A home listed for sale at only $139,000 in midtown Toronto — and in good condition — would seem to be a remarkable bargain. But then again, it is only 300 square feet.
Yesterday, dozens of people — prospective buyers and voyeurs alike — filed through 128 Day Ave.
The Little House, as a sign in the front yard reads, was the first that newlyweds Kate and Liam Nicholson viewed.
It is in their price range and the couple does not want to buy a condo, Ms. Nicholson said.
The dirt floor basement and any work the foundation needs are manageable, she said.
An average person cannot fit through the bathroom door without turning sideways and prospective buyer Nicholson conceded the couples’ bigger friends would not be able to visit.
In 1912, contractor Arthur Weeden saw a real estate opportunity when the city neglected to create a cut in the curb for the neighbour’s driveway.
Since the driveway couldn’t be built, the home was built on a lot. Mr. Weeden lived there with his wife for 20 years.
In 1994, the Sobrinho family purchased the 7.25-foot-by-113-foot property for $45,000 — a price realtor Helen Braithwaite says resulted from a now-solved encroachment issue.
Offers are being accepted beginning tomorrow.
Via Canada.com
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