Done Deals: St. Clair & Dufferin
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St. Clair & Dufferin
- 149 Ascot Ave.
- Asking price: $329,900
- Selling price: $370,000
- Taxes: $2,468 (2006)
- Days on market: 7
- Listing and co-op agent: Julie Kinnear, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.
On the day that agent Julie Kinnear was accepting offers for this semi-detached house, multiple offers came in from eager buyers looking to get in to the quiet, family-friendly community.
The property is just steps from public transit, St. Clair shops and restaurants, and Earlscourt Park, where there are tennis courts, a baseball diamond and outdoor rink.
"It's a great location, but its a little bit of a hidden gem," Ms. Kinnear says.
Despite its age, the roughly 50-year-old house is in good condition and was updated in the last few years with a new furnace, roofing and pot lights in the basement, which has a separate entrance.
"It was built a lot more recently than some of the other ones [nearby]," Ms. Kinnear says. "The other big attraction was the basement apartment potential.
"So, that all of a sudden brings the price into a more affordable range for people."
Currently, the lower level houses a recreation room with above grade windows, a wet bar and a cantina, along with a separate laundry room and full bathroom.
On the main floor, the living and dining rooms have hardwood floors and crown moulding.
Past the staircase — which has a side door — the kitchen has windows over the sink, ceramic floors and halogen lights. There are two appliances, including a gas stove, and a breakfast area in the corner.
On the second level, the three bedrooms share a four-piece bathroom, and the master has a private front balcony.
Outside, between the house and a detached brick and cement block garage, there is a private backyard and patio below a grape-covered arbour.
