Woods End Condominium
Woods End Condominium is a boutique midrise residential condo located at 483 Faith Dr in Mississauga, Ontario.
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Built and completed by Carrington Homes in 2007, the Woods End condominium was originally launched as a secluded boutique building that was surrounded by a forest. Although there are some peculiarities with this condo, as we will see, there is very low turnover here, and the building has maintained a good reputation over the past seventeen years.
483 Faith Drive is located off McLaughlin Rd, north of Eglinton Ave W. It’s just a few blocks away from the vast shopping attractions of Square One, and is about midway between Square One and the Heartland shopping area.
It consists of a single 6 storey tower that has only two bedroom, 2 bathroom apartments.
Municipal address for Woods End condominium is 483 Faith Dr, Mississauga, Ontario L5R 0A1.
The closest major intersection is Eglinton Ave W and McLaughlin Road.
Although it is located in the Hurontario district, which is an area slightly to the north of Mississauga City Centre (MCC), it is surrounded by plenty of retail and commercial options.
Pros and Cons
First, the good news. 483 Faith Drive has an excellent location in central Mississauga. It is near to all the shopping and entertainment venues in the city centre, and for commuters, there is easy access to highways and public transit.
Another bonus is that the building is nestled in a wooded area that almost feels like you are in Muskoka. The setting is unique.
As for cons, as mentioned above, there are a couple of peculiarities with this condo. The maintenance fees here are higher than average, and the only utility included is water. Heat and hydro are metered separately.
Secondly, there are only two bedroom units here. If you are looking for a smaller one bedroom apartment to live in or invest in, 483 Faith Dr may not be the best match.
Before we take a deep dive into the building itself, let’s take a look at the area.
Mississauga Attractions
Shopping
The Woods End condo is just a few blocks west of a major mall which includes a large supermarket named Oceans Fresh Food Market, multiple coffee shops and restaurants, a Toys ‘R’ Us, and many other retail establishments. It’s a 5 minute drive, or a 20 minute walk away.
In addition, Square One Shopping Centre, Ontario’s largest mall, is just a 10 minute drive away. The two north entrances to the mall (Walmart and Simons) are the closest.
Square One has more than 360 stores, restaurants, bars, and services.
Entertainment
In addition to all the shopping possibilities, once you cross over to the City Centre area, there are a lot of attractions here at the heart of the Mississauga City Centre for anyone to enjoy.
- Celebration Square Mississauga with its vibrant slate of community events, fountains, and skating rink in winter
- the Living Arts Centre Mississauga
- the Art Gallery of Mississauga
- Mississauga Civic Centre (City Hall)
- the Hazel McCallion Central Library
- the central YMCA
The closest cinemas are the Cineplex Cinemas at Rathburn Road and Living Arts Drive.
Transit
The central Mississauga MiWay Transit and GO bus terminal is located at the north side of the Square One mall. This is the central transit hub for the city of Mississauga.
Here you will find direct MiWay bus service to points across the city, as well as direct express bus service to the Kipling subway station in Etobicoke.
Furthermore, GO Transit bus service extends from here to downtown Toronto, and to many other points including Toronto Pearson International Airport, Hamilton, and even Scarborough.
The transit terminal will soon add a major new enhancement when the Hurontario LRT (Hazel McCallion LRT) adds a stop there in late 2025 or early 2026. This will provide direct light rail service from Port Credit northwards to the centre of Brampton.
The LRT is replacing several bus routes that currently run north-south along Hurontario St., and it will have a stop at the intersection of Hurontario St. and Eglinton Ave. W., as well as one at Hurontario St. and Bristol Rd.
The LRT routing is expected to provide great north-south transit options. Southbound, it will continue on past the Square One transit terminal to the Cooksville GO station, where riders will have access to additional rail service to downtown Toronto.
From Cooksville, it will continue all the way to the Port Credit GO Station, providing a connection to the Lakeshore GO line, with its direct links to Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Etobicoke, and downtown Toronto.
While the LRT will provide interesting new commuter options, it will be about a 30 minute walk away. You’ll still be able to reach it by bus.
Auto commuters living at the Woods End condo also have easy access to both Ontario Highway 403, and Highway 401. Both highways are close by, and are easily accessible via Hurontario St or Mavis Rd.
Schools
There are several elementary schools serving the area, including:
- Cooksville Creek Public School (PK-5) at 5100 Salishan Circle, Mississauga
- Fairwind Senior Public School (6-8) at 5235 Fairwind Dr, Mississauga
- St. Hilary Catholic Elementary School (PK-8) at 5070 Fairwind Dr, Mississauga
In addition, there are also public and catholic high schools nearby: Rick Hansen Secondary School and St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School.
Post-secondary Education
Mississauga has several excellent post-secondary schools, including:
Sheridan College
Sheridan College has a large campus at Square One. Over 6700 students attend classes in over 100 classrooms and labs.
