Gabriel Properties

32 AMESBURY DR., TORONTO

ASKING PRICE $419,000

SELLING PRICE $417,000

PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE $12,950 (1952)

TAXES $2,858 (2011)

DAYS ON THE MARKET Four

LISTING AGENT Mario Lunardo, Spectrum Realty Services Inc.

The Action: A public open house for this 1½-storey residence brought in 22 parties, including builders hoping to construct a newer and larger version, much like the million-dollar properties popping up in the Amesbury community, agent Mario Lunardo says.

While some homes spend up to a month on the market, this one sold within days to buyers eager to reside there.

What They Got: A 50- by 124-foot piece of land was arranged so this three-bedroom house is surrounded by a deep front lawn, open backyard, private driveway and detached garage.

The sellers – and original owners – kept the property’s layout intact, including the one bathroom upstairs and a kitchen with a walkout to a large deck.

Hardwood floors appear in the fireside living room and dining room, along with a small bedroom on the main floor and two larger bedrooms on an upper level.

Amenities nearby include schools, a plaza and public transit, plus a library, community centre and sports facilities at Amesbury Park.

The Agent’s Take: “The house is situated on a large 50-foot frontage lot – with mature trees – in a great area,” Mr. Lunardo says. “T