Ph3-280 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON
Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto · MLS® C12693846
About this home
In short
- Features: Bright south-west facing windows with unobstructed views, providing lots of natural light and privacy.
- High ceilings on the penthouse level with potential for further height increase.
- Spacious den with glass sliding door, perfect for an office or potential 3rd bedroom.
- Renovated kitchen, washroom, and ensuite with modern finishes.
- Unit is tenanted on a 1+1 year lease term commencing September 1st 2026.
Features: Bright south-west facing windows with unobstructed views, providing lots of natural light and privacy. Wood-burning fireplace in the main living area. High ceilings on the penthouse level with potential for further height increase. Spacious den with glass sliding door, perfect for an office or potential 3rd bedroom. Renovated kitchen, washroom, and ensuite with modern finishes. Private underground parking. Rooftop patio with stunning city views. Well-maintained, luxury building with excellent 24-hour security. Convenient location near hospitals, parks, universities, and transit. Utilities and cable included in condo fees, offering great value. Unit is tenanted on a 1+1 year lease term commencing September 1st 2026.
Key facts
- Property type
- Condo Apartment, Apartment
- MLS®
- C12693846
- Bedrooms
- 2+1 (3 total)
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 1400-1599 sq ft
- Cross streets
- Dundas St W & University Ave
- Parking
- 1 garage (underground)
- Basement
- None
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick Front
- Maintenance
- $1,184/mo
- Exposure
- West
- Property tax
- $4,570 / 2025
- Days on market
- 278
- Listing brokerage
- ROYAL LEPAGE ESTATE REALTY
Rooms
west view · open concept
tile floor · double closet
west view · ensuite bath · walk-in closet(s)
fireplace · west view
sliding doors · glass doors
west view · double closet
galley kitchen · pantry
No automatic estimate is shown here: there is not a deep enough record of recent sales of homes like this one in this neighbourhood to support one.
Considering this property? Request a written price readThe assigned public school is Orde Street Public School. EQAO is only one input, and families here also look at French Immersion, boundary, and private options, the full breakdown is below.
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For saleNothing closely matching this home is listed nearby right now, so these are the nearest condo apartment listings on the market.
Per square foot, these ask about $655/sqft; this home lists at $900/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 5 closest of 7 active listings nearby.
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Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto, ON
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The public and Catholic schools this address is zoned for, with EQAO results (the share of students meeting Ontario's provincial standard).
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Also nearby: 12 more schools within 2.5 km
Not the assigned catchment: schools a family here could reach, with EQAO results where published.
Affordability & Mortgage
Income needed assumes a ~32% GDS ratio; weekly is mortgage principal & interest only. Price ÷ income is the home price over the income needed. Fixed reference assumptions so listings compare on equal footing, not a lending decision.
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Your numbers
Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 4.34% via Ratehub.ca (as of October 19, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,079,920 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $5,971
- Property tax
- $381
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $1,184
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $7,536
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $23,473
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $23,473
- Estimated closing costs
- $46,946
Plus your down payment of $269,980. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.
Mortgage stress test
Lenders qualify you at the greater of your rate plus 2% or 5.25%. You do not pay this rate. It just shows you could still handle payments if rates rose, so aim to stay comfortable at this higher number.
Over the full 25 years
At the end of your 5-year term
- Total paid over the term
- $358,264
- Principal paid down
- $131,946
- Interest paid
- $226,317
- Balance remaining
- $947,974
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Estimates only, not a mortgage quote or pre-approval. Figures use Canadian semi-annual compounding, current minimum down-payment rules, CMHC premium tiers, and Ontario (plus Toronto, when selected) land transfer tax. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and closing costs vary by lender and property. Confirm every number with your mortgage professional.
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