3812-488 University Avenue, Toronto, ON
Waterfront Communities C1, Toronto · MLS® C13579946
About this home
Welcome to the luxurious 488 University! This spacious 1 Bedroom plus Den suite features one of the largest 1 Bedroom and Den layouts in the building with unobstructed west-facing city views. Enjoy 9-ft ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, a designer kitchen with integrated European appliances, and a spa-inspired bathroom with marble finishes, a soaker tub, and glass shower. The separate den is ideal as a home office or second bedroom. Residents enjoy premium amenities including a sky lobby, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness centre, terrace, and 24-hour concierge. Direct access to TTC/Subway and steps to hospitals, U of T, OCAD, AGO, Eaton Centre, the Financial District, Entertainment District, Chinatown, and more.
Key facts
- Property type
- Condo Apartment, Apartment
- MLS®
- C13579946
- 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
- $574/mo
- Exposure
- South West
- Property tax
- $3,627 / 2025
- Listing brokerage
- PROCONDO REALTY INC.
Listed at $699,000, this home is about 20% above what comparable homes suggest. The number above is my independent estimate of value, not the asking price.
Based on 28 similar homes nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 28 comparable active listings, adjusted for size, beds, and baths. The city (MPAC) assessment points to about $677K, a bit higher.
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, listed at $779K
- Bathrooms −$15K
- Adjusts to $764K
That comparable adjusts to $764K; the $581K estimate above is the median of all 28 comparables, which is steadier than any single home.This uses comparable active listings, not sold prices. Lot, condition, and finishes are my in-person call, and I can run a full CMA with recent solds.
The 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.
On location, this is a very walkable address with everyday errands close by. Dundas St West at University Ave - St Patrick Station 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 $581K, median of 28 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.
- Upscale kitchen: a genuine value driver, verify the appliances, stone, and finishes in person.
- Pool: lifestyle appeal, but adds maintenance, insurance, and resale is mixed.
- Transit / schools nearby: convenience and resale support, verify the exact distances and school catchment.
- Value driver
- Weigh carefully
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 16% above the area average of $930/sqft.
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
Waterfront Communities C1, Toronto, ON
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Getting around
Very WalkableA 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: Dundas St West at University Ave - St Patrick Station, about 50 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 17, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $559,200 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $2,984
- Property tax
- $302
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $574
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $3,860
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $10,455
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $10,455
- Estimated closing costs
- $20,910
Plus your down payment of $139,800. 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
- $179,046
- Principal paid down
- $71,214
- Interest paid
- $107,832
- Balance remaining
- $487,986
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 PROCONDO REALTY INC.. MLS®/PropTx.