Find Out Why This Toronto Home Sold for $350K Above Asking

Despite its location near a set of train tracks, this semi-detached Toronto home in the city’s Parkdale neighbourhood recently sold for $1.35 million – $350,000 more than its $999,000 listing price. Fully renovated and bursting with charm, once you look inside it’s easy to see why.

Exterior of a semi-detached three-storey Toronto home

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Semi-Detached

This semi-detached three-storey Toronto home, with 1,705 square feet of living space, was listed at $999,000 and sold for $1,350,000 after two days on the market, despite its location near a set of train tracks.

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History

The home was previously purchased for $880,000 in 2015, and the owners reportedly put about $250,000 into renovations, including a new kitchen, new flooring, new windows and finishing the basement, which adds an additional 664 square feet for a total of nearly 2,400 square feet.

Exposed brick painted white in the front foyer

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Exposed Brick

The exposed brick in the entrance hallway has been whitewashed, providing a textured effect in the foyer.

Living room area with white walls juxtaposed with wood flooring

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White and Wood

Walls throughout the home are white, providing a juxtaposition with the warmth of the wood flooring.

A bright and airy living room with white walls and wood flooring

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Airy Living Room

The living room is open and airy, with high ceilings adding to the expansive feel of the space.

A dining room with plenty of natural light

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Dining Room

The corner-situated dining room offers plenty of natural light via windows on two walls.

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Open to the Living Room

The dining room can be accessed via the entry hallway and the adjacent living room.

Renovated kitchen featuring a marble top island and subway tile backsplash

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Renovated Kitchen

The recently renovated kitchen features subway tile backsplash and large centre island with built-in breakfast bar.

Wood-topped kitchen counter with gas range built in

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Wood-Topped Counter

A gas range has been built into the thick wood, butcher block-style countertop.

Subtle stairway that leads down into the basement

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Stairway to the Basement

A discreet staircase leads to the newly refinished basement, while French doors access the backyard and deck.

Narrow staircase leading up to the second level

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Second Level

The staircase leads to the second level, where the master bathroom is located at the top of the landing.

Master bathroom with white heated marble flooring and soaker tub

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Master Bath

Heated marble floor, freestanding soaker tub and wood-topped vanity are among the features in the striking master bathroom.

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