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Done Deal, 34 Victoria Park Ave., Toronto

34 VICTORIA PARK, AVE., TORONTO

ASKING PRICE $649,900

SELLING PRICE $715,000

TAXES $3,230 (2015)

DAYS ON THE MARKET Two

CO-OP AGENT Anil Khera, Royal LePage West Realty Group Ltd.

The Action: A couple renting in the Beaches took several years off from shopping for three-bedroom houses in their preferred school district after losing a few local bidding wars. But when they spotted this semi-detached residence with two-car parking just north of the RC Harris Water Treatment Plant, they made a bully bid to bypass potential rivals on the offer date.

What They Got: The past two owners gave this 1920s brick residence new form and function with an updated roof and fence around the 15-by-100-foot lot, as well as two modernized bathrooms, laundry facilities and kitchen with custom cabinetry, Caesarstone counters, island and deck.

Newer components also entailed crown mouldings and an electric fireplace in the living and open glass-accented staircase by the dining area to a lower-level recreation room and three upper bedrooms with hardwood floors.

The Agent's Take: "The location is fantastic, it's literally half a block north of Queen Street," agent Anil Khera says. "[Plus, the buyers] are very familiar with the Beaches area – they've lived there quite a long time and have a good sense of community there – so it wouldn't feel like starting over again."

Like many neighbouring homes on the quieter, south end of the street, this home has a unique look and layout. "Both previous owners had done enough work to get it to the point where it showed really well," Mr. Khera states.

"And it's not a large house, but it's a nice open house with the walls removed, so you could see from the front to the back, so it makes the whole house a little brighter and gives it the feel of being a bit more spacious."

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