222 Spadina Avenue & 99 Cameron Street

222 Spadina Avenue and 99 Cameron Street have been a fixture in the Chinatown neighbourhood for decades. Yet rather than feel dated, the 8-storey development appears both durable and timeless.

That's why anyone seeking a Toronto condo for sale should definitely consider this property. Mollenhauer Construction built this complex in 1991. But unlike other buildings of that age, maintenance fees are actually quite reasonable at $0.70 per-square-foot. The Chinatown Centre Residence is home to 124 suites. Units start at 999 square feet on the low end, and can go up to 1600 square feet. This condo has an excellent Walk Score of 100 and a high demand ranking, based on Strata.ca’s analytics.

Located on top of its namesake shopping mall, the Chinatown Centre, living here means never having to travel far for everyday conveniences. In terms of amenities within the condo itself, residents have access to a concierge, sauna, and underground parking.

The average cost per-square-foot for a unit at 222 Spadina Avenue is $627 based on the past 12 months of sales, which places it in the bottom 25% for cost PSF in the area.

In terms of size, suites start at just under 1,000 square feat. Larger units can span up to 1,600 square feet, and contain up to three bedrooms. Thanks to their functional layouts, these homes feel much more spacious than some of the newer condos built today.

One of the best reasons to live in Chinatown has to be for the food. Residents at 99 Cameron Street can stock up on groceries that are hard to find elsewhere, like fresh lemongrass, lychees, and tofu, without leaving the neighbourhood. After all, popular stores like Kai Wei Supermarket, Winstons Grocery and Hua Sheng Supermarket are just an easy 6-minute walk away. Those who don’t feel like cooking, on the other hand, can stroll down Spadina until they find a spot for Peking duck or fresh dumplings.

Chinatown also happens to be surrounded by attractions, including Kensington Market, the Art Gallery of Ontario, and the trendy shops of Queen West. Whether you're looking to play, exercise or gather with friends — nearby parks like Randy Padmore Park and Bellevue Square Park are also the perfect spot for all kinds of activities.

Living right on Spadina means residents of 222 Spadina Avenue have plenty of options for getting around the city. Streetcars travelling up and down Spadina, for example, offer access to Spadina subway station, as well as neighbourhoods like The Annex. Even drivers will love the fact that they can reach the Gardiner Expressway by simply heading south along Spadina.

In the event that you can’t land a unit at Chinatown Centre Residence, there are some similar condos within walking distance at 80 Vanauley Street, 38 Cameron Street and 438 Richmond Street W.