Done Deal, 157 Langley Ave., Toronto
157 LANGLEY AVE., TORONTO
ASKING PRICE $799,000
SELLING PRICE $891,000
PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE $499,900 (2004); $485,000 (1989)
TAXES $5,029 (2010)
DAYS ON THE MARKET 10
LISTING AGENTS Sandra Pate and Lina Risi, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Johnston and Daniel Division
The Action: This renovated, semi-detached residence was scheduled for private showings and two open houses, which brought in more than 160 interested parties. Agents Sandra Pate and Lina Risi eventually fielded offers from a trio of buyers.
What They Got: The original four-bedroom plan of this roughly 80-year-old brick structure was replaced with a more modern setup with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a fireside living room that is open to the main hall and dining area. The eat-in kitchen was remodelled with heated floors, high-end stainless steel appliances, CaesarStone finishes and a skylit area with a built-in computer station and walkout to the deck. The south-facing backyard contains a tumbled stone patio as well as two-car parking off a laneway.
Like the principal rooms, hardwood floors appear in the bedrooms and open den on the second floor.
The carpeted third-floor master suite features a walk-in closet and private deck.
The basement apartment has a separate entrance, kitchen and living area.
The Agent's Take: "That was an extra-large semi – on one of Riverdale's nicest streets – with an unusual eight-foot [high]basement," agent Lina Risi says. "The largest feature of that house was probably the kitchen and bathrooms that were recently renovated. They were magnificent."