Sold (Bought): Newly Built East Van Home Glows With Smart Home Tech

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Weekly summary of three recently sold properties in Metro Vancouver.

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3571 Marshall St., Vancouver

Writes: Detached with four bedrooms and four bathrooms

Size: 2,462 square feet

BC evaluation: $ 1,402,000

Listed for: $ 2,488,000

Sold for: $ 2,450,000

Sold in: September 27th

Days on the market in this listing: twenty

Listing Agent: Noam Dolgin of Heller Murch Realty

Buyers agent: Morley Lercher of Heller Murch Realty

The big sale: This brand new home in Grandview-Woodland is located just one block from John Hendry Park and the Trout Lake Community Center. The layout is divided into three floors with a garden-level one-bedroom legal suite, measured separately. The air-conditioned interior sparkles with smart home technology including a comprehensive security system and built-in speakers on both the interior and deck, Thermador appliances, crevice carved oak cabinets and marble countertops, and an island of eight feet long with a breakfast bar. White oak hardwood floors are complemented by underfloor heating from Viessmann, while upstairs the master bedroom has 12-foot high vaulted ceilings, two built-in closets, and a luxurious bathroom. The exterior is fenced and landscaped and the home comes with a 2/5/10 New Home Warranty.

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11184 Charlton St., Maple Ridge

Writes: Independent with three bedrooms and two bathrooms

Size: 1,100 square feet

BC evaluation: $ 691,000

Listed for: $ 829,900

Sold for: $ 930,000

Sold in: August 24

Days on the market in this listing: 10

Listing Agent: Shannon Drummond and Pat Drummond at Keller Williams Elite Realty

Buyers agent: Silvana Azurdia of Stonehaus Realty

The big sale: According to listing agent Shannon Drummond, this three-bedroom Maple Ridge rancher received eight offers before selling for more than $ 100,000 above its list price. Built in 1986, it offers a 1,100-square-foot single-level layout and a host of upgrades including a new roof, upgraded private bath, upgraded hot water tank, and laminate flooring has been installed. Lots of windows ensure a light-filled interior, and there is a wood-burning fireplace surrounded by stone, a white kitchen with matching appliances, and a terrace to the rear overlooking the garden. Located in the Hammond district in the southwest of the city, it also boasts a 7,200-square-foot lot and proximity to Tolmie Park and an elementary school, as well as close access to the Golden Ears Bridge and freeway arteries.

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2210-1955 Alpha Way, Burnaby

Writes: One bedroom and one bathroom apartment

Size: 552 square feet

BC evaluation: $ 550,000

Listed for: $ 629,000

Sold for: $ 653,000

Sold in: July 14

Days on the market in this listing: Eight

Listing Agent: Owen Bigland and Macdonald Realty Westmar

Buyers agent: Vivian Chan of Multiple Realty

The big sale: Sales agent Owen Bigland cites a number of reasons why this one-bedroom unit in Burnaby’s Amazing Brentwood 2 tower sold above the asking price. That is, a well laid out floor plan with nine foot ceilings, a north facing covered balcony with room to enjoy unobstructed city and mountain views, an oversized / EV parking space , a storage locker and 25,000 square feet of amenities with 24/7 gym, game room, music and yoga rooms, concierge and guest suites. Other highlights include a kitchen with stone countertops, floor-to-ceiling cabinets and a center island, and a side-by-side Bosch washer and dryer. The suite’s monthly maintenance fee is $ 314.50 and pets and rentals are allowed with restrictions.

These transactions were compiled by Nicola Way of BestHomesBC.com.

Please note that sales cannot be posted until after their end date.

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