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.

It was really well priced because it’s on a busier street, but comparable houses were not detached – usually they were semi-detached – and not as renovated.

When opening day arrived, there were about 40 showings and three pre-emptive offers.

Mid-April, a house hunter attempted to buy this semi-detached, three-storey Victorian before the open house, but their pre-emptive offer was quickly challenged and defeated by several other bidders.

The appetite for Roncesvalles Village residences is high, especially for original Victorians, so nearly 100 buyers booked private showings or attended the open house for this 2-1/2-storey house near Sorauren Park.

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

When a “Coming Soon” popped up on the lawn of this three-storey house. one of the first visitors made a $302,000 over-asking bid to secure it.

Rentals properties with basement suites are very popular. So having two apartments on the main and second floor would be super easy to rent out.

This semi-detached house drew two competing bids by the end of its first day on the market.

The Bentley condominiums total 84 units, but just one was on the market this fall, this one-bedroom-plus-den suite. Only nine visitors completed tours before the sellers were presented with two competing offers.

Along the north side of Sorauren Park, Sorauren Lofts has roughly half a dozen loft ownership opportunities annually.

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.

When opening day did arrive there were about 40 showings and three pre-emptive offers.

Buyers hoping to live in Roncesvalles closely watch for available properties, such ast this updated, 2-storey row house.

In April, the real estate scene in Davisville Village was quite varied with some sellers accepting bully offers and others waiting for any bids at all.

There was hardly time for showings of this semi-detached house and an even shorter period for those visitors to make offers to match or outdo one buyer’s bully offer.

Roncesvalles is a popular community where many new homeowners paid large premiums in intense bidding wars last year, including the new owners of this two-storey residence at the end of a trio of brick homes.

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.

A house in Toronto at this price is a rare find. The property is on the small side, meaning some buyers may view it as a condo alternative.

With a high number of buyers circling available homes in East York last fall, about 30 potential buyers gravitated toward this more than century-old residence.

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

The popularity of the Leaside community often translates into quick sales, and this home was no exception. 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.

Within a 15-minute walk of schools, subway, services and Kingsway shops, this contemporary, custom-built residence 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 and arranging private showings this spring. The foyer’s heated slate floors warmed the feet – and hearts – of many buyers, including several who registered offers and one who added $152,000 to the list price.