What they got: Oct. 13

VAUGHAN: $428,888

Bathurst St. and Centre St.

Asking price: $449,900
Selling price: $428,888
Previous selling price: $172,990 (1987)
Size: between 1,500 square feet and 2,000 square feet
Lot: 46.68 by 94.9-ft., double car attached garage, private drive
Taxes: $3,642 (2006)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Days on the market: 20

Details: In the heart of Vaughan's family friendly Rosedale Heights North, this two-storey brick home features a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace in an updated kitchen.

"It is located in a great area to raise a family," says listing agent Joanne Bolte. "And the home is very bright, perfect for entertaining."

This home is within walking distance to places of worship, schools, transit and community parks. Highway 407 is just a short drive away.

The main floor has: the living room with broadloom flooring; a formal dining room; and a powder room.

Also on the main floor, the updated family-size kitchen has stainless steel appliances, an island, granite countertops, a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace and a sliding door walkout.

On the second floor are: the master bedroom with a walk-in closet and a four-piece ensuite; two more bedrooms, each with a double closet; and a four-piece bathroom.

The basement is finished with a recreation room and a two-piece bathroom.

Listing agent: Joanne Bolte, Royal LePage Connect Realty, Brokerage

EAST TORONTO: $440,000

Birchmount Rd. and Huntingwood Dr.

Asking price: $459,000
Selling price: $440,000
Previous purchase price: $374,500 (2005)
Size: about 3,000 square feet
Lot: 48 by 107-ft., double-car attached garage, private drive
Taxes: $2,958 (2006)
Bedrooms: 4 plus 1
Bathrooms: 3
Days on the market: 33

Details: With a fenced inground pool and a flagstone patio, this four bedroom brick home is ideal for entertaining.

"It shows like a model home and has had extensive renovations throughout," says listing agent Shahla Ashtari.

"These include a brand new kitchen, new roof, new bathrooms and new maintenance-free windows."

The home is located on a quiet tree-lined crescent, within walking distance to the TTC and shopping.

The main floor has: the living room with parquet flooring and mirrored walls; the dining room with parquet flooring; an updated kitchen with a breakfast area and ceramic flooring; a family room with hardwood floors, a stone fireplace and a walkout to the yard; as well as the powder room.

On the second floor are: the master bedroom with broadloom flooring, a double closet and a three-piece ensuite; three more bedrooms with broadloom flooring; and a four-piece bathroom.

The basement is finished with a recreation room with broadloom flooring, a wet bar with a mirrored closet; and the fifth bedroom.

Listing agent: Shahla Ashtari, Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc.

Compiled by Allison Harness from information that is publicly available. Send recent home sales to soldhomes@rogers.com. Not all submissions can be used.