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$1,289,000 Christie Pits A detached home like this is hard to find in this neighbourhood, said listing agent Michael Prior. “The detached (homes) that do exist in the downtown and surrounding areas, like all these neighbourhoods, usually are like these luxury homes that are, you know, millions of dollars that are unaffordable,” Prior said. He clarified that this home is “within reach of a lot people.

” The main living area is the first space one will see when entering the home. The Star’s expert real estate agent, , said the argument could be made that these type of homes don’t come up very often near Christie Pits and cited location as the biggest selling point. offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a 1.



5-car sized garage. The front door leads to an open concept space that combines the living and dining room. Prior thinks that this is another feature that could entice buyers.

The kitchen has stainless steel appliances. “Open concept living dining is huge,” he said. Towards the back of the home is the kitchen, which has ample counterspace, white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances.

There is also an extra living space behind the kitchen that exits out to the backyard. Prior said you could turn it into a TV room so that you could have a social room instead near the front. The basement has another living room.

Downstairs is a finished basement that has blue carpet, a kitchenette and another living room. Litchmore said the home looks pretty good and that it’s generally what you’re going to get in Christie Pits. Upstairs has three bedrooms with the primary having an “extra tandem” that Prior thinks could be turned into an office or change room.

He thinks it adds another layer to the floor that most homes wouldn’t have. The primary bedroom. The backyard has a patio and lush garden filled with diverse flowers.

It leads to the garage that exits out onto a laneway. Prior described Christie Pits as “one of the most amazing neighbourhoods in Toronto.” He cited the short walking distance to the subway, Christie Pits Park, and being able to watch the Toronto Leafs baseball team play for free.

Litchmore said that a first-time homebuyer is likely going to be interested in this home. He added that a typical buyer might be someone living in a condo whose family is growing and wants to be in “a family friendly, nice neighbourhood.” The backyard has a patio and garden.

Prior said that the home has been priced competitively and that his team is “hoping to get a great price for the property, but the market always determines that.” Litchmore said that it may go for a little bit more than what it’s listed for. He added that at the right price, it may be hard to find a detached like this.

A house nearby, on , sold for $1,370,000 last month, which was nearly $100,000 under asking price, according to Litchmore. It also has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property has a 1.

5 garage. Many buyers kept their home purchase decisions on hold last month with the market remaining “well-supplied,” according to The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s . The same report said that the average price of a detached home in Toronto during the month of June was $1,758,649.

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