Marina Del Ray - Humber Bay Shore Condos

Marina Del Ray Humber Bay Shores
2261, 2267, 2269 Lake Shore Blvd. W.

BUILDING DESCRIPTION:
Marina Del Rey Community is located on the shores of Lake Ontario, minutes from Downtown Toronto, Pearson Airport and major highways. Marina Del Rey is a glorious waterfront community. The three condominium towers, comprising the privately enclosed enclave, are terraced towards the lake on over eleven acres adjacent to Humber Bay Park. The development was a winner in 1989 of the Urban Development Institute's Residential Award of Excellence for 'Best Designed Community.' The buildings look into a central magnificently landscaped courtyard. Marina Del Rey is connected to the Waterfront Park & Marina by the waterfront promenade.

The Malibu club is among the finest private waterfront recreation facilities in Toronto with exclusive use to the residents. This two storey sports facility features an indoor pool overlooking the marina, lit outdoor tennis courts, squash court, billiards, exercise equipment, saunas, whirlpool, party/ entertainment facilities and 24 hour concierge.

MIX OF SUITES:

Completed in 1990 by Camrost, 'Marina Del Rey' has 820 condominiums.
The suites range in size;
One Bedroom, One + Den 800 to 1000 sq. ft.
Two Bedroom + den 1000 sq ft to 1450 sq ft,
some lofts, patio suites and Penthouses at approx 2000 sq ft.

This condominium community along the Humber Bay Shore has currently available units; please email for updated lists of available units or past sales.

Moderate April but prices still up

GTA resale housing market moderate in April, but prices up
May 5, 2008 -- With 8,762 houses sold in the Greater Toronto Area, April’s resale housing activity was down seven per cent from the record 9,452 transactions from the same timeframe a year ago, Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O’Neill announced today.
“The market is showing signs for a healthy 2008 compared to the diminished activity we saw in the first quarter of the year,” said Ms. O’Neill. “We continue to experience a supply and demand situation and to-date, it remains a sellers market."
Sales activity however, was markedly different in the 416 and 905 regions. With 3,467 transactions in the City of Toronto, sales were down 10 per cent from a year ago. The 905 region was down five per cent from April 2007 sales, with 5,295 homes changing hands.
April’s GTA average price was $398,687, up eight per cent from the same period a year ago. In the City of Toronto, the average price was $446,781, up six per cent from last April. In the 905 region the average price increased five per cent compared to a year ago, to $367,196.
Several neighbourhoods experienced strong sales in April.
Scarborough East (E08) saw an eight per cent overall sales increase compared to April 2007, driven by robust detached home sales.
Caledon (W28) experienced a 15 per cent increase compared to the same timeframe a year ago as a result of strong condominium sales.
Condominium sales also drove Willowdale (C07) to a 32 per cent increase from a year ago.
In Thornhill sales increased eight per cent from last April due to strong detached home sales. “The number of listings on the Toronto Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service has increased to 24,539, up seven per cent from a year ago, which is good for homebuyers, who will find a greater range of options in the market,” said Ms. O’Neill. “With prices continuing to appreciate and increased listing inventory there are favourable factors in today’s market for consumers.”
Go to complete copy of TREB’s Market Watch Report.

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