530 Lolita Gardens
530 Lolita Gardens is a highrise condominium in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
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The building was completed by the Kaneff Group in 1976.
530 Lolita Gardens consists of a single 19 storey tower with a mix of two, and three bedroom apartments.
Municipal address for this condominium is 530 Lolita Gardens, Mississauga, Ontario L5A 2A8.
The closest major intersection is Dundas St. E. and Cawthra Rd.
Although it is located in the Mississauga Valley neighbourhood, which is an area slightly to the southeast of Mississauga City Centre (MCC), this condo is surrounded by plenty of retail and commercial options. It is situated a few minutes walk from a shopping plaza at 680 Silver Creek Blvd, which is a neighbourhood mall that includes a NoFrills grocery store, a couple of banks, and several additional stores and restaurants.
Pros and Cons
There are a few features to note here. First, 530 Lolita Gardens benefits from the era when it was built. Condo apartments here are quite large when compared to today’s more recent projects.
Secondly, the proximity to the Cooksville GO Station, the Dixie GO Station and the Dundas St. bus corridor is a huge plus for many commuters.
On the other hand, 530 Lolita Gardens was built at a time when electric baseboard radiant heating was common. What this means is that, while hydro costs are included in the maintenance fees, there is no central air conditioning in the building. AC is provided by window air conditioners only.
Also, the maintenance fees in this building are a little higher than the average for Mississauga Valley. While they do include hydro plus cable TV and high speed internet, the fees are at a premium when you compare them to other condos in the area.
Another negative is that there is no concierge service at 530 Lolita Gardens.
And finally, if you are looking for a smaller 1 bedroom unit, you won’t find it here. There are only 2 and 3 bedroom apartments here.
Before we take a deep dive into the building itself, let’s take a look at the area.
Mississauga Attractions
Shopping
The Lolita Gardens condo is in the heart of Mississauga Valley, which provides an abundance of independent shops and services. You will find plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, pharmacies, offices, and stores.
In addition, Square One Shopping Centre, Ontario’s largest mall, is just a 9 minute drive away. The southeast entrance to the mall (Walmart) is the closest.
Square One has more than 360 stores, restaurants, bars, and services.
Entertainment
There is a great variety of entertainment venues once you cross over to the City Centre area. Here’s just a few places that anyone can enjoy.
- Mississauga Celebration Square with its vibrant slate of community events, fountains, and skating rink in winter
- Mississauga Living Arts Centre
- Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM)
- Mississauga Civic Centre (City Hall)
- Hazel McCallion Central Library
- the central YMCA
The closest cinemas are the Central Parkway Cinemas at Burnhamthorpe Rd. and Central Parkway E.
Transit
530 Lolita Gardens is well connected with heavy rail commuter options. It’s about midway between the Cooksville GO Station and the Dixie GO Station. These are stations on the Milton Line, with direct service to Union Station in downtown Toronto.
The Cooksville GO Station recently underwent a major expansion of its free parking facility.
The area is expected to get even greater access to transportation options in the next few years with the construction of the Hurontario light rail transit (LRT) project, which will be called the Hazel McCallion (Hurontario) LRT, to commemorate the former Mississauga mayor.
LRT
The Hazel McCallion LRT is a streetcar line that will have 19 stops starting from Port Credit in the south, up through Cooksville and Mississauga Valley, continuing up to Square One Shopping Centre, and then proceeding to the Brampton Gateway Terminal.
There will be several stops near the Lolita Gardens Condo, including one at Hurontario St. and Fairview Rd., one at Hurontario St. and Dundas St., and one at the Cooksville GO Station.
While the Cooksville GO Station is a major transportation hub in its own right, the LRT will also provide further connectivity to the main transportation hub in the City of Mississauga, which is the central Mississauga MiWay Transit and GO bus terminal. This terminal is located at the north side of the Square One mall.
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.
Residents at 530 Lolita Gardens who commute by car will have easy access to both Ontario Highway 403, and the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) highway. Both highways are close by, and are easily accessible via Cawthra Rd.
Schools
There are several elementary schools serving the area, including:
- Silvercreek Public School (JK-5) 460 Silvercreek Blvd
- The Valleys Sr Public School (6-8) 1235 Mississauga Valley Blvd
- Metropolitan Andre Catholic School (JK-8) 515 Mississauga Valley Blvd
- ÉÉC René-Lamoureux (JK-6) 385 Meadows Blvd
In addition, there are also public and catholic high schools nearby: TL Kennedy Secondary School and Father Michael Goetz 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 17 minute drive from 530 Lolita Gardens.
