Sale of the Week: The $1.4-million Rosedale condo that shows the selling power of listing after the holidays
(Image: Silverhouse)
Address: 25 Scrivener Sq., Unit 1007
Neighbourhood: Rosedale
Agent: Peter Russell , Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage
The Property: This 1,308-square-foot condo features conveniences more common to larger units, including private elevator access. Both bedrooms and the living room walk out to a large wraparound balcony, and Rosedale Station is a five-minute walk south.
The History: The sellers, a couple who lived there for a decade, listed the unit in order to upsize. They installed a gas line for a barbecue on the balcony, an option the original owners passed on when the Thornwood condo towers were completed in late 2002.
The Fate: According to the selling agent, the building attracts professionals seeking a pied-à-terre while on business and empty-nesters looking for something simple. The buyers fall into the latter category.
The Sale: To swiftly offload the unit, the sellers listed it after the holidays when the real estate market typically experiences a surge in sales. They also provided the condo management corporation’s status at showings to encourage only unconditional offers. (Buyers typically review these documents only after their offer is accepted, which adds weeks to the process.) The tactics paid off, and the condo received a single binding offer.
By the Numbers:
• $1,349,000
• 1,308 square feet
• 512-square-foot wraparound balcony
• 100 per cent of list price
• 7 days on the market
• 2 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• 1 parking space
• 1 locker
• 1 unconditional offer
305664 The building, finished in 2002, is near both the Summerhill and Rosedale subway stations. (Image: Silverhouse) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-01-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-01.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-week-1-4-million-rosedale-condo-shows-selling-power-listing-holidays/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-01/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-01 0 0
(Image: Silverhouse)
305665 The foyer. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-02-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-02.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-week-1-4-million-rosedale-condo-shows-selling-power-listing-holidays/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-02/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-02 0 0
305666 For a 1,308-square foot condo, the kitchen is surprisingly small (but the gas range is a nice touch). https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-03-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-03.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-week-1-4-million-rosedale-condo-shows-selling-power-listing-holidays/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-03/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-03 0 0
305667 A sitting (or snuggling?) room off of the kitchen. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-04-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-04.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-week-1-4-million-rosedale-condo-shows-selling-power-listing-holidays/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-04/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-04 0 0
305668 The living room's where all the square footage is at. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-05-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-05.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-week-1-4-million-rosedale-condo-shows-selling-power-listing-holidays/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-05/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-05 0 0
305669 Not to mention a fireplace. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-06-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-06.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-week-1-4-million-rosedale-condo-shows-selling-power-listing-holidays/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-06/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-06 0 0
305670 One corner of the room is reserved for dining. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-07-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-07.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-week-1-4-million-rosedale-condo-shows-selling-power-listing-holidays/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-07/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-07 0 0
305671 The master bedroom, with a walkout to the balcony. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-08-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-08.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-week-1-4-million-rosedale-condo-shows-selling-power-listing-holidays/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-08/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-08 0 0
305672 The master bathroom is perfect for those who don't like sharing. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-09-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-09.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-week-1-4-million-rosedale-condo-shows-selling-power-listing-holidays/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-09/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-09 0 0
305673 And for those who like a good soak. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-10-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-10.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-week-1-4-million-rosedale-condo-shows-selling-power-listing-holidays/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-10/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-10 0 0
305674 The second bedroom is currently a TV room. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-11-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-11.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-week-1-4-million-rosedale-condo-shows-selling-power-listing-holidays/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-11/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-11 0 0
305675 The second bathroom, complete with a second shower. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-12-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-12.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-week-1-4-million-rosedale-condo-shows-selling-power-listing-holidays/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-12/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-12 0 0
305676 The balcony provides a view of the former North Toronto railway station–turned LCBO. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-13-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-13.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-week-1-4-million-rosedale-condo-shows-selling-power-listing-holidays/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-13/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-13 0 0
305677 And here's part of that view. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-14-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-sale-of-the-week-14.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-week-1-4-million-rosedale-condo-shows-selling-power-listing-holidays/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-14/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-14 0 0