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Based on CondoNowScore statistics gathered by the 1.1 million users* that frequented CondoNow over 1.9 million times over the past year, we’ve discovered which developments really stood apart from the rest.
- The average price of a new condo in the GTA in October was $833,827
- Prices for new condos increased by 7.5% over the last 12 months.
Starting our Countdown at the Number Ten Spot is….
10. Y&S Condos
Tribute Communities/Ten Block Communities
Occupancy: March 2023
Conveniently located at Yonge and Eglinton, Y&S Condos stands 35 storeys tall, offering residents larger than average units that are perfect for families. Amenities include fitness areas, study rooms, children’s playroom, and plenty of outdoor space. Boasting extremely high Walk and Transit Scores, residents are close to everything from lifestyle amenities to transit options, including the addition of the new Eglinton Crosstown LRT, which will make commuting across the city even faster.
9. Crosstown Condos
Aspen Ridge
Occupancy: November 2023
Taking the #9 spot is the first phase of the master-planned community located at Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East, Crosstown Condos. This project will span 60 acres and will ultimately consist of six residential condo towers, townhomes, a 5-acre community park, and a new community centre. Residents will be treated to plenty of amenities including a games room, outdoor terrace, and pet-friendly areas. Residents will enjoy being minutes away from Sunnybrook Park, the Don Valley Parkway, and the Eglinton Crosstown LRT.
8. Exchange District Condos
Camrost Felcorp
Occupancy: November 2023
With the #8 spot on our Top 10 list is Exchange District Condos. This master-planned community is located at Hurontario Street and Burnhamthorpe Road, directly across from Square One Shopping Centre, Ontario’s largest shopping mall. With the first of three towers standing 60 storeys tall, this exciting project is sure to change the Mississauga skyline forever. Exchange District Offers luxurious spa-inspired amenities and amazing views from its rooftop terrace. With extremely high Walk and Transit Scores, residents will have easy access to all of the city’s downtown amenities, post-secondary institutions, MiWay bus routes, GO Transit, and the new Hurontario LRT.
7. Azura Condos
Capital Developments
Occupancy: October 2021
March 2019 marked the launch of Azura Condos, a 32 storey tower located in the Yonge and Finch neighbourhood of Toronto offering stunning south facing views of the city’s downtown skyline and unique amenities such as a golf simulator and kid’s imagination space. A perfect Transit Score allows commuters easy access to Finch station and subway, TTC, GO, and YRT bus services. Yonge Street also offers so many lifestyle amenities, all within a few minutes walk away.
6. 55C Condos
MOD Developments Inc
Occupancy: Fall 2023
In May 2019 MOD Developments Inc. launched 55C Condos, a 48-Storey tower located in the highly desirable Yonge and Bloor neighbourhood. Equipped with state-of-the-art fitness, yoga, and cycling studios, a fireplace lounge, and a beautifully landscaped terrace, residents will be able to enjoy these and many other luxurious building amenities. Bloor subway station, the city’s ultra-posh Yorkville neighbourhood and its fashionable lifestyle amenities are located within walking distance, all helping to give 55C Condos an almost perfect Walk and Transit Scores.
5. Bijou On Bloor Condos
Plazacorp Urban Residential Communities
Occupancy: May 2022
Breaking into CondoNow’s Top 5 is Bijou on Bloor. Located on Bloor Street just west of Jane Street, this 14 storey condo will treat residents to stunning views of High Park to the east and the Humber River to the west. Bloor West Village offers residents more than 400 boutique shops, independent restaurants and cafes, and entertainment options. Jane subway station is located just steps away, allowing for a quick commute into the downtown core. Building amenities include an indoor pool and steam room, outdoor patio with picnic areas, and a fully-equipped fitness centre.
4. Galleria on the Park
Elad Canada/Freed Developments
Occupancy: Fall 2023
Galleria Mall will soon be revitalized and redeveloped with the addition of this new master-planned community. Galleria on the Park launched in September 2019 to extremely high purchaser interest and turn out. With the addition of 8 residential condo buildings, a new 95,000 square foot community centre which will ultimately be one of the largest in the city, an 8-acre park, and over 300,000 square feet of retail space, residents can truly live, work, and play here. The first phase will offer residents plenty of lifestyle amenities within the neighbourhood and building including, amazing family-friendly options like a video gaming room, movie theatre, swimming pool, and kid’s playroom. Residents will be steps away from TTC bus routes and minutes away from subway and streetcar services, making it extremely easy to commute throughout the city.
3. Mobilio Condos
Menkes Developments Ltd./Quadreal
Occupancy: Spring 2022
Cracking CondoNow’s Top 3 is Mobilio. Vaughan Metropolitan Centre is quickly becoming the new downtown core of the city, boasting a high Walk Score with plenty of lifestyle amenities in the area and this number will continue to improve as the area continues to develop. With the expansion of the Line 1 subway into Vaughan and condo prices quickly becoming unattainable in downtown Toronto for the average person, homebuyers are searching elsewhere for real estate. Mobilio is a master-planned community consisting of three condo towers and almost 400 stacked townhomes offering amazing amenities including a movie theatre, fitness centre, and a kid’s indoor and outdoor play area. The first two condo towers of the Mobilio community quickly sold out. Located just south of VMC subway station, residents will be able to take the subway into Union Station in under 45 minutes and York University students are just a 10-minute ride away from class. Motorists can access Highway 400, 407, or 7 within minutes, allowing for easy travel throughout the GTA.
2. TC4 & TC5 Condos
CentreCourt Developments Inc.
Occupancy: Fall 2021
The fourth and fifth towers of the massive 10 tower Transit City master-planned community launched in April 2019 with so much interest from buyers that the first release of units sold out immediately. The community will see a 9-acre central park, a YMCA, and a library located at its heart. Located adjacent to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, residents are literally 0 minutes away from the subway and bus routes. Motorists will also have easy access to major thoroughfares in the area. The area offers a wide variety of lifestyle amenities and the buildings themselves offer fitness options, a games room, a beautiful infinity pool, and many more amenities.
1. The Well Condos
Tridel
Occupancy: Summer 2022
Construction is now underway on the $1.4 billion dollars, 3.1 million square foot mixed-use community located at Spadina Avenue and Front Street. With over 420,000 square feet of open-air retail space, a market hall complete with dining options, a grocery store, new employment opportunities, The Well is the perfect place to live, work, shop, eat, and play. The Fashion District is an extremely popular neighbourhood, boasting a perfect Transit Score with easy access to streetcar, bus, and subway services. With an extremely high Walk Score residents are within walking distance to the city’s best dining, shopping, and entertainment options. The buildings will offer residents luxurious amenities such as a well-equipped fitness centre, outdoor pool, rooftop terrace, pet-friendly areas, and much more. The Well is being developed by highly acclaimed developer Tridel and we have seen absolutely phenomenal interest in this project, making this a once in a lifetime opportunity for both investors and end-users to own in one of the city’s fastest-growing and popular neighbourhoods.
This completes our list for 2019. Did you buy a condo at one of these Top 10?
Generally speaking, condo projects by great developers in a great location are met enthusiastically by investors and end-users alike. If you are looking for a Toronto pre-construction condo for 2020, you can find all of them on CondoNow.
Have a great holiday and best wishes for 2020!
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