Redpath Townhomes, 98-108 Redpath Ave: Stacked Towns at Yonge-Eglinton

Redpath Townhomes is the answer when a buyer tells me they want Yonge and Eglinton but cannot face another tower. It is a brick stacked-townhouse complex from 1996, spread across 98 to 108 Redpath Avenue and 83 to 89 Lillian Street, a block east of Yonge. A local agent once called it the only stacked condominium townhouse community in the area, and in a neighbourhood now defined by 30- and 40-storey towers, that is still close to true. I’m Jatin Dua, RE/MAX Quantum Realty.

Low-rise living in the middle of midtown

Yonge and Eglinton has changed beyond recognition since 1996. The blocks east of Yonge, along Redpath, Lillian and Roehampton, are now lined with towers, and more are coming. Redpath Townhomes is one of the few places on these streets where you still live at the scale of a house.

The complex is made up of stacked townhouse suites with warm brick exteriors, set along two short streets with underground parking below. The Globe and Mail once quoted a listing agent describing it as the only stacked condominium townhouse community at Yonge and Eglinton, with pets and barbecues allowed and no pool or exercise room to pay for.

That last point is the whole proposition. You get your own front door, outdoor space and a shared fee that covers the buildings, grounds and garage, without carrying the cost of a concierge-and-gym tower.

Upper and lower suites are different homes

In a stacked complex, the level you buy matters more than the bedroom count. A recent upper-level listing here described a multi-level two-bedroom, two-bathroom suite of a little over 900 square feet, with an open kitchen overlooking the living and dining room, a powder room on the main floor, ensuite laundry and a large private rooftop terrace.

That rooftop terrace is the prize. In a neighbourhood where most outdoor space is a tower balcony, a private roof deck is hard to find at this price. The cost is stairs: upper suites usually mean climbing more than one flight with groceries, and that rules them out for some buyers.

Lower suites tend to trade the terrace for easier access and, often, a patio or yard-level space. Ask about noise transfer between levels, and ask which suite owns which outdoor area, because in stacked complexes that is defined in the declaration and is not always obvious on a walk-through.

Condos.ca has limited size data for this complex, so measure what you are buying and do not rely on a single listed range. The suites I have seen described sit in the 800 to 1,000 square foot band.

Parking, storage and how the complex runs

Parking is underground and is included in the fee. One recent listing described a storage locker located directly behind its underground parking space, plus a storage room at the top of the stairs inside the suite. Confirm what comes with the suite you are buying on the status certificate.

Condos.ca lists visitor parking, a car wash bay, a security guard and a security system, and notes that pets and barbecues are allowed. A listing also mentioned an on-site property manager. Crossbridge Condominium Services is listed as the management company.

One oddity to know about: condos.ca lists the developer as “123 Eginton Avenue East”, which reads like a corporate name tied to the tower at 123 Eglinton Avenue East, Eglinton Place, on the same block. I could not confirm the builder from another source, so I would not lean on a brand name when you buy here. Rely on the reserve fund study instead.

The location, and what is rising around it

You are a block from Yonge and Eglinton, which puts the subway, groceries, restaurants and the shops around the intersection within an easy walk. The data panel on this page has the transit, school and walkability details.

The surrounding blocks are some of the most actively redeveloped in the city. Expect towers and construction on nearby lots for years to come, which brings more services but also cranes, lane closures and some loss of open sky.

For an owner here, that context is a mixed blessing. A low-rise complex this close to the intersection is scarce, and that scarcity supports value. But it also means the views and light around you are not guaranteed, so look at what is approved or proposed on adjacent sites before you buy.

What Redpath Townhomes costs

Condos.ca puts the building average at about $741 per square foot. That is below the newer towers at Yonge and Eglinton, which is what you would expect for a 1996 low-rise, and you are buying a townhouse format with outdoor space rather than a tower suite.

There is very little on the market at any time. When I checked there was one suite for sale and two for rent, so I will not quote a single asking price here. Use the sold data on this page, or ask me for a building sold report for the recent closed results.

The fee covers common elements, building insurance, parking and water. Heat and hydro are not listed, so ask for the suite’s utility bills. Even with those added, the lack of an amenity package keeps the overall carrying cost reasonable for this location.

Because supply is so thin, a suite that is priced badly can sit, and a well-kept upper suite with a terrace can draw competing offers. Compare the suite against recent closed results in this complex first, then against tower suites of a similar size nearby, before you settle on a number.

Building specifications

Amenities at Redpath Townhomes

There is no gym, pool or party room here, and that is deliberate. The shared costs go to the buildings, garage and grounds, and your outdoor space, whether a terrace or a patio, takes the place of an amenity floor.

Jatin’s honest take on Redpath Townhomes

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