Toronto Home of Former Figure Skating Champion Kurt Browning Sells Below Asking After Bidding War
A Toronto home owned by Olympic and World figure skating champion Kurt Browning has sold for under its asking price after attracting two bids. The property, located on Soudan Avenue in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, listed for $1.795 million and ultimately sold for $1.65 million.
The sale highlights the cooling trend in Toronto’s housing market, particularly for properties in the $1.5 million to $2 million range. While still a notable transaction, the outcome demonstrates a shift in buyer power as interest rates remain elevated and inventory levels slowly rise.The home was originally profiled by the Globe and Mail earlier this year.
The nine-year-old house boasts 2,512 square feet of living space, featuring an upstairs office with a skylight and glass entry doors, and a primary suite with an eight-piece bathroom – the largest of five bathrooms in the home. 10-foot ceilings and full-height windows define the main floor, complemented by a living room fireplace and access to a south-facing deck from the family room.
The property includes a dining area, a kitchen with an island and stainless-steel appliances, and a finished basement with an additional bedroom and recreation area leading to a lower deck and hot tub. A garage is accessible via an interior entrance from the front of the 25-by-150-foot lot.
“It has 2,500 square feet,which is very hard to get on a 25-footer,” noted listing agent Andre Kiabi. He also emphasized the home’s location within the Maurice Cody school district and its convenient access to Bayview and Mount Pleasant avenues.