This home in North Vancouver, B.C., has a front patio, a private terrace with a hot tub to the rear and a balcony off the primary bedroom with harbour views.Photography provided by Engel & Völkers Vancouver
256 W. 5th Ave., North Vancouver, B.C.
Asking price: $1,629,000 (Feb. 25)
Selling price: $1,650,000 (Feb. 26)
Days on market: One
Taxes: $5,207.81 (2024)
Buyer’s agent: Bronwyn Bertles, Engel & Völkers, Vancouver
There is ample natural light in the open concept living area.
The action
The buyers’ agent, Bronwyn Bertles, ensured that her clients saw the unit at a private showing prior to the open house, to beat the competition.
“We went a little bit over the asking price to get the seller to work with us. Yeah, apparently there were definitely some upset buyers,” Ms. Bertles said.
She said that when sellers get a strong offer right away, they might sometimes wonder if they priced too low. In this case, she says she believes the home would have had several offers at the same price. It was priced correctly.
“We came in strong and quickly.”
The kitchen has been revamped and has new appliances and a large centre island.
What they got
Built in 1980, this half-duplex is a sizable 1,604 square-foot, three-bedroom home. The house has been updated with new floors, paint and a revamped kitchen, with new appliances and a large centre island.
The unit includes a flex or office space, ample natural light in the open concept living area, a gas fireplace and two full bathrooms. Outdoor spaces include a front patio, a private terrace with a hot tub to the rear and a balcony off the primary bedroom with harbour views.
The home comes with a garage and a large crawl space for storage. It is located in the desirable Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood, close to shops.
A dining area in the home.
The agent’s take
“The owners clearly had kids, so they had decluttered and moved things away. They had made it almost staged-like,” Ms. Bertles said.
“I was talking to a colleague of mine, and it seems like everybody wants an 11 out of 10 right now. It’s got to have everything you want and be priced well.”