University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
The University of Toronto Mississauga campus (UTM) has over 15,000 graduate and undergraduate students. It’s located in a wooded setting near Mississauga Road and The Collegeway, and is about a 14 minute drive from 483 Faith Dr.
Hospital
The nearest hospital is the Mississauga Hospital. It is located at 100 Queensway W., near Hurontario and the QEW, which is about a 15 minute drive away.
The Mississauga Hospital (formerly known as Trillium Hospital) houses the largest concentration of critical care services in Canada, with modern facilities that are currently undergoing a major expansion.
Nearby Grocery Stores
There is an abundance of supermarkets in the area.
As mentioned above, there is a major grocery store named Oceans Fresh Food Market, which is a few blocks to the east on Hurontario St. Oceans is a vast Chinese-themed supermarket that also has a full selection of western goods. It’s extremely popular with locals and visitors alike.
A few minutes north on Hurontario St. you will find Highland Farms, which is another vast and popular supermarket that has discount prices.
There is also a Whole Foods Market located on the north side of the Square One mall.
Also close by are Food Basics and Metro supermarkets, plus the full grocery located in Walmart at Square One.
Finally, there is a very nice Loblaws at 5970 McLaughlin Road, at the edge of the Heartland area.
Parks and Recreation
Despite being just minutes away from the bustling city centre of Mississauga, residents and their guests at 483 Faith Dr are lucky to have close access to Kariya Park, a beautiful Japanese-themed park and garden, that was originally a gift to the city of Mississauga from the city of Kariya, Japan.
This excellent city park, with its serene Japanese gardens, is often the setting for wedding pictures for newlywed couples.
The park has winding trails, ponds, wooden bridges, sculptures, a pagoda-style pavilion, and much more.
There are several neighbourhood parks nearby, including Staghorn Woods Park, which is a 6 minute walk away, and Hawthorne Valley Park, which is a 9 minute walk from the condo. There is also Four Winds Hollow, and Greyshale Park, each about a 12 minute walk away.
All these parks have playgrounds and sports fields, and Hawthorne Valley has a baseball diamond and basketball courts. Four Winds Hollow has tennis courts.
One thing to note: there are over 70 highrise condos in the city centre, as well as over 20 in the Hurontario area. Consequently, all Mississauga parks and Mississauga community centres are extremely popular, and they are usually very busy during the warmer months.
Walk Score
483 Faith Dr has very good walk, transit, and bike scores.
483 Faith Drive
Somewhat Walkable
Condo Amenities
483 Faith Dr has a basic list of condo amenities.
Here you will find features such as:
- BBQ Permitted
- Concierge
- Guest Suites
- Gym
- Meeting Room
- Party Room
- Security Guard
- Security System
- Visitor Parking
Security Features
You will find the following condo security features at 483 Faith Dr:
- 24 hr concierge
- security guard
- controlled access to the building
- secure common area access
- closed circuit television monitoring
- secure access to parking garage
Luxury Condo Living
This Mississauga midrise condo is in a secluded area off of Faith Dr. There is an expansive entrance with a circular drive, and an attractive lobby.
The kitchens and bathrooms that I have seen feature uniformly high end finishings.
Online Reviews
Google reviews for 483 Faith Dr have generally been positive, averaging 4.1 out of 5 stars, with a handful of reviews posted.
Condominium Info
Address: 483 Faith Dr
Mississauga ON L5R 0A1
Developer: Carrington Homes
Year of Completion: 2007
Status: built and registered
Architect:
Interior Design:
Type: apartment condominium
Number of buildings: 1 highrise
Number of units: 57
Unit Size Range: 981-1262 sqft
Storeys: 6
Parking Spaces: 98
Height:
Amenities: 24 hour concierge service, exercise room, meeting room, party room, visitor parking
Average Price per Square Foot: $582.00/sqft
Average Days on Market: 53
Maintenance fee cost: average cost $1.01/sqft** higher than average for the area
Maintenance fees: include water, building insurance, common elements, parking
Property Manager: City Sites Property Management Inc.
Phone number: 437-488-7709
Condo Corporation: PSCC 813
Pets: pet-friendly, with some restrictions
Accessibility:
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
483 Faith Dr Prices
The Woods End condominiums are unique amongst all the condos in Mississauga. It’s a boutique building with only a small number of sales in any given year. Prices per square foot are nevertheless acceptable by Greater Toronto Area standards.
Condo sales during 2024 have ranged as follows:
- Two bedroom units have sold in a range of $695,000 to $695,000
Conclusion
The Woods End condominium has a good reputation as a secluded condo in one of Mississauga’s most scenic settings.
It has a modest list of amenities, offset by an excellent location near the centre of the city.
Although maintenance fees are higher than average for the area, it’s nevertheless a good building, with solid reviews.
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author: Randy Selzer
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