Dennis Paradis

Realtor for Busy People™

416-399-5832

Updated: January 20, 2021

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: None (all 2 & 3 Beds have Solariums)

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

Parking: Underground and enclosed South Garage. Only a few have two spots.

Lockers. Yes, all units

MLS Rentals: 15% of 110 units on average are rented. 2-Bed, 2 units rented in 2020. 2-Beds rent from $2100

- $2200/mth + Hydro. No rentals (any size unit) in 2019 and 2018 via MLS (excludes private deals). 

SALES, PRICES and CONDO FEES:

Outdated - earlier years used if nothing sold in the current year

Median Fees/SF (2020): $0.61

Med Fees Trend: Up 6% since 2018 or 2%/yr

Fees Include Underground or South Garage (enclosed) parking and locker, Rogers basic cable valued
about $70/m. 

Fees Exclude: Hydro (value $80-$100/mth)

Typical (70 out of 110 units) 2Bed-2Wash (Sumac model) - 1,161 SF

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

Primary Bedroom: 250 SF

2-BED (1,161 SF) 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 & Primary Bed 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 (10 levels each)
  • 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 - uses Hydro for fan.
• Well managed - No special assessment since 2008
• 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 - $0.61per SF 
  • middle range of Newmarket condos) -
  • cable pkg incl in fees; Hydro extra 
• No Smoking or Marijuana in Units or Common Areas (medical exceptions)
• No dogs (disability service dogs exception)
• Canada Post - Incoming parcels & regular mail/Outgoing regular 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 has 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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