Hill & Harbour Real Estate Group
1710 W. 13th Ave., No. 105, Vancouver
Asking price: $629,000 (April 29)
Selling price: $650,000 (May 10)
Days on market: 11
Monthly maintenance fee: $374.04
Taxes: $1,602.81
Listing agent: Cheryl Davie, Hill & Harbour Real Estate Group, Stilhavn
The action
The unit has new paint and flooring.Hill & Harbour Real Estate Group
Hill & Harbour Real Estate Group
The senior who owned this unit in a 1970s-era condo building had rented it out for many years and never lived in it. It was the first time the unit had been on the market.
About 28 groups went through the home and listing agent Cheryl Davie received four offers. The winning bid came without conditions from a single first-time home buyer. The deal was completed June 14.
What they got
The kitchen has not been updated.Hill & Harbour Real Estate Group
The ground-level, 743-square-foot unit is in the Fairview neighbourhood, within the Broadway Plan area, which is undergoing significant densification. The building is on a tree-lined street within walking distance of South Granville and Broadway shops and transit.
Because it’s an established building it has a healthy contingency fund to cover major maintenance. There are restrictions on short-term rentals and pets are not allowed.
The unit has a 350-square-foot covered patio.Hill & Harbour Real Estate Group
The unit is south-facing and private, with a 350-square-foot covered patio, and has had a few updates such as new paint and flooring. However, the kitchen needs modernizing and there is no ensuite laundry.
The agent’s take
Ms. Davie says that the size of the unit was a constant comment during the showings.
“The space and layouts are significantly better with these older buildings,” she said.