What they sold for: Stoney Creek townhouse sets record at $887,000
Here's a look at some homes that sold locally in March and what they sold for.
UPPER STONEY CREEK: $887,000
Address: 183 Penny Lane
Nearest main intersection: Mud Street West and Upper Centennial Parkway
Asking price: $649,900
Selling price: $887,000
House size: 1,550 square feet
Lot size: 2,570 square feet
Taxes: $3,890 in 2020
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Sold: March 19
Closes: June 1
Main Floor: Living room, kitchen, dining room, bathroom
Basement: Rec room, office, bathroom
Second floor: Three bedrooms, foyer, bathroom
Listing agents: Manny Haidary, Bridgecan Realty
This modern townhouse in a new section of Upper Stoney Creek features three bedrooms, four bathrooms and a roomy open-concept common area. Listing agent Manny Haidary says the sellers were the home's second owners after buying it for $320,000 nine months after it was built. The husband was very hesitant over spending on this luxury townhouse ... He bought it ... after some convincing by us all."
After 82 showings and 20 offers, its new owners paid a record price for a townhouse in the area - $887,000 - says Haidary. He says the buyers are from Toronto and bought the home for their daughter, who will attend McMaster University next year.
GRIMSBY: $695,000
Address: 15 Conrad Pl., Grimsby
Nearest main intersection: Lake Street and Book Road
Asking price: $599,000
Selling price: $695,000
House size: 1,377 square feet
Lot size: 3,540 square feet
Taxes: $4,350 in 2020
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sold: March 11
Closes: April 16
Main floor: Family room, kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry room
Basement: Unfinished
Listing agents: Karen Shaver and Alycia Wells, Chase Realty
This single-floor home features high ceilings, wood floors and a large great room for entertaining. Listing agent Karen Shaver says it was sold by a single woman who is 97 years young. She has enjoyed her wonderful neighbours over the years and although sorry to leave them, she is also happy to be moving to live with family."
The townhouse had four offers after holding back for four days. Shaver says the buyer is a realtor from Mississauga: A single woman who fits the demographic of the neighbourhood," which she describes as downsizers, mostly retired, very friendly and very watchful."
CROWN POINT: $550,000
Address: 42 Dalkeith Ave.
Nearest main intersection: Ottawa and Barton streets
Asking price: $424,900
Selling price: $550,000
House size: 1,069 square feet
Lot size: 1,808 square feet
Taxes: $2,247.60 in 2020
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Sold: March 15
Closes: May 17
Main Floor: Foyer, office, living room, dining area, kitchen
Basement: Laundry room, storage
Second floor: Primary bedroom, two other bedrooms, bathroom
Listing agents: Shannon Sullivan, Re/Max Escarpment Realty
The main floor of this house includes a small office, living room with a mantel and a kitchen with a backsplash, updated fixtures and a sliding door to the back patio. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and the home's sole bathroom. It is located just off Ottawa Street North, west of the Centre on Barton.
Agent Shannon Sullivan says the house was on the market for five days, and got five offers on offer day. She says the sellers were looking to relocate to something different" but have not decided just yet" what that will be. They have multiple properties so they may move into one of them or relocate to another city," she says.
Compiled from information that is publicly available. Send recent home sales to home.sales.hamilton@gmail.com. Not all submissions can be used.