43 SAFARI ST., TORONTO
ASKING PRICE $499,000
SELLING PRICE $528,000
PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE $253,000 (2002)
TAXES $2,765 (2013)
DAYS ON THE MARKET Six
LISTING AGENT Ken Priestman, Century 21 Leading Edge Realty Inc.
The Action: This detached bungalow at Midland and Eglinton was so close to two major public-transit hubs, the sellers were advised to hold off offers to gather a large crowd of buyers. About 60 parties attended the open house and a handful registered competing bids.
What They Got: Within a Scarborough subdivision built with two- and three-bedroom bungalows in the late 1950s, this 1,300-square-foot version features entertaining and dining areas and updated eat-in kitchen, as well as three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Laminate floors run throughout, including the lower-level bedroom and recreation room, both illuminated with pot lights and newer above-grade windows.
The covered front porch and side entrance exits to the 45-by-156-foot lot with a private driveway, attached garage and south-facing backyard.
The Agent's Take: "What's unique about it is that it's a five-minute walk to the Kennedy subway station and a 10-minute walk to the Midland GO train," says agent Ken Priestman. "It's a sought-after area, especially for people who don't have a second car, or any car for that matter."
This property's dimensions were also quite desirable compared to the standard 40-by-110-foot variety. "The lot was much bigger than a typical lot in that neighbourhood and the footprint of the bungalow was also much bigger," Mr. Priestman adds. "Most bungalows are about 900 or 1,000 square feet, this was about 1,300 square feet, so all the rooms were bigger."
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