New Price Changing Champion – May 29, 2012
We have a new price changing champion who in a little more than 2 months has changed their price seven times, six drops and one increase, and is now on their 3rd MLS number. The second entry was highlighted last time as an honourable mention with five drops in five weeks and three already half way through May and now they are up to six drops in seven weeks and four in the month of May.
#1) Address:# 208 5388 GRIMMER ST, Metrotown, Burnaby
| March 09 | V927330 | $304900 | $0 | 0% |
| March 13 | V927330 | $299900 | -$5000 | 2% |
| March 29 | V927330 | removed | ||
| March 31 | V940335 | $294900 | -$10000 | 3% |
| April 13 | V940335 | $291000 | -$13900 | 5% |
| April 17 | V940335 | $287000 | -$17900 | 6% |
| May 02 | V940335 | $283000 | -$21900 | 7% |
| May 14 | V940335 | removed | ||
| May 17 | V950692 | $287000 | -$17900 | 6% |
| May 26 | V950692 | $279900 | -$25000 | 8% |
Assessment: $248,200
The PHOENIX – Brand NEW ready to move in, HST Paid. Quiet END unit with mountain view located in Metrotown area. Open concept layout with 9′ ceilings. Finishing include granite countertops, undermount cabinet lighting, stainless steel appliances, laminate flooring, insuite laundry. Parking & storage. Just a short walk to the skytrain, 20 minutes to DT or 2 minutes to Metrotown, next to Fitness World & close to shopping & restaurants. 2-5-10 warranty. All sizes & ages are approx only. Buyer to verify.
#2) Address:# 125 3 RIALTO CT, Quay, New Westminster
| March 31 | V940336 | $369900 | $0 | 0% | |
| April 12 | V940336 | $359900 | -$10000 | 3% | |
| April 21 | V940336 | $350000 | -$19900 | 5% | |
| May 02 | V940336 | $340000 | -$29900 | 8% | |
| May 12 | V940336 | $334900 | -$35000 | 9% | |
| May 17 | V940336 | $329900 | -$40000 | 11% | |
| Open House: May 21 | |||||
| May 24 | V940336 | removed | |||
| May 28 | V952824 | $328900 | -$41000 | 11% | |
Assessment: $322,000
The Rialto at the Quay. Lovely, spacious East facing garden apt. 2 bed/2 bath with tons of upgrades(surrounded by lagoon & serene landscaping) Open floor plan great for entertaining. Stunning kitchen with granite back splash & counter tops, stainless steel appliances, new lighting, island with huge pantry for storage, plus breakfast area. Nicely renovated bathrooms. Living room with cozy fireplace in living/dining room. Laminate flooring in living area with tiled flooring in kitchen and bathrooms. Great location. No rentals & pets allowed with restrictions. Walk to Quay market, shuttle bus next door. Open House: Saturday, May 26th & Sunday, May 27th 2-4pm.
The Weekly Drop – May 28, 2012
Here is the latest edition of the Weekly Drop and only two of the properties are listed below assessment although I suspect that in the coming months you’ll see more and more properties listing below assessment.
Update: The #1 listing was actually a different property using the same address so has been removed
#2) Address:1526 CHARTWELL DR, Chartwell, West Vancouver
| April 27 | V945860 | $3,890,000 | $0 | 0% |
| May 23 | V945860 | $2,800,000 | $-1,090,000 | -28% |
| Open House: May 26, 27 | ||||
Assessment: $2,388,000 and sold Feb 7, 2011 for $2,188,000
showing May 25 ,May 26 1:30PM-4:00 PM offer start Monday
#3) Address:13878 30TH AV, Elgin Chantrell, White Rock
| March 09 | F1204060 | $1,788,000 | $0 | 0% |
| April 18 | F1204060 | $1,680,000 | $-108,000 | -6% |
| May 16 | F1204060 | removed | ||
| May 26 | F1213708 | $1,339,000 | $-449,000 | -25% |
| Open House: May 26 | ||||
Assessment: $1,292,000
LOCATION, LOCATION! Nestled in a cul-de-sac shared with only one other home. On the edge of a protected forest in West Elgin. As you enter a warm two sided fireplace greets you and beyond that through the large windows all you see is private greenspace. The large master with an exceptional ensuite is on the main floor. Up is a huge games room with separate entrance (great for a nanny or older family member). All bedrooms are a generous size. A custom built home with a great family friendly layout with loads of storage space! A 3 car garage plus lots of extra parking. This is an idyllic location in an excellent neighborhood. Chantrell Creek and Elgin Park school catchments. A stunning property!
