Done Deal, 9 Fuller Ave., Toronto
9 FULLER AVE., TORONTO
ASKING PRICE $899,900
SELLING PRICE $883,000
PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE $850,000(1993)
TAXES $4,496 (2011)
DAYS ON THE MARKET Seven
LISTING AGENT Bill Mohan, Sutton Group Realty Systems Inc.
The Action: The proximity of this detached, three-storey house to Queen Street traffic deterred some buyers, so there was a modest turnout at the agents-only open house and fewer requests than usual for private showings. But it didn't take long for a serious buyer to present an acceptable offer.
What They Got: A 25-by-124-foot lot lies beneath this late 19th-century, brick Victorian containing five bedrooms, four bathrooms and spacious public quarters with original hardwood floors and up to 10-foot ceilings with intricate trims and mouldings.
Formal entertaining and casual lounging is easy with a living room, fireside dining area and a family room with a second fireplace and access to the private landscaped garden, as well as a lower-level recreation room.
To retire for the night, there are three second-floor bedrooms, including one with a balcony, and two third-floor suites, one of which has a walk-in closet, skylight and balcony, plus a bedroom in the basement.
Modern improvements range from updated roof and operating systems to a new kitchen and concrete floor in the double garage off a laneway.
The Agent's Take: "It was a very beautiful home – a period piece in many respects – and [the sellers] had upgraded the mechanics," says agent Bill Mohan. "It had great curb appeal, it had a widow's walk up to the roof and it was architecturally intact."
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.