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Barclay Terrace, a two-tower complex at the corner of Islington Avenue and Dundas Street, has a gym, an indoor pool and squash and tennis courts.Photography provided by Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.

1300 Islington Ave., No. 2004, Toronto

Asking price: $698,000 (April, 2026)

Selling price: $670,000 (April, 2026)

Previous selling prices: $446,000 (August, 2011); $317,500 (September, 2006)

Taxes: $3,393 (2025)

Days on the market: 12

Listing agent: Belinda Lelli, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.

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The unit has an eat-in kitchen.

The action

There were several two-bedroom plus den units for sale in April at Barclay Terrace, a two-tower complex at the corner of Islington Avenue and Dundas Street. This one the 20th floor had a standard floor plan, but it was professionally staged and was given a price below $700,000.

“Another two or three [units] had the exact same layout, but we presented better,” agent Belinda Lelli said.

“We chose to list at the $698,000 price as a previous comparable listing sold recently below that price.”

Buyers were invited to view the 1,352-square-foot unit at an open house, which was well attended with a dozen guests. One visitor wrote a conditional offer of $670,000 days later. The next week, the deal was finalized.

“It’s a big endeavour to do open houses; there are a lot of moving parts to it, but it works,” Ms. Lelli said.

“Larger, well-maintained suites are selling when priced properly, and presented in an updated, turnkey fashion.”

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The condo has separate living and dining areas.

What they got

This nearly 40-year-old unit in a building near Islington Golf Club and Tom Riley Park has west-facing windows in the bedrooms, the solarium and the eat-in kitchen.

There are separate living and dining areas, as well as two bathrooms and a laundry closet.

The unit has one parking spot. Monthly fees of $1,292 cover utilities, cable, 24-hour concierge and the use of a gym, indoor pool and squash and tennis courts.

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There are west-facing windows in the bedrooms.

The agent’s take

“The hotel-like amenities make this a forever destination,” Ms. Lelli said.

“It’s a great area, too. You can go on Dundas or Bloor [streets] to the restaurants, and parks are close by.”

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