68 HALLAM ST., TORONTO
ASKING PRICE $484,900
SELLING PRICE $470,000
PREVIOUS SELLING PRICES $315,000 (2006); $275,000 (2003); $173,800 (2001)
TAXES $2,807 (2012)
DAYS ON THE MARKET 22
LISTING AGENT Anil Khera, Royal LePage West Realty Group Ltd.
The Action: Over a few weeks, 30 private showings and two open houses provided potential buyers with a inside look at this detached, brick house in Dovercourt Park. The closeness of neighbours and small-ish backyard was a deal breaker for some, but not enough to keep one buyer away from the negotiating table.
What They Got: This roughly century-old structure could be converted into a duplex as it has a roughed-in kitchen facilities upstairs, but is used as a single-family home with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and several entertaining areas, including a renovated recreation room in the basement.
Stained-glass windows, hardwood floors and wood details are historic qualities preserved in areas like the open living and dining areas, which are separate from the kitchen and rear sky lit sunroom with a walkout to a deck.
Like most homes nearby, this one lacks parking on the 17-by-65-foot lot. But it is a couple blocks to the subway and businesses on Bloor Street.
The Agent's Take: "Many people came to see the house because there was potential for a second unit," says agent Anil Khera, who notes income properties as a common fixture in the area. "The location is really fantastic. A lot of people can do without a car in the neigbourhood because they can walk to everything."
Buyers were also pleased by the home's condition. "The electrical and plumbing was updated, it had 2.5-bathrooms and the basement was finished, which were all really good selling features," Mr. Khera states.
"It has lots of character with some original wood trim and wood floors, which were in great shape, and nice pine stairs."
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