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297 College Street PH5

Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto, M5T 0C2 · More in this building

$1,250,000

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  • 1+1 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
  • 1 parking
  • 600-699 sq ft

Listed 44 days ago · MLS® C13749486

About this home

Welcome to PH5 at 297 College Street - a truly exceptional, one-of-a-kind penthouse where sophisticated design meets breathtaking city views in the heart of Kensington-Chinatown. This fully customized 1 Bedroom + Den residence has been meticulously crafted for those who appreciate exceptional architecture, materials, and detail. From the moment you enter, the level of craftsmanship is unmistakable. Wide-plank white oak chevron flooring flows throughout, complemented by striking white oak hardwood ceilings and statement Buster + Punch lighting. The kitchen is a showpiece, featuring a dramatic Italian brown-vein marble backsplash and a custom marble bar that creates an incredible setting for entertaining. A matching marble fireplace adds warmth and character to the living space.The bedroom is beautifully integrated with custom white oak millwork, including a king-size bed and built-in desk, maximizing both style and functionality. The spa-inspired bathroom is finished floor-to-ceiling in luxurious blonde marble with refined Gingers hardware.But the true pièce de résistance is the view. Perched high above College Street, this penthouse offers an incredible urban panorama - an ever-changing backdrop of Toronto's skyline, rooftops and cityscape. Enjoy the view from the comfort of your living room or step outside onto the private balcony and take in the energy of downtown from above. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee, entertaining friends or watching the city come alive at night, the outlook is spectacular.Located at College & Spadina, you're surrounded by the best of Kensington Market, Chinatown, Little Italy and the University of Toronto, with restaurants, cafés, shops, transit and culture right outside your door. Parking and locker included, plus concierge/security, gym and party room.A rare penthouse offering that combines extraordinary design, an unforgettable view and one of Toronto's most vibrant locations.

Details

Type
Condo Apartment
Style
Apartment
Size
600-699 sq ft
Basement
None
Garage
Underground
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$4,000 (2026)
Maintenance fee
$500/month
Neighbourhood
Kensington-Chinatown
Municipality
Toronto C01
Price per sq ft
$1,925 (109% above condo apartments in Kensington-Chinatown, $919)
Fee per sq ft
$0.77/month (Toronto median $0.92)

Interior

Bedrooms
1 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 3-piece (flat)
Rooms
4 above ground + 1 below
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
Brick, Concrete

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
1
Driveway and parking
Underground

Condo

Monthly fee
$500
Fee includes
Heat Included, CAC Included, Building Insurance Included, Common Elements Included, Water Included
Amenities
Party Room/Meeting Room, Gym, Guest Suites, Rooftop Deck/Garden, Concierge
Locker
Owned
Balcony
Open
Exposure
South
Pets
Yes-with Restrictions
Property manager
Duka Property Management

More

Possession
TBD
Nearby
Clear View, Hospital, Library, Park, Public Transit, School
Cross street
College & Spadina

History of this address

5 earlier listings at this address, with sold and leased prices. Create a free account or sign in to see them.

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 Queen's Park Subway15 min walk
  • 🚇 St. Patrick Subway17 min walk
  • 🚆 Toronto Union Station GO2.2 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 11 grocery stores, 353 cafés and restaurants, 18 parks, 26 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: 大統華 T&T Supermarket (0 m). Nearest park: Sonya Parkette (200 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Lord Lansdowne Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 81%    2 min walk
  • da Vinci School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 80%, math 70%    3 min walk
  • Westside Montessori School Private3 min walk
  • King Edward Junior and Senior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 82%, math 82%    7 min walk

Secondary

  • Subway Academy II Private8 min walk
  • Heydon Park Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 8%    9 min walk
  • Downtown Vocal Music Academy of Toronto Private11 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 3 active

  • 309 AUGUSTA AVE · 150 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Under Review · applied 2026
    Proposed six storey hotel with restaurant components containing 2194sqm of non-residential gross floor area. No parking is proposed.
    Application details
  • 502 SPADINA AVE · 150 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2022
    Proposed nine-storey mixed-use building with a residential gross floor area of 8,213 square metres, including 109 affordable rental units, and a…
    Application details
  • 353 COLLEGE ST · 200 m
    Site Plan · NOAC Issued · applied 2018
    Proposal for site plan approval related to a five storey addition to existing hostel with portion of ground floor to be used as retail
    Application details
  • 333 COLLEGE ST · 100 m
    Site Plan · Closed · applied 2025
    A 20-storey privately-owned student residence building containing 17,649 square metres of residential gross floor area and 60 square metres of retail gross…
    Application details
  • 333 COLLEGE ST · 100 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Closed · applied 2025
    Proposed 19-storey mixed-use building containg 746 rooms, Proposal contains 18, 404sqm of residential GFA, and 38sqm of non-residential GFA.
    Application details
  • 35 BELLEVUE AVE · 400 m
    Site Plan · Closed · applied 2024
    Site Plan Approval for a 4-storey residential building with 78 dwelling units. This is a City-led Priority Housing Projects development.
    Application details

2 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): 2 km. Transit times · Driving times

Coming transit

  • 🚧 Chinatown 1.0 km
  • 🚧 Osgoode 1.4 km
  • 🚧 King West GO Transit1.5 km

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.

Building permits

  • Garage Repair/Reconstruction · 2026 · Permit Issued
    Waterproofing replacement, localized concrete repairs, and drain and drain pipe replacement within the parking garage and loading dock.
  • Interior Alterations · 2023 · Inspection
    MINOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN AREA APPROXIMATELY 2 m2 IN AN EXISTING SINGLE DWELLING SUITE IN EXISTING CONDOMIMIUM BUILDING. (MAILING…
  • Interior Alterations · 2022 · Revision Issued
    Revision - layout, proposed mobile shopt withn existing T & T supermarket.Construct interior alterations to T&T Supermarket - Mobile Shop
  • Interior Alterations · 2021 · Closed
    Proposed kiosk "Bubble Tea" on ground floor of T&T Supermarket
  • Interior Alterations · 2021 · Closed
    Revision 01 - Construct new cashier room complete with lighting, power and HVAC.[Interior alterations for a new supermarket - T & T…

8 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).

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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.

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