plumbing, a remodelled kitchen with stone countertops and backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, stainless-steel appliances, a bathroom with a vessel sink and soaker tub, a new all-in-one washer/dryer, abundant cupboard space, and fresh paintwork. In addition to the 600-square-foot open-plan layout, the living room leads to a 100-square-foot solarium. The building has had a new boiler and roof installed and the common area has been upgraded. Both pets and rentals are allowed, although there are some restrictions with both. Increasing the appeal of the property is the location which is convenient for the New Westminster SkyTrain station, and the shops and restaurants on Columbia Street.
Surrey
15735 Tulip Drive
Type: 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom detached
Size: 835 sq. ft.
BC Assessment, 2012: $502,400
Listed for: $564,900
Sold for: $547,000
Sold on: Jan 20
Days on market: 4
Listing agent: Joanne Taylor at Sutton Group – West Coast Realty
Buyers’ agent: Eleen Chung at Macdonald Realty Westmar
The big sell: If the sale of this 1968 rancher had fallen through, listing agent Joanne Taylor had backup offers in place. The reasons why this home generated so much interest? It may be a smaller-than-average home comprising just one level, but it sits on a generous 63-by-137-foot lot and has a quiet location close to the King George corridor and proximity to Alderwood Park and South Surrey/White Rock’s popular amenities. The house has a cosy living room with a Regency gas fireplace, original hardwood flooring throughout, track lighting, a newer high-efficiency furnace and hot water tank, a partly-covered sundeck, and a fully-fenced west-facing back yard that contains numerous well-established trees and is mainly laid to grass. The property also includes a single garage, additional space for RV parking or cars, and for the hobby or woodwork enthusiast, a 363-square-foot detached, wired, workshop.
Vancouver
202-1055 Richards
Type: 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment
Size: 609 sq. ft.
BC Assessment, 2012: $417,000
Listed for: $479,900
Sold for: $477,500
Sold on: Jan 24
Days on market: 6
Listing agent: Dale McGauran at RE/MAX Select Properties
Buyers agent: Maggie Chandler at Chandler Realty Ltd.
The big sell: The Donovan is a Georgie award-winning development by Cressey situated in the heart of Yaletown. It was built in 2009 and contains a fitness and yoga centre, a sauna/steam room, a lounge and a rooftop terrace for residents’ enjoyment. This contemporary-style unit has an efficient floor plan with clean lines and designer touches throughout. It has a gourmet kitchen with Miele stainless-steel appliances including a gas range, granite countertops, richly-coloured wide-plank hardwood floors, modern light fixtures, a built-in custom closet, and insuite laundry.
These transactions were compiled by Nicola Way of BestHomesBC.com and AssignmentsCanada.ca. Realtors — send your recent sales to nicola@besthomesbc.com.