217-1455 Celebration Drive, Pickering, ON
Bay Ridges, Pickering · MLS® E13018476
About this home
Welcome To Universal City Tower 2! This Chestnut Hill Built Condo Is Conveniently located near Pickering Town Center, GO Station & Highway 401. Bright, Spacious And Functional Open Concept 1 Bedroom + 1 Den With 2 Washrooms (660sqft Unit + 171sqft Oversized Balcony). Kitchen Features Quartz Counters And Stainless Steel Appliances. Walk Out To Oversize Terrace Like Balcony. Laminate Floors Throughout. Amenities Includes: 24 Hour Concierge, Lounge, Yoga Room, Fitness Room, Billiard Room, Outdoor Pool, Saunas, Change Rooms, Party Room, Landscaped Terrace with BBQ's, Lounges, Guest Suites & More! Close To Schools, Parks, Rec Centre, Pickering Casino Resort & Frenchman's Bay!
Key facts
- Property type
- Condo Apartment, Apartment
- MLS®
- E13018476
- Bedrooms
- 2 (1 + 1)
- Bathrooms
- 2 (1 half)
- Size
- 600-699
- Cross streets
- Liverpool/Bayly
- Parking
- 0 parking
- Basement
- None
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Concrete
- Maintenance
- $483/mo
- Exposure
- East
- Property tax
- $3,762 / 2025
- Days on market
- 88
- Listing brokerage
- ROYAL LEPAGE SIGNATURE REALTY
Rooms
Laminate
laminate · walk-in closet(s) · 4 pc ensuite
laminate · open concept · combined w/living
laminate · open concept · combined w/living
laminate · open concept · combined w/dining
Listed at $448,800, this home is tracking about 9% below a wider set of listings, though close matches were thin, so it is worth confirming with a precise CMA rather than reading it as a clear deal. The number above is my independent estimate of value, not the asking price.
Below comparable homes on total price, yet the price per square foot ($691/sqft) is in line with the area, which usually points to a smaller or more efficient layout.
There are only a few closely comparable homes right here, so this is a broad read from wider listings in the area. Ask me for a precise CMA before relying on it.
Based on 19 similar homes nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 19 comparable active listings, adjusted for size, beds, and baths. The city (MPAC) assessment points to about $447K, a close match.
How I got there
Here is the exact math behind the estimate. I start from the closest comparable listing and adjust for the real differences (size, beds, baths) to land on a like-for-like value for this home.
- Closest comparable, listed at $475K
- Adjusts to $475K
That comparable adjusts to $475K; the $494K estimate above is the median of all 19 comparables, which is steadier than any single home.This uses comparable active listings, not sold prices. Lot, condition, and finishes are my in-person call, and I can run a full CMA with recent solds.
On location, this is a very walkable address with everyday errands close by. Bayly Westbound @ Krosno is about a 2-minute walk away. Walkable, transit-friendly spots tend to hold value and widen your resale pool.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $494K, median of 19 comparables.
What the listing highlightsThese are claims from the listing. The only way to know for sure is to see it in person, and I am happy to book you a private showing.
- Pool: lifestyle appeal, but adds maintenance, insurance, and resale is mixed.
- Open-concept layout: modern, sought-after flow.
- Transit / schools nearby: convenience and resale support, verify the exact distances and school catchment.
- Weigh carefully
- Lifestyle
- Value driver
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 5 closest of 6 active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 3% below the area average of $714/sqft.
47 days longer than the Pickering average (41 days).
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
Bay Ridges, Pickering, ON
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Getting around
Very WalkableA walkability read built from the amenities around this home: how close the nearest transit stop is, and how many grocery, dining, park, and pharmacy destinations fall within a 15-minute walk. It is a guide, not a guarantee. Places data from Google.
Most daily errands can be done on foot.
🚉 Nearest transit: Bayly Westbound @ Krosno, about 138 m away
Within a 15-minute (1.5 km) walk.
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). Pickering.
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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 3.99% via Ratehub.ca (as of July 17, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $359,040 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $1,916
- Property tax
- $314
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $483
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $2,712
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $5,451
- Estimated closing costs
- $5,451
Plus your down payment of $89,760. 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
- $114,958
- Principal paid down
- $45,724
- Interest paid
- $69,234
- Balance remaining
- $313,316
Talk to Team Asgarian about your options
Rates and programs change often. We will connect you with a trusted mortgage professional and build a plan that fits your budget and goals.
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 numbersEstimates 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.
Helpful resources
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of ROYAL LEPAGE SIGNATURE REALTY. MLS®/PropTx.