43.6444° N · 79.3638° W — Waterfront Communities C8, Toronto — MLS® #C13836848
530-55 Merchants' Wharf
$525,000
Waterfront Communities C8, Toronto, Ontario M5A 0P2
- 1
- BedroomsBeds
- 1
- BathroomsBaths
- 600-699 sqft600-699
- SizeSq ft
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In short · from the listing record
530-55 Merchants' Wharf is a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo in Waterfront Communities C8, Toronto, listed for sale at an asking price of $525,000 (MLS® C13836848).
Welcome to Aqualina at Bayside by Tridel, one of Toronto's premier waterfront communities. This bright and beautifully maintained 1-bedroom suite offers an exceptional opportunity to own in one of the city's most sought-after lakefront neighbourhoods. The open-concept layout features floor-to-ceiling windows, soaring natural light, laminate flooring throughout, and a modern kitchen with built-in appliances and ample storage. Enjoy peaceful views toward Lake Ontario from your private Juliet balcony, the perfect spot for your morning coffee or an evening unwind. Thoughtfully designed for both comfortable living and entertaining, this suite offers an efficient layout with a bright, inviting living space and a seamless connection between the kitchen and living areas. Residents of Aqualina enjoy an impressive collection of resort-style amenities, including 24-hour concierge service, a rooftop infinity pool, fitness centre, yoga and spinning studios, theatre room, library, party room and more. Located along Toronto's vibrant waterfront, you're just steps from the boardwalk, parks, cafes, restaurants and lounges, while being minutes from the downtown core and the city's many conveniences.Whether you're a first-time buyer, professional, downsizer or investor, this is an excellent opportunity to own a stylish waterfront residence in a highly regarded Tridel community. Experience the lifestyle of waterfront living at Aqualina, where exceptional amenities, a connected location and the beauty of Lake Ontario come together.
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.
33Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$846/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 45 condos with 1 bedroom 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
- $3,016 / 2026
- MLS® number
- C13836848
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Building Age
- 6-10
- Time on market
- Size
- 600-699 sqft
- Listed on
- Parking
- Underground, 0 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 530-55 Merchants' Wharf, Toronto, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $525,000 | N/A | For Sale | C13836848 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Dining3.05 × 7.33 mCombined W/Dining, Laminate, Juliette Balcony
- Dining3.05 × 7.33 mCombined W/Living, Laminate, Open Concept
- Kitchen3.05 × 3.65 mGranite Counter, Laminate, B/I Appliances
- Br2.71 × 2.5 mSliding Doors, Laminate, Separate Rm
Property
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Style
- Apartment
- Community
- Waterfront Communities C8
- Municipality
- Toronto
Building
- Size
- 600-699 sqft
- Building Age
- 6-10
- 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.
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University | 1.3 km |
| Union Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-UniversityGO Transit train: Barrie, Kitchener, Lakeshore East, Lakeshore West, Milton, Richmond Hill, StouffvilleUP Express train | 1.3 km |
| Queen Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University | 1.6 km |
| St Andrew Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University | 1.7 km |
| TMU Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University | 1.9 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 Waterfront Communities C8
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Condos for sale in Waterfront Communities C8 right now
- For sale now
- 191
- Median asking price
- $580K
- New in 7 days
- 22
- Price cuts
- 20%
Middle half: $499K to $787K
81 in 28 days
39 listings
This home is asking 9% below 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.
- Permits3 clearedBuilding Permit Related(MS) Issued August 7, 2020 · Building Permit Related(PS) Issued August 4, 2020 · Interior Alterations Issued July 23, 2020
- Signals nearby6 to note180 QUEENS QUAY E, Official plan or zoning amendment, 210 m away · 180 QUEENS QUAY E, Site plan, 210 m away · 259 LAKE SHORE BLVD E, Plan of subdivision, 250 m away · 259 LAKE SHORE BLVD E, Site plan, 250 m away · 259 LAKE SHORE BLVD E, Official plan or zoning amendment, 250 m away · 259 LAKE SHORE BLVD E, Site plan, 250 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: 350 m
- trailOn recordA trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
- permitsOn record54 building permits issued within 250 m in the last 2 years
- devappsOn record9 open development applications within 250 m An application is a proposal: it may change, be refused or never be built.
- airportOn recordNearest airport: 2.4 km
- parcelOn recordMapped parcel: about 17,570 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 327 test or monitoring holes also recorded.
- groundwaterOn recordGroundwater recorded about 3.4 m below ground nearby The middle water level in the well records within 500 m (883 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.
- npriOn record1 facility within 1 km reports 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.
- fcsiNone in rangeNo federal contaminated site within 1 km The federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about 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 this location Fixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (20 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, Routcom, 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
- $6,975
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $6,975
- Total land transfer tax
- $13,950
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000 + Toronto up to $4,475)
- −$8,475
- Total for first-time buyers
- $5,475
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 $525,000
- $2,500
- Ontario total
- $6,975
Toronto’s municipal tax uses the same brackets at this price, so it adds another $6,975.
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
- Market Lane Junior and Senior Public SchoolToronto DSBPublic · grades JK–878%Grade 6 average600 m
- St Michael Catholic SchoolToronto CDSBCatholic · grades JK–865%Grade 6 average600 m
- St Paul Catholic SchoolToronto CDSBCatholic · grades JK–872%Grade 6 average1.3 km
- École élémentaire Gabrielle-RoyConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades JK–696%Grade 6 average1.5 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Inglenook Community SchoolToronto DSBPublic · grades 9–12—1.1 km
- St Michael's Choir (Sr) SchoolToronto CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1296%Grade 9 math1.7 km
- Collège français secondaireConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1286%Grade 9 math2.3 km
- Native Learning CentreToronto DSBPublic · grades 9–12—2.5 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
$3,146
- Mortgage$2,396
- Property tax$251
- Condo or maintenance fee$499
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$13,950
$5,475 for first-time buyers; Toronto adds its own tax.
Rent, similar homes
$2,300
a month, median asking rent of 45 similar homes in Waterfront Communities C8.
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