2608-138 Downes Street, Toronto, ON
Waterfront Communities C8, Toronto · MLS® C13818268
About this home
In short
- Welcome to Sugar Wharf, one of Toronto's premier waterfront communities by Menkes Developments.
- This bright and spacious 1 Bedroom + Den suite features breathtaking south-facing views of Lake Ontario from a generous 114 sq. ft. private balcony.
- The thoughtfully designed open-concept layout features floor-to-ceiling windows, a modern custom kitchen with premium built-in appliances, and an abundance of natural...
Welcome to Sugar Wharf, one of Toronto's premier waterfront communities by Menkes Developments. This bright and spacious 1 Bedroom + Den suite features breathtaking south-facing views of Lake Ontario from a generous 114 sq. ft. private balcony. The thoughtfully designed open-concept layout features floor-to-ceiling windows, a modern custom kitchen with premium built-in appliances, and an abundance of natural light throughout the living and dining areas. The versatile den is ideal for a home office, study, or additional sleeping space. Ideally located just steps from Sugar Beach, Farm Boy, Loblaws, LCBO, restaurants, parks, and the TTC, with easy access to St. Lawrence Market, Union Station, the flit* waterfront PATH connection, and the Gardiner Expressway.
Key facts
- Property type
- Condo Apartment, Apartment
- MLS®
- C13818268
- Bedrooms
- 1+1 (2 total)
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Size
- 500-599 sq ft
- Cross streets
- Lake Shore Blvd E/Cooper St
- Parking
- 0 parking
- Basement
- None
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Concrete
- Maintenance
- $564/mo
- Exposure
- South
- Property tax
- $2,969 / 2026
- Days on market
- 26
- Listing brokerage
- KW Living Realty
Rooms
laminate · large window · large closet
laminate · separate room
laminate · combined w/dining · open concept
laminate · combined w/living · open concept
laminate · combined w/dining · w/o to balcony
Listed at $588,800. Going by how homes in Waterfront Communities C8 have actually closed against their asking prices (about 97%, 85 local closings in 90 days), the likely sale price is near $570K, if it sells. A realistic range is $537K to $617K.
Independent value check: $512K. Without looking at the asking price, our model values the home itself about 13% below the ask (homes like it typically land between $477K and $538K).
Why $512K. The typical condo sold in Waterfront Communities C8 over the past year went for about $620K (399 sales). What sets this one apart:
- ▼ Lowers it1+1 bedrooms and 1 baths, against 1+1 and 2 typically.
- ▼ Lowers itIt is 500 to 599 sq ft; the typical home sold here is 700 to 799.
- ▼ Lowers itIts tax bill, which follows the city's own assessment, is $2,969 a year; the typical home sold here pays about $3,400.
- ▼ Lowers it0 garage and 0 total parking spaces, against 1 and 1 typically.
Total price vs nearby homes. Likely closing about $570K, from 85 recent closings in this pocket.
The market behind the math:
About 1.8 months of inventory: 50 condo apartment homes for sale in the area against 85 closings in the last 90 days. Under two months favours sellers, over four favours buyers.
Price per square foot: this home lists at $1,072/sqft against an area asking average of $893/sqft.
How this estimate is builtthe short version
This figure comes from a model built on about 44,000 recent GTA sales. It weighs this home’s tax assessment, size, age, location and features against what homes like it actually sold for, including sales in this neighbourhood and this building.
It never sees the asking price. The 85 most comparable recent sales on their own, adjusted for size, beds, baths and lot, point to about $510K. Condition and finishes remain an in-person call.
What the listing highlights2 points to weigh
Claims from the listing, worth confirming in person. I can book you a private showing.
- Upscale kitchen: a genuine value driver, verify the appliances, stone, and finishes in person. Value driver
- Open-concept layout: modern, sought-after flow. Lifestyle
Schools & getting aroundcatchment and transit
The assigned public school is Queen Alexandra Middle School. EQAO is only one input, and families here also look at French Immersion, boundary, and private options, the full breakdown is below.
Based on 9 homes sold in this building over the past 17 months, from 496 closings in Waterfront Communities C8.
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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 $972/sqft; this home lists at $1,072/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 5 closest of 8 active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesSold price trend
Median sold price for condos in Waterfront Communities C8: $588K in September 2026, down 8% from a year ago, on 390 closings in 12 months.
Line: median sold price, each month averaged with its neighbours and weighted by closings. Bars: closings that month.
Month by month
| Month | Median sold | Closings |
|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | $657K | 37 |
| November 2025 | $703K | 30 |
| December 2025 | $602K | 22 |
| January 2026 | $650K | 16 |
| February 2026 | $715K | 28 |
| March 2026 | $600K | 31 |
| April 2026 | $575K | 47 |
| May 2026 | $578K | 29 |
| June 2026 | $625K | 37 |
| July 2026 | $620K | 49 |
| August 2026 | $615K | 34 |
| September 2026 | $588K | 30 |
Neighbourhood & location
Waterfront Communities C8, 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.
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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.
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 4.34% via Ratehub.ca (as of October 20, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $471,040 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $2,604
- Property tax
- $247
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $564
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $3,416
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $8,251
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $8,251
- Estimated closing costs
- $16,502
Plus your down payment of $117,760. 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
- $156,268
- Principal paid down
- $57,552
- Interest paid
- $98,715
- Balance remaining
- $413,488
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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
Thinking of this home as an investment? We will pull real comparable rents and run the full numbers with you.
Talk about the numbersThe last 10 whole-home leases in Waterfront Communities C8 signed at a median of $2,650 a month; adjusted to this home for size, beds and baths, and for where rents stood the month each signed, that is $2,360. The gross yield above is on the asking price, before taxes and upkeep; the cap rate is after them. A finished basement or second suite can push real rent above it. Taxes, fees, and vacancy vary by property, and cap rate is before financing.
Helpful resources
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of KW Living Realty. MLS®/PropTx.