Late April 2019 Picks by Roomvu
Every 2 weeks, our staff puts together a list of properties worthy of taking a peek at. Why? Because these properties are listed below their government assessment value, under 1 million dollars, and fresh in the market. Scroll down for our top picks.
How does the BC government calculate assessed values?
BC Assessment, a government organization, analyzes each property’s unique factors, just like how a home buyer would consider a potential home. These factors include and are not limited to:
- Size
- Layout
- Shape
- Age
- Finish quality
- Number of garages
- The condition of the building
- Services in the area, location, views
- Neighbourhood
- Recent sales of properties with similar characteristics
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Courtesy of Tiffany Sprenkels
This is a 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Condo listed for sale by agent Tiffany Sprenkels of Elevate Performance Realty & Management. They are asking $299000 while the assessed value for this property is $392000.
This property features:
ALMOST 100K UNDER ASSESSED VALUE! Welcome to Ocean Park Place! This great FULLY RENOVATED two bedroom ground floor corner unit hosts extra light and privacy. Walk out of your living room into a great size patio for your outdoor gardening or entertaining. Recent renovations include a stunning new kitchen with new countertops, cabinets, appliances, tile backsplash, under-counter lights and undermount sink! Other renovations include new flooring throughout (Vinyl Plank + Carpet in bedrooms), new window coverings, new lights, plugins and fully painted! Ready to move in! This complex is age 45+ and is within walking distance to many amenities, shops, restaurants, bakeries, library and more. Please note this building is No Pets, No Rentals.
2. 130 10788 WHALLEY BOULEVARD: $428.00K (-22.32% of assessed value)
Courtesy of Henry Wu PREC*
This is a 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom Condo listed for sale by agent Henry Wu PREC* of LeHomes Realty Premier. They are asking $428000 while the assessed value for this property is $ 551000.
This property features:
Here’s your chance to own this unique 6-years-old 1,000 square feet 2 bed 1.5 bath work/live unit located only minutes walk away from Skytrain station! The main floor comes with living space, work space, kitchen, powder room and FULL-SIZE laundry. Upper floor comes with 2 bedrooms 1 full bathroom with access to the amenities(gym, inner courtyard etc..) of Quattro 3 from the back. 2 Parking with storage included. The perfect starter home with kids or home office professionals! Your options are unlimited! Pets OK, Rentals OK. Come visit us today! Tenanted m2m $1525, do not disturb tenants.
3. 4501 13750 100 AVENUE: $558.00K (-22.18% of assessed value)
Courtesy of Sylvain Istifan
This is a 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom Condo listed for sale by agent Sylvain Istifan of Macdonald Realty Westmar. They are asking $558000 while the assessed value for this property is $717000.
This property features:
This 2 Bedroom + 2 Bathroom SUB-PENTHOUSE suite built by AWARD WINNING CONCORD PACIFIC has AMAZING VIEWS and is located right in the HEART of Downtown Central. An OPEN layout with HIGH ceilings and top of the line appliances. Just steps to SKYTRAIN STATIONS, Central Malls & Food’s, Simon Fraser & Kwantlen UNIVERSITY. The Parking stall is located right beside the elevator (very convenient for groceries) and 2 large storage lockers + 2 balconies. Luxurious resort-style amenities; a large outdoor lap pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna, sky garden, tennis court, golf putting green, yoga pavilion, fitness centre, entertainment lounge, 3 elevators & 24-hour concierge! Lease for $1900 per month + $80 for storage lockers.
4. 406 6460 194 STREET: $449.90K (-20.09% of assessed value)
Courtesy of Michael Moretto
This is a 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom Condo listed for sale by agent Michael Moretto of Sutton Centre Realty. They are asking $449900 while the assessed value for this property is $563000.
This property features:
Welcome to Waterstone! Resort style living at its finest. This spacious 2 bed and 2 bath unit have it all. Granite countertops, soft close cabinets and S.S. appliances make for an inviting kitchen. All of this with an extra large island that opens to a spacious living room perfect for entertaining. Tons of natural light with the bedrooms on separate sides of the living room. Close to parks, schools, shopping, and Willowbrook Mall. The amenity centre is 15,000 sq/ft with a 17 seat theatre, indoor pool, dry & steam saunas, fully equipped fitness centre, chef’s kitchen, fireside lounges, games room & more. A must see!
5. 12427 113 AVENUE: $499.00K (-20.01% of assessed value)
Courtesy of Maggie Zhu PREC*
This is a 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom House listed for sale by agent Maggie Zhu PREC* of Nu Stream Realty Inc. They are asking $499000 while the assessed value for this property is $623800.
This property features:
First-time buyer, investor or builder alert. Fully renovated 3 bdrm open layout home on an 8015 sqft lot in a good neighbourhood. Updates include new roof, new kitchen, new flooring, new painting, new electric heating system. Newer hot water tank. Walking distance to Sky train station, Bus, Elementary School, minutes drive to New Westminster, easy access high way 17 to Richmond and No. 1 highway. Great holding property! Or future building lot. Price to go!! Call for more details.
