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    18 Hillcrest Avenue

    Empress Plaza II Condos
    4for Sale
    3for Rent

    Building Details

    Property Type:
    Condo
    Number of Storeys:
    23
    Number of Units:
    224
    Condo Completion:
    1996
    Condo Demand:
    Low
    Unit Size Range:
    629 - 1,138 SQFT
    Unit Availability:
    Low
    Property Management:

    Listing History for Empress Plaza II Condos

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    Amenities

    Gym Room
    Sauna
    Games Room
    Squash Court
    Party Room
    Rec Room

    Maintenance Fees

    Included
    None
    Excluded
    Hydro
    Heat
    Air Conditioning
    Water

    About 18 Hillcrest AvenueEmpress Plaza II Condos

    Empress Plaza II Condos was completed in 1996 by Menkes. While some buyers associate high maintenance fees with older buildings, maintenance fees at 18 Hillcrest Avenue are only $0.67 per-square-foot. These Willowdale condos for sale offer floor plans that are more spacious than most modern condos; there are 224 suites in this 23-storey residence, and units range from 629 square feet to 1138 square feet.

    This condo is very conveniently located, with a well above average Walk Score of 93 and a low demand ranking, based on Strata.ca’s analytics. Maintenance fees are $0.67 per-square-foot, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of $0.80 per-square-foot.

    The Suites

    The average cost per-square-foot for units at 18 Hillcrest Avenue is $856, based on the past 12 months of sales, and units tend to sell within 50 days of being listed. 20 units have been rented in the previous 12 months, and 4 units have been sold. Suites often sell for -4.06% below the listing price and have a medium chance of receiving multiple offers.

    The Neighbourhood

    Those who call this condo home never have to travel far for dining out, as Wendy's, Jack Astor's Bar & Grill North York and OPA! of Greece North York Centre are all within 4 minutes walking distance from 18 Hillcrest Avenue. Want a freshly brewed coffee without stepping foot on a bus or jumping in the car? Then you’ll be pleased to know that Second Cup Café, Tim Hortons and Saryo cafe are both walkable.

    Grocery pick-ups are made easy thanks to Loblaws, PAT Spring Garden Market and Longo's Yonge & Sheppard within a 13-minute walk.

    Like to stay on top of your finances? 18 Hillcrest Avenue is only 2 away!

    18 Hillcrest Avenue is also a great fit for nature lovers, as Princess Park and Lee-Lifeson Art Park are all just a hop, skip, and a jump away.

    Enhance your personal style while living in the Willowdale neighbourhood by visiting Empress Walk, North York Centre and Miniso.

    When the weekend rolls around, Gibson House Museum, GallerySunami and New Art & Design are within a short 4-minute drive away. Movie goers won’t need to venture far for the latest Hollywood blockbuster, as Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk are within walking distance.

    There are plenty of nearby school choices — McKee Public School, Central Montessori & Private French School and Little Owl Private School — with more in neighbouring areas so you can find the best school for your child’s needs. This location is a great choice for families who are seeking top-notch educational institutions like Claude Watson School for the Arts, Earl Haig Secondary School and Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts.

    Transportation

    Transit users will love the Willowdale neighbourhood with convenient light transit routes like Yonge St At Hillcrest Ave nearby. Those in the area live roughly 2 minutes walk distance from North York Centre, making it easy to get around.

    Curious about similar condos in the area? Check out 28 Empress Avenue, 21 Hillcrest Avenue and 188 Doris Avenue — all within walking distance.

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    9/10
    Walkability
    One small step for you. One giant leap towards never needing a gym membership.
    9/10
    Transit
    So frequent, you might accidentally start collecting tickets.
    5/10
    Bikeability
    You'll have a love-hate relationship with your gears. Mostly hate.

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    Demographics

    Based on the dissemination area as defined by Statistics Canada. A dissemination area contains, on average, approximately 200 – 400 households.

    Population
    32,007
    Average Individual Income
    $57,784
    Average Household Size
    3 persons
    Average Age
    54
    Average Household Income
    $98,978
    Dominant Housing Type
    Detached
    Population By Age
    0 - 14
    12%
    15 - 19
    2%
    20 - 34
    20%
    35 - 49
    17%
    50 - 64
    22%
    65+
    23%
    Household Income
    $0 - $30,000
    52%
    $30,000+
    26%
    $60,000+
    12%
    $90,000+
    6%
    $125,000+
    2%
    Housing Types & Tenancy
    Detached
    38%
    High Rise Apartment
    21%
    Semi Detached
    20%
    Low Rise Apartment
    10%
    Duplex
    8%
    Marital Status
    Commute
    Languages (Primary Language)
    English
    51%
    Cantonese
    18%
    Mandarin
    13%
    Other
    11%
    Tamil
    3%
    Tagalog
    2%
    Spanish
    1%
    Urdu
    1%
    Education
    University and Above
    29%
    High School
    28%
    None
    19%
    College
    16%
    Apprenticeship
    3%
    University Below Batchelor
    2%
    Major Field of Study
    Business Management
    27%
    Architecture & Engineering
    19%
    Health & Related Fields
    13%
    Social Sciences
    10%
    Math & Computer Sciences
    7%
    Physical Sciences
    5%
    Humanities
    4%
    Education
    4%
    Personal, Protective & Transportation Services
    3%
    Visual & Performing Arts
    2%

    Maintenance Fees

    Empress Plaza II Condos vs The Willowdale Area

    Days on Strata

    Units at Empress Plaza II Condos spend an average of
    50
    Days on Strata
    based on recent sales

    List vs Selling Price

    On average, these condos sell for
    4%
    below
    the list price.

    Offer Competition

    Condos in this building have an
    AVERAGE
    chance of receiving
    Multiple Offers
    compared to other buildings in Willowdale

    Turnover of Units

    On average, each unit is owned for
    7.2
    YEARS before being sold again

    Property Value

    3%
    Increase in property value within the past twelve months

    Price Ranking

    35th
    Highest price per SQFT out of 109 condos in the Willowdale area

    Sold Units

    4
    Units were Sold over the past twelve months

    Rented Units

    20
    Units were Rented over the past twelve months

    Best Value Rank

    Empress Plaza II Condos offers the
    ?
    best value out of 109 condos in the Willowdale neighbourhood

    Appreciation Rank

    Empress Plaza II Condos has the
    ?
    highest ROI out of 109 condos in the Willowdale neighbourhood

    Rental Yield

    Empress Plaza II Condos yields the
    ?
    highest rent prices out of 109 condos in the Willowdale neighbourhood

    High Demand

    Empress Plaza II Condos is the
    ?
    most popular building out of 109 condos in the Willowdale neighbourhood

    Transaction Insights at 18 Hillcrest Avenue

    1 Bed1 Bed + Den2 Bed2 Bed + Den
    Price RangeNo Data$600,000 - $615,000$832,000 - $856,000No Data
    Avg. Cost Per SqftNo Data$907$792No Data
    Avg. Wait for Unit AvailabilityNo Data201 Days54 DaysNo Data
    Ratio of Units in Building2%20%79%1%

    Unit Sales vs Inventory

    Total number of units listed and sold in Willowdale