Published 19 October 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
Building at a glance · Annex
The Ramsden in one look.
980 Yonge St, Toronto
Built
1997
Storeys
10
Suites
125
Developer
VanBots Construction
Corporation
MTCC-1173
Walk Score
100
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How you get around
Scores from Walk Score®
Walk Score
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
Excellent Transit
Bike Score
Very Bikeable
Transit, nearest first
- 97YongeTTC busSteps away
- 1Rosedale stationLine 1 Yonge–UniversitySteps away
- 82RosedaleTTC bus0.2 km
- 19BayTTC bus0.3 km
- 506Wellesley St East at Yonge St506 Carlton streetcar1.2 km
- GOUnion Station GOBarrie / Kitchener / Lakeshore East / Lakeshore West / Milton / Richmond Hill / Stouffville lines3.4 km
TTC is renewing streetcar track at Long Branch Loop through late 2026; some Lake Shore streetcar trips run as buses.
Distances are straight-line from the building.
How far is everything?
From the front door, in kilometres.
Schools for this address
Public schools from the TDSB school locator, checked 18 October 2026. Boundaries change: confirm with the board before you buy.
ElementaryJK–8
Jesse Ketchum Junior and Senior Public School
61 Davenport Rd, Toronto
0.4 km · ~6 min walk
Zoned for this address
High schoolGr 9–12
Jarvis Collegiate Institute
495 Jarvis St, Toronto
1.4 km · ~22 min walk
Zoned for this address
Catholic elementary
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Elementary School
1.4 km · ~22 min walk
Nearest, confirm zoning
Catholic elementary
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School
1.6 km · ~25 min walk
Nearest, confirm zoning
Catholic secondary
St Joseph's College School
1.2 km · ~19 min walk
Nearest, confirm zoning
French-language · Viamonde (public)
Ecole Elementaire Gabrielle Roy
2.5 km
Nearest, confirm zoning
Catholic (TCDSB) and French-language schools shown are the nearest to the building, not confirmed zoning. Check the TCDSB school locator, Viamonde or MonAvenir.
By the numbers
What units at The Ramsden actually trade for
| Unit type | Sold | Median price | Leased | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | 4 | $505,500 | 6 | $2,775/mo |
| 2 bed | 1 | too few | 3 | $3,950/mo |
Table covers the last 24 months. TRREB MLS® System aggregates; a median is shown only with 3 or more deals, and sizes come from listing ranges. Not an appraisal: get an estimate for your unit.
Living here
Renters, Airbnb and elevators at The Ramsden
Do mostly owners or renters live here?
Renter-heavy building. Of 31 deals here in the last 24 months, 23 were leases and 8 were sales. A high lease share usually means more investor owners, more move-ins and a deeper pool of rental comparables.
Can you Airbnb a unit at The Ramsden?
No active City registrations here right now. In Toronto you can only host in your principal residence, a whole unit for at most 180 nights a year, with a $390 yearly registration and 6% accommodation tax. You cannot buy here to run it as a full-time Airbnb. Check the condo’s rules in the status certificate before you count on it.
How reliable are the elevators?
Ontario requires residential buildings to report any elevator outage lasting 48 hours or more, and this address has none on record. Elevators still need modernizing every 25 to 30 years, so check the reserve fund study for the date.
Sources: TRREB MLS® System lease and sale counts; City of Toronto short-term rental registrations (Open Data, 18 Oct 2026); TSSA Residential Elevator Availability portal.
Before you buy here
Five things the listing will not tell you about The Ramsden
- Reserve fund health. Ask for the latest reserve fund study and its date. A thin fund in an older building usually means fee jumps or a special assessment.
- Special assessments and big repairs. Check the status certificate for planned levies and for balcony, garage, window or elevator work.
- Insurance deductible. Find the corporation’s deductible for water damage. If it is higher than your own policy covers, raise your coverage before closing.
- Fee trend. Compare this year’s budget with last year’s. Rises of 2–5% a year are typical; bigger jumps need an explanation.
