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238 Harvie Ave., Toronto
Asking price: $1.9-million (May, 2024)
Previous asking price: $1,949,000 (April, 2024)
Selling price: $1.8-million (May, 2024)
Property days on market: 19
Buyers’ agent: Ira Jelinek, Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd.
The action
Ceiling heights rise more than 10 feet above the living and dining areas, as well as the kitchen and family room.eXp Realty/Supplied
Agent Ira Jelinek chauffeured his clients to dozens of properties across Toronto matching their changing needs over the past few years. The first one they were ready to buy was this three-bedroom house abutting Prospect Cemetery, just north of St. Clair Avenue. Their offer was declined, but after it was pulled off the market, they reapproached the seller with a sweeter price, hitting the top of their $1.8-million budget. It was accepted.
“We offered a bit higher, but not as high as what the seller wanted,” said Mr. Jelinek.
“Right now, it’s definitely a buyer’s market.”
What they got
The recently constructed two-storey house has more than 3,500 square feet of living space.eXp Realty/Supplied
This two-storey house was recently constructed with more than 3,500 square feet of living space, four skylights, and energy-efficient features throughout.
Ceiling heights rise over 10 feet above the living and dining areas, as well as the kitchen and family room. The former flaunts sleek cabinetry and a long island with bar seating, while the latter is bathed in sunlight through large sliding doors to a deck and interlocking patio.
Conveniences include four bathrooms, and stacked laundry machines upstairs, plus a front entrance into the finished basement.
For parking, there is a double garage that exits to a lane behind the 18- by 128-foot lot.
The kitchen has sleek cabinetry and a long island with bar seating.eXp Realty/Supplied
The agent’s take
“It was gorgeously done with great attention to detail and good finishes,” Mr. Jelinek said.
“It’s midtown west, so it doesn’t take too long to get downtown or hop on Allen Road if you’ve got to head north or hit the 401 [highway], and it’s an area that the buyer grew up close to, so they feel comfortable with it.”