1 Watergarden Way 5
Bayview Village, Toronto, M2K 2Z7 · More in this building
$399,900
- 1 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- 1 parking
- 600-699 sq ft
Listed 18 days ago · MLS® C13852168
About this home
Rarely does a home offer this level of tranquility, privacy, and connection to nature in the heart of North York. Set within one of the area's most distinctive low-rise condominium residences, this beautifully appointed one-bedroom suite offers a peaceful escape from the city, surrounded by mature trees and the natural beauty of the Don River ravine. Designed by renowned architect Arthur Erickson and built by Shane Baghai, this exclusive residence features only 40 suites, creating an intimate and private atmosphere with private elevator access.The open-concept living and dining area, along with the spacious bedroom, is filled with natural light and framed by lush ravine views, creating a serene, almost treehouse-like atmosphere. Step onto your private balcony and take in the remarkable quietness, where the surrounding forest becomes part of your everyday living experience. The thoughtfully appointed suite also features a bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub, updated quartz counter for bathroom and kitchen. Residents enjoy an exceptional collection of amenities, including a forest-overlooking indoor pool, sauna, car wash, and more. An EV charger further complements the convenience and lifestyle of this unique residence. For those who value privacy, tranquility, nature, and timeless design, this is a rare opportunity to live surrounded by greenery while remaining connected to everything North York has to offer.
Details
- Type
- Condo Apartment
- Style
- Apartment
- Size
- 600-699 sq ft
- Basement
- None
- Garage
- Underground
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $2,148 (2026)
- Maintenance fee
- $941/month
- Neighbourhood
- Bayview Village
- Municipality
- Toronto C15
- Price per sq ft
- $616 (23% below condo apartments in Bayview Village, $805)
- Fee per sq ft
- $1.45/month (Toronto median $0.92)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 1 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (flat)
- Rooms
- 2 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- Electric
- Laundry
- Ensuite
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Radiant, Electric
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
Building and exterior
- Style
- Apartment
- Exterior
- Concrete
- Outdoor
- Landscaped, Patio
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Total parking
- 1
Condo
- Monthly fee
- $941
- Fee includes
- Water Included, Common Elements Included, Building Insurance Included
- Amenities
- Car Wash, Gym, Indoor Pool, Party Room/Meeting Room, Sauna, Visitor Parking
- Locker
- Exclusive (level P2)
- Balcony
- Open
- Exposure
- East West
- View
- Forest, Garden, Trees/Woods
- Pets
- Yes-with Restrictions
- Security
- Concierge/Security
- Property manager
- Icon Property Management 416-219-3846
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Nearby
- Park, Public Transit, Ravine, Rec./Commun.Centre, School, Wooded/Treed
- Cross street
- Bayview Ave/Finch Ave E
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Ground | 2.31 × 3.33 m (7'7" × 10'11") | Quartz Counter, Pot Lights, Stainless Steel Appl |
| Dining Room | Ground | 3.84 × 5.28 m (12'7" × 17'4") | Combined w/Living, Laminate, Window Floor to Ceiling |
| Living Room | Ground | 3.84 × 5.28 m (12'7" × 17'4") | Combined w/Dining, Laminate, Window Floor to Ceiling |
| Primary Bedroom | Ground | 3.66 × 2.84 m (12' × 9'4") | Window Floor to Ceiling, B/I Closet, Pot Lights |
History of this address
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Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Somewhat walkable
- 🚇 Bessarion Subway2.1 km
- 🚇 Bayview Subway2.1 km
- 🚆 Old Cummer GO1.7 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 4 cafés and restaurants, 4 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest grocery: Loblaws Your Independent Grocer (650 m). Nearest park: poison ivy patch (450 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Blessed Trinity Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 63%, math 32%4 min walk - Finch Public School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 72%, math 72%8 min walk - Lester B Pearson Elementary School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 85%12 min walk - La passerelle élémentaire French1.4 km
Secondary
- St. Joseph's Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 63%, literacy test 84%15 min walk - Cummer Valley Middle School16 min walk
- Bayview Middle School17 min walk
EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.
Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.
Who lives here postal area M2K
- Owners / renters
- 56% / 44%
- Median household income
- $83,000
- Average age
- 44
- Children under 15
- 10%
- Homes
- 21% detached, 70% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 23%
- Population
- 25,377
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Iranian Persian 8.7%, Mandarin 8.4%, Yue (Cantonese) 6.2%, Korean 4.6%.
Flood and conservation No mapped hazard
Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area.
Screening maps only. Ask the conservation authority for a property inquiry before relying on this.
Safety
Major crime per resident in Bayview Village (2025): 35% below the Toronto average, down 15% from the year before.
- Assault43% below average
- Break and enterabout average
- Auto theft38% below average
- Robbery28% below average
- Theft from vehiclesabout average
- Shootingsnone reported
Crime Severity Index for Toronto police: 60 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).
Police-reported figures for the whole neighbourhood, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.
Development nearby 1 active
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10 RUDDINGTON DR · 400 mSite Plan · OMB Appeal · applied 2011The proposal is to construct 29, 3-storey townhouses with 2 car garages to the existing apartment building containing 155 units.
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3138 BAYVIEW AVE · 450 mOfficial Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Closed · applied 2024The proposal is for 5 townhouse units fronting onto Bayview Avenue with a total gross floor area of 976.25 m² and an overall density of 1.44 Floor Space Index…Application details
Rezoning, site plan, subdivision and condominium applications filed with the city.
Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Neighbourhood crime: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal (Open Government Licence – Toronto Police Service). Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada. Planning applications: City of Toronto open data.
Living here
Commute
To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 16 km. Transit times · Driving times
Noise Nothing major nearby
No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.
Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.
What can be built RM
Residential Multiple Dwelling (with a site-specific exception).
- ✅ Up to 4 homes on the lot (multiplex)
- ✅ Garden suite in the backyard
- ✅ Laneway suite, if the lot backs onto a lane
From Toronto’s Zoning By-law 569-2013 map. Lot size, setbacks and trees decide what actually fits; check with a planner before you buy.
Building permits
- Garage Repair/Reconstruction · 2022 · Permit IssuedProposal for waterproofing and structural repairs to the parking garage and podium deck of an existing apartment building.
Permits filed with the City of Toronto. A permit doesn’t mean the work passed final inspection.
Trees
59 City street trees within 100 m, mostly maples. That’s more than the Toronto average of 42.
Trees on City boulevards only, not private yards or parks.
Internet High-speed
50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).
From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.
Short-term rentals
Only in your principal residence (where you live). The entire home can be rented up to 180 nights a year; renting up to 3 bedrooms while you live there has no limit. Hosts register with the City and collect the 6% accommodation tax.
Zoning, heritage, building permits and street trees: City of Toronto open data (Open Government Licence – Toronto). Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REFERRED URBAN REALTY.
Listing information provided by PropTx Innovations Inc. and TRREB; deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by PropTx.
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