8 Mckee Avenue

Anyone who’s seeking a Toronto condo for sale should definitely consider Marquis at Northtown Condos at 8 Mckee Avenue. Tridel completed this building back in 2004, but unlike other buildings of that age, maintenance fees are actually higher than average at $0.79 per-square-foot. The building is 16 storeys tall and is home to 120 suites. Units start at 981 square feet on the low end, and can go up to 1600 square feet.

This condo has an excellent Walk Score of 96 and a low demand ranking, based on Strata.ca’s analytics. Maintenance fees are $0.79 per-square-foot, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of $0.80 per-square-foot.

On average, units at 8 Mckee Avenue sell -0.38% below the list price, and units have a medium chance of receiving multiple offers (aka a “bidding war”). The average cost per-square-foot in the condo (based on past 12 months of sales) is $760 and units sell with 42 days on market on average. Over the past 12 months, 2 have sold and 3 have have been rented here.

This is a great choice for foodies — with restaurants like The Captain's Boil, Bento Sushi and Mezza Notte Trattoria nearby, the only issue will be picking just one. Want a freshly brewed coffee without stepping foot on a bus or jumping in the car? Then you’ll be pleased to know that Yang Teashop, Tim Hortons and Uptown Cafe & Eatery are both walkable.

Grocery shopping can feel like a chore — but not when H Mart North York, Metro and Loblaws are just an easy 11-minute walk away.

Residents here can stop by CIBC Branch with ATM and HSBC Bank on their way home from work, so they can take care of their financial needs.

Having McKee Parkette, Doris - Norton Park and Mckenzie Parkette within 3 minutes walking distance is invaluable, considering easy access to green spaces can dramatically improve your quality of life.

Enhance your personal style while living in the Willowdale neighbourhood by visiting Collaboht Branding, Empress Walk and North York Centre.

If you’re tired of the usual neighbourhood attractions, then perhaps having GallerySunami, Gibson House Museum and New Art & Design less than a 5-minute drive away will give you a lift. Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk is just a simple 11-minute walk from the building, ideal for movie junkies.

There are plenty of nearby school choices — McKee Public School, Churchill Public School and Central Montessori & Private French School — with more in neighbouring areas so you can find the best school for your child’s needs. Families with older children will be happy to know that Fun with Langugaes Kids Learning Program, Earl Haig Secondary School and Claude Watson School for the Arts can be reached by car in under 2 minutes.

With a 96 walk score, public transit users can reach the nearest light transit stop at Yonge St At Church Ave in just minutes. North York Centre station is only 11 minutes walking distance from the building.

In the event that you can’t land a unit in this building, there are some similar condos within walking distance at 80 Harrison Garden Boulevard, 26 Norton Avenue and 88 Grandview Way.