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43.6464° N · 79.3763° W — Waterfront Communities C8, Toronto — MLS® #C14031278

1605-8 The Esplanade

$659,000

Waterfront Communities C8, Toronto, Ontario M5E 0A6

1+1
BedroomsBeds
2
BathroomsBaths
800-899 sqft800-899
SizeSq ft

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In short · from the listing record

1605-8 The Esplanade is a 1+1-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in Waterfront Communities C8, Toronto, listed for sale at an asking price of $659,000 (MLS® C14031278).

Location. Space. Light. Views. This exceptional 1+den corner unit at The L Tower delivers all four - with 840 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space, an impressive size for a downtown Toronto condo. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout fill the living space with an abundance of natural light while capturing panoramic city views from multiple exposures. The spacious bedroom features a private ensuite, while the generously sized den is ideal for a dedicated home office - perfect for today's working professional. The functional layout features a gourmet corner kitchen with plenty of counter space and ample storage, seamlessly connecting to the living area to create a practical and inviting space for both everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy quality finishes throughout, including rich engineered hardwood flooring, upgraded countertops and premium Miele stainless steel appliances. Set in one of downtown Toronto's most sought-after locations, you're steps from the waterfront, Union Station, the PATH, St. Lawrence Market, restaurants, cafés, entertainment and transit. A rare opportunity to enjoy the space of a larger home with the convenience and energy of downtown living. Residents of The L Tower enjoy exceptional amenities, including 24-hour concierge service, an indoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, sauna. One storage locker is also included. A true standout: exceptional size, corner exposure, spectacular views and an unbeatable location.

Listing readings

How it measures up

Scores from the listing record and the market around it.

  • 71Good

    Condition score

    1 documented update signal

    Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.

  • 29Shortfall

    Cash flow quality

    −$1,301/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)

    Median of 84 condos with 2 bedrooms for lease in Waterfront Communities C8 right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage, property tax and the condo fee.

Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.

The data table

Every fact

Everything the board publishes for this home.

Tax
$4,259 / 2026
MLS® number
C14031278
Board
TRREB MLS®
Property Type
Condo Apt
Time on market
Size
800-899 sqft
Listed on
Parking
None, 0 Parking

Listing history

Listing activity for 1605-8 The Esplanade, Toronto, Ontario

Date StartDate EndList PricePriceEventListing ID
Date StartN/AN/A$659,000N/AScC14031278

Inside

Room by room

From the listing.

Flat5 rooms
  • Living3.72 × 6.9 mhardwood floor, W/O To Balcony, Combined W/Dining
  • Dining3.72 × 6.9 mhardwood floor, Open Concept, Combined W/Living
  • Kitchen2.2 × 2.96 mOpen Concept, hardwood floor, Stainless Steel Appl
  • Primary3.24 × 3.34 mhardwood floor, Mirrored Closet
  • Den2.41 × 3.28 mHardwood Floor

Property

Property Type
Condo Apt
Style
Apartment
Community
Waterfront Communities C8
Municipality
Toronto

Building

Size
800-899 sqft
Construction
Concrete

Inside

Bedrooms
1+1
Bathrooms
2
Bathroom Details
1 × 3pc Flat, 1 × 2pc Flat
Basement Type
None
Kitchens
1

Parking

Garage Type
None
Additional Parking
0
Total Parking
0

Utilities

Cooling
Central Air
Heating Type
Forced Air

Where it sits

The street and the area

Asking prices on the map.

Map and tour

Transit nearby

StationLinesDistance
Union StationTTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-UniversityGO Transit train: Barrie, Kitchener, Lakeshore East, Lakeshore West, Milton, Richmond Hill, StouffvilleUP Express train300 m
King StationTTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University350 m
St Andrew StationTTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University700 m
Queen StationTTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University750 m
Osgoode StationTTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University1 km

The nearest subway, light rail, train, bus rapid transit stations 5 km, as the crow flies. Source: TTC schedule data (GTFS) from the Toronto Transit Commission under the Open Government Licence – Toronto; GO Transit and UP Express schedule data (GTFS) from Metrolinx under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx, downloaded October 18, 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Data used in this product or service is provided with the permission of Metrolinx. Metrolinx makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, with respect to the Data and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or currency of the data used in this product or service. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx.

Around it

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Condos for sale in Waterfront Communities C8 right now

For sale now
190
Median asking price
$582K

Middle half: $500K to $794K

New in 7 days
18

77 in 28 days

Price cuts
21%

40 listings

This home is asking 13% above the median.

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Asking prices and counts of the MLS® listings on this site as of today. Asking figures only, never sold or leased prices.

Site report

What the record says

What the City and the conservation authority have on file for this address.

