House of the Week: $1.5 million for a recently refreshed Victorian in Riverdale
By Liza Agrba | Photography By Birdhouse Media | April 17, 2019
By Liza Agrba | Photography By Birdhouse Media | 04/17/2019
Address: 81 Victor Avenue
Neighbourhood: Riverdale
Agent: Claudio Cerrito, Re/Max Hallmark Realty Ltd., Brokerage
Previously sold for: $935,000 in 2014, prior to a renovation
A classic Victorian with some preserved period features.
The home was built in 1878 and renovated top to bottom by the current owners, who bought the place about five years ago.
Big selling point
Authentic 19th-century details set this home apart from the plethora of ultra-modern custom builds on the market. The original marble floor inlay in the foyer, stained glass, high baseboards, crown moulding, and ceiling medallions give the space warmth and balance its clean, white finishes.
Here's the foyer, with its original floor inlay:
There's a fireplace and some stained glass in the living room:
The dining room:
The kitchen:
The family room has doors to the backyard:
There are two bedrooms on the second floor. Here's one of them:
All the bedrooms share this bathroom:
The master bedroom is on the third floor:
It has a private rooftop deck:
The basement has a kitchen and a separate entrance, meaning it may be possible to rent it out:
And here's the backyard:
Possible deal breaker
Buying a house with this much history, even when it has been carefully restored, comes with a risk of higher maintenance and insurance costs. Also, there are no parking spaces on the property.
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• $1,449,000
• $5,725.90 in property taxes
• 2,200 square feet
• 2 bathrooms
Topics: Homes House of the Week housing Housing Market Riverdale
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