3901 - 488 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Toronto (Kensington-Chinatown)

$724,000

For sale: Apartment

Apartment at 3901 - 488 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Toronto (Kensington-Chinatown)
Property type
Condo Apartment
Bedrooms / bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Living area
699 sqft
MLS®
MLS® C13725650
Neighbourhood
Kensington-Chinatown

Experience elevated downtown living at 488 University Avenue. This exceptional 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence offers soaring 10-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and breathtaking, unobstructed south-facing skyline views. Step onto the private 115 sq. ft. balcony-an ideal setting for morning coffee or relaxing at the end of the day.The sleek, modern kitchen features quartz countertops, European-style built-in appliances and upgraded cabinetry that provides valuable additional storage. The original built-in microwave space has been thoughtfully replaced with three extra drawers. The bright, open-concept living and dining area is filled with natural light, while dimmable lighting in the kitchen and hallway creates the perfect ambience.Both bedrooms are generously sized and enhanced with custom-built closets. The second bedroom features a frosted sliding door that provides privacy while allowing natural light to flow through. The primary suite is a serene retreat with motorized blackout blinds and a spa-inspired ensuite bathroom. Additional upgrades include a custom hallway closet, an LED mirror in the guest bathroom, a smart Ecobee thermostat and a brand-new all-in-one washer and dryer installed in 2025.Residents enjoy five-star amenities, including a fitness centre, indoor pool and rooftop terrace. Ideally located steps from St. Patrick Subway Station, Hospital Row, the University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University, Queen's Park and the Financial District, with outstanding dining, shopping, culture and entertainment at your doorstep.Downtown Toronto living at its absolute finest.

Sold data

Homes in Kensington Chinatown — recent sold market

Homes in Kensington Chinatown took a median of 31 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 16 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 64, across 46 recorded sales.

That clock counts only the listing each home finally sold on. Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 64 days.

The median sale price was $614,400.

Homes sold for about 4.6% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.

About 7% of sales closed above the list price.

Around 20% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.

Median days to sell
31
Median sale price
$614,400
Sale-to-list ratio
95.4%
Sold above asking
7%

Based on 46 recorded sales in the last 90 days — a small sample, so treat these figures as indicative. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.

Schools

Schools in Toronto (Kensington-Chinatown)

Toronto (Kensington-Chinatown) has 529 Fraser Institute–rated schools (425 elementary and 104 secondary), averaging 6.2/10.

Rated schools
529
Elementary
425
Secondary
104
Average rating
6.2 / 10

Top-rated schools in Toronto (Kensington-Chinatown)

  • Cottingham — elementary, TorontoFraser rating 10.0/10
  • High Park Alternative — elementary, TorontoFraser rating 10.0/10
  • Northmount — elementary, TorontoFraser rating 10.0/10
  • Sathya Sai — elementary, TorontoFraser rating 10.0/10
  • St Michael's Choir — secondary, TorontoFraser rating 10.0/10
  • St Sebastian — elementary, TorontoFraser rating 10.0/10

School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.

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