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Weekly roundup of three properties that recently sold in Metro Vancouver.

1621 Adanac St., Vancouver

Type: Eight-bedroom, three-bathroom detached

Size: 2,854 square feet

B.C. Assessment: $1,615,100

Listed for: $1,598,000

Sold for: $1,625,000

Sold on: March 3

Days on market in this listing: Eight

Listing agent: Dickson Yau at 1NE Collective Realty

Buyers agent: Bob Bracken at ReMax Real Estate Services

The big sell: Buyers’ agent Bob Bracken reports that five offers were received for this East Vancouver property that had been in the same family since being bought from the builder 70 years’ ago. Located close to all the amenities that line Commercial Drive and next to Woodland Park, the house provides income revenue thanks to three separate rental suites that consist of three-bedroom units on both the top and main floors, and a two-bedroom unit on the lower floor alongside a shared utility room with laundry. A number of big-ticket updates have been undertaken recently including a newer roof and windows, modernized kitchens, a heat pump with air conditioning, and upgraded electrical, gas line, and furnace. The top two floors have city views as well as private outdoor space, and there is open parking to the rear of the property.

10331 Mortfield Rd., Richmond

Type: Four-bedroom, three-bathroom detached

Size: 3,307 square feet

B.C. Assessment: $1,703,000

Listed for: $1,699,000

Sold for: $1,525,000

Sold on: March 16

Days on market in this listing: Six

Listing agent: Shafik Ladha PREC at ReMax Westcoast

Buyers agent: Shuai Peng at Real Broker B.C. Ltd.

The big sell: This four-bedroom home resides in Richmond’s South Arm district in a residential neighbourhood bordered by Steveston Highway to the south and No.4 Road to the east. It was constructed in 1981 and offers four spacious bedroom upstairs alongside an office/recreation room which, at 19-by-20 feet, could easily be a fifth bedroom. The ground level comprises a tiled foyer complete with a semi-circular staircase leading to the upper floor, a bay window and focal point gas fireplace in the living room, a kitchen with eating area nestled between a formal dining room and a family room, and corridor access to the attached double garage off which is a laundry room, utility room, full bathroom and a sauna. Outside, the 7,335-square-foot lot is mainly laid to grass with mature landscaping and fencing around the perimeter, and both a covered and open patio for entertaining.

1 – 301 Klahanie Dr., Port Moody

Type: Three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse

Size: 1,751 square feet

B.C. Assessment: $1,266,000

Listed for: $1,349,900

Sold for: $1,349,900

Sold on: April 7

Days on market in this listing: Three

Listing agent: Terry Tea, Kevin Kam PREC and Kevin Chen PREC at Oakwyn Realty

Buyers agent: Rod Bahari PREC at Sutton Group – West Coast Realty

The big sell: This end-unit three-bedroom townhouse occupies a position within Currents, a 32-unit complex that forms part of Polygon’s master-planned Klahanie development. With Suter Brook Village, Newport Village, the West Coast Express and other amenities nearby, it more than checks the convenience box. Inside this home there are overheight ceilings, expansive windows, a kitchen with custom storage solutions, stainless-steel appliances including a gas range, stone countertops, and a large island, while the living area is resplendent with a new electric fireplace and built-in cabinetry, and the renovated primary ensuite has heated floors and bespoke storage. Outside, there are upgraded tiles, turf, and a gazebo in the backyard, while the garage offers additional flex space. A further bonus is that residents of the development enjoy exclusive access to the Canoe Club, a 15,000-square-foot facility with resort-style amenities. This home’s monthly maintenance fee is $534.96.

These transactions were compiled by Nicola Way of BestHomesBC.com.

Realtors – send your recent sales to nicola@besthomesbc.com

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