Address: 1135 Royal York Road, Unit 103
Neighbourhood: Humber Valley
Agent: Liz and John Stevenson, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage
Price: $550,000
The place: A two-bedroom condo on the first level of a 14-storey building. Royal York Station is a 20-minute walk south.
The history: The tower, built in 2011, is a bit of an anomaly in this still mostly low-density, somewhat condo-averse area—a neighbourhood with plentiful parkland and great schools. Even though the current owners have two children, the place still looks new.
Big selling point: Because the unit is on the first floor, the buyer will never need to wait for elevators with groceries in hand, climb stairs or guiltily track mud through a common hallway. The best part is the small terrace, which is like a front yard.
Possible deal breaker: The maintenance fees are higher than one might expect in such a new building, but the extra money buys extensive amenities, including 24-hour concierge service, a billiards room, a gym and an indoor pool.
By the numbers:
• $550,000
• 1,031 square feet
• $667 in monthly fees
• 209 units in the building
• 80-square-foot terrace
• 9-foot ceilings
• 2 bedroom
• 2 bathrooms
• 1 den
• 1 parking space
322301 The unit is on the ground floor of a 14-storey building. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-1-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-1.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-condo-for-sale-humber-valley-1135-royal-york-road/slide/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-1/ toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-1 0 0
322302 The kitchen and dining room are combined. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-2-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-2.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-condo-for-sale-humber-valley-1135-royal-york-road/slide/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-2/ toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-2 0 0
322303 Granite countertops are a nice plus. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-3-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-3.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-condo-for-sale-humber-valley-1135-royal-york-road/slide/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-3/ toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-3 0 0
322304 Some condos in this price range have a patch of bare floor that is optimistically labelled "den" on the floor plan—but this place has an actual den, with walls. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-4-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-4.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-condo-for-sale-humber-valley-1135-royal-york-road/slide/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-4/ toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-4 0 0
322305 Because it's on the ground floor, the unit even has a lawn-like terrace, accessible through glass doors in the living area. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-5-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-5.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-condo-for-sale-humber-valley-1135-royal-york-road/slide/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-5/ toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-5 0 0
322306 Here's the main bathroom. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-6-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-6.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-condo-for-sale-humber-valley-1135-royal-york-road/slide/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-6/ toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-6 0 0
322307 The second bedroom. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-7-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-7.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-7.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-condo-for-sale-humber-valley-1135-royal-york-road/slide/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-7/ toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-7 0 0
322308 And the master bedroom. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-8-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-8.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-condo-for-sale-humber-valley-1135-royal-york-road/slide/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-8/ toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-8 0 0
322309 The master bedroom's en suite bathroom. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-9-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-9.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-condo-for-sale-humber-valley-1135-royal-york-road/slide/toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-9/ toronto-condo-1135-royal-york-humber-valley-9 0 0
No photo of the terrace? If you’re going to mention it in your article, AND include it in the Facebook link, you should maybe include a photo….