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    8 Dovercourt Road

    3for Sale
    1for Rent

    Building Details

    Property Type:
    Soft Loft
    Number of Storeys:
    11
    Number of Units:
    153
    Condo Completion:
    2013
    Condo Demand:
    High
    Unit Size Range:
    444 - 1,300 SQFT
    Unit Availability:
    Low
    Property Management:

    Listing History for Art Condos

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    Amenities

    Gym Room
    Bike Storage
    Security System
    Rooftop Deck
    Rec Room
    Media Room

    Maintenance Fees

    Included
    Water
    Excluded
    Hydro
    Heat
    Air Conditioning

    About 8 Dovercourt RoadArt Condos

    Winning an award is both enjoyable and commendable, but not everyone can accomplish this. Buying a home in an award winning building, however, is definitely attainable. The Art Condos at 8 Dovercourt Road contain 153 Toronto condos, making for 153 proud condo owners living in this prized building.

    The Art Condos were built in 2013 by a supergroup of a design team, namely Hariri Pontarini Architects (of Shangri La Hotel fame) and Third Uncle (known for their work on the Drake Hotel). Upon the completion of this 11-storey soft loft building, its developers and architects were almost immediately granted an Ontario Concrete Award, as well as a Toronto Urban Design Award.

    The building is not only modern, but progressive and forward thinking as well—fitting for an area like Liberty Village. Surrounded by repurposed industrial architecture and some of the most creative art, design, media, and technology companies in the city, the Art Condos are not your ordinary condo building.

    Even from the exterior, one can easily understand how the building as 8 Dovercourt lives up to its name: small artistic details include subtle blocks of colour in between bricks, resembling a cubist painting. From inside, art is on constant display, either hung on the walls or rotating by on screens in the hallways.

    The amenities at 8 Dovercourt are equally as innovative: a loading dock is curiously repurposed when not in use, at times acting as an event venue. The building also features a green room for keeping millennial consciences in check, as well as charging facilities for those with electric cars.

    Other benefits to living in the Art Condos are slightly less noble, however they are well warranted for hard working residents. A multi-purpose lounge is equipped with TVs, while the shared outdoor space boasts both a fire pit and hot tub. On top of all this, parking is available for those living at 8 Dovercourt, as well as a gym and meeting room for when the time comes to get serious.

    The Suites

    The Toronto condos for sale at 8 Dovercourt range from those small enough for a single young professional to cozy up in, to two bedrooms plus dens with enough room for a small family or a live/work space. In terms of actual dimensions, the sizes vary between approximately 250 and 1,600 square feet.

    Some buyers may prefer the two storey townhouse units, which come with private terraces, separate entryways, and Floating staircases to usher residents between floors. Other units feature outdoor spaces as well, such as Juliet balconies or rather expansive terraces.

    The soft lofts in the Art Condos are sleek and polished, with contemporary kitchens found within the open concept living areas. Adding a touch of technological innovation to these lofts are the state-of-the-art entertainment systems found in each. And as for those quintessential loft qualities, soaring concrete ceilings and expansive windows are abundant at 8 Dovercourt.

    The Neighbourhood

    Located at the southern end of Dovercourt Road in Little Portugal, residents of the Art Condos quickly find neighbourhood haunts in both Liberty Village and Queen West. These two neighbourhoods are among some of the trendiest in the city, where the locals are as stylish as the businesses they frequent.

    In Liberty Village, former industrial structures have been carefully preserved and repurposed—now housing the headquarters of various art and design firms. Even earlier, this area was home to a number of correctional institutes, an era from which the neighbourhood takes its name. Upon their release, inmates would walk free for the first time along Liberty Street, which still runs across the neighbourhood from east to west.

    In Queen West, specialty boutiques and independent cafes provide daytime entertainment, while stylish restaurants and bars are awaiting once the sun goes down. The Drake and Gladstone are two venues that offer much more than boutique hotel rooms — both are ideal spots for food and drink, and each host popular events on the regular.

