‘Coming soon’ sign sparks bids from two buyers for home in Lawrence Park North

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57 Snowdon Ave., Toronto

Asking price: N/A

Selling price: $2,675,000 (February, 2026)

Previous selling price: $965,000 (June, 2005)

Taxes: $12,608 (2025)

Property days on market: N/A

Listing agent: Belinda Lelli, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.

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The action

This four-bedroom house had a “Coming Soon” sign put up on the lawn one evening, and by morning, several potential buyers had requested a sneak peek. Not yet having her brochures ready, agent Belinda Lelli allowed only two buyers in that afternoon, both of whom submitted offers that evening. The sellers who had been mulling an asking price of $2,598,000, accepted a bid that went $77,000 over that number, with no conditions.

“We anticipated it might take a couple of weeks as some stuff was languishing on the market for two to three weeks,” said Ms. Lelli.

“We staged it and it looked good, but we didn’t have photography. All I could send the buyers was the inspection [report]. It happened so fast, all of a sudden, we had two offers.”

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Ms. Lelli said the roughly 20-year-old property is in a popular neighbourhood, one block east of Yonge Street, and close to top schools, the Rosedale Golf Club and the exclusive Granite Club.

“I find the east side of Yonge Street to be a little quieter,” Ms. Lelli said.

“You’re close to the subway, the best schools and the best parks.”

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What they got

This two-storey house with an attached garage is on a 25- by 125-foot lot.

The main floor has living and dining areas with hardwood flooring, pot lights and a separate kitchen. The family room has a fireplace.

There is an exit to the south-facing yard off the rear staircase, which also leads to a gym and an additional bedroom in the basement.

There are bathrooms on each level, plus a fourth in the primary bedroom.

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The agent’s take

“It’s a nice Tudor-looking house with a private drive and garage,” Ms. Lelli said, and it was well-maintained.

Editor’s note: This article was updated to clarify that the property was sold before being listed; as such, there was no formal asking price.