45 BASEBALL PLACE CONDO | RIVERSIDE SQUARE CONDOS

Riverside Square offers a genuinely wide range of layouts, which is part of what makes it appealing to such a broad mix of buyers — from first-time buyers to growing families. Here's how to think about matching a layout to how you actually live.

One-Bedroom & One-Bedroom + Den

The most liquid segment of the building on resale, and typically the easiest to lease. A den layout is worth the (usually modest) price premium if you work from home even occasionally — a defined workspace changes daily life more than most buyers expect.

Two-Bedroom Layouts

Riverside Square's two-bedroom units tend to appeal to two very different buyer types: young families wanting to stay downtown-adjacent, and roommate/co-buyer arrangements splitting costs. Look for split-bedroom designs (bedrooms on opposite sides of the unit) if privacy between occupants matters — a genuinely useful distinction that a floorplan on paper doesn't always make obvious.

Larger & Premium Layouts

For buyers prioritizing space over walkable proximity to the Financial District, Riverside Square's larger layouts offer meaningfully more square footage per dollar than comparable downtown-core buildings — a direct result of the River District's slightly less central (but still highly connected) location.

What to Check Regardless of Layout

• Exposure and natural light — matters as much as square footage for how a unit actually feels day to day.

• Storage — in-unit storage varies more than buyers expect between otherwise similar layouts; ask specifically.

• Parking and locker availability — not guaranteed with every unit; confirm before you fall in love with a specific layout.

The Bottom Line

The "best" Riverside Square layout is the one that matches your actual daily routine — not the biggest unit your budget allows. A well-chosen one-bedroom + den often serves a work-from-home buyer better than a poorly laid out two-bedroom.

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Riverside Square sits in one of downtown Toronto's most dynamic pockets, and this summer's activity reflects the broader city trend: more transactions happening, pricing staying disciplined rather than aggressive.

Sales Activity Right Now

Across the GTA, condo sales have been the fastest-growing housing segment this year even as condo pricing has lagged detached and semi-detached homes. At Riverside Square specifically, that plays out as steady buyer interest — particularly from first-time buyers and downsizers drawn to the River District's mix of park space, retail, and transit access — without the bidding-war intensity of a tighter market.

What this means practically: well-presented, realistically priced units are still moving at a reasonable pace, while overpriced listings are sitting longer and eventually adjusting.

Leasing Activity Right Now

Rental demand across the GTA has remained firm even as resale prices softened, and Riverside Square has benefited from that — particularly among tenants who want downtown-adjacent living without Financial District rents. Landlords who price to current comparables (rather than last year's peak rents) are seeing faster, higher-quality tenant applications.

What to Watch This Fall

Several forecasters expect the second half of 2026 to be busier than the first, as tightening listing supply meets steady demand. If that plays out, buildings like Riverside Square with strong walkability and amenity packages are well positioned to see pricing firm up before the broader detached-home segment does.

The Bottom Line

Riverside Square is trading in line with the broader downtown condo story: healthy activity, disciplined pricing, and a rental market that continues to reward realistic pricing over ambitious asks. If you're considering buying, selling, or leasing here, current conditions favour informed, quick decisions over waiting for a dramatic market shift.

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If you want to understand why South Riverdale has become the most strategic real estate investment in Toronto this year, you have to look beyond transit and office towers. While the upcoming Ontario Line and the East Harbour commercial hub dominate the headlines, a multi-billion-dollar transformation is actively opening up right in Riverside Square’s backyard this summer.

The Toronto Port Lands Revitalization—one of the largest waterfront infrastructure projects in North America—is finally crossing the finish line in 2026. The historic rerouting of the Don River has created a brand-new island neighborhood (Ookwemin Minising), surrounded by sprawling, world-class green spaces.

Here is why the 2026 opening of these waterfront mega-parks is the ultimate "lifestyle catalyst" for the East End, and why it is aggressively driving up the value of condos at Riverside Square.

1. Biidaasige Park: Toronto’s New Crown Jewel

For years, the industrial Port Lands cut the East End off from the lake. That era is over. The centerpiece of the waterfront revitalization is Biidaasige Park, a massive 50-acre river valley park that is actively expanding its footprint this summer.

This isn't just a patch of grass. The City of Toronto and Waterfront Toronto are unveiling a world-class destination featuring:

• The Lassonde Art Trail: Opening this summer, this 4.2-kilometre waterfront promenade will feature 15 interconnected public art installations.

• Extensive Trail Networks: Miles of new cycling paths, boardwalks, and lookouts providing unprecedented views of the Toronto skyline and the Inner Harbour.

• New Water Taxi Docks: A brand-new dock is opening at the foot of Biidaasige Park in the summer of 2026, creating seamless water connectivity across the city.

2. South Riverdale’s Direct Connection

What does a waterfront park have to do with condos at Queen and Broadview? Unrivaled accessibility.

Because Riverside Square sits immediately adjacent to the Don River, residents essentially have a private green highway leading straight to the new island. You can step out of your lobby at 15 Baseball Place, hop on your bike, and ride the shaded Don Valley trails directly south into the heart of the Port Lands in minutes—completely avoiding city traffic.

The Port Lands project effectively turns Toronto’s newest, most spectacular waterfront park into Riverside Square’s extended backyard.

3. The "Green Premium" in Real Estate

In the dense, concrete landscape of downtown Toronto, immediate access to massive, curated green spaces is one of the rarest commodities.

Real estate data consistently shows that properties located within a short walk or bike ride to major, newly revitalized waterfront parks command a significant "Green Premium." For investors, this translates directly to tenant retention and higher rental yields. High-income professionals and young families are willing to pay top dollar to live in a modern building where they can easily escape to nature on the weekends without needing a car.

4. The 2026 Trifecta: Transit, Jobs, and Nature

To fully grasp the investment potential of Riverside Square in 2026, you have to look at the macro picture. No other neighborhood in Toronto is experiencing this specific combination of billion-dollar catalysts simultaneously:

1. The Transit Catalyst: The Ontario Line (Riverside-Leslieville Station) is under construction steps away.

2. The Economic Catalyst: The 130-acre East Harbour "Second Downtown" is rising just south of the neighborhood.

3. The Lifestyle Catalyst: The Port Lands and Biidaasige Park are opening up the waterfront.

If you wait for all three of these generational projects to be fully completed, the neighborhood will be priced entirely out of reach for the average buyer.

Capitalize on the East End Transformation

The smartest real estate play in Toronto right now is securing a move-in-ready unit in a neighborhood before its surrounding infrastructure is fully priced in. Whether you are looking for an industrial-style loft at 665 Queen Street E or a skyline-view suite at 45 Baseball Place, Riverside Square is perfectly positioned at the epicenter of this growth.

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