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	March 16, 2007 *3 Hillborn Ave.* Asking price: $279,900 Selling price: $275,000 Taxes: $2,409 (2006) Days on the market: 34 Agent Nutan Brown found this two-storey, semi-detached residence for first-time buyers who were searching for a west-end property in the upper $200,000 range. Besides its price, it had the advantage of backing on to a picturesque ravine and creek. "This was the second house that we saw, and they immediately fell in love with it," Ms. Brown says of her clients. "Not many properties in that price point . . . have the setting that this one does." The scene can be enjoyed from the deck off the living room or from many of the large thermal windows in the home. "The entire house is sun-filled," she adds. Within the past few months, more than $40,000 was spent renovating the more than 30-year-old home. Among the improvements was the installation of new hardwood floors in the living room and three bedrooms. New ceramic finishes were added in the main-floor powder room, four-piece bathroom upstairs and eat-in kitchen. The kitchen's ceramic backsplashes, sink and countertops also were redone. In addition, the roof, furnace and appliances were replaced in the past two years. There is a recreation room in the finished basement. The property also includes a single-car garage. Co-op agent: Nutan Brown, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.
	February 15, 2008 4 BIRCHCROFT RD. ASKING PRICE: $1,269,000 SELLING PRICE: $1,210,000 TAXES: $9,313 (2007) LOT SIZE: 62 by 111 feet DAYS ON THE MARKET: 83 CO-OP AGENT: Nutan Brown, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. For the buyers of this two-storey residence in Islington Village, the primary attraction was its location in an area known for its reputable elementary and secondary schools, says their agent, Nutan Brown. "[The house is] only about a 10-minute drive from where they currently are, but this puts them in a different school district," Ms. Brown explains. "That was a very high priority for them, so ... that their children will be able to attend the school of their choice," she adds. The 12-year-old, four-bedroom residence is also close to shops and public transit. But there's an additional highlight: It backs on to a public park that is surrounded by homes on all four sides. "They have their own private yard, which is a good size, but they [also] have the extension of this private park in the back," Ms. Brown says. "It's really tucked away and the best-kept secret." The yard includes a patio and deck that can be reached from the eat-in kitchen and adjacent family room, which has a gas fireplace. Also on the first floor are a two-storey foyer, a den, formal living and dining rooms and a laundry room. Three of the home's five bathrooms are on the second floor, along with the bedrooms. The master suite has a five-piece bathroom and walk-in closet. In the basement, there is a large recreation room with nine-foot ceilings. "It has not been partitioned, so it's an open space, which is perfect for families with small children," Ms. Brown adds. There also is a built-in, double garage.
	May 18, 2007 5 CONEY RD. ASKING PRICE: $369,900 SELLING PRICE: $408,500 TAXES: $3,057 (2006) LOT SIZE: 48 by 105 feet DAYS ON THE MARKET: 10 CO-OP AGENT: Nutan Brown, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. For someone looking to downsize to a smaller home in the quiet Norseman Heights community, a viable option would be one of the bungalows or split-level dwellings that were built there in the 1960s and '70s, according to agent Nutan Brown. Her client saw 10 such houses before choosing this brick bungalow just west of Royal York Road, paying a $38,600 premium for it. "It's a good-sized bungalow with the possibility of a rental opportunity in the basement," says Ms. Brown. She estimates that there are more than 1,500 square feet on the main floor and about 1,000 below. "[The house] also needs a fair bit of work ... so she can renovate it to her liking." There is a wood-burning fireplace in the L-shaped living and dining room, which is adjacent to the eat-in kitchen. The latter features linoleum flooring. Other areas, including the three bedrooms, have broadloom. There are above-grade windows in the finished basement, which contains a bedroom, office and a recreation room with a fireplace. The space also has a separate entrance and second kitchen, which makes it easy to convert it into a rental unit. The house has two bathrooms, kitchen and laundry appliances, and an attached garage at the end of the private driveway. Public transit is nearby, along with schools, parks, shops and restaurants.
	January 11, 2008 24 KENNETH AVE. ASKING PRICE: $425,000 SELLING PRICE: $500,000 TAXES: $1,832 (2007) LOT SIZE: 20 by 114 feet DAYS ON THE MARKET: 11 LISTING AGENT: Nutan Brown, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. About 200 people visited this three-storey residence built about 1910 a few blocks north of High Park. The previous owners had lived in the 2,100-square-foot, five-bedroom home since 1944, but transforming it into a contemporary abode wouldn't be that difficult, according to agent Nutan Brown. Perhaps with that in mind, eight parties made bids on the property, and it finally sold at a $75,000 premium. "It's a very good value for a home of that size," Ms. Brown says. "Because this is north of Bloor in [the] High Park [area], the [homes] are more affordable than, say, south of Bloor and into Roncesvalles [Village] and prime High Park areas. The home had undergone some updates, including the installation of new plumbing and roofing, but many of its original features remain intact. The living room features a stained-glass window and the adjacent dining room has a bay window. The principal rooms would be "easy to renovate," Ms. Brown says. "It would just be the removal of a couple walls and it would be [finished] to today's standard of open-concept [layouts]." The kitchen leads into a rear office space and an exit to the fenced yard. The main bathroom is on the second floor along with three bedrooms, including the master suite, which has a fireplace. Another bedroom is linked to a sunroom. The top level has two more bedrooms, including one with a tandem room. Other attractions of the property include a partially finished basement with a large, full bathroom, as well as a detached, double garage. It's "quite unusual for that area to be able to have private parking," Ms. Brown says. In any case, it is a short walk to the subway, shops and recreational facilities.
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