By Connie Adair

Cabbagetown

328 Wellesley Street (Parliament and Wellesley Streets)

Asking price: $1.475 million
Taxes: $5,582 (2014)
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3

This two-bedroom downtown condo unit with an underground parking spot and locker sold for the full asking price in one day. “Located in a spectacular building called The Bellagio, this unit featuresa desirable split floor plan with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Highlights of the unit include a wrap-around balcony with city views, bright open concept living and dining rooms, hardwood floors throughout, an eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, and a master bedroom with a walk-in closet and a luxury ensuite with a soaker tub and glass shower,” says listing agent Daniel Bloch. Located in the core of Toronto the building is a short walk to two subway stations, Yorkville, the Toronto Reference Library, many shops and restaurants. Amenities in the building include 24 hour concierge, an indoor saltwater pool, a gym, sauna, party room and guest suites. The maintenance fee includes hydro.

Listing Broker: Harvey Kalles Real Estate (Daniel Bloch and Liora Tal-Bloch).

By Allison Harness

Distillery District

70 Mill St., Suite 806, Front and Parliament Sts.
Asking price: $485,000
Selling price: $541,800
Previous selling price: N/A
Size: over 1,000 sq. ft.
Parking: two owned underground spaces, one owned locker
Maintenance fees: $656.27 per month
Taxes: $2,811 (2013)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Days on the market: 1

Only one day on the market, this three-bedroom condo unit located in the Distillery District sold for 110 per cent of what was asked.

“This is a well-laid-out corner suite that has a split floor plan with an open-concept living room and dining room, a large kitchen with a pass through and high-end appliances,” says listing agent Liora Tal-Bloch. “The balcony is south-facing and boasts views of Lake Ontario,”

The building is walking distance to many cafes, restaurants, shops, and several art galleries.

Building amenities include a party/meeting room, rooftop deck/garden and security system.

Unit has: living room with laminate floor; dining room with laminate floor and walkout to balcony; kitchen with ceramic floor, stainless steel appliances and pass-through; master bedroom with broadloom floor, closet organizers and four-piece bathroom; second bedroom with laminate floor and large window; third bedroom with broadloom floor; four-piece bathroom.

Listing agents: Liora Tal-Bloch and Daniel Bloch, Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage

By Allison Harness

Leaside 

68 Aerodrome Cres., Suite 201, Eglinton Ave. E. and Laird Dr.

Asking price: $459,900
Selling price: $453,000
Previous selling price: $311,500 (2009)
Size: about 912 sq. ft.
Lot: N/A, two parking space – one owned, one rental, one ensuite locker
Maintenance fees: $308.98 per month
Taxes: $2,142 (2013)
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Days on the market: 9

This stacked condo townhouse has two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. It took just over a week to sell for 98 per cent of the listing price.

“This home was featured in Condo Life Magazine,” says listing agent Daniel Bloch. “It sits atop a hill overlooking Sunnybrook Park and has designer upgrades throughout. These upgrades include hardwood floors, granite counter and vanity tops, backsplash, under-mount sinks and an open-concept kitchen with a large breakfast bar and walk-in pantry. The master bedroom boasts an ensuite and a walkout to a private terrace.”

Located just south of Eglinton Ave. E., the home is a short distance to Leaside Centre mall, as well as walking distance to other shops and places of business. Bike paths, schools and the TTC are in close proximity.

Main level has: living room with hardwood floor; dining room with hardwood floor; kitchen with granite counter, pantry and breakfast bar; master bedroom with his\her closets, walkout and three-piece ensuite; second bedroom with hardwood floor; four-piece bathroom.

Listing agents: Daniel Bloch and Liora Tal-Bloch, Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage

By Allison Harness

Parkdale

Location: 10 Laidlaw St., Suite 714,

King St. W. and Dufferin St.

Asking price: $429,000
Selling price: $465,000
Previous selling price: $337,500 (2009)
Size: about 1,000-sq. ft.
Parking: no parking spaces, one owned locker
Maintenance fees: $248.50 per month
Taxes: $2,331 (2014)
Bedrooms: 2 plus 1
Bathrooms: 2
Days on the market: 4

With a 200-sq.-ft. terrace, this three-storey stacked condo townhouse took only four days to sell for 108 per cent of the listing price.

“This south-facing home has views of the historic Liberty Village district. The second floor features an open concept den with soaring 17-ft. ceilings. The home has been newly painted with new carpets on the stairs,” says listing agent Dainel Bloch.

