Danforth Condos for Sale: Which Buildings Are Actually Worth Buying Into?
We help buyers compare Danforth condos by building quality, pricing, maintenance fees, usable space, parking, subway access, and location so they can understand which properties genuinely deserve a closer look.
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Toronto Danforth
The Danforth appeals to buyers who want an established east-end neighbourhood with subway access, restaurants, shopping, parks, and practical connections to downtown Toronto.
The harder part is deciding which Danforth condos for sale actually offer enough value to justify the purchase.
Two properties within a similar budget can provide very different ownership experiences once we compare the building, layout, maintenance fees, parking, usable space, subway proximity, and immediate surroundings.
We help buyers look beyond listing photography and asking prices to understand what they are actually buying.
Whether we are working with someone already living in Toronto or searching from elsewhere in Canada, the United States, or abroad, we consider the suite, building, monthly costs, commute, and location together.
BROWSE DANFORTH CONDO BUILDINGS
1177 Danforth Ave
Platform Condos
31-50 Battenberg Ave
Townhouses
50 Coleman Ave
50 Coleman Towns
175 Jones Ave
St Leslieville Church
8 Trent Ave
Village by Main Station
2055 Danforth Ave
Carmelina Condos
42 Philpott Gardens
Upper Beach Villas II
13 Kerr Rd
13 Kerr Road Towns
70 Coxwell Ave
Beach Flats
1321 Gerrard St E
East Village Leslieville
1249 Queen St E
Post Lofts Leslieville
286 Main St
The Reserve Collection
2301 Danforth Ave
Canvas Condos
794 Gerrard St E
The Lofthouse Condos
61 Main St
61 Main Condos
630 Kingston Rd
The Southwood
763 Woodbine Ave
Beach Hill Residences
99 Coleman Ave
Coleman Lofts
21 Swanwick Ave
The Swanwick
214 Main St
Upper Beaches Lofts
2320 Gerrard St E
Upper Beach Townes
10 Dawes Rd
The Dawes
952 Kingston Rd
Modern Beach Lofts
1821 Danforth Ave
Lynn Residences
2720 Danforth Ave
Pine Apartments
300 Coxwell Ave
Coxwell Place
15 Chisholm Ave
Chrisholm Mason House
96 Coxwell Ave
Bespoke Towns
1 Bastedo Ave
Williamson Garden Towns
76 Kingston Rd
76 Kingston Road
716 Kingston Rd
The Aztec
Lifestyle
Experience Danforth Living
From the vibrant Greektown dining scene to the eclectic shops of Leslieville and the waterfront charm of The Beaches, Danforth offers one of Toronto’s most dynamic lifestyles.
Residential
Platform Condos
- 1177 Danforth Ave
Condo Living
Carmelina Condos
- 2055 Danforth Ave
Modern Living
Canvas Condos
- 2301 Danforth Ave
Loft Style
Post Lofts Leslieville
- 1249 Queen St E
Urban Living
Lynn Residences
- 1821 Danforth Ave
Townhome
Bespoke Towns
- 96 Coxwell Ave
Residential
Platform Condos
- 1177 Danforth Ave
Condo Living
Carmelina Condos
- 2055 Danforth Ave
Modern Living
Canvas Condos
- 2301 Danforth Ave
Residential
Coxwell Place
- 300 Coxwell Ave
Loft Style
Post Lofts Leslieville
- 1249 Queen St E
Waterfront
Modern Beach Lofts
- 952 Kingston Rd
Local Amenities
Everything Within Walking Distance
The Danforth is one of Toronto’s most walkable neighbourhoods with a Walk Score of 91. Discover the best dining, coffee, and transit options steps from your condo.
