Allison Harness, a Toronto-based real estate writer, compiled this comparison of real estate both near school

EAST DANFORTH

Location: 151 Bastedo Ave., Danforth and Coxwell Aves.

Asking price: $999,000

Selling price: $1,315,000

Previous selling price: $790,000 (2016)

Size: about 1,500 sq. ft.

Lot: 23-by-100 feet, no garage, mutual drive

Taxes: $3,934 (2021)

Bedrooms: 2 plus 1

Bathrooms: 2

Sold: Feb. 22. Closed: April 25. This semi-detached home sold for 132 per cent of the listing price in one day.

“This two-storey home features hardwood floors throughout, stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, an enclosed front porch, a private deck out back, and a finished basement with a kitchen and a separate entrance,” says listing agent Chris Neill.

The home is near shopping, restaurants, schools, places of worship, parks, East Lynn Park, a library, East York Civic Centre, Michael Garron Hospital and public transit.

Main floor: hardwood floors; living room with pot lights and large window; dining room with chandelier and window with shutters; kitchen with sliding glass door walkout to deck, built-in appliances, pot lights and backsplash.

Second floor: hardwood floors; primary and second bedroom each with hardwood floor, closet and window; four-piece bathroom.

Finished basement: recreation room with laminate floor, second kitchen; walkout to garden; three-piece bathroom.

Listing agent: Chris Neill, The WEIR Team, Brokerage Inc., 647351-3313; TheWEIRTeam.ca

UPPER BEACHES

Location: 7 Philpott Gardens, Gerrard St. E. and Victoria Park Ave.

Asking price: $799,900

Selling price: $910,000

Previous selling price: $670,000 (2019)

Size: about 1,034 sq. ft.

Lot: N/A, one-car built-in garage

Maintenance fees: $247.99 per month

Taxes: $2,627 (2021)

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2

Sold: Feb. 16. Closed: March 31. This two-storey condo townhouse features nine-foot ceilings on the main floor.

“This home has the best of both worlds — the functionality and privacy of a two-storey house and the simplicity and convenience of a condo with low maintenance fees. It is very bright throughout and features an updated kitchen,” says listing agent Lauren Rebecca.

The home is near shopping, restaurants, schools, places of worship, a library, Main Square Community Centre, Ted Reeves Community Arena, Danforth GO station and public transit.

Main floor: living room with hardwood floor and window; dining room with ceramic floor and walkout to terrace; kitchen with ceramic floor, custom counter and stainless appliances; primary bedroom with broadloom , closet and window; four-piece bathroom.

Lower level: second bedroom with broadloom, walk-in closet and four-piece ensuite.

Listing agent: Lauren Rebecca, Royal LePage Signature Realty, Brokerage, 647-989-6650, themillsteam.ca.