98B BEVERLEY ST., TORONTO
ASKING PRICE $388,800
SELLING PRICE $382,000
PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE $210,000 (2003); $155,000 (2000)
TAXES $2,263 (2014)
DAYS ON THE MARKET 24
CO-OP AGENT Anil Khera, Royal LePage West Realty Group Ltd.
The Action: After a couple's failed experiment living closer to their workplace in Scarborough, they sought out this two-bedroom residence at the Grange Lofts to be steps from urban attractions and activities.
What They Got: Across the street from the Grange Park, the Art Gallery of Ontario and OCAD University, a roughly century-old building was converted into about 15 townhouse-style suites, such as this one with windows to the east and west and street-level access off a covered porch.
Exposed brick walls line the hallway to the open living, dining and cooking quarters with wooden floors, as well as the updated bathroom, laundry facilities and two bedrooms, including a master suite with a rear exit.
Monthly fees of $499 cover water, but not heating or hydro.
The Agent's Take: "It's in an extremely central location close to everything, [like] Queen West, right across the street from the Art Gallery and close to Chinatown, Kensington and University," agent Anil Khera says. "It's a super location in terms of amenities and stuff to do."
The building's last sale was in 2009, also making this unit a rare find. "It has some really nice features, in terms of exposed brick; it's very bright with high ceilings; and very open, airy and spacious" Mr. Khera notes.
"The unit has a front entrance and also a back entrance off the courtyard … for people to hang out and have a barbecue or picnic."
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