1520-38 Joe Shuster Way, Toronto, ON
South Parkdale, Toronto · MLS® W13438810
About this home
1 Bedroom apartment with 4pc bathroom in South Parkdale. Perfect entry-level opportunity for first-time buyers or investors. Steps to King St W. This unit gets lots of natural light through north-facing bedroom and kitchen windows. Balcony access from kitchen. Stacked washer and dryer in-suite plus appliances. 24h Concierge with front desk. Large indoor swimming pool, gym, steam room, theatre room, games room.
Key facts
- Property type
- Condo Apartment, Apartment
- MLS®
- W13438810
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Size
- 0-499
- Cross streets
- Dufferin St/King St W
- Parking
- 0 parking
- Basement
- None
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick
- Maintenance
- $390/mo
- Exposure
- North
- Property tax
- $1,644 / 2025
- Days on market
- 35
- Listing brokerage
- HOMELIFE REGIONAL REALTY LTD.
Rooms
Combined w/Living
4 Pc Bath
Window
Combined w/Kitchen
Listed at $365,000, this home is about 17% below comparable homes, worth a close look. 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 ($1,463/sqft) is above the area, which usually points to a smaller or more efficient layout.
There were not many closely comparable homes right in South Parkdale, so I widened the search to the surrounding area.
Based on 10 similar homes nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 10 comparable active listings, adjusted for size, beds, and baths. The city (MPAC) assessment points to about $368K, a bit lower.
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 $405K
- Adjusts to $405K
That comparable adjusts to $405K; the $439K estimate above is the median of all 10 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.
Its public catchment (Alexander Muir/Gladstone Ave Junior and Senior Public School) tests around the provincial average, a steady, family-friendly draw. The full EQAO breakdown is below.
On location, this is a very walkable address with everyday errands close by. King St West at Joe Shuster Way 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 $439K, median of 10 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.
- Weigh carefully
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 5 closest of 8 active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 30% above the area average of $1,125/sqft.
34 days longer than the Toronto average (1 days).
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
South Parkdale, Toronto, 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: King St West at Joe Shuster Way, about 126 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). Toronto.
Get the full neighbourhood report (schools, parks, transit & safety) →
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.
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.
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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
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 $292,000 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $1,558
- Property tax
- $137
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $390
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $2,085
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $3,950
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $3,950
- Estimated closing costs
- $7,900
Plus your down payment of $73,000. 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
- $93,493
- Principal paid down
- $37,186
- Interest paid
- $56,307
- Balance remaining
- $254,814
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 HOMELIFE REGIONAL REALTY LTD.. MLS®/PropTx.