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34 Fairview Blvd., TORONTO

ASKING PRICE $949,000, SELLING PRICE $1,007,000, DAYS ON THE MARKET: 6

Several bidders set-to for the keys to this Riverdale classic on one of the east-end Toronto neighbourhood’s best streets. The four-bedroom home came with the potential to expand the third floor.

1105 Sixth Line, Oakville, Ont.

ASKING PRICE: $1,299,000, SELLING PRICE: $1,102,500, DAYS ON THE MARKET: 124

This heritage beauty was a long time on the market, but a downward adjustment to the price did the trick.

7 WESTGROVE CRES., TORONTO

ASKING PRICE: $1,089,000, SELLING PRICE: $1,080,000, DAYS ON THE MARKET: 6

This home was gone in less than a week thanks to tight supply in a sought-after locale. Even at just a touch over $1-million it was still priced well below the neighbourhood average.

363 HOWLAND AVE., TORONTO

ASKING PRICE: $799,900, SELLING PRICE: $939,000, DAYS ON THE MARKET: 6

Buyers wanting a large detached home but a small commute were drawn to this Annex-area Victorian. From the crowd of potential buyers, 10 submitted an offer.

35 WHITE OAK BLVD., TORONTO

ASKING PRICE: $1.019-million, SELLING PRICE: $1.215-million, DAYS ON THE MARKET: 7

The sellers set a $1-million price tag for this home, but a huge lot on a desirable street drew four competing offers - including the winning bied that added a $196,000 premium.

11 KELWAY BLVD., TORONTO

ASKING PRICE: $1.079-million, SELLING PRICE: $955,000, DAYS ON THE MARKET: 14

The store designer for Roots Canada renovated this home to her own specifications, adding some modern details to a Tudor classic. The savvy buyer was able to trim $124,000 off the sticker price.

56 BRIMWOOD CRT., PICKERING, ONT.

ASKING PRICE: $1.2-million, SELLING PRICE: $1.05-million, DAYS ON THE MARKET: 56

A home builder’s home, built for himself, this custom residence had all the bells and whistles, down to a special little item for the man cave: a urinal in the bathroom.

11 MORNINGSIDE AVE., TORONTO

ASKING PRICE: $1.15-million, SELLING PRICE: $1.2-million, DAYS ON THE MARKET: 11

A “bully” offer sewed up this hillside bungalow before competition could emerge. The eager buyer took away a thoughtfully renovated home with a park-side view.

13 BOWDEN ST., TORONTO

ASKING PRICE: $999,999, SELLING PRICE: $1,050,000, DAYS ON THE MARKET: 16

A prime location in Riverdale mid-way between two parks and the family-friendly Danforth retail and dining strip, this detached home on a corner lot was a prime candidate for a major reno. The buyers started doing just that as soon as the ink on the contract was dry.

981 ROYAL YORK RD., TORONTO

ASKING PRICE: $974,900, SELLING PRICE: $975,900, DAYS ON THE MARKET: 17

This Kingsway charmer was re-listed after failing to get a buyer at a higher price. Added to the curb appeal is two wood-burning fireplaces and a nice yard on a 53- by 149-foot lot.