So you got $700,000 burning a hole in your pocket,and want to buy a home in the Vancouver area. Where do you go?
Leaving aside the travel and the location, here are some of the choices.
Best buy is a Coquitlam's Burke Mountain 3848 s.f. new home.
New Westminster near new 3245 s.f. home and Richmonds 2159 s.f. new home would be next, followed by Burnaby,North Vancouver and Vancouver East, offering older but comfortable residences.
Vancouver West and West Vancouver? Well, you will get a 1000 s.f.plus, bungalow, pretty much lot value.
BURNABY

$709,000
5BDR/3BATH. 33X113 LOT
2240 S.F. 10YR. OLD
Central location! This well maintained and open floor plan home offer you with 5 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 ktichens and extra den and working station. Spiral staircase, oak cabinet. House facing George Green park and elem school. 1 blk to public transit and shopping.
NORTH VANCOUVER

$699,900
4 BDR/3BATH. 60X135 LOT
2228 S.F. 14 YR. OLD
If being close to nature & living in a child friendly & close knit neighborhood is important to you then this home is bound to impress you! This, solid, well maintained & updated home is ideally located on a quiet & tranquil Lower Seymour CDS near popular hiking trails & nestled in the woods w/west views to the mtns & valley below. Spacious & well laid out, this family home offers 4 bdrms on the main w/2 baths & a 4th bdrm, rec room & full bath on lower level. All new drs & wndws, skylight in DR & EA off kit. Enjoy your huge rear wood sundeck which you can access from your mstr bdrm, kitchen & DR. Great for entertaining! 2 gas fireplaces & large storage area in laundry room.
NEW WESTMINSTER

$715,000
7BDR/4BATH. 50X120 LOT
3245 S.F. 2 YR. OLD
This is a large near new quality home built in 2006. It offers a great layout w/ lots of options. The home features a very roomy family area w/ 3 bdrms, formal dining room, living room & a family/great room w/ built-in entertainment centre off the kitchen as well as a kitchen nook. Home also has a legal 2 bdrm self-contained suite w/ its own meter & security system & an optional second 2 bdrm self contained in-law suite that could be used for students, rec rm to work from home. Very centrally located in the new up & coming Queensborough w/ easy access to skytrain, freeways, shopping, schools & rec centre. Home also offers an upgraded security system w/ cameras & monitor & wired for satellite
RICHMOND

$709,000
5BED/5BATH 33X108 LOT
2159 S.F. NEW
Luxury living! Affordable price! Red BRICK EXTERIOR finish, beautiful new home in a great neighbourhood. This 5-bedroom, 5-bath home comes loaded with everything including stainless steel appliances, ANTIQUE WHITE kitchen cabinets, granite counters throughout and great reading deck of the master bedroom. A stone's throw from all levels of schools including Whiteside Elementary (French Immersion!), all sorts of shopping at IRONWOOD PLAZA and very close to bus routes. Bonus: this home has a legal suite for good rental income or for extended family. One of Richmond's finest builders and 2-5-10 Warranty for peace of mind.
VANCOUVER EAST

$708,000
5BED/3BATH 33.5X127 LOT
2556 S.F. 33 YR. OLD
Well-kept Vancouver Special with updates. Upstairs with H/W floor. Tile in large kitchen. Covered sundeck 14'10 x 12. Living room downstairs with laminate floor plus 2 bedroom mortgage helper. Close to bus, school, & shopping (T&T). A must see
VANCOUVER WEST

$689,000
2BDR/2BATH 33X116 LOT
1085 S.F. 62 YR.OLD
West of Granville St location. Older 2 bedroom in original condition. 2 bathrooms, 2 fireplaces, private patio. Mainly land value
WEST VANCOUVER

$699,000
2BEDR/2BATH 52X130 LOT
1083 S.F. 64 YR. OLD
Extraordinary opportunity to own a fully renovated West Coast residence in the heart of Horseshoe Bay. This impressive 52 x 130 property has a private sun filled backyard & beautiful landscaping that makes the home a luxurious retreat. The inside has been completely renovated to the highest standards of materials & craftsmanship. The floors are stunning plank-style oak stained to a beautiful rich dark color. It features 2 bdrms & 2 full baths with open vessel sinks & freestanding fixtures. The breathtaking gourmet kitchen has top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, subway backsplash tile, granite counters & oversized tile floors opening out through French doors that allow you immediate access to the gorgeous level backyard.
COQUITLAM

$699,900
4BEDR/3BATH 47.8X90.2 LOT
3848 S.F. NEW
BELMONT by Morningstar Homes, a Polygon Associate, another 'Built Green' Community. Showhomes Open Daily 12-6 PM (except Fridays). Charm & sophistication is what the Sheffield Show Home is all about. This traditional plan is for today's family who wants it all. Featuring 4 bedrooms, granite counters, engineered hardwood floors, imported Italian tile & so much more! Enjoy some adult time in your separate living room while the kids hangout in the open-concept family room. The kitchen is great for gathering with family & friends while the dining room is perfect for fancier occasions. Later escape to your master suite with its large soaker tub in the ensuite. Designated 'Built Green' Gold to help protect your family's health.
If you are looking to Buy or to Sell real estate in Vancouver area, give me a call. My consultations are FREE. The benefits to You, may be worth a lot of money.
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