Building tenant wins contest for large lakefront condo

DONE DEAL Building tenant wins contest for large lakefront condo SYDNIA YU TORONTO SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL PUBLISHED 19 MINUTES AGO Open this photo in gallery: The 1,154-square-foot unit has floor-to-ceiling windows in each room. REAL BROKER ONTARIO LTD. COMMENTS SHARE SAVE FOR LATER Listen to this article Learn more about audio Log in or create a free account to listen to this article. 99 Harbour Square, No. 2108, Toronto Asking price: $1,149,000 (July, 2026) Selling price: $1,228,000 (July, 2026) Taxes: $4,803 (2026) Days on the market: Eight Listing agent: Oksana Jancevic, Real Broker Ontario Ltd. The action Open this photo in gallery: Units have frequently traded within the waterfront complex, but the last comparable model sold in 2006. REAL BROKER ONTARIO LTD. The owner of this two-bedroom, corner unit had three owners of other units in the same coveted waterfront building lining up to buy, but decided to open it up to a wider field of potential buyers by listing it for sale publicly. Units have frequently traded within the 35-year-old complex next to the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, but the last comparable model sold in 2006. “The suite is one of only five in the building … with this particular layout and southwest-facing exposure offering a clear, unobstructed sightline over Queen’s Quay Terminal to Lake Ontario, Toronto Harbour, the [Toronto] Islands and the city skyline,” said agent Oksana Jancevic. “These suites are highly sought after and rarely come to market.” The 1,154-square-foot unit hit the market in July priced at $1,149,000. Three offers quickly rolled in. The eventual buyer was another current building resident who topped the asking price by $79,000. “Knowing this property was special, we decided to expose it to the market and see what happens,” said Ms. Jancevic. What they got Open this photo in gallery: REAL BROKER ONTARIO LTD. This unit has floor-to-ceiling windows in each room, including the eat-in kitchen. The balcony is accessible from the living room and a secondary bedroom. There are two full bathrooms, including a primary ensuite bathroom. The unit has a storage locker and a tandem, two-car parking spot. Monthly fees of $1,555 cover utilities and cable, 24-hour concierge and shuttle services. Common areas include a dance studio and indoor and outdoor pools. The agent’s take “One York Quay is a well-established, waterfront community with an extensive range of amenities and a strong reputation…