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10 Years ago on the Sunshine Coast

10 Years ago on the Sunshine Coast

Time and Date January 9th, 2013 User by menno@menno.ca Comments 7 Comments

The year 2003 started off with a big bang for Sunshine Coast real estate. A whopping number of 84 sales took place during the first month of that year. This included a number of vacant land listings. Below is a small selection of real estate deals that “went firm” during that month –…

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10 Years ago on the Sunshine Coast

10 Years ago on the Sunshine Coast

Time and Date January 9th, 2013 User by menno@menno.ca Comments 7 Comments

The year 2003 started off with a big bang for Sunshine Coast real estate. A whopping number of 84 sales took place during the first month of that year. This included a number of vacant land listings. Below is a small selection of real estate deals that “went firm” during that month – now exactly 10 years ago.

Sunshine Coast real estate sales during the month of January 2003

There were remarkably many sales of vacant land listings in January 2003.

LAND: THE SAFEST OF INVESTMENT POSSIBILITIES

For just $9,000, this Pender Harbour parcel of treed land sold after having been on the market for just a few weeks. Listed at $9,500, it quickly attracted a buyer who was paying attention. The lot was located in the Cove Bay area and already connected to the water system. Marketed by Pender Harbour Realty.

Sunshine Coast real estate sales during the month of January 2003

Your land value is secured when you a mobile home on its own parcel.

MOBILE HOME ON ITS OWN LAND

This 927 sq ft mobile home on its own land at Francis Peninsula., including a deck and a storage shed, sold for just $72,500 after having been on the market for a few months at $79,000. The lot was close to the marina (walking distance) and partly treed. Was marketed by Pender Harbour Realty.

Sunshine Coast real estate sales during the month of January 2003

Living in the core of Sechelt village has tremendous benefits to many.

AFFORDABLE IN SECHELT

Located in the village of Sechelt, close to all amenities (walking distance) this lovely 960 sq ft 2-bedroom home sold within days for $95,500 – significantly less than the asking price of $109,000. This charming home with its picket fence was sited on a 120×64′ lot. Marketed by Re/Max Oceanview.

Sunshine Coast real estate sales during the month of January 2003

Still the same today: there are quite a few unusual homes on the Sunshine Coast.

GIBSONS UNIQUENESS

With gothic arches and a lot of curved attention to construction detail, this very special home attracted a buyer for $150,000, just shy of the asking price of $159,900. The lot measured 132×62′ The sale took place within weeks of going on the market. The property was listed by One Percent Realty.

Part of this property's value is explained by its magnificent location.

Part of this property's value is explained by its magnificent location.

LUXURY IN GIBSONS

Located near the marina, overlooking the water, this large home (2000 sqft) with in-law suite sold for $395,000 after quite a few months on the market. During that period, the asking price had bumped around a bit, lastly sitting at $409,000. The lot size was 104×80′. Marketed by Pebbles  Realty.

Sunshine Coast real estate sales during the month of January 2003

An estate-sized property in a good location will always attract a premium.

MAGNIFICENT OCEAN VIEW

In one of the most scenic locations of desirable Roberts Creek, this large home featured an ocean view. The basement was ready to also be finished. Sited on almost 1 Acre of land, the property sold within a few months for $505,000 after being listed for $529,000. Marketed by Pender Harbour Realty.

Sunshine Coast real estate sales during the month of January 2003

A striking design can be timeless and appealing to a large group.

UNUSUAL SALE IN WEST SECHELT

This substantial home of almost 4,000 sq ft featured an ocean view setting on 7 Acres yet very close to all amenities. The home, although about two decades old, had a striking architectural design.  Listed for $479,500, the home sold almost immediately for $438,500. Marketed by Prudential Sussex Realty.

Sunshine Coast real estate sales during the month of January 2003

Perhaps you would enjoy viewing some other historic sales details?

If you found the above interesting, there would be more blog articles available along those lines:

10 Years ago on the Sunshine Coast (December 2002): http://www.menno.ca/?p=18943

The results during the month prior:  http://www.menno.ca/?p=18441

10 Years ago on the Sunshine Coast (October 2002): http://www.menno.ca/?p=18006

How to perform real estate negotiations: http://www.menno.ca/?p=17531

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