136 Ellsworth Ave., Toronto.
136 Ellsworth Ave., Toronto
Asking price: $849,000
Selling price: $1,072,000
Taxes: $4,172 (2018)
Days on the market: Three
Listing agents: Douglas and Trevor Freeman, Freeman Real Estate Ltd.
The original home was modified to enlarge the kitchen.
The action: The $849,000 list price for this semi-detached house on a 16-by-101-foot lot drew a crowd of buyers. One of those tried to get a jump on others with an early bid, but ultimately faced several serious contenders.
“We had an offer date set, but it was changed because there was a pre-emptive offer submitted,” agent Trevor Freeman said.
“When the market value of a property is higher than what the property is listed for, it’s not uncommon to see properties sell above asking price in that neighbourhood.”
The original portion still contains a dining space and entertaining area with a brick fireplace.
What they got: At some point over the past century, this two-storey house was modified to enlarge the kitchen and one of the three bedrooms upstairs.
The original portion still contains a dining space and entertaining area with a brick fireplace, as well as a lower-level recreation area with a second full bathroom and separate front entrance.
Parking lies off a lane beyond the gated backyard.
The agent’s price: “It was a well-maintained house by the owner … so it had an opportunity for you to customize it to how you want or move into it and do it over time. Or you didn’t have to do anything,” Mr. Freeman said.
“It was a little bigger larger because there was a small, two-storey addition put on the back of the property.”
Buyers of all ages also appreciated the urban surroundings. “The location is desirable in a nice family neighbourhood on a quiet street in proximity to St. Clair amenities, great parks, like Wychwood Park, and Wychwood Barns,” Mr. Freeman said.