43.6459° N · 79.3760° W — Waterfront Communities C8, Toronto — MLS® #C13135806
404-1 The Esplanade
$725,000
Waterfront Communities C8, Toronto, Ontario M5E 0A8
- 2+1
- BedroomsBeds
- 2
- BathroomsBaths
- 900-999 sqft900-999
- SizeSq ft
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404-1 The Esplanade is a 2+1-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in Waterfront Communities C8, Toronto, listed for sale at an asking price of $725,000 (MLS® C13135806).
Welcome To 1 The Esplanade Suite 404, one of the largest units at the coveted Backstage condos! This spacious and well-designed suite offers almost 1000sqft of elegant living space, featuring 2 + 1 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms - ideal for professionals, families, or those seeking a vibrant downtown lifestyle in the best location of the city. This model suite includes updated finishes and features custom blinds, kitchen island, undermount lighting, mirrored closet doors, upscale lighting, large primary bedroom with walk-in closet, and a separate dining area! Exceptional building amenities include guest suites, party room, bar and lounge, theatre room, outdoor pool & jacuzzi, and outdoor BBQ areas-offering a resort-style experience in one of downtown Toronto's most connected and desirable buildings. Located in the heart of St. Lawrence neighbourhood, this home places you steps from some of Toronto's most iconic destinations, including the famous St. Lawrence market, Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto Islands, Skydome/Rogers Centre, the Round House, Ripley's, and Distillery District! Who needs to drive when you are steps to Union Station, Berczy Park, and the PATH system. Adding to this exceptional connectivity, Backstage Condominiums will offer direct access to Toronto's PATH network via the pedestrian connection to CIBC Tower, including a private second-floor entrance exclusively for residents! Residents enjoy easy access to the Financial District, CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Scotiabank Arena, and the waterfront along Harbourfront. Commuters will appreciate immediate access to the TTC Subway Line 1, GO Transit via Union Station, and convenient connections to the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway.
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.
42Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$910/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 25 condos with 3 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
- $4,788 / 2025
- MLS® number
- C13135806
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Time on market
- Size
- 900-999 sqft
- Listed on
- Parking
- None, 0 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 404-1 The Esplanade, Toronto, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $725,000 | N/A | For Sale | C13135806 |
Inside
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Property
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Style
- Apartment
- Community
- Waterfront Communities C8
- Municipality
- Toronto
Building
- Size
- 900-999 sqft
- Construction
- Concrete
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 2+1
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 4pc Main, 1 × 4pc Main
- Basement Type
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- None
- Additional Parking
- 0
- Total Parking
- 0
Utilities
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Heat Pump
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
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Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Union Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-UniversityGO Transit train: Barrie, Kitchener, Lakeshore East, Lakeshore West, Milton, Richmond Hill, StouffvilleUP Express train | 300 m |
| King Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University | 400 m |
| St Andrew Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University | 750 m |
| Queen Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University | 800 m |
| Osgoode Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University | 1.1 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.
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Condo Apt in Waterfront Communities C8
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Condos for sale in Waterfront Communities C8 right now
- For sale now
- 189
- Median asking price
- $589K
- New in 7 days
- 25
- Price cuts
- 20%
Middle half: $500K to $800K
77 in 28 days
38 listings
This home is asking 23% above the median.
See all homes in Waterfront Communities C8Asking 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.
- Permits16 clearedInterior Alterations Issued November 23, 2023 · Building Permit Related(MS) Issued November 23, 2023 · Addition(s) Issued May 25, 2023 · Building Permit Related(FS) Applied May 18, 2023 · Fire Alarm Issued March 24, 2021 · Fire Alarm Issued March 22, 2021 · Sign Building Permit Related Issued May 24, 2018 · Building Permit Related(PS) Issued April 27, 2018
- Signals nearby6 to note1 FRONT ST W, Site plan, 150 m away · 141 BAY ST, Site plan, 150 m away · 20 FRONT ST W, Site plan, 170 m away · 22 FRONT ST W, Site plan, 190 m away · 53 FREELAND ST, Site plan, 250 m away · 49 YONGE ST, Condominium, 260 m away
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.
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.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $10,975
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $10,975
- Total land transfer tax
- $21,950
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000 + Toronto up to $4,475)
- −$8,475
- Total for first-time buyers
- $13,475
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 $725,000
- $6,500
- Ontario total
- $10,975
Toronto’s municipal tax uses the same brackets at this price, so it adds another $10,975.
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
- Market Lane Junior and Senior Public SchoolToronto DSBPublic · grades JK–878%Grade 6 average1 km
- St Michael's Choir (Jr) SchoolToronto CDSBCatholic · grades 1–8 · French Immersion99%Grade 6 average1.1 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 math1.1 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 math1.9 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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A month, all in
$5,010
- Mortgage$3,308
- Property tax$399
- Condo or maintenance fee$1,303
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$21,950
$13,475 for first-time buyers; Toronto adds its own tax.
Rent, similar homes
$4,100
a month, median asking rent of 25 similar homes in Waterfront Communities C8.
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