  • Heritage and ravineNone foundNot found on the Heritage Register
  • Heritage and ravineNone foundNot in a mapped Heritage Conservation District
  • Heritage and ravineNone foundNot in the mapped ravine protection area
  • ZoningSee Former City of Toronto By-Law No. 438-86Outside By-law 569-2013: the former municipality’s by-law still sets what may be built. Confirm the rules with the City.
  • Permits10 clearedGarage Repair/Reconstruction Issued February 24, 2023 · Re-Roofing/Re-Cladding Issued May 27, 2022 · Other(BA) Completed July 14, 2022 · Alternative Solution Completed November 30, 2017 · Multiple Projects Issued July 21, 2016 · Building Permit Related(MS) Issued December 4, 2014 · Building Permit Related(PS) Issued December 4, 2014 · Sprinklers Issued November 18, 2014
  • Signals nearby6 to note20 FRONT ST W, Site plan, 120 m away · 1 FRONT ST W, Site plan, 130 m away · 22 FRONT ST W, Site plan, 150 m away · 141 BAY ST, Site plan, 150 m away · 49 YONGE ST, Site plan, 200 m away · 49 YONGE ST, Condominium, 200 m away
  • ca regulatedNone in rangeNot in Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s mapped regulated area
  • provincial plansNone in rangeOutside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areas
  • wetlandNone in rangeNo mapped wetland within 120 m
  • aggregateNone in rangeNo licensed pit or quarry within 2 km
  • wellsNone in rangeNo recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m
  • railOn recordNearest rail line: 100 m
  • trailOn recordA trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
  • permitsOn record218 building permits issued within 250 m in the last 2 years
  • devappsOn record16 open development applications within 250 m An application is a proposal: it may change, be refused or never be built.
  • airportOn recordNearest airport: 1.9 km
  • parcelOn recordMapped parcel: about 32,280 sq ft Measured from the municipal parcel map, which can differ from the survey and from the lot size in the listing.
  • water wellsNone in rangeNo water-supply well recorded within 250 m 60 test or monitoring holes also recorded.
  • groundwaterOn recordGroundwater recorded about 2.4 m below ground nearby The middle water level in the well records within 500 m (314 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.
  • bedrockOn recordBedrock about 6.1 m down nearby The middle depth to bedrock in the well records within 500 m.
  • npriOn record2 facilities within 1 km report pollutant releases to Environment Canada The nearest is Redpath Sugar Ltd — Toronto Refinery, 610 m away. Facilities report to the National Pollutant Release Inventory above set thresholds; reporting a release is not a finding of harm.
  • fcsiOn record3 federal contaminated sites within 1 km All of them are closed. The federal inventory covers federal land only, not provincial or private sites.
  • electricityOn recordElectricity is distributed here by Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited
  • internet speedOn recordWired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 40 m away Fixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (40 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.
  • broadbandOn recordAcross the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listed Fibre to the home: Beanfield Metroconnect, Bell, CIK Telecom, Dotto One, FibreStream, Rally, Rogers. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Rogers, SkyChoice Communications. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.

None of these City records was found at this address. That does not rule out other approvals, such as a conservation authority permit, so check before you plan work.

Each record is the map at the home’s location, not an inspection. Confirm anything that matters with the municipality, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority or the record’s publisher.

City of Toronto Open Data and zoning map, read at this address. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. City of Toronto Open Data — Development Applications and Building Permits (cleared permits since 2017). An application is a proposal: it may change, be refused or never be built. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Contains information made available under the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Open Data Licence v1.0.

Land transfer tax on this home

Ontario land transfer tax
$9,655
Toronto municipal land transfer tax
$9,655
Total land transfer tax
$19,310
First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000 + Toronto up to $4,475)
−$8,475
Total for first-time buyers
$10,835
See how this is worked out
0.5% on the first $55,000
$275
1.0% from $55,000 to $250,000
$1,950
1.5% from $250,000 to $400,000
$2,250
2.0% from $400,000 to $659,000
$5,180
Ontario total
$9,655

Toronto’s municipal tax uses the same brackets at this price, so it adds another $9,655.

An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.

Schools

Nearest schools

Straight-line distances. Check catchments with the board.

ElementaryEQAO average 2024–25

  • St Michael Catholic SchoolToronto CDSBCatholic · grades JK–865%Grade 6 average550 m
  • St Michael's Choir (Jr) SchoolToronto CDSBCatholic · grades 1–8 · French Immersion99%Grade 6 average1 km
  • Market Lane Junior and Senior Public SchoolToronto DSBPublic · grades JK–878%Grade 6 average1 km
  • École élémentaire Gabrielle-RoyConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades JK–696%Grade 6 average1.2 km

SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25

  • St Michael's Choir (Sr) SchoolToronto CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1296%Grade 9 math1 km
  • Inglenook Community SchoolToronto DSBPublic · grades 9–12—1.6 km
  • Heydon Park Secondary SchoolToronto DSBPublic · grades 9–128%Grade 9 math1.8 km
  • Collège français secondaireConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1286%Grade 9 math1.8 km

EQAO: share of students at or above the provincial standard, 2024–25 (Ontario open data). These are the schools nearest this home, not the schools it is assigned to: boundaries change, and some schools take students by application. Confirm with the board before you buy. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.

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What it costs to own

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Price$659,000

A month, all in

$4,201

  • Mortgage$3,007
  • Property tax$355
  • Condo or maintenance fee$839

A planning figure, not a quote.

Land transfer tax

$19,310

$10,835 for first-time buyers; Toronto adds its own tax.

Rent, similar homes

$2,900

a month, median asking rent of 84 similar homes in Waterfront Communities C8.

Community

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