36 DONEGALL DR., TORONTO
ASKING PRICE $1,089,000
SELLING PRICE $1,240,614
PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE $550,000 (2002); $155,135 (1993)
TAXES $6,039 (2013)
DAYS ON THE MARKET Six
LISTING AGENTS Sue Mills and Sarah O'Neill, Royal LePage Signature Realty
The Action: At the end of February, this detached, three-bedroom residence was just one of two properties for sale in and around Leaside. While the other home sold for less than its $1.049-million list price sometime after its offer date, this one quickly reeled in five bids, including one $151,000 over the asking price.
What They Got: Over the past decade, this 85-year-old house was improved in various ways, including a custom kitchen opened up and outfitted with hardwood floors, white cabinetry, a granite island and peninsula overlooking the dining area and sky-lit family room addition with double doors to a new deck and hot tub.
There is a formal living room with a gas fireplace in the 1,548-square-foot dwelling, but a more casual 979-sq. ft. basement waterproofed and redone with a carpeted theatre, play room and second bathroom with heated floors.
A double garage on the 23-by-135-foot lot is located off a laneway.
The Agent's Take: "This Leaside neighbourhood has an incredible community feel; it's almost like a village within a city," says agent Sue Mills. "It has access to parks, excellent schools, shops and restaurants along Bayview, which all make it a really special and wonderful place for families."
The home style and space were just as notable. "It was beautifully renovated and ready for a family to move into," Ms. Mills adds. "It's really unusual in this neighbourhood to have that much space for a young family and how they live their lives."
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