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Strathcona character home boasts 5 self-contained units

Beth McCandry

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According to the listing agent, the home’s self-contained units generate $9,250 per month

This East Van character home was listed for $1,998,000 and sold for $2,000,000.This East Van character home was listed for $1,998,000 and sold for $2,000,000. Photo by Supplied by Bob Bracken /PNG

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Weekly roundup of three properties that recently sold in Metro Vancouver.

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1218 East Georgia St., Vancouver

Type: Six bedroom, six bathroom detached

Size: 3,560 square feet

BC Assessment: $1,612,000

Listed for: $1,998,000

Sold for: $2,000,000

Sold on: October 26

Days on market in this listing: 25

Listing agent: Bob Bracken at ReMax Real Estate Services

Buyer’s agent: Brittany White at Engel & Volkers Vancouver

The big sell: This six-bedroom, four-storey house revels not just in size but also in the amount of income that it currently generates. According to listing agent Bob Bracken, the property brings in $111,000 per year ($9,250 per month) between its five legally self-contained units. Those suites comprise one bachelor, two one-bedroom and two two-bedroom units as well as an 875-square-foot unfinished basement complete with plumbing already installed. The Strathcona character home was built in 1912 with high ceilings, spacious rooms and wood floors. There are many upgrades in place, notably electrical and plumbing were updated to code, a new roof, lighting, windows and a water line installed, as well as modern kitchens, dishwashers and bathrooms in all units. To the rear, there is a newly-rebuilt fire escape completed with a Vancouver City permit.

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This three-bedroom townhouse in Ladner was listed for $1,450,000 and sold for $1,625,000. This three-bedroom townhouse in Ladner was listed for $1,450,000 and sold for $1,625,000. Photo by Supplied by Aileen Noguer /PNG

92 – 5900 Ferry Rd., Ladner

Type: Three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse

Size: 2,535 square feet

BC Assessment: $1,321,000

Listed for: $1,450,000

Sold for: $1,625,000

Sold on: October 17

Days on market in this listing: 10

Listing agent: Aileen Noguer at ReMax Progroup Realty

Buyer’s agent: Jennifer McGregor at ReMax Progroup Realty

92 - 5900 Ferry Road, Ladner. 92 – 5900 Ferry Road, Ladner. Photo by Supplied by Aileen Noguer /PNG

The big sell: Ladner’s adult-oriented (19 years plus) Chesapeake Landing development features 116 two-level townhomes that enjoy resort-style amenities including a clubhouse with billiards, a fitness center, indoor swimming pool and a guest suite. According to listing agent Aileen Noguer, this home is the largest in the complex at a little over 2,500 square feet. There are vaulted ceilings in the living/dining area, an adjacent den/office, California shutters and a recent renovation that shines with hardwood flooring on the main floor, shiplap wall finishing, old growth ceiling beams in the family room, a sound system, updated fixtures and an elegant kitchen with quartz counters, a five-burner gas stove, and a farmhouse sink. The primary bedroom suite is on the main level while upstairs, there are two generous-sized bedrooms and a built-in desk area.

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This North Vancouver townhouse boasts a 1,500-square-foot private rooftop deck. This North Vancouver townhouse boasts a 1,500-square-foot private rooftop deck. Photo by Supplied by Virani Real Estate A /PNG

11 – 2425 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver

Type: Three-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse

Size: 2,419 square feet

BC Assessment: $1,467,000

Listed for: $1,899,000

Sold for: $1,850,000

Sold on: November 2

Days on market in this listing: 21

Listing agent: Haneef Virani at Virani Real Estate Advisors

Buyer’s agent: Marcie Panah at ReMax Crest Realty

The big sell: This Edgemont Ridge Estates townhouse boasts not only 2,400 square feet of interior living space but a further 1,500-square-foot private rooftop deck. Built in 1991 and fully renovated last year, listing agent Haneef Virani reports that more than $400,000 was spent to equip the home with luxury finishings. There are white oak hardwood floors, a gas fireplace with a striking LED backlit onyx floor-to-ceiling surround, contemporary light fixtures, and a stylish kitchen with waterfall countertops and premium appliances. The principal bedroom is furnished with a spa-inspired ensuite bathroom complete with a sculpted bathtub as well as a walk-in closet and private balcony. The owner-occupied gated complex has a strata that permits pets and this unit’s monthly maintenance fee is $1,050.28.

These transactions were compiled by Nicola Way of BestHomesBC.com.

Please note that sales cannot be published until after their completion date.

Realtors – send your recent sales to [email protected]

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