Done Deal, 1 Baxter St., No. 20, Toronto
1 BAXTER ST., NO. 20, TORONTO
ASKING PRICE: $1,208,900
SELLING PRICE: $1,165,000
PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE: $620,000 (2007); $255,455 (1998)
TAXES: $4,554 (2016)
DAYS ON THE MARKET: 47
LISTING AGENTS: Lucille and Sarah Chenoweth, and Robert Gordon, Sotheby's International Realty Canadas
The Action: Just south of Rosedale station and Budd Sugarman Park, this executive townhouse at the Courtyards of Rosedale was toured by more than three dozen buyers, including many rushing to see it before the winter holidays.
"When [the government] confirmed they were going to bring in new mortgage legislation Jan. 1, a lot of people were scrambling to purchase," agent Lucille Chenoweth said.
"So it kick started the market pretty nicely in November."
What They Got:Within a gated community designed with about two dozen townhomes, this 1,448-square-foot unit has a three-storey plan with a street-level entrance and access to parking via the basement.
The foyer has a staircase leading up to an open dining area between entertaining and cooking quarters. The former is equipped with a gas fireplace and the latter outfitted with stainless steel appliances, granite counters and a balcony.
The larger of two bathrooms separates two bedrooms on the second floor. The master is the one with cathedral ceilings and stairs to a loft space with walkouts to a 150-square foot terrace.
Monthly fees of $627 covers water.
The Agent's Take: "It's a darling little English mews that is very private and very secure," Ms. Chenoweth said.
"You're nearly right beside the subway and you've got everything at your fingertips. That's a big selling feature."