Hospital
The nearest hospital is the Trillium Health Partners Mississauga Hospital. It is located at 100 Queensway W., near Hurontario and the QEW, which is about a 10 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 are several supermarkets in the area.
As mentioned above, there is a NoFrills supermarket just up the street from 530 Lolita Gardens. It has a full range of food items.
A little further away there is also both a Food Basics nearby at the corner of Burnhamthorpe Rd. and Central Parkway E. These are about a seven minute drive from the condo. There is also an interesting new middle eastern themed grocery named Alnejmah Fine Foods, located at the corner of Hillcrest Ave. and Hurontario St.
You will also find a Loblaws Superstore at Mavis Rd. and Dundas St., and a Whole Foods Market located on the north side of the Square One mall.
Finally, there is a full grocery located in Walmart at Square One.
Parks and Recreation
Mississauga Valley Park is located just a 5 minute drive, or a 30 minute walk from the condo. It is a beautiful park with winding footpaths along the forested Cooksville Creek, as well as open areas for soccer and baseball, bocce ball courts, BBQ areas, a children’s playground with a splash pad, as well as access to the Mississauga Valley Community Centre.
In addition, there are several neighbourhood parks nearby, including Cedarbrae Park, which is a 2 minute walk from the condo, and McKenzie Park which is an 8 minute walk away, and Syed Jallaluddin Park, which is also 8 minutes away.
You will find children’s playground areas, ball diamonds, sports fields, an ice rink, and basketball and tennis courts here.
One thing to keep in mind: there are over 70 highrise condos in the city centre, as well as about 13 in the Mississauga Valley area. Consequently, all Mississauga parks and community centres are extremely popular, and they are usually very busy during the warmer months.
Walk Score
530 Lolita Gardens has fairly good walk, transit, and bike scores.
530 Lolita Gardens
Somewhat Walkable
Condo Amenities
530 Lolita Gardens has a decent list of condo amenities.
Here you will find features such as:
- Bike Storage
- Fitness Centre
- Indoor Pool
- Party Room
- Rec Room
- Sauna
- Security Guard
- Security System
- Tennis Court
- Visitor Parking
Security Features
You will find the following condo security features at 530 Lolita Gardens.
- controlled access to the building
- secure common area access
- closed circuit television monitoring
- secure access to parking garage
- security patrolled premises
Condo Living
This Mississauga highrise condo features a nice entrance with a circular drive, and an attractive lobby. The principle common areas have all been extensively renovated, and offer a stylish experience.
Many of the units that I have seen have been completely renovated and updated.
Online Reviews
Google reviews for 530 Lolita Gardens have generally been very good, averaging 4.1 out of 5 stars, with a handful of reviews posted.
Condominium Info
Address: 530 Lolita Gardens
Mississauga ON L5A 2A8
Developer: Kaneff Group
Year of Completion: 1976
Status: built and registered
Architect:
Interior Design:
Type: apartment condominium
Number of buildings: 1 highrise
Number of units: 220
Unit Size Range: 764-946 sqft
Parking Spaces: 444
Storeys: 19
Height: 55.8m or 183ft
Amenities: bike storage, fitness centre, indoor pool, games room, party room, sauna, tennis court, visitor parking
Average Price per Square Foot: $435.00/sqft
Average Days on Market: 34
Maintenance fee cost: average cost $.85/sqft ** higher than neighbourhood avg $.64/sqft
Maintenance fees: include heat, hydro, water, cable TV, internet, building insurance, common elements, parking
Property Manager: Synapse Property Management Inc.
Phone number:
Condo Corporation: PSCC 106
Pets: allowed with some restrictions
Accessibility:
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
530 Lolita Gardens Prices
These condos on Lolita Gardens have been a popular choice for buyers throughout the years. Sale price per square foot are quite affordable by Greater Toronto Area standards.
Condo sales over the last 12 months have ranged as follows:
- Two bedroom units have sold in a range of $455,000 to $455,000
- Two bedroom plus den units have sold in a range of $498,000 to $498,000
- Three bedroom units have sold in a range of $481,000 to $550,000
Conclusion
530 Lolita Gardens condominium in Mississauga has a good reputation as a reasonably priced condo.
It has an excellent location at the eastern tip of Mississauga Valley , and the apartment units are large. Maintenance fees are a little higher than average, but they do include all utilities plus cable TV and internet.
530 Lolita Gardens can be a good choice for commuters and families.
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author: Randy Selzer
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