2380 Orchard Rd., Burlington
ASKING PRICE $599,000
SELLING PRICE $618,500
PREVIOUS SELLING PRICES $525,000 (2013); $472,245 (2011); $367,500 (2008); $340,000 (2006); $187,107 (2000)
TAXES $3,713 (2015)
DAYS ON THE MARKET Two
LISTING AGENTS Anil Khera and Nutan Brown, Royal LePage West Realty Group Ltd.
The Action: There's no guarantee of bidding wars in parts of Burlington, but this detached residence with an attached garage quickly scored a trio of offers following an open house and 15 rounds of showings this summer.
What They Got: Since 1999, a 46-by-75-foot corner lot has been the pedestal for this two-storey brick house that the past two owners improved with new hardwood floors in the living room, an open dining room and kitchen with updated cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and tile and granite finishes, plus a walkout to an in-ground pool.
The lower and upper levels provide quarters for more play and privacy, including a sauna, games and recreation rooms below, as well as two bedrooms and a master suite above with a walk-in closet and one of four bathrooms.
The Agent's Take: "[The current owners] had good taste in terms of decorating and did a lot of things that added value to the house and made it very appealing to people who walked in. It showed really nicely," says agent Anil Khera.
"The floor plan had probably been altered from what the builder had originally offered, so it made it a little more usable and family-friendly."
Extra room for recreation also extended outdoors. "It had great curb appeal, great landscaping. As soon as you pulled up you could see that the garden was well maintained, and the backyard had a small pool, which was prefect for young kids and adults," Mr. Khera notes.
"The neighbourhood itself is also very family- and child-friendly. Every time I went there, there were always children playing on the street."
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