Keller Williams Portfolio Realty
80 Mervyn Ave., Toronto
Asking price: $1,249,000 (April, 2024)
Selling price: $1.39-million (April, 2024)
Taxes: $5,230 (2023)
Days on the market: six
Listing agents: Irene Kaushansky and Philip Brown, Keller Williams Portfolio Realty
The action
The home has an eat-in kitchen.Keller Williams Portfolio Realty
This three-bedroom bungalow less than two kilometres from Cloverdale Mall and Highway 427 was a popular spot for about 75 visitors, most of whom attended one of four open houses in April. Four offers were submitted and one pulled ahead of the pack by adding $141,000 on top of the list price.
“The market is so uneven right now, it depends on the week,” said agent Irene Kaushansky. “Some houses sit for a while.
“Having four open houses is more than usual, but we find it gives us more eyes on our listings.”
Buyers were also enticed by the larger-than-usual 52- by 125-foot lot commanding the street corner. “There are a considerable amount of 50-foot lots in the area, but there are some that are 40,” Ms. Kaushansky said.
“This one was quite unique because it’s a little bit wider than most bungalows, and it has a centre-hall plan, which you don’t get a lot of in the neighbourhood.”
What they got
The home has classic living and dining rooms with hardwood flooring and crown mouldings.Keller Williams Portfolio Realty
Keller Williams Portfolio Realty
The roughly 60-year-old bungalow has a formal entry foyer between classic living and dining rooms with hardwood flooring and crown mouldings.
There is an eat-in kitchen and three-piece bathrooms on each level.
The basement also provides an additional bedroom, den and recreation area with a fireplace and wet bar.
A separate side entrance exits to a walkway to a private driveway, attached garage and a gated yard and covered patio.
The agent’s take
The basement has an additional bedroom, den and recreation area with a fireplace and wet bar.Keller Williams Portfolio Realty
“It really was a cherished family home,” said Ms. Kaushansky.
“The neighbourhood is very family-friendly, there are great schools, both public and Catholic, it’s not a far walk from the subway and GO Train hub, and it’s really easy access to Pearson airport, so it had a lot going for it.”