“This property has great space — over 1,000 square feet with two bedrooms plus a solarium, selling for under $200,000. This was a perfect opportunity for first-time buyers,” says listing agent Mary Semen. “This condo attracted many parents sending their kids to York University as a great alternative to residence living. With a good down payment, the low taxes and $503 maintenance fees, it was pretty competitive with resident living. The suite also has an extra bedroom, which could be rented out to a second student.”
It is located close to the TTC, York University, Kipling subway station and a plaza.
My
thoughts
A salesperson needs to hype their listed properties but in reality,
this building is not close to anything except a bus stop. It is miles
and miles from the Kipling subway station.
What is more troubling is that the agent is saying this building is a
great alternative to residences at York University and the owners can
rent out the spare bedroom to another student.
Most likely the declaration states that the units in this building are
restricted to single-family occupancy and that provision is being
ignored by the board. Even so, a second, third, fourth or even more
unrelated students living in a unit are not permitted. If a condo is
allowed to becoame a frat house, property values drop.
Perhaps that is why prices seem so low for such a large unit in such a
nice looking building.
Listings
for condo townhouses
Sometimes
there are clues in the MLS listings that there are problems. Here are
excerpts from listings for three units in the same condo corporation.
MLS®: W2731689
Beautiful And Well Kept townhouse. Good For Investors And 1st time home
Buyer's. Potential to get some rent from basement.
(The Declaration states that
the units are only for single family use. You cannot legally have
renters.)
MLS®: W2747738
Special Assessment Of $8,500.00 has been paid. This unit is free and
clear. Seller Will Assist In Financing. This complex has had
problems
in the past but is now on the path to growth again. Great property for
investment.
(A
special assessment? $8,500.00?) If there was one special assessment,
there is a good chance more are on their way. "Has had problems in the
past"? I would want a lot of information on what exactly those problems
were/are and why I should believe that they have all been solved.)
MLS®: W2713259
Please Note - Owner already paid off in full existing Special
Assessment Approx, $8,000.