- Greek Taverna
- 2 min
Alexander the Great
- 405 Danforth Ave
4.4
- Greek Fine Dining
- 3 min
Megas Restaurant
- 402 Danforth Ave
4.6
- Gourmet Burgers
- 5 min
W Burger Bar
- 371 Danforth Ave
4.3
- Brunch & Cafe
- 4 min
The Pantry
- 442 Danforth Ave
4.5
- Specialty Coffee
- 6 min
Broadview Espresso
- 817 Broadview Ave
4.4
- Artisan Coffee
- 12 min
Rooster Coffee House
- 343 King St E
4.5
- Third Wave Coffee
- 10 min
Mercury Espresso Bar
- 915 Queen St E
4.3
- Neighbourhood Cafe
- 8 min
Tango Palace Coffee
- 356 Gerrard St E
4.2
- Line 2 Subway
- 3 min
Chester Station
- Chester Ave & Danforth Ave
- Line 2 Subway
- Line 2 Subway
- 4 min
Pape Station
- Pape Ave & Danforth Ave
- Line 2 Subway
- Streetcar to Downtown
- 5 min
506 Carlton
- Gerrard St & Main St
- Streetcar to Downtown
- Bus to Eglinton
- 4 min
22 Coxwell Bus
- Coxwell Ave & Danforth Ave
- Bus to Eglinton
85+
Restaurant Nearby
25+
Cafes & Bakeries
8
Transit Stops
91
Walk Score
Family Friendly
Schools, Daycares & Parks
The Danforth is a fantastic neighbourhood for families, with top-rated schools, licensed daycares, and beloved parks like Withrow Park and Riverdale Park East — all within a short walk from your condo.
- Public Elementary
- 6 min
Danforth Gardens Public School
- 20 Glenwood Ave
4.2
- Public Elementary
- 8 min
Earl Haig Public School
- 326 Glebemount Ave
4.3
- Public Secondary
- 10 min
Monarch Park Collegiate
- 1 Hanson St
4
- Catholic Elementary
- 7 min
St. Joseph Catholic School
- 2 Glenwood Ave
4.4
- Licensed Daycare
- 5 min
Danforth Neighbourhood Daycare
- 1 Danforth Ave
4.5
- Non-Profit Daycare
- 4 min
Pape Village Nursery School
- 45 Pape Ave
4.4
- Montessori
- 3 min
East End Montessori
- 200 Danforth Ave
4.6
- City Daycare
- 6 min
Withrow Park Daycare
- 725 Carlaw Ave
4.3
- Major Urban Park
- 5 min
Withrow Park
- 725 Carlaw Ave
- 8 acres
- Waterfront Park
- 8 min
Riverdale Park East
- 550 Broadview Ave
- 32 acres
- Community Park
- 10 min
Monarch Park
- 115 Hanson St
- 10 acres
- Heritage Park
- 15 min
Kew Gardens
- 2075 Queen St E
- 14 acres
8+
School Nearby
6+
Licensed Daycares
12+
Parks & Playground
3
Community Centres
Neighborhoods: Danforth
Which Danforth Condo Building Is Right for You?
A condo purchase involves more than choosing the suite. The building can influence monthly costs, parking, privacy, elevators, storage, amenities, common areas, and the overall ownership experience. Along the Danforth, buyers can encounter newer developments, boutique buildings, townhouse-style condos, and established properties with very different operating histories and layouts.
When we assess a building, we may look at:
- building age and condition
- maintenance fees and inclusions
- floor-plan efficiency
- parking and locker arrangements
- amenities and common areas
- unit density
- recent sales within the building
- management and upkeep
- subway proximity
- immediate surroundings
An attractive suite does not automatically make the building a strong purchase. We want the property, building, ownership costs, and location to work together.
Are You Getting Enough Space and Value for the Price?
An asking price does not tell us whether a Danforth condo represents good value. Two Danforth condos can carry similar prices while offering significantly different amounts of usable space, parking, condition, building quality, and monthly carrying costs.
We help put the price into context by considering: recent sales within the same building, relevant nearby transactions, usable square footage, floor-plan efficiency, parking, condition, building age, exposure, and listing history.
No single number tells the whole story. A newer condo may offer contemporary finishes while providing less interior space. An established building may offer larger rooms but require closer attention to maintenance costs and building condition.
A lower asking price can become less attractive once parking, monthly fees, or renovation needs are included. We focus on what we are actually getting for the money.
Understand the Full Monthly Cost
The purchase price is only one part of condo affordability.
Maintenance fees can vary significantly among Toronto Danforth condos, especially when we compare different building ages, suite sizes, amenities, and inclusions.
We help buyers understand both the monthly amount and what it covers.
The wider ownership picture may include:
Lower maintenance fees are not automatically better.