It is steps from a park and the TTC. Both Queen St. W. and King St. W. are a short walk away, where there is shopping, restaurants, cafes, and places of business.

The complex has visitor parking.

Main floor has: living room with hardwood floor and fireplace; dining room with hardwood floor and balcony; kitchen with hardwood floor, breakfast bar and built-in microwave; powder room.

On the second floor are: master bedroom with laminate floor and closet organizers; second bedroom with laminate floor and closet organizers; den with laminate floor; four-piece bathroom.

The third floor has a laundry room with a walkout to a deck.

Listing agents: Daniel Bloch and Liora Tal, Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd.

By Connie Adair

King West

19 Brant Street #702 (Adelaide Street & Spadina Avenue)

Asking price: $412,000
Taxes: $2,491 (2012)
Monthly Fee: $414
Bedrooms: 1+1
Bathrooms: 1
Square footage: 2,154
MLS#: C2734059

Listing Broker: Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd. (Liora Tal and Daniel Bloch)

By Connie Adair

Cabbagetown

488 Ontario Street (Parliament and Carlton streets)

Asking price: $1.275 million
Taxes: $6,320 (2013)
Bedrooms: 3+2
Bathrooms: 5
MLS#:C275363

A renovated rooftop deck that’s ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining is one of the many features of 488 Ontario St., says listing agent Daniel Bloch. It’s part of a “rare row of yellow brick Victorian homes.”

Built circa 1871 and featuring a traditional bay-and-gable design, the Cabbagetown home is “a combination of well-preserved original Victorian details and high-end contemporary renovations,” he says.

The three-bedroom, five-bathroom home has five fireplaces, extensive mouldings, ceilings that are up to 11 feet high and a main-floor powder room. The renovated eat-in kitchen has granite counters. The foyer has stained glass and crown moulding. The living room has a marble fireplace and the dining room has pocket doors.

A walk-in closet, a fireplace and a four-piece ensuite bathroom are features of the master suite. The second floor also includes a study. The third-floor bedroom has a cathedral ceiling and a fireplace.

A kitchen, a three-piece bathroom, a laundry room and a separate entrance are features of the lower level.

A landscaped front garden and one parking spot at the back of the 22×103-foot property are other features. Parks, schools and other amenities are within walking distance of the house.

Listing Broker: Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd. (Daniel Bloch and Liora Tal)

By Connie Adair

Rosedale

300 Bloor Street East #1108 (Bloor Street East & Mount Pleasant Rd)

Asking price: $739,900
Taxes: $4,275 (2013)
Monthly Fee: $745
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Square footage: 1,170
Garage: 1
MLS#: C2680775

A wrap-around balcony that has south city views is one of the many highlights of this suite in The Bellagio on Bloor, says listing agent Daniel Bloch. The building has a solid reputation and “one of the friendliest concierges in the city.” 

The suite has a foyer and an open-concept living and dining room that has a fireplace and a walkout to the balcony. The kitchen has granite counters and a breakfast area. A walk-in closet is a feature of the master suite. The ensuite bathroom has a soaker tub and a glass shower.

“This unit has an excellent layout and is perfect for someone who is downsizing or for a couple wanting a generous amount of space close to the Yonge and Bloor corridor,” Mr. Bloch says.

The suite comes with one underground parking space.

Building amenities include a gym, an indoor pool, a meeting room and guest suites. “Many of the amenities in the building have recently been renovated, keeping the look and feel timeless and chic,” he says.

Listing Broker: Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd. (Liora Tal and Daniel Bloch)

By Allison Harness

South Parkdale/Liberty Village

10 Laidlaw St., Ste. 710, King & Dufferin Sts.

By Connie Adair

Willowdale

18 Carscadden Drive (Bathurst Street & Finch Avenue)

Asking price: $464,900
Sold for: $496,000
Taxes: $3,131 (2012)
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Time on the market: 5 days

Renovators and investors were drawn to this four-bedroom, two-bathroom home. It offers a great opportunity to create a modern single-family home or it can be converted into an income-producing property with excellent rental potential, says listing agent Daniel Bloch.

The living room has built-in shelves. The eat-in kitchen has a ceramic backsplash and floors. Two “good-sized” bedrooms share the upper level with a four-piece bathroom. Two bedrooms and a three-piece bathroom are on the lower level, which has a separate entrance.

Double closets and hardwood floors are other highlights of the semi-detached home.

The 33×123-foot lot is close to Bathurst Street, the TTC, the Hearthstone Valley Greenbelt and West Don Parklands. The south-facing back yard overlooks a ravine.

