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This semi-detached bungaloft in South Riverdale just hit the market for $679,000. Will it sell?

Price: $679,000
Neighbourhood: South Riverdale
X-factor: The selling point of this home is the neighbourhood and “the fact that this is a pretty solid option for a condo alternative,” according to local real estate agent Kylie Walters, who spoke to the Star to share her thoughts on the listing. 
This semi-detached bungaloft at 17 Blackburn Street, near Gerrard Street and Broadview Avenue, has one bedroom, one bathroom and an open-concept layout. 
The property boasts 20-foot ceilings and accommodating space for a loft bedroom with a custom-built spiral staircase. 
The exterior of the home is cream-coloured, with a brown roof and a brown-painted wooden staircase leading up to the black front door. 
A stone pathway wraps around the side of the house to the backyard fit with a gazebo. 
The white-themed bathroom is connected to the kitchen and features a frosted glass shower, a soaker tub and considerable storage options. A floral-patterned backsplash lines the wall behind the sink. 
Connected to the washroom is the considerably-sized laundry room, adorned with wood panelling, large cabinets and a ladder. 
Coming in at around 630 square feet, Walters says this home is ideal for a first-time buyer, a young professional, or “a couple who don’t mind being in close quarters.”
The house also comes equipped with a Murphy bed for guests in the living room and white exposed brick wallpaper.
The white-cabinet kitchen comes with wooden countertops and stainless steel appliances. The movable island contains additional storage space underneath and doubles as a breakfast bar.
Located in South Riverdale, Walters says this area is great because it’s very close to Riverdale Park and is also accessible to downtown by car or transit. 
“The area is extremely vibrant and diverse,” Walters said.
She also mentioned how the house is situated closely to the Don Valley Parkway, which is good for getting around the city, but “could get noisy during rush hour.”
Is it listed at its value?
As far as the price goes, Walters said it is “very reasonable” considering how one bedroom, one bathroom condos are selling for around the same price point in the city.
“You pay a little more here for a yard, freedom from condo corporations and you also get to avoid the condo fees,” she said. 
According to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s market watch report, the average price of a semi-detached home in Toronto in September was $1,090,749. 
The same report shares semi-detached homes made up close to 9 per cent of sales in September. 

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