10 LAIDLAW ST., NO. 710, TORONTO
ASKING PRICE $264,900
SELLING PRICE $273,000
PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE $226,500 (2010); $130,168 (2007)
TAXES $1,403 (2012)
DAYS ON THE MARKET 11
LISTING AGENTS Liora Tal and Daniel Bloch, Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd.
The Action: Online marketing and distributing flyers and brochures in the area gave this one-bedroom plus den townhouse in the King Towns complex enough exposure to generate a bidding war between three serious buyers.
What They Got: Several years ago, a site near Allan A. Lamport Stadium was redeveloped with a series of brick buildings composed of condominium townhouses stacked on top of one another, including this lower-level, corner suite.
The entrance off a private terrace leads into an open space with areas for studying, entertaining and dining, as well as cooking in an L-shaped kitchen finished with ceramic flooring, a glass-tile backsplash and granite breakfast bar.
Sliding doors create privacy in the master suite, which features laminate floors like the principal room.
A four-piece bathroom and laundry facilities rounds out the unit, which comes with a locker and monthly dues of $206, plus $125 for parking.
The Agent's Take: "The area is amazing. It's steps from Liberty Village, Queen Street, King West and Lake Shore [Boulevard]," says agent Daniel Bloch, who notes these urban townhouses are a popular alternative to conventional high-rises in the community. "It has lower maintenance fees and you get more space – more dollar per square foot."
While this unit's size and layout is standard, its other features are not. "It was a corner unit," Mr. Bloch adds. "It has a really nice terrace as well where you can barbecue."
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