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531 1A Avenue E
Central Brooks T1R 0H5

$285,000
Residential beds: 5 baths: 2.0 1,008 sq. ft. built: 1969

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
A2208332
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
2
Year Built:
1969
INVESTORS HAVE A LOOK! Whether you are a first time buyer of a revenue property or looking to add to your portfolio, check out the numbers on this return. This could also be a great purchase for you to fast track paying off the mortgage while you live upstairs and rent out the lower unit. The upper unit has 3 bedrooms, a sizeable kitchen and a living room/dining combination. There is an updated 4 piece bath with modern tile finish around the tub/shower, some newer vinyl flooring and updated counters in the kitchen. Downstairs has has a complete renovation including new windows, new vinyl floors, new bathroom with tile around the tub/shower, updated electrical and some new appliances. The upper and lower units share laundry which is conveniently located at the base of the stairs in the shared side entrance. There is also a garage on the property that is currently being used as storage for one of the tenants. Have a look at this great opportunity and GET MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION!
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Condo Type:
Not a Condo
Transaction Type:
For Sale
Suite:
Suite - Illegal
Home Style:
Bi-Level
Total Living Area:
1,008 sq. ft.
Lot Area:
6,000 sq. ft.
Lot Frontage:
50'
Front Exposure:
North
Levels:
One
Total Rooms Above Grade:
5
Year built:
1969 (Age: 56)
Bedrooms:
5 (Above Grd: 3)
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Bedrooms Below Grade:
2
Bathrooms:
2.0 (Full:2, Half:0)
Plan:
5111FW
Heating:
Forced Air
Basement:
Finished, Full, Suite
Foundation:
Block
New Constr.:
No
Construction Material:
Mixed
Structure Type:
House
Roof:
Metal
Ensuite:
No
Flooring:
Laminate, Linoleum
Cooling:
None
Fireplaces:
0
Garage:
1
Garage Spaces:
1
Parking:
Off Street, Single Garage Detached
Parking Places:
3
Parking Total/Covered:
3 / -
Laundry Features:
In Hall
Central
Microwave Hood Fan, Refrigerator, Stove(s), Washer/Dryer
Refrigerator, stove
None Known
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Living/Dining Room Combination
18'7" × 15'4"
Main Floor
Kitchen
13' × 10'6"
Main Floor
Bedroom
13'3" × 10'
Main Floor
Bedroom
9'11" × 8'5"
Main Floor
Bedroom
11' × 8'5"
Lower Level
Living Room
14'2" × 13'9"
Lower Level
Kitchen
11' × 9'9"
Lower Level
Bedroom
10'4" × 9'1"
Lower Level
Bedroom
10'7" × 9'10"
Lower Level
Office
9'11" × 7'7"
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
4
Lower Level
No
4
Title to Land:
Fee Simple
Community Features:
Schools Nearby
Interior Features:
Separate Entrance
Exterior Features:
None
Patio And Porch Features:
None
Lot Features:
Back Yard, Lawn
Num. of Parcels:
0
Fencing:
Partial
Region:
Brooks
Zoning:
R-SD
Listed Date:
Apr 06, 2025
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Listed by Harvest Real Estate
Data was last updated April 22, 2025 at 08:10 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
37
Avg list price:
$410,000
Min list price:
$135,500
Max list price:
$699,900
Avg days on market:
63
Min days on market:
6
Max days on market:
1,127
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$315.88
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Brooks. Average values are derived using median calculations.
DIANE RICHARDSON
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