6. 135 1770 128 STREET: $789.00K (-18.91% of assessed value)
Courtesy of Joel Ross – PREC
This is a 2 bedrooms, 3 bathroom Townhouse listed for sale by agent Joel Ross – PREC of RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty. They are asking $789000 while the assessed value for this property is $973000.
This property features:
Ocean Park Palisades! Three level floor plan, peaceful and quiet back row at the Palisades. 2 MASTER BEDROOMS with ensuites, BASEMENT, and DOUBLE GARAGE. The perfect home to downsize to, as all of the rooms are large enough to accommodate all of your home furniture. Hardwood floors, gas fireplace, vaulted ceiling and main floor den. The unfinished basement is ideal for hobbies and offers you loads of storage. No rentals, no age restriction, pets allowed w restrictions. Very quiet location but close to the wonderful amenities of Ocean Park Village. Easy walk to nearby shops, restaurants and transit. OPEN HOUSES SAT/SUN 1:00 – 2:30.
7. 25 253 171 STREET: $839.90K (-18.30% of assessed value)
Courtesy of Trevor Brucki
This is a 4 bedrooms, 4 bathroom Townhouse listed for sale by agent Trevor Brucki of RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty. They are asking $839900 while the assessed value for this property is $1028000.
This property features:
“ON THE COURSE” built by AWARD WINNING Dawson & Sawyer! This GORGEOUS townhouse boasts 4 bed + 4 bathrooms with amazing GREENSPACE VIEWS! This BRIGHT open concept layout is an entertainers dream and offers loads of flexibility for a growing family – truly Modern meets luxury. You’ll fall in love with the spacious kitchen, including quartz countertops, oversized island, & an overabundance of cabinets. With the stainless appliances and gas range, your kitchen is a chef’s dream come true! The master suite upstairs features vaulted ceiling and gorgeous 5 piece ensuite. The room in the lower level is large enough to use as home theatre, rec room or home office – or a 4th BR. VERY PRIVATE & SERENE setting with views of PEACE PORTAL GOLF COURSE on one side of the home, and PRIVATE PARK on the other.
8. 204 2855 156 STREET: $529.90K (-25.26% of assessed value)
Courtesy of Parveen kaila
This is a 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom Condo listed for sale by agent Parveen kaila of Oakwyn Realty Ltd. . They are asking $529900 while the assessed value for this property is $709000.
This property features:
Motivated Seller! This Condo is a MUST SEE! Enter and you will understand. This will rival any Townhouse in the same area for the same price range. Asking price is $129,000 below current Assessment. The Master bedroom is OVERSIZED, MASSIVE, HUGE, bigger than anything you will see anywhere else. That makes this unit perfect for Downsizers, Retirees, Young Professionals and Newlyweds and also young families. Upgraded KitchenAid Appliances, Open Concept Living Room with a separated space to use as a formal Dining Room or make it your Office, whatever suits your needs. The covered balcony can fit a full outdoor furniture set and you have Moutain Views to the North and a serene tree-lined courtyard view to the East. Open House April 7th 2-4pm
9. 305 13883 LAUREL DRIVE: $359.00K (-17.66% of assessed value)
Courtesy of Gregory Dunford
This is a 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Condo listed for sale by agent Gregory Dunford of Sutton Group-West Coast Realty. They are asking $359000 while the assessed value for this property is $436000.
This property features:
A large foyer leads you into this spacious 682 square foot 2 bedroom 1 bathroom unit that comes with a 76 square foot private west facing balcony. Ensuite laundry. The very quiet central area of Whalley. Tenanted property, lease expires Sept 2019, requires notice to show. All room measurements are approximate and should be verified by buyer if deemed important. Strata documents are available.
10. 4201 13750 100 AVENUE: $582.00K (-17.45% of assessed value)
Courtesy of Cindy Hsiao PREC*
This is a 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom Condo is listed for sale by agent Cindy Hsiao PREC* of Sutton Group-West Coast Realty. They are asking $582000 while the assessed value for this property is $705000.
This property features:
Welcome to Concord’s Park Avenue East. Stunning Sky Collection home with 10′ ceilings! EAST facing 2 bedrooms & 2 bath suite with incredible mountain view. Luxurious resort-style amenities: large outdoor pool with cabanas, hot tub, steam room & sauna, rooftop sky garden, tennis court, golf putting green, yoga pavilion, fitness centre, entertainment kitchen lounge/party room, media room & 24-hour concierge. Steps to Central City Mall, King George Skytrain station, Holland Park, SFU, rec centre, banks, restaurants, Surrey Memorial Hospital. Unbeatable location shows like new! Come see for yourself!
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