1904-238 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON
Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto · MLS® C13659910
About this home
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
- 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
- Listing brokerage
- BAY STREET GROUP INC.
Listed at $833,000, and my independent estimate is about 24% above what comparable homes suggest.
In Kensington-Chinatown lately, sellers get about 97% of asking; homes sell in ~36 days.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $674K, median of 70 comparables.
How this estimate is builtthe short version
I take the 70 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.
What the listing highlights1 point to weigh
Claims from the listing, worth confirming in person. I can book you a private showing.
- Open-concept layout: modern, sought-after flow. Lifestyle
Schools & getting aroundcatchment and transit
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.
Read this with carewhy it’s an estimate, not an appraisal
Priced above comparable homes overall, but the price per square foot ($981/sqft) is in line with the area, so you are paying for extra space rather than a premium.
Based on 70 comparable homes that recently sold nearby.
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 5 closest of 7 active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 5% below the area average of $1,035/sqft.
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto, ON
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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 4.04% via Ratehub.ca (as of August 10, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $666,400 · 4.19% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $3,574
- Property tax
- $521
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $852
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $4,947
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $13,135
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $13,135
- Estimated closing costs
- $26,270
Plus your down payment of $166,600. 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
- $214,462
- Principal paid down
- $84,368
- Interest paid
- $130,095
- Balance remaining
- $582,032
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.