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Vancouver Sun
22-05-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Sold (Bought): West Coast-themed Boundary Bay home sells for asking
Weekly roundup of three properties that recently sold in Metro Vancouver. Type: Four-bedroom, three-bathroom detached Size: 3,145 square feet B.C. Assessment: $1,584,000 Listed for: $1,899,999 Sold for: $1,899,999 Sold on: March 28 Days on market in this listing: 25 Listing agent: Aileen Noguer PREC at ReMax Westcoast Buyers agent: Stephanie Miller and Katherine Patching at Oakwyn Realty The big sell: Boundary Bay is the location for this West Coast-themed home that has been completely updated with clean lines and attention to detail. Bespoke front doors open to soaring ceilings in the entertaining areas with exposed beams and wood-clad feature walls, a double-sided floating gas fireplace, and a kitchen boasting quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances including a five-burner gas cooktop, double sinks, and a large centre island with pendant task lighting. An open staircase leads to the upper floor and a galleried landing off which are all four bedrooms including the primary that delights in vaulted ceilings, a luxury ensuite, and an oversized 13-by-12-foot walk-in closet. An air-conditioning/heat pump system ensures a comfortable year-round temperature, while outside there is a partly-covered patio, a fire pit surrounded by bench seating, and a useful 259-square-foot heated studio. Type: Five-bedroom, three-bathroom detached Size: 2,328 square feet B.C. Assessment: $2,468,100 Listed for: $2,088,000 Sold for: $2,100,000 Sold on: February 27 Days on market in this listing: Nine Listing agent: Marty Pospischil at Pospischil Realty Group Buyers agent: Kevin Banno PREC and Kris Pope PREC at Dexter Realty The big sell: This five-bedroom 1920s Kitsilano home sits on a 33-by-122-foot lot just half a block from Almond Park as well as the amenities along West Broadway. According to listing agent Marty Pospischil, the property was being sold 'as is where is' but has benefited from a number of updates throughout the years that blend a modern esthetic with original features such as sash windows, heating registers, hardwood floors, and coved ceilings. The house contains a selection of suites with the front unit currently rented on a short-term basis, but with the ability to be reconnected to the suite at the rear of the house (which has stairs to the semi-finished attic) to create a larger family home. A one-bedroom suite with modern fixtures and fittings resides in the basement alongside ample storage, laundry facilities, and a guest bedroom. A one-car garage with lane access, and gardens to both the front and the rear, complete the outside offerings. Type: Five-bedroom, three-bathroom detached Size: 3,294 square feet B.C. Assessment: $1,494,000 Listed for: $1,499,900 Sold for: $1,470,000 Sold on: March 12 Days on market in this listing: 73 Listing agent: Rod Bahari PREC at Sutton Group – West Coast Realty Buyers agent: Jonathan Katronis PREC at Homelife Benchmark Realty The big sell: This five-bedroom house is situated towards the north of Cloverdale and enjoys not only a landscaped lot with a 65-foot frontage but a cul-de-sac location to boot, with proximity to Adams Road Elementary School, parks, trails, and transit. It was constructed in 1999 with identical dimensions of 1,647 square feet on both levels. The main floor features three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a formal living/dining room, a family room, and an informal eating area off the kitchen. The lower level comprises two further bedrooms, a bathroom, recreation room, flexible areas, and its own entrance, prompting listing agent Rod Bahari to suggest that it could be converted into a rental suite or guest accommodation. The outside space delivers with a covered patio, and a fully-fenced and meticulously-maintained garden. There is an integrated double-car garage together with generous driveway parking that could accommodate an RV. These transactions were compiled by Nicola Way of . Realtors – send your recent sales to nicola@
CBC
15-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
What's behind Vancouver's condo market slowdown?
Hasan Juma, a Realtor with Oakwyn Realty, says many condo sellers are struggling with what to do with newly-built units sitting empty in Vancouver. He tells BC Today host Michelle Eliot it started with a surge of investor purchases of presale condos circa 2021 that were eventually affected by increased rates and changes to short-term rental legislation.
Vancouver Sun
01-05-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Sold (Bought): Breathtaking views, spacious layout among attractions of West Van house
Article content Weekly roundup of three properties that recently sold in Metro Vancouver. Article content Size: 5,058 square feet Article content B.C. Assessment: $4,005,000 Article content Listed for: $3,900,000 Article content Sold for: $3,820,000 Article content Sold on: Feb. 25 Article content Days on market in this listing: Eight Article content Listing agent: Phil LeGree PREC at Oakwyn Realty Article content Article content The big sell: This mid-1980s home features breathtaking ocean and city views from its elevated position in West Vancouver's Westhill district. The two-level home has a reverse floor plan with the principal reception rooms on the upper floor alongside two of the five bedrooms, all of which take advantage of the panoramic vistas. The grand living/dining room has whitewashed wood-panelled ceilings, a fireplace, and feature brick and stone walls, while the well-appointed kitchen displays high-end appliances by Garland and Sub-Zero, and the primary bedroom has been finished with a fireplace, a skylit ensuite bathroom, and a windowed walk-in closet. The lower level includes a capacious recreation/family room with a bar, fireplace, and views. Outside highlights include a four-car garage plus additional parking, and landscaped grounds with an entertainment-sized deck and patio. Article content Article content Article content Article content B.C. Assessment: $3,262,400 Article content Listed for: $3,888,000 Article content Sold for: $3,565,000 Article content Sold on: Jan. 27 Article content The big sell: This large characterful three-level house sits on a 50-by-125-foot lot in the heart of Kitsilano. It boasts substantial accommodation with a total of eight bedrooms, three bathrooms (one on each level), two laundry rooms, two fireplaces, a top-floor suite, and a bonus 860-square-foot unfinished attic accessible from the upper floor that could provide an additional living area. Built in 1920, the 105-year-old house is packed with original features with high ceilings, wood floors with beautiful inlaid accents, wainscot panels, sash windows, a Tiffany-style pendant ceiling lamp, and crown moulding. The rear yard is mainly laid to grass and bordered by a high stone wall, with a double garage and lane access. The property falls into R1-1 zoning which, as listing agent Bob Bracken explains, offers the potential for six or more units to be built, or the buyer has other options such as adding a laneway house or restoring the home to its former glory.
