211 GARDEN AVE. , TORONTO
ASKING PRICE: $749,000
SELLING PRICE: $865,000
PREVIOUS SELLING PRICES: $645,000 (2009)
TAXES: $4,001 (2012)
DAYS ON THE MARKET: Eight
LISTING AGENT: Julie Kinnear and Holly Chandler, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.
The Action:
Situated next to Garden Avenue Jr. Public School and across from St. Casimir's Church just off Roncesvalles Avenue, this semi-detached residence was a hub of activity before a handful of offers materialized last November.
What They Got:
Since 2009, this roughly 90-year-old Edwardian was injected with modern services and style, from new roofing, windows, wiring, plumbing and cooling systems to a refurbished kitchen with granite counters, butcher block breakfast bar, glass backsplashes, stainless steel appliances and mudroom to the deck.
211 Garden Ave Toronto
The main section of this 1,910-square-foot house contains a fireside living room and formal dining area with hardwood floors, along with three second floor bedrooms and two third floor sleeping quarters.
The 700-square-foot basement contains a recreation area, kitchenette and second full bathroom.
A south-facing yard and parking pad round out the 20-by-100-foot lot.
The Agent's Take:
"This was steps from Roncesvalles and it was also on the west side on Roncesvalles, which is a little bit more desirable for some people."
This house also stood on its own merits.
"It was perfect for a family," Ms. Chandler states.
"It had five bedrooms all generously sized, and it was in move-in condition with lots of character left."
