Sale of the Week: the $1.3 million home that shows buyers still love the Beach
Address: 96 Waverley Road
Neighbourhood: The Beaches
Agent: Elaine Mok , Royal LePage Terrequity Realty, Brokerage
The Property: This renovated three-storey home is a rarity in The Beach, where semi-detached and rental units reign. The property features its own private backyard with a deck. Inside, modern finishes such as pot lights, central air and upgraded kitchen appliances complement old-fashioned touches, like original trim. People who live near this section of Waverley Road rarely move out of the area, thanks in part to the nearby waterfront and a tight-knit community association. In fact, several people who viewed the home were serial neighbours who have moved from home to home on the street.
The History: Waverley Road south of Queen Street was once full of cottages. One that still stands is Inglenook, a historic property at 81 Waverley that locals fought to preserve after it was bought by developers in 1989. 96 Waverley dates to 1903. It had fallen into disrepair when the sellers bought it in 2008. Now fully renovated, it stands out among shabbier abodes on the street.
The Fate: Although the area is family friendly, it was a single young professional guy who snapped up the home. Coincidentally, he moved into 96 Waverley from the same Queen’s Quay condo building as the previous owners. According to May’s TREB Market Watch report, he can expect his property to grow in value (the area’s already up three per cent, year over year). In true Beach fashion, the sellers are moving to a new home nearby.
The Sale: Sometimes buyers decide the value of a home. The sellers originally listed 96 Waverley in February, on the day of a massive snowstorm. Following an underwhelming response, they tempered their high expectations and re-listed for less in April. The home sold within 12 days, close to the Beach average of 11. (Beach properties typically stay on the market half as long as those in other areas of Toronto.) About 85 potential buyers viewed the property. Two made offers, and the sellers worked with the best one to close in on a final price $39,800 under listing.
By the Numbers:
• $1,260,000
• 2,000 square feet, approximately
• 111 years old
• 97 per cent of list price
• 12 days on market after re-listing at a lower price
• 5 minutes’ walk to the beach
• 4+1 bedrooms
• 4 bathrooms
• 2 offers
• 1 parking space
274764 The house dates to 1903, but was recently renovated, inside and out Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-01.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-01/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-01 0 0
274765 The foyer, with the living room visible to the right Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-02.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-02/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-02 0 0
274766 And here's a better view of the living room, complete with fireplace Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-03.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-03/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-03 0 0
274767 The main floor has an open-concept plan. Here's the dining area, with a view of the kitchen Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-04.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-04/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-04 0 0
274768 And here's a closer view of the kitchen, recently updated with new appliances Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-05.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-05/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-05 0 0
274769 The kitchen has this breakfast area. The glass doors lead to the back patio Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-06.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-06/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-06 0 0
274770 There are three bedrooms on the second floor of the house Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-07.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-07/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-07 0 0
274771 Here's one of the second-floor bedrooms Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-08/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-08 0 0
274772 And another second-floor bedroom Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-09/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-09 0 0
274773 This bedroom is being used as a den. The cabinets and desk are built-in, and the French doors lead to a balcony Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-10.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-10/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-10 0 0
274774 One of four washrooms Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-11.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-11/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-11 0 0
274775 The master bedroom is on the third floor of the house Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-12.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-12/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-12 0 0
274776 The master bedroom's en suite washroom Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-13.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-13/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-13 0 0
274777 Also on the third floor: this office area Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-14.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-14/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-14 0 0
274778 Here's a view of the house from the back (we guess the buyer, who is single, probably won't have much use for the swingset) Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-15.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-15/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-15 0 0
274779 And here's the back patio Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road Sale of the Week: 96 Waverley Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-16.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road/slide/toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-16/ toronto-sale-of-the-week-96-waverley-road-16 0 0
that is just crazy
What beach? I don’t see the ocean anywhere just some dirty shore of the polluted lake Ontario. You damn mainlanders and your “beaches” what a joke