238 Simcoe Street 2403

Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto, M5T 1T4 · More in this building

$465,000

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  • 1 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
  • 0 parking
  • 500-599 sq ft

Listed 22 days ago · MLS® C13834150

About this home

Welcome To Artists' Alley Condos At 238 Simcoe St, Located In The Heart Of The University District In Downtown Toronto * One-Year-New High-Floor One Bedroom Suite Offering Approx. 538 Sq Ft Of Modern Downtown Living * Enjoy Stunning Unobstructed City Views From The Bedroom, Soaring 9' Ceilings And Floor-To-Ceiling Windows * Bright Open-Concept Combined Living/Dining Layout With A Sleek Modern Kitchen Featuring Premium S/S Built-In Appliances, Contemporary Cabinetry, Stylish Finishes Throughout And A Charming Juliet Balcony * Exceptional Downtown Location At University & Dundas * Steps To St. Patrick Subway Station, OCAD University, University Of Toronto, AGO, Eaton Centre, Queen West, Chinatown, Kensington Market, Hospitals, Restaurants, Cafés And Parks * Easy Access To The Financial District, Entertainment District And Major Downtown Routes * Enjoy Premium Building Amenities Including 24-Hour Concierge, Gym, Swimming Pool, Rooftop Terrace And More, Ensuring Everyday Convenience And Comfort * Close To Excellent Schools * A Perfect Opportunity For End Users, Students, Professionals Or Investors Seeking Luxury Downtown Living * Walk Score: 100, Transit Score: 100, Bike Score: 98 * MUST SEE * Move-In Ready!

Details

Type
Condo Apartment
Style
Apartment
Size
500-599 sq ft
Basement
None
Garage
Underground
Kitchens
1
Maintenance fee
$460/month
Neighbourhood
Kensington-Chinatown
Municipality
Toronto C01
Price per sq ft
$846 (8% below condo apartments in Kensington-Chinatown, $918)
Fee per sq ft
$0.84/month (Toronto median $0.92)

Interior

Bedrooms
1 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece
Rooms
4 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Laundry
Ensuite

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air

Building and exterior

Style
Apartment
Exterior
Concrete

Condo

Monthly fee
$460
Fee includes
Building Insurance Included, Common Elements Included, Heat Included, CAC Included
Balcony
Juliette
Exposure
North East
View
City
Pets
Yes-with Restrictions
Security
Concierge/Security, Security System
Property manager
Duka Property Management

More

Possession
60-89 days
Nearby
Clear View, Public Transit, Hospital, Arts Centre, Library, Park
Cross street
Dundas / University

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomFlat3.66 × 3.93 m (12' × 12'11")East View, Open Concept, Combined w/Dining
Dining RoomFlat3.66 × 3.93 m (12' × 12'11")Window Floor to Ceiling, East View, Combined w/Living
KitchenFlat3.66 × 3.93 m (12' × 12'11")Modern Kitchen, B/I Appliances, Combined w/Dining
Primary BedroomFlat3.5 × 2.47 m (11'6" × 8'1")Window Floor to Ceiling, B/I Closet, Formal Rm

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 St. Patrick Subway2 min walk
  • 🚇 Osgoode Subway6 min walk
  • 🚆 Toronto Union Station GO1.2 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 24 grocery stores, 597 cafés and restaurants, 21 parks, 29 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Petra Ave Market (350 m). Nearest park: Butterfield Park (200 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Cornerstone Preparatory School Private8 min walk
  • Beverley School9 min walk
  • Orde Street Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 64%
    10 min walk
  • Ogden Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 77%, math 53%
    10 min walk

Secondary

  • Contact Alternative School2 min walk
  • Heydon Park Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 8%
    8 min walk
  • Subway Academy II Private10 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 M5T

Owners / renters
32% / 68%
Median household income
$61,600
Average age
42
Children under 15
7%
Homes
1% detached, 56% high-rise
Commute by transit
24%
Population
17,903

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 10.4%, Yue (Cantonese) 9.2%, Vietnamese 1.3%, Spanish 1%.

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 Kensington-Chinatown (2025): 126% above the Toronto average, down 13% from the year before.

  • Assault163% above average
  • Break and enter134% above average
  • Auto theft47% below average
  • Robbery146% above average
  • Theft from vehicles302% above average
  • Shootings169% above average

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 20 active

  • 206 SIMCOE ST · 150 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Under Review · applied 2026
    Proposed development for the Canada Life Campus include: Retention of the existing office buildings with minor alterations at 330 University Avenue, 180 Simcoe…
    Application details
  • 160 JOHN ST · 500 m
    Site Plan · Application Received · applied 2026
    Proposed change of use from office to a hotel occupancy with ground floor modifications.
    Application details
  • 67 ELM ST · 500 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Under Review · applied 2026
    Proposed 18 storey building containing 234 hotel suites and retail space.
    Application details
  • 50 STEPHANIE ST · 400 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Under Review · applied 2025
    Combined Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment for an 11-storey purpose-built rental residential building atop a 3-storey podium. The proposed development…
    Application details
  • 130 ELIZABETH ST · 350 m
    Site Plan · NOAC Issued · applied 2025
    Site Plan Approval for a 15-storey building at 604-610 Bay Street and a 43-storey building at 130 Elizabeth Street. The proposed development integrates the…
    Application details
  • 250 DUNDAS ST W · 150 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Council Approved · applied 2024
    Combined Official Plan Amendment (OPA) & Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) application for an increase in height from 49 to 57-storeys, a reduction in the required…
    Application details

32 more within 500 m.

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): 1 km. Transit times · Driving times

Coming transit

  • 🚧 Osgoode 350 m
  • 🚧 Queen 750 m
  • 🚧 Chinatown 800 m

Stations under construction or approved. Opening dates are the latest public estimates and often move.

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 CR

Commercial Residential (with a site-specific exception).

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.

Full lot check · Run the numbers

Building permits

No building permits at this address since 2014.

2 permits on this block of the street in the last 2 years.

Permits filed with the City of Toronto. A permit doesn’t mean the work passed final inspection.

Trees

47 City street trees within 100 m, mostly honeys. That’s about 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.

City rules

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.

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