526-280 Howland Avenue, Toronto, ON

Annex, Toronto · MLS® C14018972

$958,000
For Sale
Listed 6 days agoNo offer date stated
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2Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1Garage
800-899Sq ft

About this home

In short

  • Welcome to Suite 526 at Bianca, a boutique condominium by Tridel in the heart of the Annex.
  • This bright and beautifully appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom suite offers just under 900 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space, complemented by peaceful...
  • The thoughtfully designed layout features open concept living and dining, perfect for every day living as well as entertaining.
  • The spacious primary bedroom features a 3-piece ensuite while a generous second bedroom is ideal for guests or a home office.
  • Bianca's impressive amenities elevate everyday life, including a spectacular rooftop infinity pool with panoramic city views, state-of-the-art fitness centre, outdoor...

Welcome to Suite 526 at Bianca, a boutique condominium by Tridel in the heart of the Annex. This bright and beautifully appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom suite offers just under 900 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space, complemented by peaceful northwest views and floor-to-ceiling windows that create an airy, light-filled atmosphere. The thoughtfully designed layout features open concept living and dining, perfect for every day living as well as entertaining. The spacious primary bedroom features a 3-piece ensuite while a generous second bedroom is ideal for guests or a home office. An oversized foyer with extensive storage offers a level of functionality rarely found in condo living. Bianca's impressive amenities elevate everyday life, including a spectacular rooftop infinity pool with panoramic city views, state-of-the-art fitness centre, outdoor BBQ and dining areas, 24-hour concierge and guest suites. Smart-home features, including keyless entry, add effortless convenience. Perfectly situated in the heart of the Annex, just moments from Dupont Subway Station and some of the city's best restaurants and shops this is boutique condominium living at its best, combining thoughtful design, exceptional amenities and an enviable Annex address. Parking included.

Key facts

Property type
Condo Apartment, Apartment
MLS®
C14018972
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Size
800-899 sq ft
Cross streets
Dupont & Howland
Parking
1 garage (underground)
Basement
None
Heating
Forced Air
A/C
Central Air
Exterior
Concrete
Maintenance
$878/mo
Exposure
North West
Property tax
$5,402 / 2026
Days on market
6
Listing brokerage
ROYAL LEPAGE SIGNATURE REALTY

Rooms

Living RoomFlat8.23 × 3.23 m

w/o to balcony · north view · window

Bedroom 2Flat3.05 × 2.68 m

closet organizers · window

FoyerFlat0.00 × 0.00 m

closet organizers · large closet · combined w/laundry

Dining RoomFlat8.23 × 2.62 m

combined w/kitchen · w/o to balcony · combined w/living

Primary BedroomFlat3.05 × 3.05 m

closet · 3 pc ensuite · window

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Its public catchment (Jesse Ketchum Junior and Senior Public School) tests around the provincial average, a steady, family-friendly draw. The full EQAO breakdown is below.

Neighbourhood & location

Annex, 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.

Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction
$640K
Kensington-Chinatown
$585K
North St. James Town
$765K
Waterfront Communities C1
$610K
Church-Yonge Corridor
$529K

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 Huron Street Junior Public School
74%
Huron Street Junior Public SchoolPublic · Elementary · 0.9 km awayAround the GTA average · 74% meet the provincial standard
St. BrunoEQAO results not published
Also nearby: 12 more schools within 2.5 km
Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School · Public elementary0.6 km · 80% at standard
Hillcrest Community School · Public elementary0.7 km · 85% at standard
Msgr Fraser Orientation Centre · Catholic secondary0.7 km
Loretto College School · Catholic secondary1.0 km · 62% at standard
Essex Junior and Senior Public School · Public elementary1.0 km · 64% at standard
Hawthorne II Bilingual Alternative Junior School · Public elementary1.0 km · 74% at standard
St Bruno/St. Raymond Catholic School · Catholic elementary1.2 km · 56% at standard
Central Technical School · Public secondary1.2 km · 54% at standard
Holy Rosary Catholic School · Catholic elementary1.3 km · 89% at standard
Harbord Collegiate Institute · Public secondary1.4 km · 85% at standard
West End Alternative School · Public secondary1.4 km
Brown Junior Public School · Public elementary1.5 km · 86% at standard

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

Affordability & Mortgage

Affordability
$4,366/mo
$201KIncome needed
4.8×Price ÷ income
$1,008Weekly cost
$31,270Land 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.

77%mortgage
Mortgage $4,366Property tax $450Condo fee $878Total carry $5,694

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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)
$4,238per month

Mortgage amount $766,400 · 4.49% over 25 years

$191,600Down payment (20.0%)
$766,400Loan before insurance
$0CMHC premium
$5,566Total monthly cost

Total monthly cost

Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
$4,238
Property tax
$450
Condo / maintenance fees
$878
Heating
$0
Estimated monthly cost
$5,566

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One-time closing costs

Ontario land transfer tax
$15,635
Toronto municipal land transfer tax
$15,635
Estimated closing costs
$31,270

Plus your down payment of $191,600. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.

Mortgage stress test

6.49%Qualifying rate
$5,129/monthPayment at the qualifying rate

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Over the full 25 years

$504,867Total interest paid
$1,271,267Total of all payments
Principal $766,400 Interest $504,867
YearPrincipalInterestBalance
1$17,103$33,748$749,297
2$17,879$32,971$731,418
3$18,691$32,160$712,727
4$19,540$31,311$693,187
5$20,427$30,424$672,760
6$21,354$29,496$651,406
7$22,324$28,527$629,082
8$23,338$27,513$605,744
9$24,397$26,453$581,347
10$25,505$25,346$555,842
11$26,663$24,188$529,179
12$27,874$22,977$501,305
13$29,139$21,712$472,166
14$30,462$20,389$441,704
15$31,845$19,005$409,859
16$33,291$17,560$376,568
17$34,803$16,048$341,765
18$36,383$14,468$305,382
19$38,035$12,816$267,347
20$39,762$11,089$227,585
21$41,567$9,284$186,018
22$43,454$7,396$142,564
23$45,427$5,423$97,136
24$47,490$3,361$49,646
25$49,646$1,204$0

At the end of your 5-year term

Total paid over the term
$254,253
Principal paid down
$93,640
Interest paid
$160,613
Balance remaining
$672,760

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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$2,700/mo
$32,400Gross annual rent
1.3%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.

3.4%
Gross yield
− Property tax $5,402− Condo fees $10,536− Insurance $600− Vacancy & upkeep $3,564Net operating income $12,298

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

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