28 Linden St., No. 1705, Toronto
Asking price: $828,000 (April 2025)
Selling price: $800,000 (June 2025)
Previous selling price: $515,000 (January 2015); $384,611 (July 2011)
Taxes: $3,784 (2024)
Days on the market: 73
Listing agent: Michel Lozier, Real Estate Homeward
Buyer’s agent: Ira Jelinek, Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd.
Condos at 28 Linden St. sit above the heritage-listed James Cooper House.Real Estate Homeward
The Action
These downsizing buyers spent six weeks this spring touring more than a dozen two-bedroom units in different neighbourhoods across Toronto, starting around Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue and working south towards St. James Town. They settled on this 840-square-foot unit in a modern high-rise that rises above the heritage-designated James Cooper House at Sherbourne Street, just south of Bloor Street East. Negotiations trimmed $28,000 off the asking price.
“[Units in this building] used to go for $1.1-million or $1.2-million,” said buyer’s agent Ira Jelinek. “Prices peaked in February, 2022, so they’ve been going down since.”
Recent improvements include an updated kitchen with quartz countertops, an island, and stainless steel appliances.Real Estate Homeward
What They Got
This 14-year-old unit has a contemporary design with nine-foot ceilings, south-facing windows in the bedrooms, and a balcony with new interlock decking off the living room.
Recent improvements include new hardwood floors, two remodelled bathrooms, and an updated kitchen with quartz countertops, an island, and stainless steel appliances.
A storage locker and parking spot complete the package. The cost of water is incorporated into monthly fees of $876, along with concierge services and upkeep of recreational amenities.
There's a balcony with new interlock decking off the living room.Real Estate Homeward
The Agent’s Take
“The owner did a complete gut, put in a new kitchen, flooring, and a lot of upgrades to make it look nice,” said Mr. Jelinek.
“Tridel is one of the best builders in the city, and they always do a really great job with the finishes of the common areas, like the hallways, lobby, and gym. Everything just looks a notch above every other building.”