Higher fees are not automatically a problem.
What matters is whether the total carrying cost makes sense for the suite, building, inclusions, and your budget.
A property with a lower asking price may become less attractive once monthly expenses are included. Another may have a higher maintenance fee while providing more space or useful inclusions.
We look at the complete ownership picture.
Compare Condo Fees & Ownership CostsSubway Access Can Be Worth Paying Attention To
For many Danforth buyers, access to rapid transit is one of the reasons to choose the neighbourhood.
But “close to the subway” can mean very different things depending on the building.
We help look beyond the marketing language and consider how the location works in everyday life.
A condo steps from a station may justify a premium for a buyer who commutes every day.
Someone who works from home or drives regularly may place more value on space, parking, or a quieter setting.
We help decide which convenience is worth paying for.
Compare Danforth Subway & Commute Options- actual walking distance to a subway station
- bus and street connections
- number of transfers
- commute time
- parking needs
- cycling options
- grocery and everyday shopping
- restaurants and services
- parks and recreation
- downtown connectivity
Where You Buy Along the Danforth Matters
A search for Danforth condos for sale can make the area appear more uniform than it really is.
The day-to-day experience changes as we move between areas around Broadview, Pape, Donlands, Greenwood, Coxwell, Woodbine, Main Street, and surrounding east-end pockets.
We look at the immediate surroundings alongside the condo.
For some buyers, being close to a busier stretch of the Danforth is part of the appeal.
Others may prefer a quieter building while remaining within walking distance of rapid transit.
We help identify the location that fits the way you actually plan to live.
Explore Danforth Condos by LocationSquare footage matters, but usable space matters more.
We look at how the condo functions once furniture, storage, work, and everyday movement are taken into account.
That can include:
- bedroom dimensions
- room proportions
- storage
- usable wall space
- natural light
- balcony access
- privacy
- work-from-home flexibility
- wasted circulation space
A larger suite with an awkward layout can feel less practical than a smaller condo that uses its space efficiently.
This can be especially important for first-time buyers, downsizers, remote workers, and buyers comparing different generations of Danforth buildings.
We want the condo to work in everyday life, not simply look larger on a listing sheet.
Once a Danforth condo becomes a serious option, we look more closely at the property and building.
The condominium status certificate is an important part of condo due diligence.
We can help identify real-estate considerations that deserve attention and coordinate the appropriate next steps with the professionals involved in the purchase.
Your real estate lawyer should review the status certificate and advise on legal matters, including condominium corporation documents, financial obligations, litigation, and other legal implications.
From a real-estate perspective, we can put the building into context alongside maintenance-fee history, planned work, building condition, recent comparable sales, ownership costs, and the overall purchase decision.
The condo should still make sense after we look beyond the finishes and asking price.
Buying From Outside Toronto?
The Danforth can be difficult to evaluate from listing portals alone because the experience changes by building, subway station, and immediate location.
Online listings can show finishes, dimensions, amenities, and maps.
They do not always show how practical the walk to transit feels, whether a floor plan uses its space well, how convenient parking access is, or how one building compares with another once monthly costs are considered.
We can help narrow the options before you travel.
That gives us a more focused shortlist when it is time to arrange showings.
For buyers relocating from elsewhere in Canada, the United States, or internationally, that local context can make the Toronto search more efficient.
Moving to Toronto? Explore the Danforth With UsStart With What the Condo Needs to Do for You
A focused Danforth search begins with priorities, not listings.
We want to understand your budget, space requirements, parking needs, monthly-cost comfort, preferred building style, subway requirements, commute, neighbourhood priorities, and timing.
That gives us a framework for evaluating trade-offs. One condo may provide more space but higher carrying costs.
Another may put us closer to the subway while offering less parking flexibility.
A newer building may provide contemporary finishes, while an established property may offer larger rooms or a longer operating history.
The right purchase rarely comes down to one feature. We help put the pieces together.
FAQ
Common Questions About Buying in the Danforth
Everything you need to know about purchasing a Danforth condo — from pricing and fees to transit, investment potential, and the buying process.
What is the average price of a condo in the Danforth, Toronto?
Are Danforth condos a good investment?
