Condo of the Week: $700,000 for a two-level concrete suite near Roncesvalles

Condo of the Week: $700,000 for a two-level concrete suite near Roncesvalles

Address: 25 Ritchie Avenue, Unit 111
Neighbourhood: Roncesvalles
Agent: Chander M. Chaddah, Sutton Group Associates Realty Inc., Brokerage
Price: $699,900

The Place: A family-friendly home in a five-year-old building. The kitchen, dining area and living room are on the unit’s upper level, while the bedrooms and family room are below.

Big Selling Point: Having a family room and second bedroom hidden away on the lower level means the owner can hide the inevitable kid-created mess while entertaining guests in the modern upstairs living room.

Bragging Rights: The location near High Park and Sunnyside Park is great for families with small children. The building is also just a crossing guard away from Howard Public School, which has a high Fraser Institute ranking.

Possible Deal Breaker: Although the kitchen has a nice big island and decent-sized pantry, it also has a low ceiling, small sink and electric stove. Gourmands may therefore want to upgrade the oven or buy a nice BBQ for the suite’s gas-enabled private terrace.

By the Numbers:

• $699,900
• 1,436 square feet inside
• $766 per in monthly maintenance fees
• 90-square-foot terrace
• 54-unit building
• 7.5- to 10.5-foot ceilings (approximately)
• 2 bathrooms
• 2 bedrooms
• 1 parking space
• 1 locker