At the north end of the Annex, near the Tarragon Theatre, one of the only properties summer shoppers could tour was this detached residence across from Cawthra Playground.

This two-bedroom-plus-den suite was largely courted by buyers downsizing from homes in Rosedale, Summerhill and the Annex.

When a “Coming Soon” sign popped up on the lawn of this renovated three-storey house, house hunters moved fast. One of the first ten visitors through the door made a $302,000-over-asking bid to secure the property.

"Rentals properties with basement suites are very, very popular. So having two apartments on the main and second floor – [which] were well laid out – would be super easy to rent out."

Located a block from Fairfield Park, this custom home was one of only a few properties available in the area, so potential buyers were quick to schedule private showings.

Late last year, midtown residences were snapped up almost as soon as they hit the market. Such was the case with this four-bedroom house with a parking pad. Private showings and public open houses allowed buyers a closer look at the home, which closed its doors after finalizing a deal with the best of four bids.

This semi-detached Victorian was among few with modern modifications, so it banked a healthy number of showings and multiple offers.

Two buyers fought for this custom-built residence after a few days of market exposure before Thanksgiving weekend.

A small number of units were up for sale at Bayview Place in Willowdale, but the sellers of this three-bedroom suite only had to open their door to 20 buyers to find one who negotiated an offer.

This contemporary, custom-built residence in Kingsway, gathered four offers at various times, but one deal finally stuck for $1.48-million.

In the Swansea community west of High Park, this detached residence was a popular spot with large crowds attending the open houses.

Bidding wars are a common phenomenon to acquire houses near High Park, where this detached, 21/2-storey house was subject to 60 showings.

“It was a big, classic house on one of the premier streets in the area with a nice big lot and private driveway, which don’t come by very often."

This home is more architecturally modern than other of residences in Bloor W. Village, yet it welcomed a steady flow of traffic and a solid deal within weeks of listing.