1009-1320 Islington Avenue, Toronto, ON
Islington-City Centre West, Toronto · MLS® W13823278
About this home
In short
- Overlooking the Montgomery's Inn and Tom Riley Park, just a five-minute walk from Islington Station, surrounded by cafés, restaurants, boutiques and every amenity...
- Residents enjoy swimming under skylights in the generously-sized pool, relaxing in the jacuzzi and hot tub, taking exercise in the fully-equipped fitness room with...
- In addition to offering corner-views that encompass the Toronto Skyline, this end-unit offers exceptional privacy, as well as opportunities for community, with a...
Dare to compare! Overlooking the Montgomery's Inn and Tom Riley Park, just a five-minute walk from Islington Station, surrounded by cafés, restaurants, boutiques and every amenity, including a twenty-four-hour grocery only steps away, this charming, freshly-painted, 938sq.ft unit (as per builder's Plan), has 2 bedrooms(split), and 2 bathrooms with brand new fridge (2026), brand new stove (2024 oven never used),is located in the elegant and impeccably maintained Barclay Terrace North Building, in historic Islington Village. Residents enjoy swimming under skylights in the generously-sized pool, relaxing in the jacuzzi and hot tub, taking exercise in the fully-equipped fitness room with the availability of free fitness classes, as well as squash, tennis and pickle-ball courts, using the library and games room, playing snooker, being able to host private events for friends-and-family in the banquet room...or simply relaxing in the fine weather surrounded by the award-winning gardens of the private courtyard, which also features a barbecue. In addition to offering corner-views that encompass the Toronto Skyline, this end-unit offers exceptional privacy, as well as opportunities for community, with a schedule of weekly social activities and events, including on-site feature-film showings, while also providing the peace of mind of twenty-four-hour security and a courteously-staffed concierge desk. With so many comforts and conveniences at hand, along with its pleasing and functional layout, this bright and spacious premier condominium is the perfect place to call home.
Key facts
- Property type
- Condo Apartment, Apartment
- MLS®
- W13823278
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2 (1 half)
- Size
- 900-999 sq ft
- Cross streets
- Islington And Dundas
- Parking
- 1 garage (underground)
- Basement
- None
- Heating
- Fan Coil
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Concrete
- Maintenance
- $1,016/mo
- Exposure
- East
- Property tax
- $2,923 / 2026
- Days on market
- 25
- Listing brokerage
- RE/MAX WEST REALTY INC.
Rooms
hardwood floor · separate room
hardwood floor · double closet · east view
hardwood floor · closet · ne view
ceramic floor · granite counters
hardwood floor · large window · east view
Listed at $579,000. Going by how homes in Islington-City Centre West have actually closed against their asking prices (about 97%, 91 local closings in 90 days), the likely sale price is near $564K, if it sells. A realistic range is $531K to $610K.
Independent value check: $598K. Without looking at the asking price, our model values the home itself about 3% above the ask (homes like it typically land between $556K and $628K).
Why $598K. The typical condo sold in Islington-City Centre West over the past year went for about $518K (415 sales). What sets this one apart:
- ▲ Raises it stronglyIts tax bill, which follows the city's own assessment, is $2,923 a year; the typical home sold here pays about $2,400.
- ▲ Raises itIt is 900 to 999 sq ft; the typical home sold here is 700 to 799.
- ▲ Raises itThe listing describes it as fully renovated or newly built.
Total price vs nearby homes. Likely closing about $564K, from 91 recent closings in this pocket.
The market behind the math:
About 1.4 months of inventory: 43 condo apartment homes for sale in the area against 91 closings in the last 90 days. Under two months favours sellers, over four favours buyers.
Price per square foot: this home lists at $610/sqft against an area asking average of $696/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 91 most comparable recent sales on their own, adjusted for size, beds, baths and lot, point to about $581K. Condition and finishes remain an in-person call.
What the listing highlights2 points to weigh
Claims from the listing, worth confirming in person. I can book you a private showing.
- Addition / added square footage: more space lifts value when it is permitted and well integrated, verify the permits. Value driver
- Pool: lifestyle appeal, but adds maintenance, insurance, and resale is mixed. Weigh carefully
Schools & getting aroundcatchment and transit
Its public catchment (Etobicoke Collegiate Institute) tests around the provincial average, a steady, family-friendly draw. The full EQAO breakdown is below.
Based on 8 homes sold in this building over the past 15 months, from 500 closings in Islington-City Centre West.
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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 $660/sqft; this home lists at $610/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 Islington-City Centre West: $500K in September 2026, down 3% from a year ago, on 400 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 | $540K | 40 |
| November 2025 | $535K | 36 |
| December 2025 | $480K | 25 |
| January 2026 | $480K | 19 |
| February 2026 | $540K | 34 |
| March 2026 | $504K | 32 |
| April 2026 | $501K | 40 |
| May 2026 | $548K | 26 |
| June 2026 | $522K | 50 |
| July 2026 | $510K | 30 |
| August 2026 | $505K | 31 |
| September 2026 | $500K | 37 |
Neighbourhood & location
Islington-City Centre West, 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: 11 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 $463,200 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $2,561
- Property tax
- $244
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $1,016
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $3,821
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $8,055
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $8,055
- Estimated closing costs
- $16,110
Plus your down payment of $115,800. 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
- $153,667
- Principal paid down
- $56,594
- Interest paid
- $97,072
- Balance remaining
- $406,606
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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
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Talk about the numbersThe last 5 whole-home leases in Islington-City Centre West signed at a median of $3,500 a month; adjusted to this home for size, beds and baths, and for where rents stood the month each signed, that is $3,075. 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 RE/MAX WEST REALTY INC.. MLS®/PropTx.