- Lawsuits and rules. Look for legal claims against the corporation, and for rules on pets, short-term rentals and leasing.
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Eat, drink and shop nearby
Within about a 10-minute walk.
Coffee
Spark Shop and Coffee
Steps away
Restaurant
Spring Cafe Bistro
Steps away
Restaurant
El Tenedor Cafe
Steps away
Sushi
Rollstar Sushi
Steps away
Sushi
Monkey Sushi
Steps away
Sandwiches
Subway
Steps away
Places from OpenStreetMap. Check hours before you go.
Parks nearby
- Budd Sugarman Park
- Rosedale Ravine Lands
- Ramsden Park
Nearest grocery
Longo's
0.6 km · ~9 min walk
Prices: TRREB MLS® System aggregate medians for 980 Yonge St, last 12 months (updated 18 October 2026), compiled by Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage; deemed reliable, not guaranteed. Schools: TDSB school locator; Catholic and French schools: nearest by distance. Transit and scores: Walk Score® and TTC/GO station locations. Nearby places: OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line estimates.
The Ramsden is one of the few places on Yonge between Bloor and St. Clair where a buyer can still get a real two-bedroom at a price per square foot well below the new towers around it. It is a 1997 building, and it looks and feels like one. For the right buyer, that is exactly why it works. I’m Jatin Dua, RE/MAX Quantum Realty.
Quick answer
The Ramsden is a 10-storey, 125-suite condominium at 980 Yonge Street, on the edge of the Annex, Yorkville and Rosedale, beside Ramsden Park. It was built by VanBots Construction and registered as condominium corporation MTCC-1173 on 30 December 1997. Suites are about 680 to 1,338 square feet. Property management is listed as Icon Property Management. Maintenance fees include common elements, heat, building insurance, parking, water and cable TV.
The Ramsden at a glance
A late-1990s building with an unusual back story
The building is recorded as built in 1997 by VanBots Construction, a general contractor rather than a typical condo marketer. One property manager’s profile of the building describes it as a conversion of a 1960s office building. I could not confirm that in a second source, so treat it as something to ask about rather than a fact.
It matters if it is true. A converted office building can have deeper floor plates, wider column spacing and larger windows than a purpose-built condo of the same era, and it can also carry older structural and mechanical elements behind new finishes. The reserve fund study and the building’s engineering reports will tell you which systems date from which period.
At 10 storeys, the Ramsden sits low against the newer towers rising along Yonge. The facade was designed to fit the older streets of the Annex and Yorkville rather than to stand out.
Mid-size suites with high ceilings
Recorded sizes run from about 680 to 1,338 square feet. That covers a full one-bedroom at the small end and two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus-den plans at the top. There are no micro-studios, which is part of what keeps the building owner-occupied in character.
Building descriptions mention high ceilings, large windows and private balconies on many suites. A recent listing described a two-bedroom with an open living and dining area and a primary bedroom with its own ensuite, which is a typical plan here.
Expect a mix of finishes. Some owners have fully renovated, and many suites still have their original, more traditional kitchens and baths. That spread is where the opportunity is: an original suite priced fairly is a good canvas, and a renovated one should be priced to reflect the work.
Thinking about buying or selling here?
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Jatin Dua, Broker of Record — RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract with another brokerage.
Parking, lockers and owning in a 1990s building
Underground parking and storage lockers are listed, and parking is included in the maintenance fee. That is worth a lot on this part of Yonge, where newer buildings often sell parking separately or not at all. Confirm on the status certificate that the suite you are buying has a deeded or exclusive-use space and locker, and which level they are on.
A 125-suite corporation is a good size. It is large enough to spread the cost of a new roof or elevator modernization across many owners, and small enough that the board and the concierge know who lives in the building. Ask for the last two years of board minutes to see what the board has been dealing with.
Buildings of this age often go through a round of major work: window and balcony door replacement, hallway refurbishments, garage repairs and upgrades to heating and cooling. None of that is a reason to avoid the building. It is a reason to know what has already been done, what is planned, and whether the reserve fund can pay for it without a special assessment.
