What they sold for: Renovated home near Dofasco sells for $525,000
Here's a look at some houses that sold locally in July and what they sold for.
GAGE AVENUE NORTH: $525,000
Address: 48 Whitfield Ave.
Nearest main intersection: Beach Road and Gage Avenue North
Asking price: $449,900
Selling price: $525,000
House size: 1,694 square feet
Lot size: 2,500 square feet
Taxes: $2,849 in 2021
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sold: July 13
Closes: Aug. 18
Main Floor: Kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry room
Basement: Unfinished
Second floor: Three bedrooms, den
Third floor: Bedroom
Listing agents: Tobias Smulders, Re/Max Escarpment Realty
This tidily-renovated home, not far from Industrial Sector C and the steel mills, has high-end light fixtures, hardwood floors, modern tile in the kitchen and a roomy third-floor bedroom that could also be used as an office or den. The basement is unfinished, while the backyard has a deck and a shed.
The sellers live in Toronto and had purchased this home as an investment. Agent Tobias Smulders didn't hold offers, but got two within three days and sold for just over $75,000 above asking.
BURLINGTON: $1.3 MILLION
Address: 537 Deerhurst Dr.
Nearest main intersection: Burloak Drive and New Street
Asking price: $1.15 million
Selling price: $1.2 million
House size: 2,000 square feet
Lot size: 6,235 square feet
Taxes: $5,464.00 in 2021
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sold: July 19
Closes: Oct. 25
Main Floor: Foyer, raised family room, living/dining room, bathroom, eat-in kitchen
Basement: Recreation room, bedroom, laundry, utility room
Second floor: Primary bedroom, ensuite bathroom, two bedrooms, bathroom
Listing agents: Justin Brown and Hayley Redmond, Brown Real Estate Consultants
This home features a raised family room with a wood-burning fireplace, a walk-in closet in the master bedroom and a finished rec room and extra bedroom in the basement. The backyard, secluded by a thick hedge of cedars, has a raised deck and a large pool on a deep, pie-shaped lot. It's located on a suburban street near Burlington's border with Oakville.
The sellers lived in this home for 28 years, raising two boys who have since moved out. The owners are downsizing to a condo. It's the first home for the buyers, who have a four-year-old boy and are extremely excited" to move in, says realtor Justin Brown. From what I'm told, they are looking to grow old in the home."
ANCASTER: $1.359 MILLION
Address: 197 Longfield Cres.
Nearest main intersection: Lime Kiln and Mohawk roads
Asking price: $1.259 million
Selling price: $1.359 million
House size: 1,984 square feet
Lot size: 10,212 square feet
Taxes: $7,608 in 2021
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Sold: July 13
Closes: Sept. 24
Main Floor: Living room, dining room, kitchen, family room, bathroom, laundry room
Basement: Recreation room, bathroom, bedroom
Second floor: Primary bedroom, ensuite bathroom, bedroom, ensuite bathroom
Listing agents: Colette Cooper, Royal LePage State Realty
This house, shielded from the street by some large trees, features ensuite bathrooms in both upstairs bedrooms, and a family room with vaulted ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace. The backyard has an in-ground, heated, saltwater pool and a side patio. There's also a two-car garage, and in the basement, an L-shaped family room that has plumbing for a future kitchen or wet bar.
Agent Colette Cooper says this perfect executive couple's house" was on the market for four days and had four offers before selling firm. The sellers have relocated, while the buyers are from the area, she said.
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