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Sale of the Week: A $1.5-million Annex semi that previously sold for less than $300K

By Jonathan Forani
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Sale of the Week: A $1.5-million Annex semi that previously sold for less than $300K
Listed At
$1,499,000
Sold For
$1,499,000

Address: 245 Major Street
Neighbourhood: The Annex Agent: Sheree Cerqua, RE/MAX Ultimate Realty Inc, Brokerage

Previously sold for: $287,500, in 1998

The property

A four-bedroom semi near Bloor and Spadina with laneway parking.

The history

The sellers, both editors, bought the home more than 20 years ago for less than $300,000. They completed a number of renovations within the last six months to prepare the home for sale, including a built-in closet system, a new kitchen, new flooring throughout, as well as a fresh baby-blue exterior paint job. They have decided to downsize as they prepare to retire.

The entrance has a tiny foyer:

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Sale of the Week: A $1.5-million Annex semi that previously sold for less than $300K

 

It leads to the living room:

Sale of the Week: A $1.5-million Annex semi that previously sold for less than $300K

 

Which is right next to the dining room:

Sale of the Week: A $1.5-million Annex semi that previously sold for less than $300K

 

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There’s a separate eating area in the kitchen, as well:

Sale of the Week: A $1.5-million Annex semi that previously sold for less than $300K

 

Here’s one of the bedrooms:

Sale of the Week: A $1.5-million Annex semi that previously sold for less than $300K

 

And another:

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Sale of the Week: A $1.5-million Annex semi that previously sold for less than $300K

 

This is the master bedroom:

Sale of the Week: A $1.5-million Annex semi that previously sold for less than $300K

 

It has a new built-in closet:

Sale of the Week: A $1.5-million Annex semi that previously sold for less than $300K

 

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The attic is finished:

Sale of the Week: A $1.5-million Annex semi that previously sold for less than $300K

 

And it even has its own rooftop deck:

Sale of the Week: A $1.5-million Annex semi that previously sold for less than $300K

 

The backyard is all ready for summer entertaining:

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Sale of the Week: A $1.5-million Annex semi that previously sold for less than $300K

 

The fate

The buyers are a young family. The Annex location is a short commute away from their jobs downtown.

The sale

The sellers were encouraged to complete the kitchen and flooring renovations, without which the listing price likely would have been about $250,000 lower, according to their agent. Though some homes will be priced below market value in efforts to attract multiple offers, the sellers decided against that practice to ensure an attractive result as they head into retirement. Over eight days on the market, there were over 40 showings but just one offer.

By the numbers

• $1,499,000 • $5,745 in taxes (approximately) • 2,400 square feet (including the basement) • 8 days on MLS • 3 bathrooms • 4 bedrooms • 1 parking spaces

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