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16 ELSFIELD RD., TORONTO

ASKING PRICE $769,000

SELLING PRICE $852,100

PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE $228,500 (1995)

TAXES $4,605 (2014)

DAYS ON THE MARKET Six

LISTING AGENT Nutan Brown, Royal LePage West Realty Group Ltd.

The Action: Just a few steps south of Bloor Street near Royal York Road, this detached bungalow has classic charm that was enhanced with some professional staging. Its presentation combined with other factors – from a shortage of homes for sale in the popular community to the bungalow's appeal to end-users and builders alike – prompted more than 180 buyers to visit during frigid February storms.

On the preset offer date, nine shoppers presented bids, including one adding $83,100 to the list price.

What They Got: In the past few years, the windows, roof and mechanics of this 1940s bungalow were replaced, but its original charm remained intact, such as its brick-and-stone façade, hardwood floors throughout and a wood-burning fireplace in the living room.

Social or solo affairs can take place on both levels with two bedrooms, the larger of two bathrooms, a dining area and eat-in kitchen on the main floor, plus a carpeted bedroom and recreation area with pot lights and an electric fireplace below.

The 35-by-100-foot lot is anchored by a private drive, garage and professionally landscaped backyard with perennial gardens, a stone patio and cedar pergola.

The Agent's Take: "Sunnylea is a wonderful, sought-after, family-oriented neighbourhood," agent Nutan Brown said. "The street is very charming with many original bungalows much like 16 [Elsfield]."

While many bungalows are topped up or torn down by builders, this one was bought by a family. "The condition of this home is 10 plus plus," Ms. Brown said.

"Some of the unique features of this home include the beautiful wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors, Art Deco wood trim and stunning hardware on the doors, a guest bedroom in the basement and the amazing Muskoka cottage rec room."

Editor's Note: Done Deals contain information gathered from real estate agents, home buyers, home sellers and sale prices that are 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.

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