Sold (Bought): Pitt Meadows home showcases extensive renos
Credit to Author: Barbara Gunn| Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2019 13:41:50 +0000
19548 Oak Terrace, Pitt Meadows
Type: Four-bedroom, three-bathroom detached
Size: 2,083 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment: $971,000
Listed for: $969,000
Sold for: $965,000
Sold on: Sept. 10
Days on market in this listing: Four
Listing agent: Krista Lapp at Keller Williams Elite Realty
Buyers agent: Gerald Eiers at Macdonald Realty
The big sell: This two-storey house is on a cul-de-sac in Pitt Meadows’ Mid Meadows district. It was built in 1986 and extensively renovated in 2017 with custom wall panelling, professional paintwork and modern light fixtures. Listing agent Krista Lapp reports that more than $55,000 was spent on renovations to the kitchen alone with the installation of Caesarstone countertops, maple cabinets, an industrial sink and stainless-steel appliances. The main level has new floors and a family room complete with bespoke built-in cabinets and shelving and a mini-bar, and sliding glass doors that open to a flat, fenced yard with a large vegetable garden. There are three bedrooms upstairs alongside another room that has potential to be used as a fourth bedroom. Additional highlights include ample storage space, closet organizers, a four-foot-high crawl space, an attached double garage, and a location in the Edith McDermott elementary school catchment area.
306 — 110 Switchmen Street, Vancouver
Type: Two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment
Size: 843 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment: $833,000
Listed for: $860,000
Sold for: $845,000
Sold on: Sept. 9
Days on market in this listing: Five
Listing agent: Adam Chahl at Oakwyn Realty Downtown
Buyers agent: Michael Sheldrake at ReMax All Points Realty
This home at 306 — 110 Switchmen Street in Vancouver sold for $845,000. For Sold (Bought) in Westcoast Homes. [PNG Merlin Archive]
The big sell: The Lido is a 183-unit, 19-storey tower near the foot of False Creek at the corner of Quebec and Switchmen streets. Built by Bosa Properties, the five-year-old complex was designed to meet a LEED gold standard utilizing green roofs, solar shading and energy-efficient glazing to reduce its environmental impact. Other highlights include the LIDOdeck — a heated rooftop swimming pool complete with cabanas — a fitness studio, lounge and 24-hour concierge services. This unit has a floor plan that covers close to 850 square feet and features bedrooms on opposite sides of the home. The expansive kitchen island provides a venue for entertaining alongside Miele appliances (including a gas cooktop) and a stylish Carrera marble backsplash. There is also wide-plank flooring, air conditioning, in-suite laundry, and a parking stall in the underground garage. The monthly maintenance fee is $521.81 and pets and rentals are permitted.
109 — 1450 Pennyfarthing Drive, Vancouver
Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment
Size: 1,242 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment: $1,048,000
Listed for: $899,000
Sold for: $890,000
Sold on: Oct. 8
Days on market in this listing: 29
Listing agent: Marty Pospischil and Adam Pospischil at Pospischil Realty Group
Buyers agent: Steve Saretsky at Sutton Group – West Coast Realty
This home at 109 — 1450 Pennyfarthing Drive in Vancouver sold for $890,000. For Sold (Bought) in Westcoast Homes. [PNG Merlin Archive]
The big sell: Many of the residential complexes around Granville Island are leasehold, but the 304-unit Harbour Cove building is freehold. It takes a prime location next to the seawall and just steps to Granville Island and Vanier Park. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom above-ground suite has 1,242 square feet of renovated interior space that counts quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, crown moulding and baseboards among its upgrades. City and partial water views can be enjoyed from the spacious balcony and an enclosed solarium features wraparound windows and access to the master bedroom, living room and balcony. The unit comes with ground-level parking, a storage locker and use of the building’s recreational facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, gym and sauna. The apartment’s monthly maintenance fee is $621.61 and rentals are allowed.
These transactions were compiled by Nicola Way of BestHomesBC.com.
Realtors – send your recent sales to nicola@besthomesbc.com.