1406-238 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON

Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto · MLS® C14031500

$498,000
For Sale
Listed 6 days agoNo offer date stated
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1Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
0Parking
0-499Sq ft

About this home

In short

  • Welcome to this stylish 1-bedroom suite offering 471 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space in one of Toronto's most exciting communities.
  • The open-concept layout features a living/dining area flowing into a modern kitchen.
  • Enjoy exceptional building amenities including a fully equipped fitness, swimming pool, rooftop terrace, and beautifully designed common areas.

Welcome to this stylish 1-bedroom suite offering 471 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space in one of Toronto's most exciting communities. The open-concept layout features a living/dining area flowing into a modern kitchen. Laminate flooring runs throughout. This unit includes one locker, providing valuable storage. Enjoy exceptional building amenities including a fully equipped fitness, swimming pool, rooftop terrace, and beautifully designed common areas. Steps to TTC, world-class dining, entertainment, universities, shopping, museums, hospitals and cultural attractions - everything downtown living has to offer is right at your doorstep. Experience upscale urban living at Artist Alley - where convenience, comfort, and sophisticated style come together.

Key facts

Property type
Condo Apartment, Apartment
MLS®
C14031500
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Size
0-499 sq ft
Cross streets
Dundas/University
Parking
0 parking
Basement
None
Heating
Forced Air
A/C
Central Air
Exterior
Concrete
Foundation
Concrete
Maintenance
$439/mo
Exposure
South
Days on market
6
Listing brokerage
ROYAL TEAM REALTY INC.

Rooms

Living RoomFlat6.17 × 3.10 m

combined w/dining · w/o to balcony · laminate

KitchenFlat6.17 × 3.10 m

combined w/living · modern kitchen · b/i appliances

Dining RoomFlat6.17 × 3.10 m

combined w/living · open concept · laminate

BedroomFlat3.65 × 2.72 m

window floor to ceiling · 4 pc bath · south view

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The assigned public school is Ogden Junior Public School. EQAO is only one input, and families here also look at French Immersion, boundary, and private options, the full breakdown is below.

Neighbourhood & location

Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto, ON

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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 Ogden Junior Public School
69%
Ogden Junior Public SchoolPublic · Elementary · 0.7 km awayAround the GTA average · 69% meet the provincial standard
Also nearby: 12 more schools within 2.5 km
Contact Alternative School School · Public secondary0.1 km
Heydon Park Secondary School · Public secondary0.5 km · 8% at standard
Beverley School · Public elementary0.6 km
Subway Academy II · Public secondary0.6 km
Orde Street Public School · Public elementary0.6 km · 76% 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
Oasis Alternative Secondary School · Public secondary1.1 km
ALPHA Alternative Junior School · Public elementary1.1 km
St Joseph's College School · Catholic secondary1.2 km · 76% at standard
Lord Lansdowne Junior Public School · Public elementary1.2 km · 85% at standard
da Vinci School · Public elementary1.3 km · 67% at standard

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

Affordability & Mortgage

Affordability
$2,270/mo
$109KIncome needed
4.6×Price ÷ income
$524Weekly cost
$12,870Land 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 $2,270Estimated property tax $311Condo fee $439Total carry $3,020

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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)
$2,203per month

Mortgage amount $398,400 · 4.49% over 25 years

$99,600Down payment (20.0%)
$398,400Loan before insurance
$0CMHC premium
$2,953Total monthly cost

Total monthly cost

Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
$2,203
Estimated property tax
$311
Condo / maintenance fees
$439
Heating
$0
Estimated monthly cost
$2,953

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

One-time closing costs

Ontario land transfer tax
$6,435
Toronto municipal land transfer tax
$6,435
Estimated closing costs
$12,870

Plus your down payment of $99,600. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.

Mortgage stress test

6.49%Qualifying rate
$2,666/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

$262,447Total interest paid
$660,847Total of all payments
Principal $398,400 Interest $262,447
YearPrincipalInterestBalance
1$8,891$17,543$389,509
2$9,294$17,140$380,215
3$9,716$16,718$370,499
4$10,157$16,276$360,341
5$10,619$15,815$349,723
6$11,101$15,333$338,622
7$11,605$14,829$327,017
8$12,132$14,302$314,886
9$12,682$13,751$302,203
10$13,258$13,176$288,945
11$13,860$12,574$275,085
12$14,490$11,944$260,595
13$15,147$11,286$245,448
14$15,835$10,599$229,612
15$16,554$9,880$213,058
16$17,306$9,128$195,752
17$18,092$8,342$177,661
18$18,913$7,521$158,748
19$19,772$6,662$138,976
20$20,669$5,764$118,306
21$21,608$4,826$96,698
22$22,589$3,845$74,109
23$23,615$2,819$50,495
24$24,687$1,747$25,808
25$25,808$626$0

At the end of your 5-year term

Total paid over the term
$132,169
Principal paid down
$48,677
Interest paid
$83,492
Balance remaining
$349,723

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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$2,300/mo
$27,600Gross annual rent
3.1%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.

5.5%
Gross yield
− Property tax $3,486− Condo fees $5,267− Insurance $600− Vacancy & upkeep $3,036Net operating income $15,211

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

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