55 Harbour Square, No. 1817, Toronto
55 Harbour Sq. No. 1817, Toronto
ASKING PRICE
$699,000
SELLING PRICE
$690,500
PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE
$572,000 (2011)
TAXES
$3,994 (2015)
DAYS ON THE MARKET
Two
LISTING AGENT
Alina Kholodov, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Johnston and Daniel Division
The Action: Mid-spring, buyers could compare two similar suites at Harbourside on the waterfront, so this 1,277-square-foot corner unit sold quicker on the second try once listed under $700,000.
What They Got: Right next to Harbour Square park and Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, a 30-year-old high-rise is home to this upper-level suite with walls of windows in every room, including a renovated eat-in kitchen with granite counters.
Juliet balconies bring fresh air into a master bedroom with a walk-in closet and formal dining area off the living room.
A laundry room, locker and parking come with this unit, along with monthly fees of $985 to cover utilities, cable, concierge, private classes and shuttle services, as well as a party room, squash court and 60-foot salt water pool.
The Agent's Take: "Thirty years ago, they built units for people to have a lot of space, nowadays the units are half the size for the same amount of money, which is why this particular building is so attractive," agent Alina Kholodov says.
"The maintenance fees are so reasonable for the size, and you're getting a prime waterfront location, which has been revitalized, and you're getting full service amenities."
This unit also leaves room for personalization. "It's a really large one bedroom plus den, but it could easily be closed off and be a fully functioning two-bedroom unit," Ms. Kholodov adds.
"And because it's on a corner, you get a lot of light coming in … and you have a beautiful view of the skyline."