Listing Broker: Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd. (Liora Tal and Daniel Bloch)

By Connie Adair

Cabbagetown

445 Ontario Street (Carlton and Parliament streets)

Asking price: $1,399,900
Taxes: $6,902 (2012)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3

It’s rare to find such a large detached home in Cabbagetown, says listing agent Daniel Bloch of Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd. “The sheer space of the house can be felt the second you walk in.”

This bay and gable has been featured in several books on historic Toronto homes. The circa-1890 home has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and three storeys. It has a fireplace and crown moulding in the living room, slate flooring, stained glass and crown moulding in the foyer and built-in shelves and crown moulding in the main floor den.

The dining room has a beamed ceiling, a skylight and a walkout to the yard. The renovated eat-in chef’s kitchen has granite counters and a built-in desk.

The sun room is a perfect space for dining, says Mr. Bloch, who has listed the property with Liora Tal.

The master bedroom has a dressing room and an ensuite bathroom. Third-floor features include a bedroom, an ensuite bathroom and a walkout to a deck. The lower level family room has marble floors and a powder room.

High ceilings, an upgraded high-efficiency furnace, eight-inch baseboards, wainscotting and skylights are other features of the brick home.

The 25×122-foot property has a landscaped front yard, a deck, an interlocking brick backyard, a garden and lane access to a two-car carport. It is close to the TTC.

Featuring a bay and gable Victorian exterior design, this home has been featured in many books about historic homes in Toronto, Mr. Bloch says.

A variation on the Victorian design, bay and gable was developed in Toronto between 1870 and 1890. “The style was an adaptation of the Victorian designs of the day to suit the narrow lots of downtown Toronto neighbourhoods,” according to information on cabbagetownsouth.ca, which cites 445 Ontario St. as an example. “Brickwork is often two-toned red and yellow and porches often feature decoratively carved doors.”

The home has been extensively renovated and restored over the years and has been a labour of love for the current owners, Mr. Bloch says.

By Allison Harness

Yonge & Eglinton

39 Roehampton Ave., Yonge St. and Eglinton Ave.

Asking price: $449,900
Selling price: $449,900
Previous selling price: $385,100 (2008)
Size: about 1,060 sq. ft.
Parking: one underground space, one locker
Maintenance fees: $819.65 per month
Taxes: $2,529 (2012)
Bedrooms: 1 plus 1
Bathrooms: 2
Days on the market: 10

In 10 days this suite with a loft located in a boutique building sold for the full asking price.

“There aren’t many spaces like this one in Toronto,” says listing agent Liora Tal. “This New York-style split-level loft features a 17-foot-tall window wall overlooking a lush garden tucked away on a quiet side street at Yonge St. and Eglinton Ave. E. Ideal for the young professional or downsizer, this unit has an upgraded kitchen, an inspired office space and spa-like master bathroom with heated floors.”

The building has a security system and visitor parking. It is walking distance to shops, restaurants, a subway station and movie theatres.

Main floor has: living room with cathedral ceiling and walkout to balcony; dining room with hardwood; updated kitchen with granite counter and ceramic backsplash; powder room.

Second floor has: master bedroom with his/hers closets and broadloom; loft overlooking the living room with skylight and broadloom floor.

Listing agents: Daniel Bloch and Liora Tal, Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage

By Sydnia Yu

Yonge & Eglinton

The Action: It was a year ago when the last unit was sold in La Piazza residence midtown, so pent-up demand helped this one-bedroom-plus-den suite sell within the first 24 hours of its posting.

What They Got: A more than 20-year-old midrise offers 27 two-storey, loft-style suites, such as this 1,057-square-foot model with an open kitchen, living and dining area with 17-foot ceilings, full-height windows and sliding doors to a terrace.

In the past few years, the sellers added a sense of warmth with new hardwood floors in the principal rooms and heated floors in the larger of two bathrooms serving the carpeted den and master suite upstairs.

Ensuite laundry facilities, a locker and parking complete the unit, which has monthly fees of $820, plus heat and hydro.

The Agent’s Take: “It’s a high demand, boutique building near Yonge and Eglinton,” agent Daniel Bloch said. “It offers the space which you can’t get in that part of the city.”

In particular, this unit’s open, urban design was a rare treat. “You’ve got nice, high ceilings so you can put a lot of artwork up,” Mr. Bloch said.

“It looks out onto a really nice courtyard, so you’re in the tree canopy.”

Listing Broker: Harvey Kalles Real Estate (Daniel Bloch and Liora Tal)