Yonge Street on one side, Ramsden Park on the other
The building takes its name from Ramsden Park, a large neighbourhood park a few steps away that gives this stretch of Yonge more green space than most. Yorkville’s shops and restaurants are a short walk south and west, and Rosedale’s residential streets are across Yonge.
This stretch of Yonge is changing. Several new towers have been built or proposed between Bloor and St. Clair, and more construction is likely. That brings more shops and services, and some noise and disruption along the street. Ask which way the suite faces; a suite toward the park side will be quieter than one on Yonge.
The data panel on this page covers subway access, schools and Walk Score, so I will not repeat those here. What I will say is that this is a location you can live in without a car most days.
Price per square foot and what the fee really buys
The building’s average price is about $661 per square foot, according to the condos.ca profile. That is well below what newer towers on Yonge between Bloor and St. Clair ask, often by several hundred dollars per square foot. You are paying for location and space, not for new finishes.
Fees here look higher than in a new building at first glance. Read the inclusions before you compare: common elements, heat, building insurance, parking, water and cable TV are all included. In most newer buildings, heat is on your own meter and parking is a separate monthly charge or a separate purchase.
There is one more way to look at it. Because heat and parking are covered, the true monthly gap between a suite here and a similar suite in a newer building is smaller than the fee alone suggests. Add your own heating bill and a parking charge to the newer building’s fee before you decide which one is cheaper to live in.
At the time of writing there was one suite for sale and none for rent. With so few listings, I would not anchor on any single asking price. My building sold report shows the actual trading range here.
Building specifications
| Building name | The Ramsden |
| Address | 980 Yonge Street, Toronto |
| Builder | VanBots Construction |
| Storeys | 10 |
| Total suites | 125 |
| Condo corporation | MTCC-1173 |
| Registered | 30 December 1997 |
| Property management | Icon Property Management |
| Suite sizes | About 680 to 1,338 sq ft |
| Unit types | One-bedroom, one-plus-den, two-bedroom, two-plus-den |
| Fees include | Common elements, heat, building insurance, parking, water and cable TV |
| Average price | About $661 per sq ft (condos.ca profile) |
Amenities at The Ramsden
The amenity package is modest but sensible: a concierge, a gym, rooms for meetings and parties, and a rooftop garden terrace with barbecues. The rooftop is the piece I would make a point of seeing, because in a 10-storey building it is your main outdoor space beyond your own balcony.
Jatin’s honest take on The Ramsden
Who this building suits
Owner-occupiers who want a full-size one- or two-bedroom in the Yorkville and Rosedale area without paying new-tower prices. It suits people who walk to work or to Yorkville, dog owners who will use Ramsden Park every day, and buyers who want predictable monthly costs with heat and parking bundled in.
What I’d want you to check
This is a building approaching 30 years old, so read the reserve fund study for windows, the roof, elevators, the heating and cooling system and the garage. Ask the property manager whether the building was a conversion of an older office building and, if so, which systems date from the original structure. Confirm the pet restrictions, the parking space and locker on title, and which way the suite faces.
The value question
At around $661 per square foot with heat, parking and cable included, the Ramsden is one of the better-value ways to live in this part of midtown. You give up a pool and new-build finishes, and you gain size, a park next door and a fee that covers most of your utilities. For an owner planning to stay five years or more, I think it holds up well, as long as the reserve fund does.
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The Ramsden — frequently asked questions
When was the Ramsden built?
It was completed in 1997, and the corporation, MTCC-1173, was registered on 30 December 1997.
How big is the building?
It is 10 storeys with 125 suites.
Who built the Ramsden?
VanBots Construction is recorded as the builder.
Was the Ramsden converted from an office building?
One property manager’s profile says it was converted from a 1960s office building. I could not confirm this elsewhere, so ask the property manager.
How big are the suites?
About 680 to 1,338 square feet, from one-bedrooms to two-bedroom plus den plans.
What do the maintenance fees include?
Common elements, heat, building insurance, parking, water and cable TV.
What amenities are there?
