Year Built
2014
Low-Rise Condo
Q Loft
by Royal Queen Developments
1205 Queen Street W, Toronto, ON M6K1L3
Total Units
70
Storeys
8
Available Units in Q Loft
1
Unit for sale
From $590,000
0
Units for rent
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Overview
Marking one entrance to the Parkdale neighbourhood is the Canadian Pacific Railway track, as it passes over the intersection of Queen and Dufferin Streets. Yet another — albeit younger — boundary is the Q Lofts.
Built in 2015 by Tact Architecture Inc and Royal Queen Developments, this contemporary construction was a much-welcomed addition to the area. In fact, developments like these are what continue to drive the type of acceleration and transformation necessary to keep Toronto in forward motion.
Once an area filled with mansions and their affluent owners, the neighbourhood took a turn after the construction of the Gardiner Expressway. In recent years, Parkdale has benefited from the conversion of older constructions into updated residences, as well as brand new Toronto lofts like the one at 1205 Queen West.
At 7 storeys tall, the Q Lofts avoids overpowering its historical neighbours. In fact, the building blends in quite nicely with its surrounding architecture: the brick base almost seems as if it is an authentic warehouse leftover from industrial times. Upon closer inspection, however, windows appear glossy and new, bricks unfaded, having not spent the good part of a century sitting out in the sun.
Another aspect separating the Q lofts from their more mature counterparts is their modern amenities. A gym sheathed in glass looks out over Dufferin Street, with people watching offering a distraction for those on the treadmill. The ground floor is also host to a number of retail businesses, with landscaped paths along Queen and Dufferin offering a pleasant route to and from the shops.
Developer
Royal Queen Developments
Year Built
2014
Property Type
Low-Rise Condo
Storeys
8
Total Units
70
Management
Sterling Karamar Property Management
Amenities
Security System
Fitness Centre
Visitor Parking
BBQ Area
Theatre Room
Party Room
Bike Storage
Price History
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Market Stats
Prices in Q Loft are down 26.3% compared to last year.
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Avg $/sqft
-26.3%
YoY change
29
Avg days on market
Location & Walkability
Walk Score
98/100
Daily errands on foot
Transit Score
98/100
TTC, GO, subway access
Bike Score
56/100
Bike lanes & infrastructure
Neighbourhood in Toronto
South Parkdale
walkable community-oriented diverse lively
South Parkdale is a vibrant neighbourhood in Toronto known for its walkability and diverse amenities. It offers a mix of housing options for both buyers and renters.
Toronto, Ontario
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At a glance
What it costsAffordability
Median asking price
In Ontario
$716,900
Median monthly rent
In Ontario
$2,499
On the marketMarket snapshot
For sale
0
For rent
0
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Recently leased
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Market data as of 2026-08-16. Sold and leased figures are neighbourhood medians over the last 12 months, published only where at least 5 homes closed — never a single sale.
The honest readPros & cons
What people love
- High walkability for easy access to amenities
- Affordable rent compared to city median
- Variety of restaurants and cafes
- Good access to public transit
- Several parks for outdoor activities
Keep in mind
- Median sale price is above city average
- Limited homes for sale
- School rating is moderate
The feel of the placeLifestyle
Daily life in South Parkdale is active and community-focused, with plenty of dining and recreational options. Residents enjoy a lively atmosphere with convenient access to services.
Great for first-time buyers young professionals renters seeking affordability
Within the boundaryWhat's nearby
The boundary
2.3 km²
Every count and every census figure on this page was measured inside this line — not within a circle drawn around a centre point.
16
Parks
17
Playgrounds
32
Transit stations
5
Grocery stores
25
Restaurants
12
Cafés
7
Gyms
1
Libraries
5
Pharmacies
Counted across all 2.3 km² of South Parkdale. From OpenStreetMap, as of 2026-10-19.
The schoolsWhich schools, and how they rate
5.4/10
Average rating of the 3 rated schools in this area
3
Elementary
1
Secondary
Dr. Rita Cox – Kina Minogok Public School
Public · Grades JK–8 · Toronto DSB
7.1/105.8 over 5 yrs808th of 3,045 Ontario elementary schools
820 students · EQAO 2024-2025
Parkdale Collegiate Institute
Public · Grades 9–12 · Toronto DSB
6.5/106.4 over 5 yrs311th of 742 Ontario secondary schools
635 students · EQAO 2024-2025
Holy Family Catholic School
Catholic · Grades JK–8 · Toronto CDSB
2.7/103.8 over 5 yrs2,878th of 3,045 Ontario elementary schools
220 students · EQAO 2024-2025
Mary, Mother of God School
Independent
Not rated
Ontario Ministry of Education school registry; ratings from the Fraser Institute report card. These are the schools that stand inside South Parkdale, not a catchment — most Ontario boards do not publish attendance boundaries, and we will not draw a line we cannot source. Confirm enrolment with the school board before you buy.
The peopleWho lives here
21,663
Population (2021)
2.3 km²
Area
9,378
People per km²
40.3
Median age
$58,618
Median income
15%
Own their home
1.8
People per household
11,295
Households
Every age
- Children (under 15)9.0%
- Working age (15–64)77.1%
- Seniors (65+)13.9%
What is built here
- Detached houses1.9%
- Semi-detached1.2%
- Townhouses3%
- Duplexes1.7%
- Low-rise apartments27.4%
- High-rise apartments64.6%
Own or rent
15%Owners
85%Renters
Across 11,295 households
When it was built
Mostly 1960 or earlier
- 1960 or earlier37%
- 1961–198032%
- 1981–19908%
- 1991–20005%
- 2001–20052%
- 2006–20105%
- 2011–20156%
- 2016–20213%
Share of occupied homes, by the era they were built in. Bars are drawn against the busiest era, not against each other, because the eras are not the same length. The eight shares are unlikely to total exactly 100: Statistics Canada rounds each era's count to the nearest 5 before publishing it, so we print what the census reports rather than adjusting a figure to make the column add up.
- 42%
- Born outside Canada
- 36.3%
- Hold a degree or higher
- 57.3%
- Employment rate
- 41.9%
- Commute by transit
- 34%
- Commute by car
- 1.5
- Children per family
- $52,148
- Median income after tax
- $76,978
- Average household income
- 20.2%
- Living on a low income
- $1,236/mo
- Renters pay, per month
- $1,970/mo
- Owners pay, per month
- $1,011,628
- Median home value at census
- 41.6%
- Renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
- 19.5%
- Owners spending 30%+ of income on housing
Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2021. Added up from 29 census areas inside the boundary. Medians and rates are a population-weighted average of dissemination-area figures.
Sources: HOMEH listings, Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2021, OpenStreetMap, HOMEH school registry, Photo: © Wikimedia Commons contributors (CC BY-SA)
