DONE DEAL, 117B THE QUEENSWAY, NO. 88, TORONTO
117B THE QUEENSWAY AVE. NO. 88, TORONTO
ASKING PRICE $514,000
SELLING PRICE $510,000
TAXES $2,753 (2012)
DAYS ON THE MARKET 50
LISTING AGENTS Adrienne, Norm and Tasi Farquhar, Keller Williams Advantage Realty
The Action: In a relatively new condominium complex just west of High Park and north of waterfront trails and parks, this three-storey townhouse had over 50 private showings and a good turnout at the open houses even though many buyers and agents were busy taking summer vacations.
Not long after the Labour Day weekend, the property was sold to a local renter.
What They Got: The growing Windermere by the Lake community is home to high-rises, stacked condominium suites and traditional townhouses, like this brick-clad unit with 1,280-square-feet of living space and an oversized private garage accessible via a 280-square-foot basement professionally finished with laundry and recreation rooms.
Nine-foot ceilings and engineered hardwood floors are featured in the main floor living room, dining area and kitchen, which also has the luxury of granite counters, a custom pantry and a walkout to a deck with a gas hookup.
The second floor is divided for two carpeted bedrooms, while the entire third floor is a master retreat with an office area, a balcony, a walk-in closet and one of two four-piece bathrooms.
Monthly fees of $275 go toward water and upkeep of common areas, such as visitor parking under an adjacent tower.
The Agent's Take: "This townhouse complex filled a very high need for the neighbourhood," says agent Tasi Farquhar, who cites older single-family homes and high-rise units as the main housing stock. "This was new and attractive, and in a super location for accessing different parts of Toronto."
Editor's Note: Done Deals contain information gathered from real estate agents, home buyers, home sellers and sale price data that is publicly available from government sources. While we try to publish Done Deals as soon as possible after the transaction has occurred, long closings can cause delays.