What is the problem with 40 Homewood Ave?

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Hi David, 

What is the problem with 40 Homewood Ave?
I constantly see properties there selling for well below market values of the area.
I am sure there is an explanation.

Thank you,

Silviu

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Hi Silviu,

 

There's nothing really "wrong" with 40 Homewood Avenue, per se.

But you are correct – properties in this building do sell well below the average price-per-square-foot in the area.

Why?

A few reasons.

1) The building is old.

That might not be a good enough reason for some people, but simply put: old doesn't sell well in the Toronto condo market.  New, does.

This is one of the oldest condos in the central core, having been registered as a condominium corporation in 1972.

2) The building is ugly.

Ugly and old go hand-in-hand.  We usually think what's older, is uglier, than the sleek, new, shiny glass buildings we see today.

But from the exterior, there's nothing special about this building.  It looks like an apartment.

And on the inside, it's dated too.

3) The heat is electric.

Usually the concern with electric heat is the cost, but the cost is included at 40 Homewood.

Nevertheless, most people prefer forced air gas heating in condos, and radiant/electric/baseboard is very rare in condos.

This also means that there's no ducts for air conditioning, and thus the A/C in the building is through window-units, which are once again, very reminiscent of an old apartment building.

4) The parking is rental.

This isn't a problem in buildings like 25 The Esplanade, where units sell quickly, and for a pretty penny.

But perhaps in combination with everything else on this list, it doesn't play well.

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At the end of the day, it's up to the buyer to decide where the value lays.

Personally, I see a ton of value in this building.  The buyer just has to decide if they want to pay more for something newer, with newer features.

Average PPSQFT at 40 Homewood Avenue is currently $609.  Up at "Verve" at 120 Homewood Avenue, the PPSQFT is $800.

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