The Danforth is consistently ranked among Toronto’s top east-end neighbourhoods for condo investment. The area’s Walk Score of 91, direct subway access on Line 2, vibrant Greektown dining scene, and strong rental demand make it highly attractive to both investors and end-users. Average rental yields for one-bedroom units range from 4–5.5%, and the neighbourhood’s ongoing revitalization ensures continued property value growth. Proximity to The Beaches and Leslieville adds further appeal.
How is transit access in the Danforth neighbourhood?
The Danforth has exceptional transit connectivity with a Transit Score of 89. The Bloor-Danforth subway line (Line 2) runs directly under Danforth Avenue with stations at Broadview, Chester, Pape, Donlands, Greenwood, and Coxwell. The 506 Carlton streetcar connects to downtown via Gerrard Street. Multiple bus routes including the 22 Coxwell and 62 Mortimer provide north-south connections. Downtown Toronto is just 18 minutes away by subway.
What are the monthly condo fees in Danforth buildings?
Monthly maintenance fees in Danforth condos typically range from $0.55 to $0.85 per square foot. For a 750 sq ft one-bedroom, expect fees between $410–$640 per month. These fees usually cover water, heating, building insurance, common area maintenance, and access to amenities like gyms, rooftop terraces, and concierge services. Townhouse-style buildings like Williamson Garden Towns and Village by Main Station may have lower fees due to fewer shared amenities.
What is the Danforth neighbourhood like for families?
The Danforth is an excellent neighbourhood for families. It offers top-rated schools including Danforth Gardens Public School and Monarch Park Collegiate, multiple licensed daycares, and beloved parks like Withrow Park (with its wading pool and off-leash dog area) and Riverdale Park East (with panoramic downtown views). The annual Taste of the Danforth festival creates a strong sense of community, and the neighbourhood’s multicultural character makes it welcoming for families from all backgrounds.
What is the Taste of the Danforth festival?
What condo buildings are available in the Danforth area?
The Danforth area offers a diverse range of condo buildings to suit different lifestyles and budgets. Notable options include Platform Condos (1177 Danforth Ave), Canvas Condos (2301 Danforth Ave), Carmelina Condos (2055 Danforth Ave), and The Dawes (10 Dawes Rd). For loft-style living, Post Lofts Leslieville (1249 Queen St E) and The Lofthouse Condos (794 Gerrard St E) are popular choices. Townhouse options include Village by Main Station (8 Trent Ave) and Williamson Garden Towns (1 Bastedo Ave).
How close is the Danforth to The Beaches?
The Danforth is conveniently close to The Beaches neighbourhood and Lake Ontario. By transit, The Beaches is about 12 minutes away via the 501 Queen streetcar. By bike, you can reach the waterfront in approximately 10–15 minutes via Woodbine Avenue or Coxwell Avenue. The proximity to The Beaches means Danforth residents can enjoy the lakefront, boardwalk, and sandy beaches while still benefiting from the neighbourhood’s excellent subway access and urban amenities.
What is the buying process for a condo in the Danforth?
The process starts with mortgage pre-approval to determine your budget. Next, work with a real estate agent who specializes in the Danforth to identify suitable properties. Once you find a condo, you’ll submit an offer, negotiate terms, and sign an Agreement of Purchase and Sale. A typical closing period is 30–90 days. You’ll need a deposit (usually 5% upon acceptance), a lawyer for closing, and land transfer tax payment. First-time buyers in Ontario may qualify for a land transfer tax rebate of up to $4,000.
Can I rent out my Danforth condo?
Yes, most Danforth condos allow rentals, though some buildings may have restrictions on short-term rentals (under 28 days). Toronto’s rental market is strong in the Danforth due to its subway access and vibrant neighbourhood character. Average rents for a one-bedroom range from $2,200–$2,700 per month, while two-bedrooms command $2,800–$3,500. Loft-style units and townhouses typically rent for a premium. As a landlord, you’ll need to comply with Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act.
Found a Danforth Condo? Let’s Evaluate It
If you already have a property in mind, send it to us.
We can help review the suite, building, recent comparable sales, usable space, maintenance fees, parking, subway access, listing history, and exact location before deciding what comes next.
If your search is just beginning, we can help establish criteria that make the shortlist more useful.