Market Update - Sun Jan 5

PRICE DROP #3 – 19 Cardiff Road – BROADWAY

When I first posted this house at 19 Cardiff Road in July 2013, I thought it wasn’t a terrible looking new build and that for the area, it was probably priced a little low.
It is a 4+1 bedroom, 5 bathroom house on a 30 x 104 foot lot.
Thing is, thatsnow isn’t from this winter.  It is from last winter when this house was first listed at $1,689,000.
It didn’t sell and the price was dropped in May to $1,589,000.
When I posted it, I couldn’t figure out why it had gone down to $1,499,000.
Then I saw the inside.
And THIS….
WHY is the kitchen at the front door when there is so much space in this house!?!
It doesn’t make sense.  And it isn’t something easily fixed.
IF the kitchen situation didn’t bother you though, the place isn’t bad, but I still thought it would be a tough sell.
It has been and in September, the price was dropped again to $1,449,000.
Looks like another January price drop coming soon!
 
Listings for Sun Jan 5

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C2805180 – M1N – 24 FONTAINBLEAU DR Toronto, Ontario – $ 669,900

Beautiful Renovated Semi In The Most Desirable Area Of Yonge & Steeles. Renovated Kitchen With New Appliances. Renovated Bathrooms, Crown Mouldings, …

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C2805243 – M3C – 155 LEEWARD GLENWAY GLWY Toronto, Ontario – $ 139,000

Unobstructed View, 2 Washrooms, Close To School, Ttc, …

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C2805294 – M2R – 21 MADAWASKA AVE Toronto, Ontario – $ 1,249,000

Magnificent 2 Storey Custom Built Home In The Heart Of North York. Recently Renovated. Close To Yonge Street, Centre Point Shopping Mall. Circular Oak …

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C2805334 – M2M – 9 CADMUS RD Toronto, Ontario – $ 729,000

Far …

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E2805079 – M1P – 121 OMNI DR Toronto, Ontario – $ 299,900

Beautiful End Unit Condo Townhome In Sought After Area In Brimley/Ellesmere In Scarborough , 24 Hr Gated Secured Complex , Rarefind , Close To All …

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E2805084 – M1L – 8 LANDRY AVE Toronto, Ontario – $ 439,900

Beautiful Renovated Raised Bungalow, Bright Interior Nice Deep Lot With Large Garage, Ample Parking And Long Driveway, …

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E2805111 – M1C – 415 MEADOWVALE RD Toronto, Ontario – $ 549,999

Location, Location, Location! Absolutely Stunning 5 Level Backsplit Home * Renovated Top To Bottom * On A Huge Lot 55 X 184 * Complete & Total Privacy * …

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E2805127 – M4K – 155 HOPEDALE AVE Toronto, Ontario – $ 719,900

Urban Living Meets Backyard Retreat! This Prime East York Detached Home With A Deep, Fenced Yard Is Renovated And And Ready For You To Move-In And Enjoy. …

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E2805145 – M1H – 18 FELICITY DR Toronto, Ontario – $ 589,999

Perfect Raised Bungalow On 165 Feet Depth Lot On The Quiet Street Behind Cedabrae Mall. Excellent Location, Walking Distance To School, Shopping Mall, …

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E2805228 – M1J – 22 SHIER DR Toronto, Ontario – $ 424,900

Beautiful Detached Three Bedroom In High Demand Area Of Woburn With Three Car Parking, Harwood Floor Through Out, Pot Lights, Spacious Kitchen With …

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E2805259 – M1V – 6 GRENBECK DR Toronto, Ontario – $ 469,900

Stunning 3 Bdrm Freehold Townhome In Desirable Area. Enter This Home Through Double French Doors Into An Enclosed Front Porch Built In 2012. Wood …

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W2777820 – M6S – 138 VARSITY RD Toronto, Ontario – $ 489,900

Price Change. Jan 5: $ 489,900 Nov 5: $ 499,900
Great Opportunity!!! This Fabulous Three Bedroom “”Valley”” Bungalow Features Spacious Living And Dining Room, Cozy Fireplace And Modern Kitchen And …

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W2793366 – M8Z – 56 MARKET GARDEN MEWS Toronto, Ontario – $ 520,000

Price Change. Jan 5: $ 520,000 Nov 30: $ 559,900
Bright, Spotless, Four Bedroom Home, Oak Hardwood Floors, About 6 Years New, Steps To Shopping And Public Transportation, Garage With Parking & Direct …

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W2805131 – M9B – 6B ACORN AVE Toronto, Ontario – $ 659,000

Beautiful Luxury Townhomes In Westwood Towns By Dunpar Development. 3-Storey 3Br Home Fully Loaded W/ 9Ft …

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W2805137 – M9B – 3877C BLOOR ST W Toronto, Ontario – $ 739,000

Beautiful Luxury Townhomes In Westwood Towns By Dunpar Development. 3-Storey 3Br Home Fully Loaded W/ 9Ft …

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W2805187 – M9N – 210 CHURCH ST Toronto, Ontario – $ 549,900

Well Maintained Home Located On A Large, Premium Corner Lot In Desirable Weston Village. This 3+1 Bedroom Home Boasts Hardwood Floors Throughout, Finished …

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W2805190 – M9R – 139 KINGSVIEW BLVD Toronto, Ontario – $ 514,999

Spacious, Rare Detached 4 Bedroom Bungalow Located In A Nice Mature Neighbourhood. Good Sized Bedrooms. Huge Premium Lot Featuring Hardwood Floors, Large …

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W2805217 – M3M – 55 GEORGE APPLETON WAY Toronto, Ontario – $ 351,000

Newly Upgraded Corner 2 Bdrm Townhouse Condo, Open Concept One Level Unit. Comes W/ 2 Underground Parking & Locker. New Laminate Floors Throughout, Newly …

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W2805240 – M3N – 79 LOMAR DR Toronto, Ontario – $ 349,900

**This 4-Level Backsplit Is Priced For Immediate Sale!!**Great Potential Featuring Large Driveway,Spacious Lot,4 Bedrooms,Newer Gas Furnace**Nice …

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W2805258 – M9M – 23 PARROTTA DR Toronto, Ontario – $ 449,900

Marvelous Executive Freehold Townhouse! This Proud Home Is Very Well Maintained And Boasts Of Spacious Bedrooms, Oak Railings And Stairs. Windows Are …

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W2805266 – M9A – 4647 DUNDAS ST W Toronto, Ontario – $ 998,000

Stunning Custom Rebuilt Home With 3,000 Sf Of Luxury Living Space In Prestigious Kingsway! Hardwood And Limestone Floors Throughout; Pot Lights …

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W2805312 – M6N – 14 ARNOLD AVE Toronto, Ontario – $ 385,000

First Time On Market In 30 Yrs, Border On Westlake Memorial Park & Faces Park, Last House On Street, Great Layout Of Bungalow W/ 2 Side Entrances, Bsmnt …

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