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12 Rosemount Ave., near St. Clair Ave. W. and Oakwood Ave.
Asking price: $499,900
Selling price: $525,000
Previous selling price: $86,500 (1978)
Square footage: about 3,000 sq. ft. Lot: 30 by 106 feet, three-car parking.
Taxes: $3,672.31 (2005)
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Days on the market: 9
Details: “The sale of this home has proven once again real estate is a solid long-term investment. It sold for over six times the original selling price, taking in an average of almost doubling in price every five years,” says broker Marija Semen. Located in an area that used to be full of rooming houses, this 1900s house has been converted over the years into a single-family dwelling with lots of turn-of-the-century charm.
Main floor has: hardwood floors throughout; open concept living room/dining room; bay window in living room; original wood trim throughout; good-size kitchen with walkout to yard; bedroom, with hardwood floor and closet, that can be used as office or den; four-piece bathroom. On the second floor there are hardwood floors throughout; two bedrooms (one could be used as an in-law suite with a second kitchen), plus breakfast area and separate bathroom.
On the third floor is a private master bedroom with hardwood floors and large walk-in closet. Basement is partially finished, with a recreation room, two-piece bathroom, separate front and side entrances and laundry room.
Listing agent: Nelson Campos, Sutton Group Realty Systems Inc.
NORTH YORK | $790,000
532 St. Germain Ave. near Avenue Rd. and Lawrence Ave.
Asking price: $819,000
Selling price: $790,000
Previous selling price: 10-year-old infill project
Square footage: 2,300 sq. ft.
Lot: 25- by 150-foot professionally landscaped lot
Taxes: about $6,500 (2005)
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4 plus 1
Days on the market: 31 days.
Details: “This area is redeveloping, and because of that the homes are increasing in value. On every street there are two or four old bungalows being torn down and rebuilt into large two-storey homes,” says listing agent Louis Destounis. “When they built this home 10 years ago, they made sure there was no wasted space — every inch is usable. The key features of the home are the large kitchen and family room.”
Located in central North York, it’s within walking distance of grocery stores, video stores, restaurants and shops.
Main floor has: nine-foot ceilings, California shutters and hardwood floors throughout; dining room, living room and family room with fireplace and walkout to deck; family room overlooks kitchen; maple kitchen with hardwood floors, large eat-in area and breakfast nook; powder room with slate floor. On the second floor are four bedrooms with broadloom, one of which has a skylight. There are two four-piece bathrooms with skylights, including an ensuite in the master bedroom. The basement is finished with large recreation room, nanny suite, four-piece bathroom and large laundry room with plenty of storage space.
Listing agent: Louis Destounis; Living Realty Inc.
AJAX | $1,125,000
41 Buggey Lane, near Taunton Rd. and Salem Rd.
Asking price: $1,250,000
Selling price: $1,125,000
Previous selling price: three-year-old custom-built home
Square footage: 4,150 sq. ft.
Lot: 0.57 hectare (1.4 acre) landscaped lot with triple- car garage and patterned concrete veranda
Taxes: $12,962.22 (2005)
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 6
Days on the market: 38
Details: This three-year-old custom-built bungalow is situated on a large lot in the upscale Deer Creek Community, with the backyard overlooking a golf course. A top feature is the indoor pool and hot tub, with heated floor in the adjoining sun room. The house also has security and intercom systems and three high-efficiency gas furnaces.
Main floor has: large foyer with dome ceiling rotunda; decorative columns and coffered ceilings in living room and dining room; family room with gas fireplace, hardwood floors and crown moulding throughout; powder room; granite floors in kitchen foyer and all bathrooms; kitchen with built-in fridge, coffee machine, microwave oven, stainless steel dishwasher and compactor, granite countertops and cherry wood cabinetry.
On the second floor, all five bedrooms have hardwood floors; three bedrooms have own bathroom, two share one bathroom. Master bedroom has a two-way gas fireplace, six-piece luxury ensuite. Basement has large recreation area, wet bar, wood-burning fireplace, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, walkout and laundry room.
Listing agent: Tony Galletta, Century 21 Parkland Ltd.
FOREST HILL | $1,800,000
200 Forest Hill Rd., between Eglinton Ave. W. and St. Clair Ave. W.
Asking price: $1,799,000
Selling price: $1,800,000
Previous selling price: not available
Square footage: More than 2,800 sq. ft.
Lot: 41- by 202-foot professionally landscaped lot with pool
Taxes: $13,619 (2005)
Bedrooms: 4, plus 1
Bathrooms: 4
Days on the market: 3
Details: “This Forest Hill home has an exceptionally deep lot which is professionally landscaped, including an inground pool, sprinkler system and built-in lighting,” says listing agent Beth Sokol. Located across the street from the belt line, it’s minutes from parks, schools, TTC and Forest Hill Village shops.
Main floor has: living room and formal dining room with wood-burning fireplace and hardwood floors; renovated kitchen with updated appliances, ceramic tile floor, marble countertops and centre island; family room with hardwood flooring and marble wood-burning fireplace; kitchen overlooks family room.
On the second floor are four large bedrooms. Two bedrooms have built-in organizers in closets. The master bedroom has large walk-in closet with built-in organizer, custom-built cabinetry and five-piece ensuite bathroom with marble floor, marble countertop and Jacuzzi.
Basement is completely finished with recreation room/play room, nanny’s room, den, bathroom and laundry room.
Listing agent: Beth Sokol, Forest Hill Real Estate Inc.
Compiled by Allison Harness. Send recent home sales to soldhomes@rogers.com. Not all submissions can be used.