32 Meadowlark Cres. SW, Calgary
ASKING PRICE $950,000
SELLING PRICE $930,000
TAXES $5,822 (2014)
DAYS ON THE MARKET Three
LISTING AGENT Christina Hagerty, Re/Max Realty Professionals
The Action: Directly across from Meadowlark Park, this modern bungalow was quickly surveyed by serious buyers, including one that returned for a second look during a busy open house, which reinforced their decision to make an offer fast.
What They Got: From new air conditioning to a luxurious master suite, the previous owners improved the cosmetics and comfort of this 59-year-old bungalow. The open, 1,559-square-foot plan features oak hardwood floors, white walls and black window frames throughout a skylit living and dining area. The rear kitchen offers banquette seating, quartz counters and stainless steel appliances.
Down the hall is a den and a revamped master bedroom with a walk-in closet and the most lavish of three bathrooms, complete with a jetted tub, gas fireplace and in-floor heating.
The 63-by-100-foot lot has a front driveway, rear double garage and stone patio right off an interior glass-lined staircase that leads down to the basement. With more than 1,000 square feet of space, the basement features a recreation room and two guest rooms with walk-in closets.
The Agent's Take: "Meadowlark Park was the diamond in the rough for a number of years. It's a small pocket across from one of the most established areas … called Bel-Aire," agent Christina Hagerty says.
"[Plus] it's across from a beautiful and serene park and it has a south-facing backyard."
Buyers also recognized that few homes are renovated to the extent that this one was. "Not everybody has the eye or is handy enough," Ms. Hagerty says of the upgrades made here.
"In Calgary, the last couple years we've experienced such a high demand for building and renovation that the trades are difficult to get and not inexpensive."
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