502-557 The East Mall, Toronto, ON

Islington-City Centre West, Toronto · MLS® W13838060

$449,800
For Sale
Listed 20 days agoNo offer date stated
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2Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
1Garage
900-999Sq ft

About this home

In short

  • One of the Lowest-Cost Properties to Own in Toronto.
  • The total monthly cost of maintaining this large, completely renovated 2-bedroom co-op apartment is only $628, including all utilities and property taxes.
  • This spacious and beautifully renovated co-op apartment offers an excellent combination of size, comfort and value.
  • The location is excellent, with easy access to Highway 427, major roads, public transit, shopping, restaurants, parks and everyday amenities.
  • Everything you need is close by, while the surrounding area offers plenty of green space and a convenient Etobicoke lifestyle .This is a rare opportunity to own a...

One of the Lowest-Cost Properties to Own in Toronto! The total monthly cost of maintaining this large, completely renovated 2-bedroom co-op apartment is only $628, including all utilities and property taxes. This is arguably one of the lowest monthly ownership costs you will find in Toronto. This spacious and beautifully renovated co-op apartment offers an excellent combination of size, comfort and value. It features two large bedrooms, a beautiful updated kitchen, spacious living and dining areas, and a large balcony perfect for relaxing or entertaining. One covered carport parking space is included. The location is excellent, with easy access to Highway 427, major roads, public transit, shopping, restaurants, parks and everyday amenities. Everything you need is close by, while the surrounding area offers plenty of green space and a convenient Etobicoke lifestyle .This is a rare opportunity to own a large, fully renovated 2-bedroom co-op apartment with parking and a large balcony, while keeping monthly carrying costs exceptionally low. Only $628/month including all utilities and property taxes - an exceptional value in Toronto!

Key facts

Property type
Condo Apartment, Apartment
MLS®
W13838060
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Size
900-999 sq ft
Cross streets
Rathburn Rd
Parking
1 garage (carport)
Basement
None
Heating
Other
A/C
Window Unit(s)
Exterior
Brick
Maintenance
$628/mo
Exposure
South West
Days on market
20
Listing brokerage
GOWEST REALTY LTD.

Rooms

Living RoomFlat6.72 × 3.66 m

laminate · w/o to balcony

Primary BedroomFlat4.86 × 3.34 m

Laminate

Dining RoomFlat3.04 × 2.47 m

Laminate

BedroomFlat3.22 × 3.17 m

Laminate

KitchenFlat2.99 × 2.35 m

Renovated

Our TakeTeam Asgarian · Broker
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The assigned public school is Bloorlea Middle 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 Islington-City Centre West · asking prices
$543kavg 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 $596/sqft; this home lists at $474/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

Islington-City Centre West, Toronto, ON

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Nearby neighbourhoods

How asking prices compare in the closest areas to this home. Longer bars mean a pricier market.

Markland Wood
$680K
Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction
$640K
Little Portugal
$549K
Niagara
$727K
Kensington-Chinatown
$585K

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 Bloorlea Middle School
70%
Bloorlea Middle SchoolPublic · Elementary · 1.9 km awayAround the GTA average · 70% meet the provincial standard
West Glen Junior SchoolEQAO results not published
Also nearby: 12 more schools within 2.5 km
West Glen Junior School · Public elementary0.4 km · 57% at standard
Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute · Public secondary0.6 km
Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School · Catholic elementary0.7 km · 83% at standard
Broadacres Junior Public School · Public elementary0.9 km · 55% at standard
Wellesworth Junior School · Public elementary1.1 km · 58% at standard
Seneca School · Public elementary1.6 km
Hollycrest Middle School · Public elementary1.6 km · 75% at standard
Wedgewood Junior School · Public elementary1.7 km · 79% at standard
Michael Power/St Joseph High School · Catholic secondary1.7 km · 78% at standard
St Gregory Catholic School · Catholic elementary1.7 km · 83% at standard
Bloordale Middle School · Public elementary1.8 km · 69% at standard
John G Althouse Middle School · Public elementary1.8 km · 88% at standard

Not the assigned catchment: schools a family here could reach, with EQAO results where published.

Affordability & Mortgage

Affordability
$2,050/mo
$103KIncome needed
4.4×Price ÷ income
$473Weekly cost
$10,942Land 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.

69%mortgage
Mortgage $2,050Estimated property tax $281Condo fee $628Total carry $2,959

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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)
$1,990per month

Mortgage amount $359,840 · 4.49% over 25 years

$89,960Down payment (20.0%)
$359,840Loan before insurance
$0CMHC premium
$2,899Total monthly cost

Total monthly cost

Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
$1,990
Estimated property tax
$281
Condo / maintenance fees
$628
Heating
$0
Estimated monthly cost
$2,899

Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.

One-time closing costs

Ontario land transfer tax
$5,471
Toronto municipal land transfer tax
$5,471
Estimated closing costs
$10,942

Plus your down payment of $89,960. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.

Mortgage stress test

6.49%Qualifying rate
$2,408/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

$237,045Total interest paid
$596,885Total of all payments
Principal $359,840 Interest $237,045
YearPrincipalInterestBalance
1$8,030$15,845$351,810
2$8,395$15,481$343,415
3$8,776$15,100$334,639
4$9,174$14,701$325,465
5$9,591$14,285$315,874
6$10,026$13,849$305,848
7$10,482$13,394$295,366
8$10,957$12,918$284,409
9$11,455$12,420$272,954
10$11,975$11,900$260,979
11$12,519$11,357$248,460
12$13,087$10,788$235,373
13$13,681$10,194$221,691
14$14,303$9,573$207,389
15$14,952$8,923$192,437
16$15,631$8,245$176,806
17$16,341$7,535$160,465
18$17,083$6,793$143,383
19$17,858$6,017$125,525
20$18,669$5,206$106,856
21$19,517$4,359$87,339
22$20,403$3,473$66,937
23$21,329$2,546$45,607
24$22,298$1,578$23,310
25$23,310$565$0

At the end of your 5-year term

Total paid over the term
$119,377
Principal paid down
$43,966
Interest paid
$75,411
Balance remaining
$315,874

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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$3,050/mo
$36,600Gross annual rent
4.7%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.

8.1%
Gross yield
− Property tax $3,149− Condo fees $7,536− Insurance $600− Vacancy & upkeep $4,026Net operating income $21,289

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

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