Sold (Bought): Find out why this Coquitlam detached home had 20 offers

Aug 03, 2023

This seven-bedroom house was custom built in 2005 and resides on a quarter-acre lot in Central Coquitlam's Cape Horn neighbourhood

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

Type: Seven-bedroom, five-bathroom detached

Size: 6,308 square feet

B.C. Assessment: $2,604,000

Listed for: $2,749,999

Sold for: $2,710,088

Sold on: May 30

Days on market in this listing: 13

Listing agent: Rahim Jivraj at ReMax Masters Realty

Buyers agent: Michael Moretto at Sutton Centre Realty

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The big sell: According to listing agent Rahim Jivraj, more than 20 offers were received for this seven-bedroom house that resides on a quarter-acre lot in Central Coquitlam’s Cape Horn neighbourhood. What garnered so much interest is a home that was custom built in 2005 with an internal layout designed in a triplex style, providing different accommodation configurations according to buyers’ requirements. Spread over three levels, there are three bedrooms and full living quarters on the top floor, the same on the main floor, and an above-ground legal suite on the lowest level. Radiant heat is installed throughout the home, alongside bespoke tiling and cabinetry, and designer paintwork. The newer roof comes with a 50-year warranty, there is a deck off the top floor from which to enjoy views from Mount Baker to Simon Fraser University, and two double garages plus driveway parking for additional vehicles.

Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment

Size: 1,064 square feet

B.C. Assessment: $1,731,000

Listed for: $1,775,000

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Sold for: $1,825,000

Sold on: May 17

Days on market in this listing: Eight

Listing agent: Owen Bigland at Macdonald Realty Westmar

Buyers agent: Helen Ma at Nu Stream Realty

The big sell: Alvar is a 28-storey concrete building constructed by Concert Properties in 2004 in a waterfront setting on downtown Vancouver’s Beach Avenue. Taking full advantage of this position, is this two-bedroom corner condo that boasts picture postcard water, Granville Island and Vanier Park views highlighted by floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows. The air-conditioned interior features a modern white colour palette, stone countertops and full-size stainless-steel appliances, an insuite storage room, a windowed den, and separated bedrooms. Residents have access to the building’s amenities which include a fitness centre, hot tub, event lounge, movie room, barbecue patio, private garden and playground. The unit comes with a parking stall and storage locker, and a monthly maintenance fee of $899.59. Pets and rentals are permitted with restrictions.

Type: One-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment

Size: 639 square feet

B.C. Assessment: $564,000

Listed for: $625,000

Sold for: $680,000

Sold on: May 8

Days on market in this listing: Seven

Listing agent: Mike Giesbrecht at Royal LePage Sussex

Buyers agent: Paul Boenisch, Stephen Mitchell and Clive Benjafield at Oakwyn Realty

The big sell: The Pemberley is a four-storey complex that was built in 1997 adjacent to Pacific Spirit Regional Park with a prepaid leasehold that expires in 2095. Sitting just off West 16th Avenue at the edge of the University of British Columbia’s campus, it enjoys close proximity to myriad amenities at Wesbrook Village as well as the 874 hectares of trees and trails that the park provides. This particular home has a top-floor position and a balcony for al fresco enjoyment. The living room is anchored by a gas fireplace surrounded by an elegant mantelpiece, while the open kitchen has stainless-steel appliances, wood veneer Shaker-style cabinets, and a tiled backsplash. There is a semi-ensuite bathroom off the bedroom, insuite laundry, and recessed wall niches for displaying art or personal items. The unit’s monthly maintenance fee is $416.99 and pets and rentals are permitted with restrictions.

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

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