86 EMPRESS AVE., TORONTO
ASKING PRICE $1,199,000
SELLING PRICE $1,200,000
PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE $319,900 (1994)
TAXES $6,177 (2012)
DAYS ON THE MARKET 32
LISTING AGENTS Jeff, Mark, Norah and Paul Oulahen, Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc.
The Action: Around the corner from Earl Haig Secondary School, which has a coveted arts program, this detached, brick bungalow scored over two dozen visitors and fielded several offers throughout the month. But the sellers stood firm on signing a deal only for the full list price.
What They Got: In the 1950s, a 50-by-128-foot lot was developed for this 1,877-square-foot residence with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as a kitchen with ceramic floors and a fireside living room and dining area with hardwood floors.
Off the private driveway and carport is a side entrance to a basement with two guest bedrooms, second kitchen, recreation room and entertaining space with a gas fireplace and a second walkout.
The Agent's Take: "It's right on Empress [Avenue], about a 100 to 150-meter walk to Empress Walk, which has a Loblaws, movie theatre and subway," agent Mark Oulahen said. "[Plus] Earl Haig is a very strong draw."
End-users and builders valued this older property itself for different reasons. "It had a nice addition at the back that made it a sizable four-bedroom bungalow," Mr. Oulahen adds. "But there are more and more big box homes going up, selling for $2.2 or $2.3-million."
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