135 MASSEY ST., TORONTO
ASKING PRICE $804,900
SELLING PRICE $787,500
PREVIOUS SELLING PRICES $426,233 (2002); $133,000 (2000)
TAXES $4,697 (2010)
DAYS ON THE MARKET 18
LISTING AGENT Harman Atkins, HomeLife/Cimerman Real Estate Ltd.
The Action: Private showings were the only way buyers could tour this renovated townhouse just down the street from Trinity-Bellwoods Park, galleries, hip restaurants and shops along Queen Street.
What They Got: Less than a decade ago, this three-storey property was one of about 17 units completed within a small infill development, so it has a stucco, plaster and stone facade surrounding three bedrooms, four bathrooms and walkouts to three outdoor spaces, including a premium rooftop terrace.
On the main floor, there is a living and dining area with nearly 12-foot ceilings, a gas fireplace and a small flight of stairs to a kitchen recently redressed with heated porcelain floors, stainless steel appliances and double doors to a private deck.
Two bedrooms were allocated to the second floor, and the master suite is on the third level with a front balcony and a five-piece bathroom with a rounded tub.
New hardwood flooring were laid throughout, except in the carpeting lower level family room, which also has access to a rear garage with a sink and work station.
The Agent’s Take: “It’s right in the heart of the Trinity-Bellwoods neighbourhood – arguably one of the hottest neighbourhoods in the city – and it’s directly across from the park,” says agent Harman Atkins.
“There are rarely sales there, so that speaks volumes about the quality of life in the neighbourhood and also the quality of those properties.”
This one in particular had more upgraded features than the others. “The major thing was that they completely renovated the kitchen,” says Mr. Atkins. “It’s the quintessential urban property, complete with a view of the CN Tower from your washroom.”