3531 Lake Shore Blvd West #307

What appears to be a row of townhouses in the established Long Branch community is actually a quiet, eight-year-old condominium complex with one- and two-storey suites.

This 975-square-foot penthouse on the third floor of the brick and stone building has two bedrooms - a master suite with a vaulted, 12-foot ceiling and a secondary bedroom with a skylight.

43 Eglinton Avenue East #1606

This one-bedroom suite with a solarium was a special real estate opportunity given its location on an upper floor of a roughly five-year-old condominium and its proximity to the Yonge and Eglinton intersection.

"It was all about location," explains agent Julie Kinnear, referring to the area's collection of trendy shops, restaurants and lounges, parks and the subway.

94 Amelia Street

Many fans of heritage homes have visited this three-storey Victorian in Cabbagetown during the annual tours of historic residences run by a local group. So the day it went up for sale, only a few people got to see it before it was sold at $100,000 over the asking price, agent Julie Kinnear says.

From its high ceilings and custom renovations by Powell & Bonnell to its deep lot and unique backyard setting, it's a "really cool house," she adds. "It's definitely one of the landmark Cabbagetown houses."

68 Superior Creek Lane

This two-storey townhouse was built seven years ago as part of a condominium complex near Evans and Islington avenues.

The 1,570-square-foot, two-bedroom unit has nine-foot ceilings on the main floor, where the living room features a gas fireplace, built-in bookcase and large arched windows.

Photo by Aubrey Arenas

First Hellboy, now this...though much laughter and good times result when Canderian Demons are awakened from their ancient slumber in this hilarious musical.

Not for prudes, children, or the faint of heart - but great for those who don't normally like musicals.

Photo by Zach Tirrell

Nicole fell head over heels for the big red lug in this Marvel Comics sequel to 2004's Hellboy. The reason? The effects are great and there is a lot of humour.

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83 Monarch Park Avenue

This semi-detached, two-storey house generated a lot of interest, agent Julie Kinnear says, because of several desirable attributes, including its proximity to amenities, move-in condition and separate apartment in the basement.

There were several bidders, and the residence sold at a premium of $65,725.

33 Harbour Square

On the 12th floor of a roughly 35-year-old high-rise on Queens Quay, this one-bedroom suite with den is spacious at 1,119 square feet, and has a split-level floor plan that has undergone custom renovations, agent Julie Kinnear says.

"It's a pretty grand, old building," she explains. "The square footage [of units] is significantly bigger than the new [condominiums] for the same price."

15 Manor Road East

The large, upgraded windows in this semi-detached house - including a row of them across an enclosed porch - would normally let in plenty of natural light. But that's even more the case given that the dwelling sits on a wide corner lot.

Some potential buyers saw the lot as a plus, but others worried that being open on a third side would result in a lack of privacy, according to agent Julie Kinnear.

6 Bertmount Ave

This renovated semi-detached house in Leslieville was priced "aggressively" to attract multiple bidders. Several young professionals made offers, according to agent Julie Kinnear, but she didn't expect the selling price to go quite as high as it did - $107,100 over asking.

"We were pleasantly surprised that the market was so strong," she says. "It has gone through the roof. That area has probably gone up 20 per cent this year alone."

The street on which the house is located is desirable for its tree-lined sidewalks and proximity to trendy shops, restaurants, streetcars, schools and parks.

135 Medland Street

This century-old residence just north of High Park is situated on an unusually wide lot for a semi, and boasts a renovated interior and updated mechanics.

These attributes — along with the fact that the house is divided into two apartments — helped spark a bidding war, and pushed the selling price $71,100 over asking.

62 Medland Crescent

The lack of private parking was a drawback at this semi-detached residence in High Park, but several unique features attracted a handful of bidders, agent Julie Kinnear says, and the house sold at a $62,100 premium.

"It wasn't your typical, open-concept, renovated semi," she adds. "The house was amazing."

50 South Kingsway

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456 College Street

In a unique, boutique-style condominium at the corner of College and Bathurst streets, this one-bedroom suite with den was so tempting at a listed price of $229,900 that 16 parties submitted bids, according to agent Julie Kinnear. It sold at a premium of $30,100.

"It was a good location, it showed well and it was well-priced," she says.

104 Parkmount Road

Much was done in recent years to improve this roughly 80-year-old, semi-detached residence in Danforth Village, according to agent Julie Kinnear, but the efforts paid off when it sold quickly at a premium of $86,200.

"It showed beautifully," she says of the 1,200-square-foot, three-bedroom house. "It was renovated a few years ago, so it was very appealing."

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