Toronto Real Estate Agents | Julie Kinnear

249 Hiawatha Road

This updated semi-detached house was the object of desire for many bidders largely based on its location in Leslieville, says agent Julie Kinnear.

"It was a big feeding frenzy," she says. "That area is really hip and happening!

The 1,218-square-foot house is situated on a quiet, dead-end street, yet is still close to the attractions on major streets nearby, such as the Indian Bazaar on Gerrard Street, shops and restaurants on Queen Street, and big-box stores around Lake Shore Boulevard.

922 Palmerston Avenue Central Toronto

It didn’t take long for this century-old row house to get snatched up, based on its location on a desirable street in Seaton Village, says agent Julie Kinnear.

Not only is it within a short walk from Palmerston Avenue Public School – popular for its French-immersion program – but it is also steps from a park, recreational amenities and public transit. Heading south, there are restaurants, shops and cinemas on Bloor Street West.

1 Harcroft Road

This detached, two-storey house sold quickly mainly based on the wealth of nearby urban conveniences and natural surroundings.

The previous owner – like many neighbours – was a long-time resident on the short street, which is close to local eateries, businesses and live theatre along Bloor Street West, as well as nearly 400 acres of parkland.

[The street] only has a dozen or so homes. They rarely come up for sale because of their … fabulous setting and location.

Broadview and Dundas

This 2-1/2-storey Victorian in South Riverdale presented a good balance of traditional and contemporary elements that struck a chord with many buyers, agent Julie Kinnear says.

“It’s a detached [house] … for the price of what semis go for,” she says. “It meant that it was a wider lot, so you get a bigger yard and parking at the back.”

"It had a more modern interior so that was kind of cool too."

20 Garden Avenue

This modest 1½-storey residence drew big crowds looking for an affordable property in a prime area of Roncesvalles Village close to schools, local shops and parks as well as friendly neighbours, agent Julie Kinnear says.

“It’s a detached [house] … for the price of what semis go for,” she says. “It meant that it was a wider lot, so you get a bigger yard and parking at the back.”

17 Ravenal Street

The real estate market is slowly recovering from the recession, but properties in the lower price brackets – such as this semi-detached house in the former city of York – are snatched up quickly by first-time buyers, agent Julie Kinnear says.

“It was a very interesting experience,” she says. “We did not hold back offers [until a certain date] and we had three offers anyway.”

169 Munro Street

The transformation of this more than century-old house in south Riverdale was clearly the work of a professional, agent Julie Kinnear days.

Within the past few years, the previous owner – an architect – of the semi-detached residence remodelled with bold accent colours and large panes of glass.

"It’s a very cool renovation," Ms. Kinnear says. "He had that eye for dramatics, which was good."

140 Bowood Avenue

This seven-year-old residence sold for essentially the same price as the new, detached two-storey house next door.

But while the two properties have similar layouts and were constructed by the same builder, the older one has all the comforts and conveniences of a lived-in home, agent Julie Kinnear says.

1375 Dupont Street Unit 310

Stylish staging ideas and creative design solutions gave this one-bedroom plus den loft the edge it needed to attract a solid offer in a short period of time, agent Julie Kinnear says.

“It was on the market for three months with another agent,” she says. “[The sellers] consulted with me on how to make it look its best.”

24 Allen Avenue

In south Riverdale, there are few properties like this three-bedroom residence, agent Julie Kinnear says.

It is one of three two-storey row townhouses within a converted fire hall – built in 1890 – that retains its Victorian brick façade and ceiling more than 11 feet tall in some areas.

210A Avenue Road Unit 2

This three-storey condo sold for more than half a million dollars, a relatively small price to pay to move into the Annex, agent Julie Kinnear says.

The 1,550-square-foot residence was built about 30 years ago above street-level businesses. Unlike other units in the brick building, this one has a private and sunny location at the southwest corner. "It backed onto residential [properties] … so it’s very quiet," Ms. Kinnear says.

98 St Hubert Avenue

In an East York community, just south of the Don Mills Road entrance to the Don Valley Parkway, this brick bungalow is one of the cutest properties around, agent Julie Kinnear says.

"It was also a really quiet street," she adds. "The neighbours are also really amazing, which is a nice thing.

45 McGee Street

This bungalow townhouse is a rare architectural breed, one that agent Julie Kinnear says she seldom sees outside of the older Riverside neighbourhood.

“There are lots of old, unique-style houses [down there] like this,” Ms. Kinnear says. “It’d be ideal for a couple.”

The nearly century-old residence is larger than it appears, having 1,190 square feet of above-ground living space and 980 square feet in the basement.

609 Delaware Avenue

This three-bedroom row house is on a quiet, tree-lined street southeast of the intersection of Davenport and Dovercourt roads, near parks, community centres and the Davenport escarpment. Yet, it’s steps from busy cafés, restaurants, specialty stores and big-box outlets.

The location and price were strong selling points that attracted an acceptable offer in a little more than a week, agent Julie Kinnear says.