4412-488 University Avenue, Toronto, ON
Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto · MLS® C14091514
About this home
In short
- Welcome to the luxurious 488 University Ave.
- This spacious 1 Bedroom plus Den suite with unobstructed city and lake/CN tower views.
- Designed Closet Organizer In Primary Bedroom's Walk-In Closet, and a spa-inspired bathroom with high end finishes, Selected Freestanding Tub & Frameless Glass Door...
- Residents enjoy premium amenities including a sky lobby, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness centre, terrace, and 24-hour concierge.
- Direct access to TTC/Subway and steps to hospitals, U of T, OCAD, AGO, Eaton Centre, the Financial District, Entertainment District, Chinatown, and more.
Welcome to the luxurious 488 University Ave! This spacious 1 Bedroom plus Den suite with unobstructed city and lake/CN tower views. Enjoy 9-ft ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, living room walk out to large balcony, upgraded all wide-plank laminate flooring throughout. Modern High End Cabinet W/ Integrated and Built-In Appliances, upgraded Built-In Wine Cellar. Marble Counter Top Illuminated By Hidden Under-Cabinet LED Light Strips, Pot Lights Over Kitchen. Designed Closet Organizer In Primary Bedroom's Walk-In Closet, and a spa-inspired bathroom with high end finishes, Selected Freestanding Tub & Frameless Glass Door Shower In 4 Pcs Ensuite Bath. Good Sized Den W/ Frosted Glass Sliding Door. This separate den is ideal as a home office or second bedroom. Residents enjoy premium amenities including a sky lobby, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness centre, terrace, and 24-hour concierge. Direct access to TTC/Subway and steps to hospitals, U of T, OCAD, AGO, Eaton Centre, the Financial District, Entertainment District, Chinatown, and more.
Key facts
- Property type
- Condo Apartment, Apartment
- MLS®
- C14091514
- Bedrooms
- 1+1 (2 total)
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Size
- 600-699 sq ft
- Cross streets
- University & Dundas
- Parking
- 0 parking
- Basement
- None
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Concrete
- Maintenance
- $574/mo
- Exposure
- West
- Property tax
- $3,691 / 2026
- Days on market
- 1
- Listing brokerage
- AIMHOME REALTY INC.
Rooms
4 pc ensuite · tile floor
separate room · sliding doors
ensuite bath · walk-in closet(s) · large window
combined w/dining · w/o to balcony · west view
combined w/living · open concept · west view
b/i appliances · marble counter · pot lights
Listed at $699,000. Going by how homes in Kensington-Chinatown and the wider GTA have actually closed against their asking prices (about 96%, 39 local closings in 90 days), the likely sale price is near $670K, if it sells. A realistic range is $631K to $724K.
Independent value check: $572K. Without looking at the asking price, our model values the home itself about 18% below the ask (homes like it typically land between $532K and $601K).
Why $572K. The typical condo sold in Kensington-Chinatown over the past year went for about $613K (114 sales). What sets this one apart:
- ▲ Raises itIts tax bill, which follows the city's own assessment, is $3,691 a year; the typical home sold here pays about $3,500.
- ▲ Raises it slightlyIts maintenance fee is $574 a month; the typical unit sold here pays about $710.
Total price vs nearby homes. Likely closing about $670K, from 39 recent closings in this pocket.
The market behind the math:
About 3.5 months of inventory: 46 condo apartment homes for sale in the area against 39 closings in the last 90 days. Under two months favours sellers, over four favours buyers.
Price per square foot: this home lists at $1,076/sqft against an area asking average of $957/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 39 most comparable recent sales on their own, adjusted for size, beds, baths and lot, point to about $632K. Condition and finishes remain an in-person call.
What the listing highlights3 points to weigh
Claims from the listing, worth confirming in person. I can book you a private showing.
- Pool: lifestyle appeal, but adds maintenance, insurance, and resale is mixed. Weigh carefully
- Primary suite: a key comfort and resale feature. Lifestyle
- Transit / schools nearby: convenience and resale support, verify the exact distances and school catchment. Value driver
Schools & getting aroundcatchment and transit
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.
Based on 10 homes sold in this building over the past two years, from 218 closings in Kensington-Chinatown.
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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 $920/sqft; this home lists at $1,076/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 Kensington-Chinatown: $623K in September 2026, down 9% from a year ago, on 119 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 | $548K | 6 |
| November 2025 | $709K | 6 |
| December 2025 | $590K | 8 |
| January 2026 | $675K | 8 |
| February 2026 | $710K | 15 |
| March 2026 | $628K | 7 |
| April 2026 | $578K | 11 |
| May 2026 | $490K | 9 |
| June 2026 | $506K | 7 |
| July 2026 | $608K | 16 |
| August 2026 | $550K | 16 |
| September 2026 | $623K | 10 |
Neighbourhood & location
Kensington-Chinatown, 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 19, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $559,200 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $3,092
- Property tax
- $308
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $574
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $3,973
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $10,455
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $10,455
- Estimated closing costs
- $20,910
Plus your down payment of $139,800. 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
- $185,515
- Principal paid down
- $68,324
- Interest paid
- $117,191
- Balance remaining
- $490,876
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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 24 whole-home leases in Kensington-Chinatown signed at a median of $3,325 a month; adjusted to this home for size, beds and baths, and for where rents stood the month each signed, that is $3,042. 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.
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All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of AIMHOME REALTY INC.. MLS®/PropTx.