Dennis Paradis

Realtor for Busy People™

416-399-5832

Updated: March 25, 2020

Building Name: The Atwood

Neighbourhood: Central Newmarket

Condo Corp: YRCC609

Age:   Over 30 years (1986)

Build date: Rental bldg before converted to a condo.

Date Registered: May 30, 1988

Units: 110

Storeys: 11

Property Mgt: Wilson Blanchard (formerly Briarlane)

Fees Include: All but Hydro. Bonus: Basic Rogers cable included.   Value about $70/mth

Pets:  Dogs prohibited. Other (cats, etc) allowed; no pet over 12 kgs (26.4 lbs); can have more than 1. Other rules include basic noise rule (cannot disturb others)" and must be caged or carried thru common areas (elevators, hallways, etc).

Physically Challenged Access (common areas): Partial: (ramps in most areas, auto-open doors, P1 washroom)

Physically Challenged Access : (units): Very few. Larger units have the potential for wheelchair access modifications.

Health Amenities: Exercise

Social Amenities: Party, Game, Library

Security Amenities: Phone Entry (landline and/or mobile), Sec Guard (set hrs), On-Site Super, Sec Cameras

Other Amenities: Visitor Parking, Landscaped, Nearby Ravine/Stream/Woods (Southside)

Heating: Fan/Coil - Two pipes*: Central Heat (Hot of Chilled Water provided by Condo; Fan hydro NOT incl in fees)

Cooling: Fan/Coil - Two pipe*: Central Air (forced air)  *two pipes requires seasonal switchover

Balcony: No (all 2 & 3 Beds have Solariums)

Ensuite Laundry: Yes (walk-ins) with room for pantry shelves and other storage.

MLS Rentals: 1 or 2 per year renewed; 15% of 110 units on average are rented. 2-Bed rents from $1900-$2200/mth + Hydro. No rentals in 2019 via MLS (excludes private deals). 

SALES, PRICES and CONDO FEES:

Includes: Underground or south garage parking and locker, Hydro NOT incl in fees, Rogers cable tv is incl. (value $100)

Typical (70 out of 110 units) 2Bed-2Wash (Sumac model) - 1,160 SF

Kitchen - 154 SF (eat-in area and peninsula standard 2-Bed models. Many units upgraded to open concept.
Master - 250 SF

Taxes - $2096/yr or $175/mth

COST OF LIVING (Shelter), excluding mortgage payments & personal services (internet, cable, phone)

* Includes cable tv worth $70/mth or $840/yr

 Major Pros

• Offers the largest Kitchen & Master in Newmarket among 2-Bed models.
• Centrally located - See Map/WalkScore/TransitScore below.
• Walking distance to Upper Canada Mall & Southlake hospital.
• Direct access (on foot) to Davis & bus stop (no wheelchair access).
• Large 2-Bed + 2-Wash suites: 
  • Sumac (70/110 units) - 1,160 SF; Units: 1,2,5,6,7,8,10,11 (10 levels)
  • Willow (10/110 units) - 1,100 SF; Unit: 9 (10 levels)
• ​Other Models:
  • Aspen - 1 Bed - 895 SF, Unit 03 (10 levels)
  • Birches - 3 Bed - 1,426 SF, Unit: 04 (10 levels)
  • Ashgrove - 3 Bed - 1,900 SF (PH with terrace - only 2 units on 11th level
• Large windows - twice as large as most condos.
• Underground or "garage" parking - no surface parking.
• Lots of visitor parking.
• Disability access features (ramps, auto doors, etc)
• No dogs (a con for some); other pets allowed with limits.
• Cable tv included in condo fees. Value about $75/mth
• Condo fees include cable tv (only Hydro extra) - Heat is Forced Air/Gas.
• Well managed - No special assessment since 2008.
• Fees stable at 2% per year for last 5 years.
• Excellent on-site Superintendent & Condo Board
• Evening security guard. Video monitored.
• Entry Intercom mobile and landline options.
• Very few renters (<15%) eg; 17 out of 110
• Very low turnover (3-5 sales per year)
• Condo fees - $0.51per SF 
  • middle range of Newmarket condos) -
  • cable pkg incl in fees; Hydro extra 
• No Smoking or Marijuana in Units or Commom Areas (medical exceptions)
• No dogs (disability service dogs exception)
• Canada Post - Incoming incl parcels/outgoing regualr mail (not parcels)

• New Hallway and Lobby decor completed Dec, 2018
   

 Major Cons

• Older building (over 30 years old)
• Older suites - some outdated; many upgraded.
• No balconies but have solariums.
• No pool, sauna, workshop, child playground,
• No concierge. 
• No dogs.(most owners see this as a plus).

Somewhat Walkable - 62/100
Some errands can be accomplished on foot.

Good Transit - 51/100

Many nearby public transportation options.
 

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