1904-238 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON

Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto · MLS® C13659910

$758,000
For Sale
Listed 70 days agoNo offer date statedSitting longer than typical
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2Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1Garage
800-899Sq ft

About this home

In short

  • Welcome to the Brand New Artists Alley Condo at 238 Simcoe Street, located in the vibrant heart of downtown Toronto.
  • This bright and spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit offers a clear unobstructed southeast view and features balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a modern...

Welcome to the Brand New Artists Alley Condo at 238 Simcoe Street, located in the vibrant heart of downtown Toronto. This bright and spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit offers a clear unobstructed southeast view and features balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a modern open-concept layout. The kitchen with quartz countertops, ceramic tile backsplash, stainless steel and paneled appliances.Enjoy unbeatable access to the Subway, University of Toronto, OCAD, AGO, and countless restaurants, cafes, and entertainment just steps away.

Key facts

Property type
Condo Apartment, Apartment
MLS®
C13659910
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Size
800-899 sq ft
Cross streets
Dundas/University
Parking
1 garage (underground)
Basement
None
Heating
Forced Air
A/C
Central Air
Exterior
Concrete
Maintenance
$852/mo
Exposure
South East
Days on market
70
Listing brokerage
BAY STREET GROUP INC.

Rooms

Bedroom 2Main10.83 × 14.27 m

large window · large closet

Dining RoomMain21.78 × 12.40 m

Open Concept

Living RoomMain21.78 × 12.40 m

open concept · w/o to balcony

Primary BedroomMain10.56 × 14.27 m

4 pc bath · south view · large closet

KitchenMain21.78 × 12.40 m

open concept · stainless steel appl · granite counters

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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.

What sellers nearby are askingCurrently listed nearby in Kensington-Chinatown · asking prices
$780kavg asking

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

Per square foot, these ask about $939/sqft; this home lists at $892/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.

The 5 closest of 8 active listings nearby.

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Neighbourhood & location

Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto, ON

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Nearby neighbourhoods

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

Waterfront Communities C1
$682K
Church-Yonge Corridor
$876K
Moss Park
$549K
Waterfront Communities C8
$554K
North St. James Town
$649K

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

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Schools & catchmentAssigned attendance-boundary schools, with EQAO results

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.

Street view near Ogden Junior Public School
69%
Ogden Junior Public SchoolPublic · Elementary · 0.7 km awayAround the GTA average · 69% meet the provincial standard
Also nearby: 12 more schools within 2.5 km
Contact Alternative School School · Public secondary0.1 km
Heydon Park Secondary School · Public secondary0.5 km · 8% at standard
Beverley School · Public elementary0.6 km
Subway Academy II · Public secondary0.6 km
Orde Street Public School · Public elementary0.6 km · 76% at standard
St Michael's Choir (Sr) School · Catholic secondary0.9 km · 98% at standard
St Michael's Choir (Jr) School · Catholic elementary0.9 km · 98% at standard
Oasis Alternative Secondary School · Public secondary1.1 km
ALPHA Alternative Junior School · Public elementary1.1 km
St Joseph's College School · Catholic secondary1.2 km · 76% at standard
Lord Lansdowne Junior Public School · Public elementary1.2 km · 85% at standard
da Vinci School · Public elementary1.3 km · 67% at standard

Not the assigned catchment: schools a family here could reach, with EQAO results where published.

Affordability & Mortgage

Affordability
$3,455/mo
$167KIncome needed
4.5×Price ÷ income
$797Weekly cost
$23,270Land transfer tax, one-time (Ontario + Toronto)
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.

72%mortgage
Mortgage $3,455Estimated property tax $474Condo fee $852Total carry $4,781

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Your numbers

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4.49%
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Live rate from Ratehub.ca

Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 4.34% via Ratehub.ca (as of October 19, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.

years
years (your rate-locked period)
$3,353per month

Mortgage amount $606,400 · 4.49% over 25 years

$151,600Down payment (20.0%)
$606,400Loan before insurance
$0CMHC premium
$4,679Total monthly cost

Total monthly cost

Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
$3,353
Estimated property tax
$474
Condo / maintenance fees
$852
Heating
$0
Estimated monthly cost
$4,679

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One-time closing costs

Ontario land transfer tax
$11,635
Toronto municipal land transfer tax
$11,635
Estimated closing costs
$23,270

Plus your down payment of $151,600. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.

Mortgage stress test

6.49%Qualifying rate
$4,058/monthPayment at the qualifying rate

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Over the full 25 years

$399,467Total interest paid
$1,005,867Total of all payments
Principal $606,400 Interest $399,467
YearPrincipalInterestBalance
1$13,532$26,702$592,868
2$14,147$26,088$578,721
3$14,789$25,446$563,932
4$15,460$24,774$548,472
5$16,162$24,072$532,309
6$16,896$23,338$515,413
7$17,663$22,571$497,749
8$18,465$21,769$479,284
9$19,304$20,931$459,980
10$20,180$20,054$439,800
11$21,097$19,138$418,703
12$22,054$18,180$396,649
13$23,056$17,179$373,593
14$24,103$16,132$349,490
15$25,197$15,038$324,293
16$26,341$13,894$297,952
17$27,537$12,698$270,415
18$28,787$11,447$241,628
19$30,094$10,140$211,534
20$31,461$8,774$180,073
21$32,889$7,345$147,184
22$34,383$5,852$112,801
23$35,944$4,291$76,857
24$37,576$2,659$39,282
25$39,282$953$0

At the end of your 5-year term

Total paid over the term
$201,173
Principal paid down
$74,091
Interest paid
$127,082
Balance remaining
$532,309

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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
1.7%Cap rate after taxes and upkeep

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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.

4.3%
Gross yield
− Property tax $5,306− Condo fees $10,227− Insurance $600− Vacancy & upkeep $3,564Net operating income $12,703

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

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