Written by: Sydnia Yu from The Globe and Mail
8 Geoffrey St., Toronto
Asking price: $2,795,000 (July, 2025)
Selling price: $3,085,000 (July, 2025)
Previous selling prices: $1,830,000 (July, 2018); $419,900 (April, 2003)
Taxes: $10,112 (2025)
Days on the market: One
Listing agents: Carol Lome and Brayden Irwin, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Johnston and Daniel Division
One of the listing agents said the selling price reflects a strong demand for family-friendly homes.Alexander Rothe
THE ACTION
This four-bedroom house near Sorauren Avenue Park teased its summer debut in several ways, from lawn signage to cold calls to the agent’s client list. Within five hours of its launch, the sellers had two bids.
“We ended up having two offers, and there likely would have been more if the property had been on the market for longer,” said agent Brayden Irwin.
“But I don’t think it would have changed its sale price.”
An interlocking brick patio, hot tub, shower, and double garage are some of the highlights at this property.Alexander Rothe
The agent said the $290,000 over-asking sale price reflects a strong demand for family-friendly homes.
“It’s in one of the hottest neighbourhoods in the city for young families because it’s got so much to offer for people to walk to,” Mr. Irwin said.
“There’s very little inventory with renovations of this quality and it was detached, and a lot of homes in that pocket are semi-detached, so this has unique features.”
The kitchen has been updated with quartz countertops, subway tile backsplashes, and a large island with seating.Alexander Rothe
WHAT THEY GOT
This 2½-storey house was recently gutted and modernized throughout, right down to the addition of heated, polished concrete floors in the guest room, recreation area and fourth bathroom in the basement.
There are gas fireplaces in the living room and primary bedroom, and quartz countertops, subway tile backsplashes, and a large island with seating in the kitchen.
An interlocking brick patio, hot tub, shower, and double garage are highlights integrated into the 25- by 127-foot lot.
THE AGENT’S TAKE
“[The sellers] did a really high-end renovation that included the property being fully hardscaped and a garage set up with parking, but also a home office and gym,” said Mr. Irwin.
“It had a built-in sandbox if you had young kids, a turf area so older kids could play there, and an outdoor eating and sitting area for the adults.”
The back garage provides parking, a home office, and exercise space.Alexander Rothe