29 Normandy Blvd., Toronto.
29 Normandy Blvd., Toronto
Asking price: $999,000
Selling price: $1.2-million
Taxes: $4,785 (2017)
Days on the market: Seven
Listing agents: Cameron Weir and Scott Hanton, Keller Williams Advantage Realty
The living room lies off the foyer and staircase to three bedrooms upstairs.
The action: The flow of house hunters often dissipates as the weather heats up, but several stuck around to bid on this two-storey house largely on account of its list price under $1-million and low inventory levels in May.
“We had about 30 to 40 showings – compared to a couple years ago, we’d have 50 to 100 – but for where the market is at now, it’s a fair amount,” agent Cameron Weir said.
“We ended up with a couple offers. But everyone was told to come with their best.”
A large, covered deck leads into a kitchen with an island and clear views into a dining area with beamed ceilings.
What they got: This 30-by-97-foot property not only has room for a 1,317-square-foot house, but also a triple garage and private driveway.
A large, covered deck leads into a kitchen with an island and clear views into a dining area with beamed ceilings. An adjacent living room lies off the foyer and staircase to three bedrooms upstairs.
Below is a 631-square-foot suite with a separate side entry, living and cooking quarters and one of three bathrooms.
The agent’s take: “The biggest attraction for buyers is a big three-car garage. Any time you have a garage in that area it’s a huge bonus,” Mr. Weir said.
“And it has 30-foot frontage, so it’s a good-size lot. For a detached home, 20 to 25-feet [is the norm].”
Although the house has unique features, such as an in-law suite, renovations will further increase its value. “It was dated, but solid, so you could put your own touches on it,” Mr. Weir said.
“A place [re]done that size with parking, it could be $1.4-[million] or $1.5-million.”