606-238 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON
Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto · MLS® C12905254
About this home
Welcome to Artist's Alley at 238 Simcoe Street, where luxury living meets unbeatable downtown convenience in the heart of Toronto's vibrant Grange Park cultural corridor. This beautifully designed South-facing 1-bedroom plus den suite offers approximately 659 sq. ft. of contemporary living space, highlighted by an impressive living room with soaring 12 ft.+ loft-style ceilings and an open-concept layout that creates an airy, light-filled atmosphere. The sleek modern kitchen seamlessly connects to the living and dining area, while the versatile den is ideal for a home office, guest space, or study nook to suit today's lifestyle. Residents enjoy premium building amenities including concierge service, fitness facilities, party/event space, and a rooftop terrace/lounge. Perfectly situated just steps to St. Patrick Station, OCAD University, the Art Gallery of Ontario, U of T, major hospitals, the Financial District, Eaton Centre, Chinatown, City Hall, and an endless array of dining, entertainment, and cultural destinations, this is an exceptional opportunity to experience the very best of urban Toronto living.
Key facts
- Property type
- Condo Apartment, Apartment
- MLS®
- C12905254
- Bedrooms
- 2 (1 + 1)
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Size
- 600-699
- Cross streets
- Dundas / University
- Parking
- 0 parking
- Basement
- None
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Concrete
- Maintenance
- $600/mo
- Exposure
- South
- Days on market
- 123
- Listing brokerage
- BAY STREET GROUP INC.
Listed at $498,000, this home is about 10% below comparable homes, worth a close look. The number above is my independent estimate of value, not the asking price.
In Kensington-Chinatown lately, sellers have been getting about 97% of asking and homes sell in about 32 days.
Based on 96 similar homes that recently sold nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 96 recently sold comparable homes — actual closing prices, not asks — adjusted for size, beds, and baths.
How I got there
Here is the exact math behind the estimate. I start from the closest comparable listing and adjust for the real differences (size, beds, baths) to land on a like-for-like value for this home.
- Closest comparable, sold for $510K
- Adjusts to $510K
That comparable adjusts to $510K; the $552K estimate above is the median of all 96 comparables, which is steadier than any single home.This estimate is grounded in actual closing prices from the last 15 months, not asking prices. Lot, condition, and finishes are still my in-person call.
The assigned public school is Ogden Junior Public School. EQAO is only one input, and families here also look at French Immersion, boundary, and private options, the full breakdown is below.
On location, this is a very walkable address with everyday errands close by. University Avenue is about a 1-minute walk away. Walkable, transit-friendly spots tend to hold value and widen your resale pool.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $552K, median of 96 comparables.
What the listing highlightsThese are claims from the listing. The only way to know for sure is to see it in person, and I am happy to book you a private showing.
- Tall ceilings: they transform how a home feels, worth confirming the actual heights room to room.
- Open-concept layout: modern, sought-after flow.
- Worth verifying
- Lifestyle
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 5 closest of 8 active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 24% below the area average of $1,015/sqft.
122 days longer than the Toronto average (1 days).
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto, ON
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Getting around
Walker's ParadiseA walkability read built from the amenities around this home: how close the nearest transit stop is, and how many grocery, dining, park, and pharmacy destinations fall within a 15-minute walk. It is a guide, not a guarantee. Places data from Google.
Most daily errands can be done on foot.
🚉 Nearest transit: University Avenue, about 102 m away
Within a 15-minute (1.5 km) walk.
How asking prices compare in the closest areas to this home. Longer bars mean a pricier market.
Typical asking price of active listings of the same type, per area (outliers removed). Toronto.
Get the full neighbourhood report (schools, parks, transit & safety) →
The public and Catholic schools this address is zoned for, with EQAO results (the share of students meeting Ontario's provincial standard).
School attendance boundaries and EQAO results are Ontario government data and can change. Confirm the current catchment with the school board before relying on it.
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.
Calculate and customize your mortgage and other expenses
Adjust the down payment, rate, and amortization, and add property tax, condo fees, and heating to see your true monthly cost.
Your numbers
Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 3.99% via Ratehub.ca (as of July 22, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $398,400 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $2,126
- Property tax
- $311
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $600
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $3,037
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $6,435
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $6,435
- Estimated closing costs
- $12,870
Plus your down payment of $99,600. 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
- $127,561
- Principal paid down
- $50,736
- Interest paid
- $76,824
- Balance remaining
- $347,664
Talk to Team Asgarian about your options
Rates and programs change often. We will connect you with a trusted mortgage professional and build a plan that fits your budget and goals.
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.
Investor snapshot
Thinking of this home as an investment? We will pull real comparable rents and run the full numbers with you.
Talk about the numbersEstimates only. Rent is modelled on above-grade size and local norms, so a finished basement or second suite (a separate entrance often means one) can push real rent well above this. Taxes, fees, and vacancy vary by property, and cap rate is before financing. A starting point, not a final number, let us run the real ones with you.
Helpful resources
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of BAY STREET GROUP INC.. MLS®/PropTx.