This 955-square-foot suite features extra headroom in a living room with south-facing windows and balcony.Robert Mah
838 19 Ave., SW., No. 408 LOWER MOUNT ROYAL, CALGARY
ASKING PRICE $379,900
SELLING PRICE $371,000
TAXES $2,264 (2015)
DAYS ON THE MARKET 25
LISTING AGENT Joel Gwillim, CIR Realty
The Action: The average downtown Calgary suite required 60 to 70 days to sell early this spring, but this one-bedroom plus den penthouse fetched an offer in half that time, even with a few alternatives for buyers to browse.
What They Got: The peaked rooflines of a 15-year-old low-rise, called Mount Royal Grande, creates vaulted ceilings in many penthouses, such as this 955-square-foot suite with extra headroom in a living room with south-facing windows and balcony.
Further back is a dining area, U-shaped kitchen, den and bedroom with new hardwood floors and larger of two bathrooms.
The unit comes with six appliances, parking and monthly fees of $398 for water and heat.
The Agent's Take: "Compared to [units in] some newer buildings in the area, it's rather large for a one-bedroom," says agent Joel Gwillim. "And the den could double as a second bedroom because of its size."
Buyers also appreciated this unit's placement in the building and community. "It's on the top floor, south-facing, and it had lofted ceilings," Mr. Gwillim adds.
"And it's a really good location on 19th Avenue Street, close to 17th Ave and you're still a couple blocks from Mount Royal, which is the most prestigious area of the city."