A 24-hour concierge, gym, party room, meeting room, a rooftop terrace with garden and barbecues, lockers and visitor parking.
Who manages the building?
Icon Property Management is listed as the property manager.
Are pets allowed?
The building profile lists pet restrictions. Check the declaration and rules for details.
Why is it called the Ramsden?
It sits beside Ramsden Park, a large neighbourhood park just off Yonge Street.
How much do condos at The Ramsden sell for?
Over the last 12 months the median resale at The Ramsden was $506,000, across 5 sales. The typical unit sold in 16 days at about 97% of the asking price. That works out to roughly $654 per square foot.
How much is rent at The Ramsden?
The median lease at The Ramsden over the last 12 months was $3,050/mo, from 9 leases. Units typically leased in 20 days.
What does each unit type cost at The Ramsden?
Over the last 24 months: One-bedrooms sold for a median $505,500 and rented for $2,775/mo; Two-bedrooms rented for $3,950/mo. Each median uses three or more deals.
Are prices at The Ramsden up or down since 2022?
Down about 32%. The median sold price per square foot was $961 in 2022 and $654 over the last 12 months. Pricing off 2022 comparables is the most common mistake sellers make here.
What rental yield does The Ramsden offer an investor?
At a median price of $506,000 and a median rent of $3,050 a month, the gross yield is about 7.2%, before maintenance fees, property tax, insurance and mortgage interest. Net cash flow depends on the fee and your down payment, so run the numbers for the exact unit.
Do mostly owners or renters live at The Ramsden?
Mostly renters. Of the deals here in the last 24 months, 74% were leases and 26% were sales.
Can you Airbnb a unit at The Ramsden?
Only in limited cases. Toronto allows short-term rentals only in your principal residence, a whole unit for at most 180 nights a year, with a $390 yearly City registration and 6% accommodation tax. The City’s register shows no active short-term rental registrations at this address. The condo’s declaration and rules can ban short stays outright, so check them in the status certificate.
Has The Ramsden had elevator outages?
None on record. Ontario requires residential buildings to report elevator outages of 48 hours or more to TSSA, and this address has no reported outage since July 2022.
What schools is The Ramsden zoned for?
For TDSB public schools, the address is zoned for Jesse Ketchum Junior and Senior Public School (Elementary, JK–8), Jarvis Collegiate Institute (High school, Gr 9–12). Catholic and French-language schools are listed on this page by distance. Boundaries change, so confirm with the board before you buy.
What is the closest subway or GO station to The Ramsden?
The nearest subway is Rosedale station (Line 1 Yonge–University), 0.1 km away; the nearest GO station is Union Station GO on the Barrie / Kitchener / Lakeshore East / Lakeshore West / Milton / Richmond Hill / Stouffville lines, 3.4 km; the 506 Carlton streetcar stops 1.2 km away; the closest bus is the Yonge (TTC bus). Distances are straight-line from the building.
What is the Walk Score of The Ramsden?
Walk Score 100, Transit Score 87 and Bike Score 71. Most daily errands can be done on foot.
What restaurants and shops are near The Ramsden?
Within about a 10-minute walk: Spark Shop and Coffee (Coffee), Spring Cafe Bistro (Restaurant), El Tenedor Cafe (Restaurant), Rollstar Sushi (Sushi), Monkey Sushi (Sushi). The closest grocery store is Longo's, 0.6 km away.
Which parks are near The Ramsden?
Budd Sugarman Park, Rosedale Ravine Lands, Ramsden Park are the closest green spaces.
What is my unit at The Ramsden worth?
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About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto condo broker
I’m Jatin Dua, Broker of Record at RE/MAX Quantum Realty. I work condo buildings across Toronto and the GTA every week, including Yorkville, the Annex and Midtown. What buyers and sellers usually need is someone who knows the individual buildings: which exposures get the light, which corporations keep healthy reserve funds, and which units are priced past what they will appraise for.
If you’re buying or selling at The Ramsden, I’ll give you the honest version — including when I think you should walk away. Reach me at [email protected] or 833-330-1925, or book a free consultation.
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