This recently rain-screened building features an all-new hard board exterior, replaced windows and sliding doors and all common area carpets and paint.
The roof was redone six years ago and the unit also features in-suite laundry and access to a sauna and steam room, bike room, workshop and plenty of visitor parking. This unit is also fully wheelchair accessible.
The 771 square-foot apartment also has an affordable maintenance charge which includes caretaker, gardening, gas, hot water, recreation facility, snow removal and management.
Best of all, there's a great flexibility in this unit, as both pets and rentals are allowed. This unit is a short walk to SkyTrain.
The basics
? Location: Burnaby South, South Slope area - #422 - 6707 Southpoint Dr.
? Style: One-bedroom inside corner suite facing a lovely courtyard. This property includes a large living room with gas fireplace that leads to a balcony, dining room, well-organized kitchen and master bedroom with walk-in closet. Total size is 771 sq. ft.
Listed: Aug. 27 for $248,800
Sold: Aug. 28 for $248,000
B.C. Assessment: $218,600 (2012)
Agents
Listing agent: Carolyn Blum at Re/ Max Central
Buyers' agent: Lesley Ainger at One Percent Realty Ltd.
The highlights
Affordability, livability and flexibility are the hallmarks of this property, which sold in one day for only $800 less than asking price. Quick possession of the property was also a selling point, as was the ability to have two pets, one of them a dog, in this unit.
The large master bedroom and living room were also a big draw, as were the gas fireplace and kitchen. This property will not only hold its value, it has the potential to grow in value. Cozy home: This unit in Burnaby South sold in a single day, for just $800 less than asking price. The area has proven to be a strong seller in the last year, with several sales featured in Sold in the City.
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