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Question about property taxes for condos

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I'm currently looking into possibly purchasing a condo unit in the new Galleria on the Park development in Toronto. Specifically a 1 Bedroom+ Den starting at around $550,000 or a 2 Bedroom starting at $614,000.

Based on a preliminary info document, they state that property taxes are approximately at 1% which seems quite high. Just putting in some quick math, that sounds like it would mean property taxes at around $5,500-6,140.

I know someone who has a slightly older (15 year) stacked townhouse and they pay around $2,400 annually for property taxes ($400 * 6 payments). And this is valued equal if not even more than the condo described above. My parents' semi-detached house is around $3,500 annually.

Can anyone assist with providing more info on how property taxes are properly defined or if more factors are involved than just the "1 %" figure they roughly stated it as. Thanks!
 
Property taxes are based on the MPAC valuation. I assume MPAC has not yet valued condos in this new development so the taxes will, I assume, be based on the fair market price. (The MPAC valuations seem to always be a bit LESS than recent selling prices in my building.) In 2016 my Unit was valued at $576,000 and in 2019 my City Taxes are $3540. (One of my neighbours just sold for almost $950K so I expect that at the next valuation mine will go up (and my taxes with it.)
 

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