706-25 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON

Waterfront Communities C8, Toronto · MLS® C13805698

$519,500
For Sale
Listed 30 days agoNo offer date stated
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2Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
0Parking
600-699Sq ft

About this home

In short

  • Rare true 2-bedroom in the heart of St.
  • Maintenance $595 includes hydro, heat and water - no separate utility bills.
  • Steps to Berczy Park, Union Station and the Financial District.
  • 24-hour concierge, gym, sauna, rooftop terrace.

Rare true 2-bedroom in the heart of St. Lawrence Market, two full rooms, not a den conversion. Updated kitchen, in-suite laundry, and unobstructed north views over the city skyline and rooftops. Maintenance $595 includes hydro, heat and water - no separate utility bills. Owned locker included; parking available to rent in the building. Steps to Berczy Park, Union Station and the Financial District. 24-hour concierge, gym, sauna, rooftop terrace. Vacant and move-in ready, flexible closing.

Key facts

Property type
Condo Apartment, 1 Storey/Apt
MLS®
C13805698
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Size
600-699 sq ft
Cross streets
Yonge/Front
Parking
0 parking
Basement
None
Heating
Forced Air
A/C
Central Air
Exterior
Concrete
Maintenance
$595/mo
Exposure
North
Property tax
$2,279 / 2025
Days on market
30
Listing brokerage
HOMELIFE/VISION REALTY INC.

Rooms

Living RoomGround6.81 × 2.70 m

laminate · combined w/dining

Dining RoomGround3.00 × 2.44 m

laminate · combined w/living

Bedroom 2Ground3.38 × 2.50 m

laminate · window · north view

Primary BedroomGround3.38 × 2.69 m

laminate · window · north view

KitchenGround3.05 × 2.44 m

Ceramic Floor

Our TakeTeam Asgarian · Broker
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The assigned public school is Market Lane Junior and Senior 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 Waterfront Communities C8 · asking prices
$488kavg 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 $755/sqft; this home lists at $800/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.

The 4 closest active listings nearby.

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Neighbourhood & location

Waterfront Communities C8, 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.

Church-Yonge Corridor
$876K
Moss Park
$549K
Waterfront Communities C1
$682K
Kensington-Chinatown
$585K
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 Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School
74%
Market Lane Junior and Senior Public SchoolPublic · Elementary · 0.9 km awayAround the GTA average · 74% meet the provincial standard
Downtown Alternative SchoolEQAO results not published
Also nearby: 12 more schools within 2.5 km
St Michael's Choir (Sr) School · Catholic secondary1.0 km · 98% at standard
St Michael's Choir (Jr) School · Catholic elementary1.0 km · 98% at standard
Contact Alternative School School · Public secondary1.5 km
St Paul Catholic School · Catholic elementary1.5 km · 62% at standard
Ogden Junior Public School · Public elementary1.7 km · 69% at standard
Bishop Macdonell Catholic School · Catholic elementary1.7 km · 82% at standard
Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School · Public elementary1.7 km · 55% at standard
Jean Lumb Public School · Public elementary1.8 km · 73% at standard
Nelson Mandela Park Public School · Public elementary1.8 km · 47% at standard
Heydon Park Secondary School · Public secondary1.8 km · 8% at standard
Oasis Alternative Secondary School · Public secondary1.9 km
ALPHA Alternative Junior School · Public elementary1.9 km

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

Affordability & Mortgage

Affordability
$2,368/mo
$111KIncome needed
4.7×Price ÷ income
$546Weekly cost
$13,730Land 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.

75%mortgage
Mortgage $2,368Property tax $190Condo fee $595Total carry $3,153

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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)
$2,298per month

Mortgage amount $415,600 · 4.49% over 25 years

$103,900Down payment (20.0%)
$415,600Loan before insurance
$0CMHC premium
$3,083Total monthly cost

Total monthly cost

Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
$2,298
Property tax
$190
Condo / maintenance fees
$595
Heating
$0
Estimated monthly cost
$3,083

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One-time closing costs

Ontario land transfer tax
$6,865
Toronto municipal land transfer tax
$6,865
Estimated closing costs
$13,730

Plus your down payment of $103,900. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.

Mortgage stress test

6.49%Qualifying rate
$2,781/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

$273,777Total interest paid
$689,377Total of all payments
Principal $415,600 Interest $273,777
YearPrincipalInterestBalance
1$9,274$18,301$406,326
2$9,696$17,880$396,630
3$10,136$17,439$386,494
4$10,596$16,979$375,898
5$11,077$16,498$364,821
6$11,580$15,995$353,241
7$12,106$15,469$341,136
8$12,655$14,920$328,480
9$13,230$14,345$315,250
10$13,831$13,744$301,420
11$14,459$13,116$286,961
12$15,115$12,460$271,846
13$15,801$11,774$256,044
14$16,519$11,056$239,525
15$17,269$10,306$222,256
16$18,053$9,522$204,203
17$18,873$8,702$185,331
18$19,730$7,846$165,601
19$20,625$6,950$144,976
20$21,562$6,013$123,414
21$22,541$5,034$100,873
22$23,564$4,011$77,309
23$24,634$2,941$52,675
24$25,753$1,822$26,922
25$26,922$653$0

At the end of your 5-year term

Total paid over the term
$137,875
Principal paid down
$50,779
Interest paid
$87,097
Balance remaining
$364,821

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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$2,050/mo
$24,600Gross annual rent
2.3%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.

4.7%
Gross yield
− Property tax $2,279− Condo fees $7,142− Insurance $600− Vacancy & upkeep $2,706Net operating income $11,873

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

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