3301-488 University Avenue, Toronto, ON
Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto · MLS® C13776870
About this home
In short
- Live In The Luxurious & Exclusive Residences Of 488 University.
- This Stunning 2 Bed 2 Bath W/ Contemporary Finishes, High Flr W/ Unobstructed North View Offers A Spacious & Functional Layout W/ 689 SF + 115 SF Oversized Balcony, 9...
- Top Of The Line Finishes W/ Spa Like Baths, Carrera Marble-Clad Master Bath W/ Standing Showers; Open Concept Designer Kitchen With Marble Countertops & High End...
- Steps to Shopping, Cafes, Museums, Parks, Galleries, And So Much More.
Live In The Luxurious & Exclusive Residences Of 488 University. This Stunning 2 Bed 2 Bath W/ Contemporary Finishes, High Flr W/ Unobstructed North View Offers A Spacious & Functional Layout W/ 689 SF + 115 SF Oversized Balcony, 9 Ft Ceilings W/ Pot Lights, Floor To Ceiling Windows. Top Of The Line Finishes W/ Spa Like Baths, Carrera Marble-Clad Master Bath W/ Standing Showers; Open Concept Designer Kitchen With Marble Countertops & High End Liebherr & AEG Appliances, Custom Soft-Closing Cabinetry, Engineered Hardwood Throughout. Prime Location W/ Direct Access To St-Patrick Subway Stn. Walk To Hospitals, Financial District, Eaton Centre, U Of T, OCAD, Ryerson, Yorkville, Queens Park, City Hall. Steps to Shopping, Cafes, Museums, Parks, Galleries, And So Much More!
Key facts
- Property type
- Condo Apartment, Apartment
- MLS®
- C13776870
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 600-699 sq ft
- Cross streets
- University Ave & Dundas St W.
- Parking
- 0 parking
- Basement
- None
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Concrete
- Maintenance
- $616/mo
- Exposure
- North
- Property tax
- $4,004 / 2025
- Days on market
- 37
- Listing brokerage
- CENTURY 21 LEADING EDGE REALTY INC.
Rooms
No automatic estimate is shown here: there is not a deep enough record of recent sales of homes like this one in this neighbourhood to support one.
Considering this property? Request a written price readThe 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.
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For saleThe closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
Per square foot, these ask about $1,017/sqft; this home lists at $1,116/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 5 closest of 7 active listings nearby.
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Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto, ON
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Typical asking price of active listings of the same type, per area (outliers removed). Toronto.
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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.
Also nearby: 12 more schools within 2.5 km
Not the assigned catchment: schools a family here could reach, with EQAO results where published.
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.
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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 4.34% via Ratehub.ca (as of October 20, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $579,999 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $3,207
- Property tax
- $334
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $616
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $4,157
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $10,975
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $10,975
- Estimated closing costs
- $21,950
Plus your down payment of $145,000. 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
- $192,415
- Principal paid down
- $70,865
- Interest paid
- $121,550
- Balance remaining
- $509,134
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
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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.
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