- 347 Sorauren Ave., No. 219
- ASKING PRICE: $519,000
- SELLING PRICE: $540,000
- PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE: $335,000 (2012); $88,916 (2000)
- TAXES: $2,483 (2014)
- DAYS ON THE MARKET: 6
- LISTING AGENT: Julie Kinnear, Keller Williams Neighbourhood Realty
347 Sorauren Avenue
The Action:
Along the north side of Sorauren Park, Sorauren Lofts has roughly half a dozen loft ownership opportunities annually. Among the first few sold so far this year is this two-bedroom suite that was scooped up in a bidding war.
What They Got:
In 2000, a ball-bearing factory was reconfigured for 48 hard lofts, including 900 square feet carved out for this south-facing suite with 15-foot ceilings, exposed brick and beam and steel-framed mezzanine level.
- Last year, the interior was hallowed out for all new mechanical systems, wood floors and pocket doors to the bathroom, as well as a redesigned kitchen with stainless steel appliances and sliding pine door to a deep pantry.
- There are sleeping quarters off the living and dining area, including one open concept with a walk-in closet and the other elevated with access via a new custom staircase.
- Monthly fees of $350 cover water and party room.
The Agent’s Take:
"It's one of the first loft conversions in Roncy, so it's pretty cool,"
says agent Julie Kinnear.
"It has no amenities – so there’s no concierge, underground parking garage, pool or fitness room – which means the maintenance fees are nice and low."
The seller’s distinct interior design also enhanced the unit’s built-in-in features.
"Most of them aren’t two bedrooms, so this was larger than a lot of them, and … a lot of them have raised bedrooms, but this one was raised so much, you could walk underneath it,"
says agent Julie Kinnear.
"[Plus] this one overlooks the park from the second floor and ... some units don’t have windows looking out anywhere, they only have a skylight."
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