VANCOUVER PENTHOUSE: For Sale by Owner
This is a unique Penthouse -- other than the 4 penthouses on our building, builders are no longer constructing any penthouse apartments with full roof decks or terraces in this area (too expensive, the builder told us).
Details
- single owner (we purchased before it was built)
- construction completed in 1998; we moved in august/98
- structural defects warranty active until august 19, 2008
- see floorplan link on the left
Specifications
- 1049 sq. ft. inside; 1000 sq. feet roof terrace (partially covered with glass)
- one level
- 2 bedrooms (one has built-in double-sized wall bed)
- 2 full bathrooms, one in master bedroom. Both have bath/shower with glass sliding doors.
- in-suite laundry and storeroom
- electric heating everywhere but livingroom (see next point)
- HVAC in livingroom (installed 2009; major drop in heating costs!)
- floors:
- tiling in kitchen, "sunroom", 2 bathrooms
- main bathroom has heated floor, thermostat controlled
- all other living areas are laminate
- all floors have soundproofing underlay
- appliances included: washer, dryer, electric stove, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, garburetor
- all windows have venetian window blinds included
- kitchen sink has built-in 3-stage water filtration (with drinking water tap)
water heater: building/central; hot water always available- 2 parking stalls (most units have just one; purchase price for extra stall was $10,000)
- assumable mortgage: 5.45% fixed, matures August 2, 2013
- 2 storage lockers ($25 per month each)
- exercise room (fee $50 per year)
- amenities room
- PETS allowed
Ongoing Costs
- monthly strata fee: currently $245.31; includes management, resident caretaker, basic strata services, domestic hot water, contingency fund.
current city taxes: $1969 (before homeowner grants, which reduce it considerably!) NOTE: If you're thinking of assuming the mortgage, it does not include tax payments. - hydro (electricity) approximately $79/month (on payment equalization plan over 12 months)
THE BOTTOM LINE
Bids start at $549,900. If you'd like to with inquiries, please include:
- your name
- your phone number
- your current location (city/country is enough for now)
- your questions and/or your opening bid