1608-238 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON

University, Toronto · MLS® C13090580

$896,000
For Sale
Listed 78 days ago
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2Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1Garage
800-899Sq Ft

About this home

Brand new unit in 842 sq ft South West corner with wrap around windows two bedrooms with 1 parking, Huge Terrace, which is very different from other units. Great layout and view. LOCATION is Everything, and Artists Alley Nails it: Just a 3-Minute Walk to St. Patrick Station, 10-minute to the University of Toronto, and a Quick 10-Minute Stroll to Eaton Centre, Major Hospitals and the Financial District. Whether You are A Student, Professional, Investor, or Someone who loves the downtown lifestyle, this unit places you right in the heart of it all.

Key facts

Property type
Condo Apartment, Apartment
MLS®
C13090580
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Size
800-899
Cross streets
University & Dundas
Parking
1 garage (underground)
Basement
None
Heating
Forced Air
A/C
Central Air
Exterior
Brick, Stone
Maintenance
$810/mo
Exposure
South West
Days on market
78
Listing brokerage
DREAM HOME REALTY INC.

Rooms

BedroomFlat3.12 × 2.79 m

3 pc ensuite · balcony · closet

Bedroom 2Flat3.00 × 3.25 m

closet · laminate · balcony

KitchenFlat6.60 × 3.62 m

combined w/living · b/i appliances · combined w/dining

Dining RoomFlat3.04 × 2.46 m

Large Window

Living RoomFlat6.60 × 3.62 m

combined w/kitchen · window floor to ceiling · w/o to balcony

Our TakeTeam Asgarian · Broker
Above comparables
$789Kest. value

Listed at $896,000, and my independent estimate is about 14% above what comparable homes suggest.

In University lately, sellers get about 96% of asking; homes sell in ~45 days · prices down 10% YoY.

List price
$722KGreat deal$896KOverpriced

Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $789K, median of 15 comparables.

How this estimate is builtthe short version

I take the 15 most comparable recent sales nearby and adjust each one to this home for the real differences (size, beds, baths, garage, and standout features), then use the median, which is steadier than leaning on any single sale.

It’s grounded in recent closing prices, not asking prices. Lot, condition, and finishes are my in-person call.

Read this with carewhy it’s an estimate, not an appraisal

Priced above comparable homes overall, but the price per square foot ($1,055/sqft) is in line with the area, so you are paying for extra space rather than a premium.

Based on 15 comparable homes that recently sold nearby.

Comparable listingsCurrently listed nearby in University · asking prices
$732kavg asking

The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.

1303-832 Bay Street$849k314-783 Bathurst Street$749k2503-426 University Avenue$599k

The 3 closest active listings nearby.

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896kThis home849k749k599kThis home vs active comparables
Live market pulseActive comparables in University · median list $749K
$1,055this home / sqft
7active listings nearby
78days on market
8sold nearby · 90 days
$600Kmedian sold price
96%of asking, on average
10%vs a year ago

This home lists 2% above the area average of $1,033/sqft.

On the market now.

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Price per square foot vs the area average.

Neighbourhood & location

University, Toronto, ON

Nearby neighbourhoods

How asking prices compare in the closest areas to this home. Longer bars mean a pricier market.

Church-Yonge Corridor
$611K
Bay Street Corridor
$638K
Moss Park
$894K
Waterfront Communities C1
$578K
Niagara
$550K

Typical asking price of active listings of the same type, per area (outliers removed). Toronto.

Get the full neighbourhood report (schools, parks, transit & safety) →

Affordability & Mortgage

Affordability
$4,084/mo
$193KIncome needed
4.6×Price ÷ income
$942Weekly cost
20% down4.79%25-yr amortization

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.

75%mortgage
Mortgage $4,084Property tax $560Condo fee $810Total carry $5,454

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

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Live rate from Ratehub.ca

Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 3.99% via Ratehub.ca (as of July 24, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.

years
years (your rate-locked period)
$3,825per month

Mortgage amount $716,800 · 4.14% over 25 years

$179,200Down payment (20.0%)
$716,800Loan before insurance
$0CMHC premium
$5,195Total monthly cost

Total monthly cost

Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
$3,825
Property tax
$560
Condo / maintenance fees
$810
Heating
$0
Estimated monthly cost
$5,195

Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.

One-time closing costs

Ontario land transfer tax
$14,395
Toronto municipal land transfer tax
$14,395
Estimated closing costs
$28,790

Plus your down payment of $179,200. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.

Mortgage stress test

6.14%Qualifying rate
$4,646/monthPayment at the qualifying rate

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

$430,733Total interest paid
$1,147,533Total of all payments
Principal $716,800 Interest $430,733
YearPrincipalInterestBalance
1$16,792$29,109$700,008
2$17,495$28,407$682,513
3$18,226$27,675$664,287
4$18,989$26,913$645,298
5$19,783$26,118$625,515
6$20,610$25,291$604,905
7$21,473$24,429$583,432
8$22,371$23,531$561,062
9$23,306$22,595$537,755
10$24,281$21,620$513,474
11$25,297$20,604$488,177
12$26,355$19,546$461,822
13$27,458$18,444$434,364
14$28,606$17,295$405,758
15$29,803$16,099$375,956
16$31,049$14,852$344,907
17$32,348$13,553$312,559
18$33,701$12,200$278,858
19$35,111$10,791$243,747
20$36,579$9,322$207,168
21$38,109$7,792$169,059
22$39,703$6,198$129,355
23$41,364$4,537$87,991
24$43,094$2,807$44,897
25$44,897$1,004$0

At the end of your 5-year term

Total paid over the term
$229,507
Principal paid down
$91,285
Interest paid
$138,222
Balance remaining
$625,515

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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.

Investor snapshot

Rental yield
Estimate$2,700/mo
$32,400Gross annual rent
1.4%Est. cap rate

Thinking of this home as an investment? We will pull real comparable rents and run the full numbers with you.

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Estimates 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.

3.6%
Gross yield
− Property tax $6,272− Condo fees $9,723− Insurance $600− Vacancy & upkeep $3,564Net operating income $12,241

All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of DREAM HOME REALTY INC.. MLS®/PropTx.

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