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Queen West (#QNW)
Address: 215-438 Richmond St. W. (Richmond & Spadina)
Price: $459,000 (plus monthly condo maintenance fees of $618.75)
Property size: 1,025 sq. ft.
Annual property taxes (2011): $3,038.88
Storeys: 1
Style: Condo
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Central A/C: Yes
Nearest green space: The tiny St. Andrew’s Playground, two blocks away at Adelaide and Brant. For something more substantial, Alexandra Park at Bathurst and Dundas is about a 15-minute walk away.
Nearest school: Both Ogden Junior Public School (at Spadina and Phoebe) and Ryerson Community School (at Dundas and Augusta) are 10-minute walks away; the nearest High School is Harbord Collegiate, which would take about 30 minutes to get to on foot, or 20 minutes by public transport.
Closest TTC link: The property is about a block away from the Queen and Spadina streetcars and is within walking distance to Osgoode subway station.
Bonuses: This southeast facing corner unit is located in the heart of trendy Queen West, close to transport links (streetcar, subway and Gardiner Expressway), the downtown core and many shops, restaurants, bars and grocery stores (including the new Loblaws at Queen and Portland). This bright property has hardwood floors throughout, stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen and wrap-around windows with views of Toronto’s skyline. The building has a 24-hour concierge, landscaped roof with terrace and barbecue, and a full gym and lounge with a catering kitchen. Underground parking is available.
Midtown (#MID)
Address: #1002-60 St. Clair W. (St. Clair & Yonge)
Price: $459,900 (plus monthly condo maintenance fees of $626.35)
Property size: Realtor lists property as between 800-899 sq. ft.
Annual property taxes (2011): $2,749.19
Storeys: 1
Style: Condo
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Central A/C: Yes
Nearest green space: The property is close walking distance (10–15 mins) to David A. Balfour Park, the Rosedale ravine and Mount Pleasant cemetery.
Nearest school: Both Brown Junior Public School (at Avenue and Foxbar) and Deer Park Junior and Senior School (on Ferndale, north of St. Clair) are under 10 minutes away on foot; the nearest public high schools are Northern Secondary School and Jarvis Collegiate Institute, which are about 15 minutes away via TTC to the north and south, respectively.
Closest TTC link: The property is located steps from the St. Clair streetcar and about a block away from St. Clair subway station.
Bonuses: Located in a boutique building, this corner unit is on the 10th floor, has a west-facing balcony and is close to transport links and the amenities of Rosedale and Deer Park. It includes recent custom upgrades, including hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. Master bedroom and second bedroom have built-in wall-to-wall closets. The large open-concept living and dining room are ideal for entertaining. Storage locker and underground parking available, with second parking spot available for rent.
