3002-488 University Avenue, Toronto, ON

Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto · MLS® C13864532

$1,150,000
For Sale
Listed 14 days agoNo offer date stated
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3Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1Garage
1000-1199Sq ft

About this home

In short

  • This is the home you have been dreaming of.
  • This extraordinary 3 bedroom corner suite offers breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Toronto skyline, with 1042 sqft of interior living space plus a 180 sqft...
  • Floor to ceiling windows flood the interior with natural light, complemented by wide plank hardwood floors, smooth 10 ft ceilings and modern finishes throughout.
  • The primary suite features a spa inspired ensuite with freestanding tub and glass shower for a true retreat at the end of the day.

This is the home you have been dreaming of. This extraordinary 3 bedroom corner suite offers breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Toronto skyline, with 1042 sqft of interior living space plus a 180 sqft private balcony. Floor to ceiling windows flood the interior with natural light, complemented by wide plank hardwood floors, smooth 10 ft ceilings and modern finishes throughout. Freshly painted. The smart, functional layout leaves no wasted space. The well sized bedrooms offer generous storage, and the large private balcony gives you the perfect spot to relax or entertain outdoors. The primary suite features a spa inspired ensuite with freestanding tub and glass shower for a true retreat at the end of the day. A standout feature of this building is valet parking, a rare offering not found anywhere else in the immediate vicinity. Parking and valet service comes included with the unit, with the parking maintenance fee covering the spot itself. No other building nearby can match this level of convenience. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, steps to major hospitals, St. Patrick Station, U ofT, TMU, Queen's Park, the Eaton Centre, and the Financial District, with direct subway access for seamless connectivity across the city. Building amenities include a fitness centre, spa, party lounge and sky bar. Whether you are a professional, academic, or simply someone who values the best of city living, this unit has it all.

Key facts

Property type
Condo Apartment, Apartment
MLS®
C13864532
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Size
1000-1199 sq ft
Cross streets
University Ave & Dundas St W
Parking
1 garage (underground)
Basement
None
Heating
Forced Air
A/C
Central Air
Exterior
Concrete
Maintenance
$970/mo
Exposure
North East
Property tax
$5,970 / 2026
Days on market
14
Listing brokerage
PROPERTY.CA INC.

Rooms

KitchenMain4.00 × 3.75 m

open concept · centre island · marble counter

Primary BedroomMain3.45 × 3.10 m

east view · window floor to ceiling · b/i closet

BathroomMain2.90 × 2.60 m

soaking tub · 4 pc ensuite · marble floor

FoyerMain2.81 × 1.64 m

b/i shelves · hardwood floor

OtherMain7.58 × 2.42 m

ne view · balcony · nw view

Bedroom 2Main2.86 × 2.72 m

window floor to ceiling · closet · hardwood floor

Bedroom 3Main2.70 × 2.44 m

closet · hardwood floor

Living RoomMain4.40 × 3.78 m

w/o to balcony · window floor to ceiling · hardwood floor

Our TakeTeam Asgarian · Broker
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The 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.

What sellers nearby are askingCurrently listed nearby in Kensington-Chinatown · asking prices
$1.12Mavg 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 $997/sqft; this home lists at $1,046/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.

The 5 closest of 8 active listings nearby.

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1.15MThis home1.05M1000k1.03M1.40M1.11MThis home vs active comparables

Neighbourhood & location

Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto, ON

CommuteTime from this home to where you spend your day

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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
$529K
Waterfront Communities C1
$610K
North St. James Town
$765K
Waterfront Communities C8
$554K
Niagara
$724K

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 Orde Street Public School
76%
Orde Street Public SchoolPublic · Elementary · 0.5 km awayAbove the GTA average · 76% meet the provincial standard
Also nearby: 12 more schools within 2.5 km
Contact Alternative School School · Public secondary0.2 km
Heydon Park Secondary School · Public secondary0.4 km · 8% at standard
Beverley School · Public elementary0.5 km
Subway Academy II · Public secondary0.5 km
Ogden Junior Public School · Public elementary0.8 km · 69% 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
St Joseph's College School · Catholic secondary1.0 km · 76% at standard
Lord Lansdowne Junior Public School · Public elementary1.1 km · 85% at standard
Ryerson Community School Junior Senior · Public elementary1.2 km · 52% at standard
da Vinci School · Public elementary1.2 km · 67% at standard
Native Learning Centre · Public secondary1.2 km

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

Affordability & Mortgage

Affordability
$5,241/mo
$237KIncome needed
4.8×Price ÷ income
$1,210Weekly cost
$38,950Land 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.

78%mortgage
Mortgage $5,241Property tax $497Condo fee $970Total carry $6,709

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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 20, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.

years
years (your rate-locked period)
$5,087per month

Mortgage amount $920,000 · 4.49% over 25 years

$230,000Down payment (20.0%)
$920,000Loan before insurance
$0CMHC premium
$6,554Total monthly cost

Total monthly cost

Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
$5,087
Property tax
$498
Condo / maintenance fees
$970
Heating
$0
Estimated monthly cost
$6,554

Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.

One-time closing costs

Ontario land transfer tax
$19,475
Toronto municipal land transfer tax
$19,475
Estimated closing costs
$38,950

Plus your down payment of $230,000. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.

Mortgage stress test

6.49%Qualifying rate
$6,157/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

$606,051Total interest paid
$1,526,051Total of all payments
Principal $920,000 Interest $606,051
YearPrincipalInterestBalance
1$20,530$40,512$899,470
2$21,463$39,579$878,007
3$22,437$38,605$855,570
4$23,456$37,586$832,114
5$24,521$36,521$807,593
6$25,634$35,408$781,959
7$26,798$34,244$755,161
8$28,015$33,027$727,146
9$29,287$31,755$697,859
10$30,617$30,425$667,242
11$32,007$29,035$635,236
12$33,460$27,582$601,776
13$34,979$26,063$566,797
14$36,567$24,475$530,229
15$38,228$22,814$492,002
16$39,963$21,079$452,038
17$41,778$19,264$410,261
18$43,675$17,367$366,586
19$45,658$15,384$320,928
20$47,731$13,311$273,197
21$49,898$11,144$223,300
22$52,163$8,879$171,136
23$54,532$6,510$116,604
24$57,008$4,034$59,596
25$59,596$1,446$0

At the end of your 5-year term

Total paid over the term
$305,210
Principal paid down
$112,407
Interest paid
$192,803
Balance remaining
$807,593

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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$3,400/mo
$40,800Gross annual rent
1.6%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.

3.5%
Gross yield
− Property tax $5,970− Condo fees $11,639− Insurance $600− Vacancy & upkeep $4,488Net operating income $18,104

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

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