385 ALBANY AVE., TORONTO
ASKING PRICE $719,000
SELLING PRICE $810,000
PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE $622,500 (2011); $460,000 (2007); $180,000 (1992)
TAXES $3,906 (2014)
DAYS ON THE MARKET Eight
LISTING AGENT Anil Khera, Royal LePage West Realty Group Ltd.
The Action: Small rowhouse enclaves are a rare but sought-after commodity in the Casa Loma community, but this updated, brick townhouse lacked parking and the large yard of some of its neighbours. So agent Anil Khera enhanced its appearance by decluttering and staging it, effectively amassing 50 showings and an open house crowd 100 strong, which resulted in eight competing bids.
What They Got: In the past few years, different owners refurbished highly trafficked areas of this 1920s townhouse, including two remodelled bathrooms, refinished hardwood floors in the living and dining areas with exposed brick walls and stylish, sky lit, eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and double doors to a deck and 21-by-43-foot lot.
There are three bedrooms on the second floor, but only a recreation room on the lower level.
The Agent's Take: "South of Davenport [Road] by the tracks, there's a real mix of houses, but you typically get semis or detached, so there are very few rowhouses," Mr. Khera says. "[Plus] 21-feet wide is exceptionally wide for a semi or a rowhouse."
This home was also in great shape despite its age. "All the mechanicals were upgraded and anything that needed looking after was looked after, so people knew they were getting a house not just with good bones, but also has been well maintained by the current and previous owner," Mr. Khera notes.
"It was flooded with sunlight through the whole day, so you didn't have to turn on lights until it got dark, even on a grey day, it was quite bright. I've never seen a rowhouse that bright."
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