#4) Address:8140 SUNNYWOOD DR, Broadmoor, Richmond
| March 09 | V915995 | $1,680,000 | $0 | 0% |
| May 14 | V915995 | removed | ||
| May 24 | V951819 | $1,288,000 | $-392,000 | -23% |
| Open House: May 27 | ||||
Assessment: $1,506,000
Solid house nestled in sought-after Sunnymede Subdivision – most exclusive & tranquil neighbourhood. Surrounded by million $$ homes. Centralize location, close to all amenities: school, public transit, shopping malls & recreation center. Beautiful corner & rectangular lot, not to be missed! Live in or bring in your renovations ideas; hold for investment or build later. School catchment – Ferris Elementary & Richmond High. All meas are approx & buyer to verify if important. Open House: Sun, May 27th, 2-4 PM.
#5) Address:2529 264 ST, Otter District, Langley
| March 09 | F1116719 | $1,295,000 | $0 | 0% |
| May 26 | F1116719 | $995,000 | $-300,000 | -23% |
Assessment: $737,000
A large family would love this home. Close to all amenities of city yet private with rural feel. 2.37 acres double and single garage. Beautiful Aldergrove rural home. Family custom-built, one owner, set well back from the road with gated entry. Quiet, peaceful, private. Large 2 bdrm unauthorized suite. Custom cabinets throughout, large room, lot of space.
#6) Address:# LOT 1 COSY COVE, Belcarra, Port Moody
| March 09 | V903884 | $390,000 | $0 | 0% |
| May 02 | V903884 | removed | ||
| May 25 | V952163 | $299,900 | $-90,100 | -23% |
Assessment: No Assessment Available
Wow! Very rare one plus acre waterfront lot in Balcarra’s Cozy Cove, a development of 10 nature lots. Great western exposure with lots of sunshine and trees. Water access only with possible dock share, but you can hike in on the Jug Island trail – only 20-30 minutes. Great place for an almost in the city wilderness cottage. Not often can you find secluded local waterfront for under $300K.
#7) Address:5540 PARTHENON PL, Eagle Harbour, West Vancouver
| March 09 | V930920 | $2,998,000 | $0 | 0% |
| April 04 | V930920 | $2,750,000 | $-248,000 | -8% |
| May 02 | V930920 | $2,498,000 | $-500,000 | -17% |
| May 25 | V930920 | removed | ||
| May 28 | V952953 | $2,349,000 | $-649,000 | -22% |
Assessment: $1,836,000
Enjoy stunning views from this semi-waterfront 4 bedroom family home! This West Coast contemporary home features over 4,000 sq ft of spacious living area on 3 levels, walls of windows and balconies across each floor. Become an exclusive member of ‘P.P.O.A.’ and be a ‘participant owner’ of approximately 1/2 hectare of incredible waterfront property, in addition to this property. This is the only lot of the 15-lot subdivision that touches the private waterfront retreat. Access the property by a private roadway shared with only one neighbour. A great location close to many amenities, the Horseshore Bay ferries and minutes to Eagle Harbour Elementary and Rockridge Secondary!
#8) Address:# 47 3960 CANADA WY, Burnaby Hospital, Burnaby
| March 14 | V936828 | $349,900 | $0 | 0% |
| March 28 | V936828 | $328,800 | $-21,100 | -6% |
| April 28 | V936828 | $314,900 | $-35,000 | -10% |
| Open House: May 20 | ||||
| May 23 | V936828 | removed | ||
| May 28 | V952738 | $275,900 | $-74,000 | -21% |
Assessment: $259,200
Beautiful, spacious 1 bedroom corner unit with it’s own private entrance & large patio, rarely becomes available in Lodges in popular Cascade Village. Nicely kept unit.Wood burning fireplace gives a country style feeling to this cozy apartment. Top of the line new appliances, newer hot water tank & in suite laundry. Complex has a very nice recreation facility with indoor pool, weight room, 2 theater rooms & party room looking out to landscaped green area. This kind of unit rarely becomes available.
#9) Address:35021 FISHER PL, Hatzic, Mission
| March 09 | F1202526 | $480,000 | $0 | 0% |
| April 18 | F1202526 | $410,000 | $-70,000 | -15% |
| May 01 | F1202526 | removed | ||
| May 23 | F1213391 | $380,000 | $-100,000 | -21% |
Assessment: $452,000
is priced over $70,000 Below Assessed Value and offers immediate possession. 3 Huge Bedrooms up plus Big landing for library/office. Main floor has big family room off kitchen plus sep. living/Dining area. Lots of parking and access tobackyard. Garage almost 34′ Deep with Separate access to full unfinished Bsmt, 2 x 6 const. Shows very well.
#10) Address:7333 BARNET RD, Westridge, Burnaby
| April 21 | V944674 | $999,999 | $0 | 0% |
| May 05 | V944674 | $869,900 | $-130,099 | -13% |
| May 24 | V944674 | $795,000 | $-204,999 | -20% |
Assessment: $673,700
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