PH212-138 Downes Street, Toronto, ON

Waterfront Communities C1, Toronto · MLS® C13869862

$580,000
For Sale
Listed 13 days agoNo offer date stated
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1Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
1Garage
500-599Sq ft

About this home

In short

  • Experience elevated waterfront living at Sugar Wharf Condos by Menkes, one of Toronto's most dynamic and fast-growingcommunities.
  • This bright one-bedroom suite features a thoughtfullydesigned open-concept layout, enhanced by wide-plank flooring and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that fill...
  • Residents enjoy access to an exceptional range of amenities, including a 24-hour concierge,fitness centre, yoga studios, basketball court, co-working spaces, games...

Experience elevated waterfront living at Sugar Wharf Condos by Menkes, one of Toronto's most dynamic and fast-growingcommunities. Perfectly positioned just moments from Union Station, the Financial District, Sugar Beach, and everyday essentials like Loblawsand Farm Boy, this location offers a seamless blend of lifestyle and convenience.This bright one-bedroom suite features a thoughtfullydesigned open-concept layout, enhanced by wide-plank flooring and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the space with natural light.The living and dining area flows effortlessly onto a generous terrace, where unobstructed views of Lake Ontario create a truly impressivebackdrop.The kitchen presents a clean, modern aesthetic with integrated appliances and a sleek backsplash, while the welcoming foyerincludes a practical double closet for added storage. The bedroom is well-proportioned with ample closet space, and the spa-inspiredbathroom delivers a calm, refined atmosphere.Residents enjoy access to an exceptional range of amenities, including a 24-hour concierge,fitness centre, yoga studios, basketball court, co-working spaces, games lounge, music and art rooms, as well as private theatres.

Key facts

Property type
Condo Apartment, Apartment
MLS®
C13869862
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Size
500-599 sq ft
Cross streets
Yonge / Lakeshore
Parking
1 garage (underground)
Basement
None
Heating
Forced Air
A/C
Central Air
Exterior
Concrete
Maintenance
$662/mo
Exposure
North West
Property tax
$4,110 / 2026
Days on market
13
Listing brokerage
SUNSHINE REALTY BROKERAGE INC.

Rooms

BedroomFlat2.67 × 3.45 m

B/I Closet

Living RoomFlat4.57 × 6.71 m

W/O To Balcony

KitchenFlat3.50 × 1.20 m

b/i dishwasher · b/i appliances

BathroomFlat1.50 × 2.40 m

4 Pc Ensuite

Our TakeTeam Asgarian · Broker
A small discount is typical
$562Klikely sale price

Listed at $580,000. Going by how homes in Waterfront Communities C8 have actually closed against their asking prices (about 97%, 82 local closings in 90 days), the likely sale price is near $562K, if it sells. A realistic range is $529K to $608K.

Independent value check: $607K. Without looking at the asking price, our model values the home itself about 5% above the ask (homes like it typically land between $564K and $638K).

Why $607K. The typical condo sold in Waterfront Communities C8 over the past year went for about $620K (1357 sales). What sets this one apart:

  • ▼ Lowers it stronglyIt is 500 to 599 sq ft; the typical home sold here is 700 to 799.
  • ▲ Raises it stronglyIts tax bill, which follows the city's own assessment, is $4,110 a year; the typical home sold here pays about $3,300.
List price
$529KBelow recent closings$608KAbove recent closings

Total price vs nearby homes. Likely closing about $562K, from 82 recent closings in this pocket.

The market behind the math:

82sold nearby · 90 days
$558Kmedian sold price
96%of asking, on average
−17%prices vs a year ago
~32 dayshomes like this take to sell
13days on market so far
$2,285/moest. rent · 10 leases
4.7%gross yield on the ask
Seller's market
Buyer's marketSeller's market

About 1.9 months of inventory: 52 condo apartment homes for sale in the area against 82 closings in the last 90 days. Under two months favours sellers, over four favours buyers.

This home
Below area avgAbove area avg

Price per square foot: this home lists at $1,056/sqft against an area asking average of $898/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 82 most comparable recent sales on their own, adjusted for size, beds, baths and lot, point to about $509K. Condition and finishes remain an 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 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.

What sellers nearby are askingCurrently listed nearby · asking prices
$528kavg 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 $960/sqft; this home lists at $1,056/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.

The 5 closest of 8 active listings nearby.

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580kThis home555k546k540k499k498kThis home vs active comparables

Sold price trend

Median sold price for condos in Waterfront Communities C1: $621K in September 2026, down 6% from a year ago, on 1,320 closings in 12 months.

