2535 Mackenzie St., Vancouver
Asking price: $1,050,000
Selling price: $1,110,000
Taxes: $4,825 (2009)
Previous selling price: $435,000 (1998)
Days on the market: 11
Listing agent: Faith Wilson, Re/Max
The previous owners of this 2,383-square-foot home "loved it, and enjoyed starting their family here but have now outgrown the house," says agent Faith Wilson.
The four-bedroom, two-bathroom house was originally constructed in 1910 but has been completely remodelled with contemporary design elements such as loft ceilings with skylights, an open-concept floor plan for the main living room and a master bedroom in the basement that could be turned into a separate suite, says Ms. Wilson.
"The luxurious master suite, with a spa-style ensuite and expensive built-in California Closets cabinetry, could be a separate one-bedroom suite as all the infrastructure is in place and ready to go," she says.
"The lower level also has a guest bedroom, a recreation room and a laundry area with a separate entrance to the backyard."
The house has hardwood floors, new plumbing, wiring, drain tiles and roof, as well as a modern kitchen that opens onto the "pretty-as-a-picture" private, fenced backyard.
While the previous owners are ready to move on, the new owners are "eager to move in and start their lives in this unique home with a great location," says Ms. Wilson.
"This home offered a fabulous opportunity to buy into the west side market in a single family dwelling," she adds.
The house sold for $94,000 over the asking price in less than two weeks. Ms. Wilson attributes this speedy sale not only to the building itself but also its location.
"This home is a perfectly hidden gem," she says. "It backs onto the popular Kitsilano Broadway shops and restaurants and then, once you step onto the property, it feels like an oasis, especially the back garden and deck."