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Vancouver Sun
10-07-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Sold (Bought): Multi-generational living in North Van
Weekly roundup of three properties that recently sold in Metro Vancouver. Type: Four-bedroom, three-bathroom detached Size: 2,514 square feet B.C. Assessment: $1,941,000 Listed for: $2,150,000 Sold for: $2,050,000 Sold on: April 8 Days on market in this listing: Six Listing agent: Jason Kim at Sutton Group — 1st West Realty Buyers agent: Adam Chahl PREC at Oakwyn Realty Stay on top of the latest real estate news and home design trends. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Westcoast Homes will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The big sell: North Vancouver's family-oriented district of Blueridge is the location for this four-bedroom-plus-den house that also boasts a spacious 9,447-square-foot flat lot. Built in 1968, the home has a versatile layout that could accommodate multi-generational living or provide mortgage-helping opportunities thanks to a ground-level one-bedroom suite complete with separate entrance. The upper floor contains three bedrooms alongside the main living area. A number of updates are found throughout the home including the installation of radiant heat downstairs as well as in the primary bedroom, upgraded kitchen appliances, and two gas fireplaces. There is plenty of outdoor space with a wraparound deck on the upper floor, and a patio that spans the width of the home. Schools, and recreation facilities (including the Ron Andrews Community Recreation Centre) are all nearby, as are plenty of hiking trails. Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment Size: 750 square feet B.C. Assessment: $975,000 Listed for: $999,800 Sold for: $1,000,000 Sold on: May 12 Days on market in this listing: Seven Listing agent: Danny Chow PREC and Salina Kai PREC at Rennie & Associates Realty Buyers agent: Adina Dragasanu PREC at Oakwyn Realty The big sell: Tipping the scales at the $1,000,000 mark is the sale of this two-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse in Mount Pleasant's Wohlsein building. Described on MLS as an 'outdoor city oasis', the home delivers with an enviable 630-square-foot private rooftop deck that offers 360-degree city and mountain views. Inside, the floor plan provides non-adjacent bedrooms, nine-foot-high ceilings, laminate floors, a well-equipped kitchen with Bertazzoni and Blomberg appliances, bar seating and quartz countertops. The Wohlsein was built in 2017 with a number of amenities for residents such as a fitness room, lounge, and workshop, and a location with craft breweries, eateries, a community centre, parks, and upcoming SkyTrain stations forming part of the Broadway Subway Project all nearby. The unit comes with one parking space (which is EV ready), a locker, bike storage, and a monthly maintenance fee of $457.39. Type: Three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse Size: 1,604 square feet B.C. Assessment: $1,204,000 Listed for: $1,178,800 Sold for: $1,160,000 Sold on: April 25 Days on market in this listing: 23 Listing agent: Rod Bahari PREC at Sutton Group — West Coast Realty Buyers agent: Giuliano Vargas PREC at ReMax City Realty The big sell: Townline built their Whistler-inspired townhouse community of Forester on Coquitlam's Burke Mountain in 2021 with distinctive gable, stone and wood detailing. The homes have exclusive access to the Canopy Club, a premium amenity space with an outdoor swimming pool, yoga room, gym, workspace, and lounge. This particular home has an end-unit position and sits next to protected greenbelt. It provides more than 1,600 square feet of living space divided over three levels with all three bedrooms upstairs, the reception rooms on the main floor, and a mud room and an integrated double garage on the ground floor. The bright kitchen has white Shaker-style cabinets, quartz counters, stainless-steel KitchenAid appliances, and a generous-sized island with plenty of built-in storage, while the living/dining area has contemporary-style lighting and access to a rear deck. The home's monthly maintenance fee is $357.62, and pets and rentals are permitted. These transactions were compiled by Nicola Way of . Realtors — send your recent sales to nicola@
Vancouver Sun
03-07-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Sold (Bought): New home in Riley Park community forms part of boutique collection
Weekly roundup of three properties that recently sold in Metro Vancouver. Type: Three-bedroom, three-bathroom half duplex Size: 1,271 square feet B.C. Assessment: N/A Listed for: $1,698,000 Sold for: $1,698,000 Sold on: April 28 Days on market in this listing: 26 Listing agent: Jessica Chen PREC at Oakwyn Realty Buyers agent: Shannon Vrlak PREC at WESTSIDE Tom Gradecak Realty The big sell: The newly-constructed boutique collection of homes at Ello reside in Vancouver's Riley Park community within walking distance to myriad amenities along Main Street. Built by Vandwell Developments, there are 12 individual residences that comprise four fully-restored contemporary character homes and eight new-build duplex homes ranging from three bedrooms plus a den, to four bedrooms and a suite, all with custom finishes and efficient layouts. This particular unit has a floor plan spanning two levels (some homes feature three) with the principal reception rooms on the main floor and all three bedrooms upstairs under vaulted ceilings. Interior highlights include wide-plank white oak engineered floors, designer light fixtures, large format textured matte tiles, white oak millwork accents, Dekton backsplashes, and brushed gunmetal plumbing fixtures. Each home is backed by a 2-5-10 warranty. Type: Three-bedroom, three-bathroom detached Size: 1,914 square feet B.C. Assessment: $563,000 Listed for: $934,900 Sold for: $930,000 Sold on: April 2 Days on market in this listing: 16 Listing agent: Sonny Mann at Oakwyn Realty Encore and Jennifer Allen PREC at ReMax Generation Buyers agent: Trish Turnbull PREC at ReMax of Nanaimo The big sell: This brand new three-bedroom detached house was built by Beachrock Construction near Lake Cowichan's town centre and forms part of a new subdivision that is surrounded by nature including having direct access to the Trans Canada Trail. Offering attention to detail throughout, the two-level home has been thoughtfully designed with built-in shelving, barn doors, oversized windows, two fireplaces (one in the living room and one in the primary bedroom suite), a four-foot-high crawl space for extra storage, and versatile areas that could serve as a dining room, home office or recreation room depending on the buyers' requirements. The private backyard features a spacious, covered patio and panoramic mountain views. Checking the energy-proficiency box is a high-efficiency heat pump, and the home adheres to Step 5 in the BC Energy Step Code meaning it has been constructed as net-zero energy ready. Type: Four-bedroom, two-bathroom detached Size: 2,370 square feet B.C. Assessment: $1,111,900 Listed for: $1,388,000 Sold for: $1,300,000 Sold on: April 17 Days on market in this listing: Five Listing agent: Shafik Ladha PREC at ReMax Westcoast Buyers agent: Non Member / No Agency The big sell: One of the main highlights of this Richmond property is its lot size — more than 7,900 square feet plus a location on Westminster Highway in the eastern sector of the city with direct access to major transit routes, as well as Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club for more leisurely pursuits. Residing on the property is a four-bedroom house that was built in 1959. It features a split-level entry with stairs leading up to the main level where the sleeping quarters are found on one side of the layout and an open-plan living area on the other containing a white kitchen overlooking a conjoined living and dining room with wood floors, inlay detailing, and a gas fireplace. Completing this level is a solarium and a balcony that offer views over adjacent farmland. The lower level comprises a fourth bedroom, a recreation room, laundry, and flexible areas. Outside, the expansive yard is mainly laid to grass and there is a single carport. These transactions were compiled by Nicola Way of . Realtors — send your recent sales to nicola@
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.
