37 AVONDALE AVE., NO. 509, TORONTO
ASKING PRICE $738,200
SELLING PRICE $743,000
PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE $438,000 (2005); $318,625 (2002)
TAXES $3,535 (2013)
DAYS ON THE MARKET 17
LISTING AGENT Mark, Jeff, Norah and Paul Oulahen, Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc.
The Action: There are several residential high-rises that rise up along Yonge Street, just north of Highway 401, so this three-storey unit at the Carriage Homes of Avondale is in one of the few townhouse complexes in the vicinity. As a result, it scored 20 private showings and a pair of competing offers.
What They Got: Developer Shane Baghai created a series of modern townhouses set back to back, such as this three-bedroom unit with street-level entry off a front patio, east-facing windows throughout and interior access to parking in an underground garage.
Interior appointments are upscale with quartz, porcelain, caesarstone and hardwood finishes, as well as top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry and kitchen island.
A living room with a gas fireplace, dining area and kitchen are completely open concept on the main floor, while the upper floors are separated for bedrooms, including a third-floor master retreat with his and her closets and five-piece bathroom, which is the largest of three updated bathrooms.
Monthly condominium fees are $426.
The Agent's Take: "They're not stacked, this is a traditional [townhouse] … so you don't have a neighbour above or below you," says agent Mark Oulahen. "There's not a ton of turnover. Generally there's one unit for sale every month, give or take." Recent updates gave this unit more glamour. "It's approximately a 10-year-old building, so it has new and nice everything," Mr. Oulahen states.
"It has new bathrooms and a kitchen that actually addresses a bit of a layout issue, in that it combined the kitchen with a proper eat-in where you could sit four or five people."
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