Sold (Bought): East Van artist loft offers distinctive character and ample room

It forms part of Artworks, a live/work building in Mount Pleasant

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106 — 237 East 4th Ave., Vancouver Type: One-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment Size: 1,541 square feet B.C. Assessment: $1,260,300 Listed for: $1,099,000 Sold for: $1,075,000 Sold on: May 29 Days on market in this listing: 14 Listing agent: Stephen Morris at Oakwyn Realty Buyers agent: Hong Lang PREC at Royal Pacific Realty The big sell: Boasting what must be one of the largest floorplans for a one-bedroom apartment in Vancouver, this 1,541-square-foot ground-level artist loft blends character features with an expanse of space. It forms part of Artworks, a live/work building in East Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood with myriad amenities all around.

Inside the home there are soaring 16-foot-high ceilings, oversized windows with a southern exposure, entrances at both street level as well as through the building, and a raw industrial esthetic with exposed pipework, a metal staircase, corrugated ceilings, track lighting, and concrete floors. The two-level interior accommodates a number of layout configurations with a mezzanine level that could be a bedroom or living room, and a flex room that could be used as a bedroom instead. The unit’s monthly maintenance fee is $647.17, and it comes with parking in the underground garage.

11471 95 Ave., North Delta Type: Three-bedroom, two-bathroom detached Size: 1,811 square feet B.C. Assessment: $1,051,900 Listed for: $1,168,000 Sold for: $1,115,000 Sold on: April 20 Days on market in this listing: 22 Listing agent: Shafik Ladha PREC at ReMax Westcoast Buyers agent: PJ Cheema at Sutton Premier Realty The big sell: This three-bedroom North Delta rancher was originally built in 1958 in the community’s Annieville district but has benefited from numerous updates since then.

It sits on a lot size of almost 8,000 square feet with a north-south exposure and features an expanse of one-level living that encompasses the sleeping quarters on one side of the home and the reception rooms on the other. Renovations include the installation of new floors, fresh paintwork, modern light fixtures, an updated kitchen and bathrooms, stainless-steel appliances, breakfast bar seating, and a refreshed backyard. The family room has a corner fireplace for a cosy ambience, as well as access to the garden where there is a wraparound partly-covered deck overlooking the fenced yard.

A single carport and driveway can accommodate a number of vehicles. 42 — 1305 Soball St., Coquitlam Type: Three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse Size: 1,440 square feet B.C. Assessment: $1,011,000 Listed for: $999,900 Sold for: $1,040,000 Sold on: May 1 Days on market in this listing: Five Listing agent: Rod Bahari PREC at Sutton Group — West Coast Realty Buyers agent: Sahar Saba PREC at Royal LePage Sussex The big sell: This corner end-unit three-bedroom townhome resides in Tyneridge North, a multi-unit complex that was constructed by Polygon in Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain subdivision.

According to listing agent Rod Bahari, the home features a rare side entrance with easy main floor access, plus unobstructed south-facing vistas from the living room and primary bedroom. Interior highlights include granite countertops, a powder room on the main level, new carpets throughout, blackout blinds, and updated paintwork. There is a generous-sized fenced yard complete with patio, as well as a side yard off the main floor, ample storage space, and parking for three vehicles.

The unit’s monthly maintenance fee is $360.61, and the strata permits pets and rentals — both with restrictions. The home was snapped up for over the asking price in five days.