43.6573° N · 79.4013° W — Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto — MLS® #C14107704
705-297 College St
$488,000
Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto, Ontario M5T 0C2
- 1
- BedroomsBeds
- 1
- BathroomsBaths
- 0-499 sqft0-499
- SizeSq ft
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In short · from the listing record
705-297 College St is a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo in Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto, listed for sale at an asking price of $488,000 (MLS® C14107704).
Welcome to The College, a boutique condominium by Tribute Communities, ideally situated in the heart of Toronto's vibrant Kensington Market. This spacious one-bedroom residence offers a thoughtfully designed open-concept layout featuring 10-foot ceilings, laminate flooring, built-in appliances, and floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the suite with abundant natural light. The generous private balcony provides a peaceful outdoor retreat with a beautiful view overlooking the University of Toronto - St. George Campus. Residents enjoy an impressive selection of amenities, including 24-hour concierge and security, a fully equipped fitness centre, rooftop terrace with BBQs, theatre room, billiards room, party room, and guest suites. With T&T Supermarket conveniently connected to the building, everyday shopping and essentials are just steps from your door. Perfectly positioned for convenience and lifestyle, the residence is within easy reach of the University of Toronto, OCAD University, Central Technical School, Chinatown, Little Italy, hospitals, parks, and Queen's Park subway station. Experience contemporary downtown living in one of Toronto's most vibrant and connected neighbourhoods. A fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers, professionals, students, or investors looking for a well-located residence in the heart of the city.
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
66Fair
Condition score
4 condition-related facts documented
Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
40Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$576/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 24 condos with 1 bedroom for lease in Kensington-Chinatown 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
- $2,617 / 2026
- MLS® number
- C14107704
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Time on market
- Size
- 0-499 sqft
- Listed on
- Parking
- Underground, 0 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 705-297 College St, Toronto, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $488,000 | N/A | For Sale | C14107704 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Living3.01 × 3.43 mLaminate, W/O To Balcony, Combined W/Dining
- Kitchen2.12 × 2.26 mB/I Appliances, Open Concept, Laminate
- Br2.62 × 3.56 mLaminate, Mirrored Closet
Property
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Style
- Multi-Level
- Community
- Kensington-Chinatown
- Municipality
- Toronto
Building
- Size
- 0-499 sqft
- Construction
- Concrete
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 4pc Flat
- Basement Type
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- Underground
- 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.
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Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University | 900 m |
| St Patrick Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University | 1.1 km |
| Spadina Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University, Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 1.1 km |
| Museum Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University | 1.2 km |
| Union Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-UniversityGO Transit train: Barrie, Kitchener, Lakeshore East, Lakeshore West, Milton, Richmond Hill, StouffvilleUP Express train | 2.2 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
Condo Apt in Kensington-Chinatown
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Condos for sale in Kensington-Chinatown right now
- For sale now
- 83
- Median asking price
- $650K
- New in 7 days
- 11
- Price cuts
- 24%
Middle half: $519K to $862K
32 in 28 days
20 listings
This home is asking 25% below the median, lower than three quarters of them.
See all homes in Kensington-ChinatownAsking 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.
- Permits21 clearedGarage Repair/Reconstruction Issued September 2, 2026 · Interior Alterations Issued July 27, 2023 · Interior Alterations Issued August 11, 2022 · Building Permit Related(MS) Issued April 12, 2022 · Interior Alterations Issued August 31, 2021 · Building Permit Related(PS) Issued August 31, 2021 · Interior Alterations Issued June 7, 2021 · Sign Building Permit Related Issued June 4, 2021
- Signals nearby6 to note309 AUGUSTA AVE, Official plan or zoning amendment, 110 m away · 502 SPADINA AVE, Site plan, 160 m away · 508 SPADINA AVE, Site plan, 180 m away · 199 COLLEGE ST, Site plan, 520 m away · 197 COLLEGE ST, Site plan, 530 m away · 195 COLLEGE ST, Site plan, 530 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
- $6,235
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $6,235
- Total land transfer tax
- $12,470
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000 + Toronto up to $4,475)
- −$8,475
- Total for first-time buyers
- $3,995
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 $488,000
- $1,760
- Ontario total
- $6,235
Toronto’s municipal tax uses the same brackets at this price, so it adds another $6,235.
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
- Lord Lansdowne Junior Public SchoolToronto DSBPublic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion88%Grade 6 average200 m
- da Vinci SchoolToronto DSBPublic · grades JK–667%Grade 3 average250 m
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic SchoolToronto CDSBCatholic · grades JK–880%Grade 6 average1.1 km
- École élémentaire Pierre-Elliott-TrudeauConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades JK–694%Grade 6 average1.2 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Subway Academy IIToronto DSBPublic · grades 9–12—500 m
- Heydon Park Secondary SchoolToronto DSBPublic · grades 9–128%Grade 9 math600 m
- Loretto College SchoolToronto CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1240%Grade 9 math1.1 km
- Collège français secondaireConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1286%Grade 9 math2 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
$2,876
- Mortgage$2,227
- Property tax$218
- Condo or maintenance fee$431
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$12,470
$3,995 for first-time buyers; Toronto adds its own tax.
Rent, similar homes
$2,300
a month, median asking rent of 24 similar homes in Kensington-Chinatown.
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