DELUXE UPDATES A DRAW

Downtown condo nets $1.5M

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

207 - 633 ABBOTT ST., VANCOUVER

Type: Three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment

Size: 1,373 square feet

B.C. Assessment: $1,335,000

Listed for: $1,498,000

Sold for: $1,498,000

Sold on: March 27

Days on market in this listing: 11

Listing agent: Paul Bale at Reign Realty

Buyers agent: Lydia Cleary at Century 21 In Town Realty

The big sell: This extensively renovated three-bedroom suite in Downtown Vancouver's Espana building totals 1,373 sq. ft of internal living and almost the same again on the outside with 1,152 sq. ft of patio space complete with three water features. The home has an end unit, corner position with no common walls. The interior features newer stainless-steel appliances, finely crafted built-ins, engineered hardwood floors, closet organizers in each bedroom, five air-conditioning units, contemporary light fixtures, a home office/ solarium and a den that has been converted into a pantry. Espana has 11,000 sq. ft of amenities with

an indoor pool, sauna, gym, party and media rooms, library, gardens and 24-hour concierge. The home comes with two parking stalls, five storage lockers and a monthly maintenance fee of $759.26.

1603 - 135 EAST 17TH ST., NORTH VANCOUVER

Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment

Size: 950 sq. ft

B.C. Assessment: $1,095,000

Listed for: $1,199,900

Sold for: $1,203,000

Sold on: March 22

Days on market in this listing: Seven

Listing agent: Devon Owen at Royal Pacific Realty

Buyers agent: Vandad Saniee at TRG-THE Residential Group Downtown Realty

The big sell: Local on Lonsdale — as its name suggests — occupies a convenient location just steps from all the amenities that line Lonsdale Avenue. Built in 2013, the development is pet and rental friendly (with restrictions) and offers an exercise centre and guest suite. This particular unit has an upper-level position and revels in unobstructed northwesterly views toward sunsets, Lions Gate Bridge, downtown and the North Shore mountains. Both bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms with a double vanity, separate bathtub and glass shower surround in the primary bathroom. The kitchen overlooks the living and dining area with

granite counters, flat-panel cabinetry, mosaic tile backsplash, and a centre island with breakfast bar seating for four. This unit has a monthly maintenance fee of $650.

104 SHORELINE CIRCLE, PORT MOODY

Type: Four-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse Size: 1,912 sq. ft B.C. Assessment: $826,000

Listed for: $1,049,000

Sold for: $1,060,000

Sold on: March 21

Days on market in this listing: Zero

Listing agent: Shafik Ladha at Remax Westcoast

Buyers agent: Kadie Bloom at Macdonald Realty

The big sell: This three-storey townhouse provides a generous floor plan of almost 2,000 sq. ft and offers water and mountain vistas from its position in Port Moody's Harbour Heights — a 20-year-old complex that comprises 87 units. With a detached house-style layout, there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the upper level, principal reception rooms on the main level, and a bedroom, full bathroom, laundry and family rooms as well as over-height ceilings in the basement. The home was updated earlier this year with fresh paintwork, tile flooring and carpets. There is a fenced front yard with space for patio furniture and a barbecue, together with a detached single garage. This unit's monthly maintenance fee is $516.30.

These transactions were compiled by Nicola Way of Besthomesbc.com. Realtors — send your recent sales to nicola@besthomesbc.com