401-238 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON

Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto · MLS® C14093334

$468,000
For Sale
Just listed todayNo offer date stated
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1+1Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
0Parking
600-699Sq ft

About this home

In short

  • Welcome To Artist Alley Condos At 238 Simcoe St.
  • Discover This Stylish And Functional 1 Bedroom + Den Suite In The Heart Of Downtown Toronto.
  • Of Thoughtfully Designed Living Space, This Beautiful Residence Features A Bright Open-Concept Living And Dining Area With Floor-To-Ceiling Windows And A Walk-Out To...

Welcome To Artist Alley Condos At 238 Simcoe St! Discover This Stylish And Functional 1 Bedroom + Den Suite In The Heart Of Downtown Toronto! Offering 602 Sq.Ft. Of Thoughtfully Designed Living Space, This Beautiful Residence Features A Bright Open-Concept Living And Dining Area With Floor-To-Ceiling Windows And A Walk-Out To A Private Balcony. The Modern Kitchen Showcases Sleek Cabinetry, Built-In Appliances And Contemporary Finishes, Seamlessly Blending Style And Functionality. The Spacious Primary Bedroom Features Large Windows And Ample Closet Space, While The Generously Sized Den Offers Excellent Flexibility As A Home Office, Study Area Or Guest Space. A Smart And Efficient Layout Maximizes Every Square Foot, Complete With Convenient Ensuite Laundry. Enjoy An Unbeatable Downtown Location Just Steps To St. Patrick Subway Station, TTC, OCAD University, Art Gallery Of Ontario, Restaurants, Shopping And Major Hospitals. Minutes To The University Of Toronto, Financial District, Entertainment District, Eaton Centre And Nathan Phillips Square. An Exceptional Opportunity For First-Time Buyers, Young Professionals And Investors Seeking Modern Urban Living In One Of Toronto's Most Convenient Downtown Locations!

Key facts

Property type
Condo Apartment, Apartment
MLS®
C14093334
Bedrooms
1+1 (2 total)
Bathrooms
1
Size
600-699 sq ft
Cross streets
Dundas St W / University Ave
Parking
0 parking
Basement
None
Heating
Fan Coil
A/C
Central Air
Exterior
Concrete
Maintenance
$515/mo
Exposure
North
Listing brokerage
FIRST CLASS REALTY INC.

Rooms

DenFlat3.05 × 2.24 m

Laminate

Primary BedroomFlat3.23 × 2.97 m

laminate · large closet · window floor to ceiling

Dining RoomFlat6.17 × 3.05 m

combined w/kitchen · laminate · open concept

KitchenFlat6.17 × 3.05 m

backsplash · quartz counter · b/i appliances

Living RoomFlat6.30 × 3.05 m

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

Our TakeTeam Asgarian · Broker
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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.

What sellers nearby are askingCurrently listed nearby in Kensington-Chinatown · asking prices
$611kavg 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 $888/sqft; this home lists at $721/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.

The 5 closest of 8 active listings nearby.

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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.

Waterfront Communities C1
$699K
Moss Park
$495K
Waterfront Communities C8
$525K
Niagara
$631K
Little Portugal
$549K

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 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
$2,133/mo
$104KIncome needed
4.5×Price ÷ income
$492Weekly cost
$11,670Land 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.

73%mortgage
Mortgage $2,133Estimated property tax $293Condo fee $515Total carry $2,941

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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 19, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.

years
years (your rate-locked period)
$2,070per month

Mortgage amount $374,400 · 4.49% over 25 years

$93,600Down payment (20.0%)
$374,400Loan before insurance
$0CMHC premium
$2,878Total monthly cost

Total monthly cost

Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
$2,070
Estimated property tax
$293
Condo / maintenance fees
$515
Heating
$0
Estimated monthly cost
$2,878

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One-time closing costs

Ontario land transfer tax
$5,835
Toronto municipal land transfer tax
$5,835
Estimated closing costs
$11,670

Plus your down payment of $93,600. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.

Mortgage stress test

6.49%Qualifying rate
$2,506/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

$246,637Total interest paid
$621,037Total of all payments
Principal $374,400 Interest $246,637
YearPrincipalInterestBalance
1$8,355$16,486$366,045
2$8,734$16,107$357,311
3$9,131$15,711$348,180
4$9,546$15,296$338,634
5$9,979$14,863$328,655
6$10,432$14,409$318,223
7$10,906$13,936$307,318
8$11,401$13,441$295,917
9$11,918$12,923$283,998
10$12,460$12,382$271,539
11$13,025$11,816$258,513
12$13,617$11,225$244,897
13$14,235$10,606$230,662
14$14,881$9,960$215,780
15$15,557$9,284$200,223
16$16,263$8,578$183,960
17$17,002$7,840$166,958
18$17,774$7,068$149,185
19$18,581$6,261$130,604
20$19,424$5,417$111,179
21$20,306$4,535$90,873
22$21,228$3,613$69,645
23$22,192$2,649$47,453
24$23,200$1,642$24,253
25$24,253$588$0

At the end of your 5-year term

Total paid over the term
$124,207
Principal paid down
$45,745
Interest paid
$78,463
Balance remaining
$328,655

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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$2,050/mo
$24,600Gross annual rent
2.5%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.

5.3%
Gross yield
− Property tax $3,276− Condo fees $6,180− Insurance $600− Vacancy & upkeep $2,706Net operating income $11,838

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

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