9352 165TH ST., SURREY
Type: 6-bedroom, 5-bathroom detached
Size: 4,936 sq. ft.
BC Assessment, 2011: $995,000
Listed for: $1,138,000
Sold for: $1,138,000
Sold on: June 13
Days on market: 33
Listing agent: Dennis Fung at HomeLife Benchmark Titus Realty Buyers agent: Collette Burke at RE/MAX 2000 Realty
The big sell: This three-level home is newly built on a 12,000-square-foot lot on a cul-de-sac in Surrey’s Fleetwood Tynehead neighbourhood. It features a spacious floor plan and detailed interior finishing that enhances modern living. The formal living and dining rooms have bright windows that frame views of the private rear garden. The designer kitchen features granite throughout, hardwood flooring, KitchenAid appliances, Kohler fixtures, and a butler’s pantry. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet, and double french doors that open to a private balcony that overlooks the greenbelt beyond. The fully developed walkout basement has a flexible layout that includes a theatre room, a large recreation room, a games room, a wine room, and two bedrooms.
BURNABY TOWNHOME SELLS IN SEVEN DAYS
27 – 7370 Stride Ave., Burnaby
Type: 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse
Size: 884 sq. ft.
BC Assessment, 2011: $369,000
Listed for: $393,000
Sold for: $389,000
Sold on: June 19
Days on market: 7
Listing agent: Brian Vidas at Sutton Centre Realty Buyers agent: Evelyn Lopez at Royal Pacific Realty
The big sell: Maplewood Terrace was built in 2005 in Burnaby’s Edmonds district. This upper unit home is situated at the back of the complex, which ensures that the extra windows bathe the home in plenty of natural light. There are two levels, an open floor plan with high-quality laminate flooring, a newly tiled entryway, a feature fireplace, ensuite laundry, and a kitchen with stainless-steel appliances. There is plenty of out-door space with front and rear balconies. Rentals and pets are allowed but both have restrictions. Monthly strata fees are $136 per month. The complex is close to shopping, parks and transit.
EAST VANCOUVER HOUSE HAS BEEN LOVINGLY RESTORED
4089 Miller St., Vancouver
Type: 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached
Size: 2,871 sq. ft.
BC Assessment, 2011: $904,000
Listed for: $975,000
Sold for: $955,000
Sold on: June 20
Days on market: 10
Listing agent: Karin Morris at Royal LePage Northshore Buyers agent: Barry Berg at RE/MAX Real Estate Services The big sell: Listing agent Karin Morris sold this 1909 Cedar Cottage home to the sellers 10 years ago for $280,000.
Since then, they have carefully restored it, including repainting inside and out using colours from the Historical Vancouver True Colours palette. The property has benefited from many updates to the kitchen, furnace, floors and bathroom, and there are numerous decks. A 240-square-foot outbuilding was built to code with permits to create a separate home office or studio. The location is convenient to the new Trout Lake community centre, the Farmer’s Market and SkyTrain station.
1 These transactions were compiled by Nicola Way of http: //BestHomesBC.com and http: //AssignmentsCanada.ca Realtors. Send your recent sales to nicola@ besthomesbc.com.