Unexpected early bid for Toronto home turned down, sellers get $455,000 over asking
A Toronto home recently sold for $1.65 million, significantly above its asking price of $1.195 million. The sellers initially turned down an early bid, anticipating better offers after a week on the market. Ultimately, they received a winning bid that was $455,000 over the asking price, demonstrating the competitive nature of the real estate market.
- ▪The house is located in Toronto's Lawrence Park South neighbourhood and was built in 1924.
- ▪It features three bedrooms, an updated kitchen, and a two-tiered deck.
- ▪The sellers received nine competing offers after initially declining an early bid.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Open this photo in gallery:This two-storey house in Toronto's Lawrence Park South neighbourhood was built in 1924 and has 1,580 square feet of living space.Photography provided by The Print MarketShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free Account370 St. Clements Ave., Toronto Asking price: $1,195,000 (April, 2026)Selling price: $1.65-million (April, 2026)Taxes: $9,675 (2025)Days on the market: seven Listing agent: André Kutyan, Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd.Open this photo in gallery:The updated kitchen has access to a two-tiered deck, stone patio and yard.The actionThis three-bedroom house is just 30 metres west of busy Avenue Road and sits directly across from Allenby Junior Public School.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Globe and Mail.