Oct 25Sep 26

Line: median sold price, each month averaged with its neighbours and weighted by closings. Bars: closings that month.

Month by month
MonthMedian soldClosings
October 2025$655K132
November 2025$618K116
December 2025$690K78
January 2026$601K78
February 2026$648K105
March 2026$640K109
April 2026$615K124
May 2026$608K135
June 2026$610K139
July 2026$600K94
August 2026$588K117
September 2026$621K93

Neighbourhood & location

Waterfront Communities C1, 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.

Moss Park
$633K
Waterfront Communities C1
$750K
Church-Yonge Corridor
$613K
Bay Street Corridor
$479K
Niagara
$619K

Typical asking price of active listings of the same type, per area (outliers removed). Toronto.

Get the full neighbourhood report (schools, parks, transit & safety) →

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 Dundas Junior Public School
59%
Dundas Junior Public SchoolPublic · Elementary · 2.6 km awayBelow the GTA average · 59% meet the provincial standard
Also nearby: 12 more schools within 2.5 km
Downtown Alternative School · Public elementary0.3 km
Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School · Public elementary0.8 km · 74% at standard
St Michael's Choir (Sr) School · Catholic secondary1.3 km · 98% at standard
St Michael's Choir (Jr) School · Catholic elementary1.3 km · 98% at standard
St Paul Catholic School · Catholic elementary1.4 km · 62% at standard
Nelson Mandela Park Public School · Public elementary1.7 km · 47% at standard
Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School · Public elementary1.8 km · 55% at standard
Contact Alternative School School · Public secondary1.9 km
Bishop Macdonell Catholic School · Catholic elementary2.0 km · 82% at standard
Jean Lumb Public School · Public elementary2.0 km · 73% at standard
Ogden Junior Public School · Public elementary2.1 km · 69% at standard
Oasis Alternative Secondary School · Public secondary2.2 km

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

Affordability & Mortgage

Affordability
$2,643/mo
$128KIncome needed
4.5×Price ÷ income
$610Weekly cost
$16,150Land 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.

72%mortgage
Mortgage $2,643Property tax $343Condo fee $662Total carry $3,648

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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

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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)
$2,566per month

Mortgage amount $464,000 · 4.49% over 25 years

$116,000Down payment (20.0%)
$464,000Loan before insurance
$0CMHC premium
$3,570Total monthly cost

Total monthly cost

Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
$2,566
Property tax
$343
Condo / maintenance fees
$662
Heating
$0
Estimated monthly cost
$3,570

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

One-time closing costs

Ontario land transfer tax
$8,075
Toronto municipal land transfer tax
$8,075
Estimated closing costs
$16,150

Plus your down payment of $116,000. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.

Mortgage stress test

6.49%Qualifying rate
$3,105/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

$305,661Total interest paid
$769,661Total of all payments
Principal $464,000 Interest $305,661
YearPrincipalInterestBalance
1$10,355$20,432$453,645
2$10,825$19,962$442,821
3$11,316$19,470$431,505
4$11,830$18,957$419,675
5$12,367$18,419$407,308
6$12,929$17,858$394,379
7$13,516$17,271$380,864
8$14,129$16,657$366,734
9$14,771$16,016$351,964
10$15,441$15,345$336,522
11$16,143$14,644$320,380
12$16,875$13,911$303,504
13$17,642$13,145$285,863
14$18,443$12,344$267,420
15$19,280$11,506$248,140
16$20,155$10,631$227,985
17$21,071$9,716$206,914
18$22,027$8,759$184,887
19$23,027$7,759$161,859
20$24,073$6,714$137,787
21$25,166$5,621$112,621
22$26,309$4,478$86,312
23$27,503$3,283$58,809
24$28,752$2,035$30,057
25$30,057$729$0

At the end of your 5-year term

Total paid over the term
$153,932
Principal paid down
$56,692
Interest paid
$97,240
Balance remaining
$407,308

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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
From 10 whole-home leases in Waterfront Communities C8$2,285/mo
$27,420Gross annual rent
2.0%Cap rate after taxes and upkeep
$2,102 to $2,467Typical rent range
~18 daysTo find a tenant, on average

Thinking of this home as an investment? We will pull real comparable rents and run the full numbers with you.

Talk about the numbers

The 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 $2,285. 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.

4.7%
Gross yield
− Property tax $4,110− Condo fees $7,940− Insurance $600− Vacancy & upkeep $3,016Net operating income $11,754

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

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