One of the biggest trends that we have seen on our website & within our client base over the past several years is people downsizing/right-sizing from their current home (usually detached or semi) and moving to a larger condo within the city.

There are many reasons why this is an attractive option for this demographic but it comes down to 3 main factors:

1.) Location
Many people looking into the downsizing/right-sizing option typically don't want to leave their current neighbourhoods & the vast majority already live in fairly central locations (Cabbagetown, Forrest Hill, etc.).

2.) Livability (aging in place)
The average age of our clients that are going through this process is 65 years old and many are starting to think about what their living situation will be like when they get older.

A large condo is a very attractive option since it provides them the space they need/they're used to but have the convenience of condo living since there is no gardening/snow shovelling/maintenance to worry about.

In addition, having all of the living space on one floor is an ideal setup since it makes it easier to move around should the use of a walker/mobility scooter be needed.

3.) Lifestyle
Many of these condos that are tailored to the older adult demographic (1 Palace Pier, 1 Benvenuto Pl, 18 William Carson) have amenities such as putting greens, sport simulators, libraries, pools & even convenience stores to make it easier for the residents to live an active lifestyle within their own building.

There are typically lots of clubs to join as well which can make it a very engaging place to live in, especially when living with our people in your same age group!


Here's a list of the top condo's around Toronto for downsizing/right-sizing

Downtown

  • 10 Yonge/Queens Quay
  • 33/55/77/99 Harbour
  • 460/480 Queens Quay W
  • 160 Frederick St
  • 29/39 Queens Quay E
  • 251 Queens Quay W
  • 1 Edgewater Dr
  • 21 Dale Ave
  • 278 Bloor St E
  • 300 Bloor St E
  • 38 Avenue Rd
  • 55 Prince Arthur Ave
  • 55 Scollard/50 Yorkville Ave
  • 68 Yorkville Ave
  • 110 Bloor St W
  • 10 Bellair St
  • 77 Avenue Rd
  • 66 Collier St
  • 164 Cumberland St

Uptown

  • 1 Benvenuto Place
  • 18 William Carson Cres
  • 85 Skymark Dr
  • 3600/3800 Yonge St
  • 10 Old York Mills Rd
  • 61 St. Clair West
  • 170 Avenue Rd
  • 349 St. Clair West
  • 5 Rosehill Ave
  • 6 Jackes Ave
  • 150 Heath St
  • 1 Balmoral Ave
  • 1-2 Chedington Pl

East End

  • 9/35 Boardwalk Dr
  • 160 Fallingbrook Rd
  • 1350 Kingston Rd
  • 66 Kippendavie Ave
  • 1048 Broadview Ave
  • 365 Beech Ave
  • 1100 Kingston Rd

West End

  • 1 Palace Pier/2045 Lake Shore Blvd W
  • 30 Old Mill Rd
  • 4 The Kingsway
  • 1 Old Mill Dr
  • 30 Anglesey Blvd
  • 22 Southport St
  • 15 Windermere Ave
  • 2269 Lakeshore Blvd W
  • 2287/2289 Lake Shore Blvd W
  • 2545 Bloor St W
  • 2511 Bloor St W
  • 2662 Bloor St W
  • 1 Aberfoyle Cres
  • 3085 Bloor St W

Interested in getting more information about any of these buildings or the downsizing/right-sizing process?

Feel free to reach out to us on Facebook or Instagram & we'll gladly get back to you!

Rylie C.