01Start with the parcel
Confirm dimensions, orientation, grade, access, easements, restrictive instruments and current land use before treating redevelopment potential as part of value. For Cambrian Heights, keep established detached housing in the same decision as inner-city routes and services. Nearby alternatives in the same decision can include Highwood and Rosemont.
02Reconstruct effective age
Use permits, plans, invoices, inspections and observable systems to separate original construction, additions, renovation and replacement-home work. For Cambrian Heights, keep renovated and substantially updated homes in the same decision as neighbourhood parks and gathering places. Nearby alternatives in the same decision can include Rosemont and Mount Pleasant.
03Read the immediate block
Neighbouring forms, active applications, lane conditions, traffic exposure, trees, privacy and construction activity can change the experience between nearby streets. For Cambrian Heights, keep attached or infill options in the same decision as multiple commuting options. Nearby alternatives in the same decision can include Mount Pleasant and Collingwood.
04Build the right comparison
Original homes, renovated properties, attached infills and newer detached builds are not automatic substitutes. Normalize land, finished product, parking, condition and documentation. For Cambrian Heights, keep different lot and redevelopment contexts in the same decision as a street-by-street residential experience. Nearby alternatives in the same decision can include Collingwood and Highwood.