62 — Friday. June 4, 1999 — North Shore News Apariment sales ins From page 54 price that was 9! the listing price. Simila group of houses in the 3750,000 to $999 999 range sold for an average of 8% fess than the listing price. Combining these sam ples, I found that 38% of these homes sold ata dis- count of 10% or more fram the listing price. E think the reason that the selling price diverges more from the listing price is thar these higher priced unique and there sales of simi- ies for comparison ire, it is much more difficult to estimate their price than it is for lower-priced homes where Sloped roof keeps walls dry From page §1 Kitchen is dramatic and energy efficient. Heavy-framed dou- ble-glazed windows save ener- gy while lending 4 vintage appearance. The Vista was designed from the ground up with new and traditional features to kee the building dry. Tried- -true building methods include slaped roofs with gen- ° Full Time Realtor there are usually a number of sales of similar properties thar can be used to establish a good estimate of market value. Presumably tew of vou are going to lose any sleep over some untortunate folks who only got S1.7M for their $2.0M home. You are probably more worried about getting your money back on the apart- ment that you paid $150,000 for, Speaking of which, a sam- ple of North Vancouver apartment sales showed that on average they sold for 4% less than the listing price and 80% of them sold for within 3% of the asking price. For West Vancouver apartments, the average sale price was 6% below the erous overhangs and smalier roofs over bay windows, which interrupt : down the side of the bui New “Rain Screen C technology provides a lay protection, keeping the exteri- or walls dry. Visitors at The Vista’s grand opening last weekend viewed a full-scale model of the technology, which was designed by a certified build- AMBLESIDE HIGHRISE - $238,000 * Oversized one bedroom * Walk-in closet, insuite laundry * Comer suite, great views * 843 square feet * Wrap around veranda #303 - 1390 DUCHESS, W. VAN. $189, 000 VIEWS TO LIONS GATE - $189,000 * Spacious one bedroom * Upgraded flooring * 2 parking stalls * Woodburning fireplace * Ever popular Wedgewood Terrace #405 - 1730 OUCHESS, W.VAN. “INVEST IN THE FUTURE - $570,000 * Currently used as body shop * Zoned service industrial * Easy occupancy * Owner retiring * 33 x 122" lot { a 1431 SLYDE, W.VAN. park ing price and 70% of the homes sold tor within 5% G2 the listing price. So based on this sap data, we have some ans to our questions about how selling prices relate te fisting prices, We have scen that some homes sold for the asking price and others for as much as 1234 Tess. However, on average, homes appear to sell tor 3% or 4% below the listing price and the ma; sell within 5% of the listing price. Coast Realty. He can be 38 2 ar bve- muril via lis Web site at < wine hames-Pancanvercomr> NEW NORTHLANDS LISTINGS OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-3 #107-1140 STRATHAVEN DRIVE» This elegantly appointed 2 bedroom, 2 ing envelope engineer, who also inspected the building during construction. One-bedroom, one-bed- room-plus-den, two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus-den apartment residences are slat- ed for completion in July. Prices start at $139,900 including GST. Show suites are open noon to 5 p.m. every day except Friday. Call 980- 0050 for more information, (604) 926-6011 iwatt@tvinet.com Ihird Generation Realtor « Licensed Since January 1984 ORIGINAL DISPLAY SUITE - $298,000 * Bright S/W corner * Gas fireplace, hardwood floors * 2 secured parking stalls * Smaller complex #10 - 225 W 16TH ST. N.VAN. PENTHOUSE LIVING - $210, 000 * Almost 1200 square feet * Huge sundeck * Wide open views * Insuite laundry * Walk to everything #16 « 1450 CHESTERFIELD AVE., N.VAN. *: 6 2 BEDROOMS PLUS STUDY - $329,000 * Almost 1500 square feet. * 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms * Vaulted ceilings. top floor * Corner suite, gas fireplace * 2 sundecks #2303-3399 CAPILANO CR., N. VAN. * 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms bathroom residence with 1047 sq.ft, large private east patio & gourmet kitchen with eating area, is waiting for you! Pets allowed, extra large storage & secured parking. CALL GARRY MONAHAN 926-6011 : ROYAL LEPAGE De SEIU AATURSANAUUNGRIIENN N o rth Shore Lt *. i ne . . UPPER DUNDARAVE GREAT VIEWS - $429,000 * One owner with valuted ceilings * 2 bdrms up & 1 down * Full basement with rec rm * Well maintianed original cond. * 1 1/2 baths, nice gardens 2185 QUEENS AVE: Ww. VAN. we SPLIT ENTRY ON CORNER LOT - $419,000 * 4bdrms, full ensuite * Handsworth district * Gorgeous hardwood floors * Almost new kitchen, rec room * 66' x 142° corner lot 806 CLEMENTS AVE., N.VAN OCEAN SUNSET ViEWS - $649, 000 * Very quiet location, one owner ° Almost 1/2 acra with no lawn * 3 bedrooms plus rec room * New carpet, gas fireplace * Loads of parking 6465 MADRONA CRES., W.VAN