    Transportation

    Sandwiched between Queen and King Streets West, residents living at 8 Dovercourt have a number of options for traveling around the city. King streetcars offer a route toward St. Andrew station on the University-Spadina Line, while Queen streetcars make stops outside of Osgoode station. The Queen West streetcar service also runs 24 hours a day, helpful for those with unusual schedules.

    Drivers living in the Art Condos can access the Gardiner Expressway in minutes, by way of Jameson Avenue. From here, Pearson International Airport can be reached via the 427. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is also nearby to the lofts at 8 Dovercourt: 8 minutes away by car or 30 minutes via public transit.

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    Demographics

    Based on the dissemination area as defined by Statistics Canada. A dissemination area contains, on average, approximately 200 – 400 households.

    Population
    9,950
    Average Individual Income
    $71,074
    Average Household Size
    3 persons
    Average Age
    0
    Average Household Income
    $104,656
    Dominant Housing Type
    Semi Detached
    Population By Age
    0 - 14
    12%
    15 - 19
    2%
    20 - 34
    19%
    35 - 49
    19%
    50 - 64
    22%
    65+
    24%
    Household Income
    $0 - $30,000
    48%
    $30,000+
    23%
    $60,000+
    14%
    $90,000+
    9%
    $125,000+
    4%
    Housing Types & Tenancy
    Semi Detached
    39%
    High Rise Apartment
    29%
    Detached
    22%
    Low Rise Apartment
    5%
    Duplex
    3%
    Marital Status
    Commute
    Languages (Primary Language)
    English
    51%
    Cantonese
    20%
    Mandarin
    13%
    Other
    11%
    Tagalog
    2%
    Arabic
    1%
    Korean
    1%
    Tamil
    1%
    Education
    University and Above
    40%
    High School
    23%
    College
    15%
    None
    15%
    University Below Batchelor
    3%
    Apprenticeship
    2%
    Major Field of Study
    Business Management
    25%
    Architecture & Engineering
    18%
    Health & Related Fields
    12%
    Social Sciences
    12%
    Physical Sciences
    6%
    Math & Computer Sciences
    6%
    Humanities
    5%
    Education
    5%
    Visual & Performing Arts
    4%
    Personal, Protective & Transportation Services
    2%

    Maintenance Fees

    Art Condos vs The Little Portugal Area

    Days on Strata

    Units at Art Condos spend an average of
    9
    Days on Strata
    based on recent sales

    List vs Selling Price

    On average, these lofts sell for
    3%
    above
    the list price.

    Offer Competition

    Lofts in this building have an
    AVERAGE
    chance of receiving
    Multiple Offers
    compared to other buildings in Little Portugal

    Turnover of Units

    On average, each unit is owned for
    6.6
    YEARS before being sold again

    Property Value

    -1%
    Decrease in property value within the past twelve months

    Price Ranking

    5th
    Highest price per SQFT out of 18 condos in the Little Portugal area

    Sold Units

    6
    Units were Sold over the past twelve months

    Rented Units

    14
    Units were Rented over the past twelve months

    Best Value Rank

    Art Condos offers the
    ?
    best value out of 18 condos in the Little Portugal neighbourhood

    Appreciation Rank

    Art Condos has the
    ?
    highest ROI out of 18 condos in the Little Portugal neighbourhood

    Rental Yield

    Art Condos yields the
    ?
    highest rent prices out of 18 condos in the Little Portugal neighbourhood

    High Demand

    Art Condos is the
    ?
    most popular building out of 18 condos in the Little Portugal neighbourhood

    Transaction Insights at 8 Dovercourt Road

    Studio1 Bed1 Bed + Den2 Bed2 Bed + Den
    Price RangeNo Data$535,000 - $600,000$670,000 - $680,000$880,000$1,100,000
    Avg. Cost Per SqftNo Data$970$1,015$836$1,022
    Avg. Wait for Unit Availability1139 Days73 Days189 Days131 Days365 Days
    Ratio of Units in Building1%41%23%27%10%

    Unit Sales vs Inventory

    Total number of units listed and sold in Little Portugal