3525 Kariya Drive
Elle Condo is a highrise condominium located at 3525 Kariya Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5B 0C2. This 31 storey tower was the third building in the Square One/City Centre area to be built and completed by Vancouver developer Amacon Corp.
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Amacon first completed Elle’s sister towers known as Eden Park, and Eve, and they are now busy with the multi-year Parkside Village development under construction at the corner of Burnhamthorpe Rd. and Confederation Parkway.
3525 Kariya Drive was built and completed in 2010, and it has a clean, modernist look that is typical for most of Amacon’s projects.
Elle faces on to an open area of Kariya Drive, and is just a couple of blocks away from the very busy Square One Shopping Centre.
The Elle condominium consists of a single 31 storey tower which is built over an attractive podium. It is connected with its sister condos Eden Park and Eve, by a drive-through/walkway that runs from Kariya Drive to Hurontario Street.
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Square One Attractions
Located where it is, Elle is close to all lifestyle amenities that Mississauga City Centre (MCC) has to offer. Square One Shopping mall, with its 360 stores, restaurants, bars, and services, is the largest mall in Ontario.
It is about a 5 minute walk away, with the southeast entrance to the mall (Walmart) closest.
The mall has more than 360 stores, restaurants, bars, and services, and is a 2 minute drive, or an 8 minute walk away. The southeast entrance to the mall (The Bay) is the nearest.
The Elle condo closest main intersection is Burnhamthorpe Rd W and Hurontario St.
In addition to the shopping available at the Square One Shopping mall, there are a ton of additional options available nearby.
The Sussex Centre, which is an office and commercial complex with several restaurants, is a half block away.
There is a fairly large mall at the Parkways West Shopping Centre at 325 Central Parkway West, including retails stores, restaurants, a supermarket, florists, and doctor’s offices.
There is another shopping area at the Rio Can Grand Park commercial centre, with a Staples store, a Shoppers Drug Mart, a Winners store, and several restaurants.
Plus there are dozens of stores, restaurants, and coffee shops in many of the nearby condos that surround the mall.
The nearest cinemas are the Cineplex Cinemas at Rathburn Road and Living Arts Drive.
In addition to all the shopping possibilities, there are a lot of attractions here at the heart of the Mississauga City Centre that are within walking distance:
- Celebration Square with its vibrant slate of community events, fountains, and skating rink in winter
- Living Arts Centre
- Mississauga Art Gallery
- Mississauga City Hall
- the Hazel McCallion Central Library
- the central YMCA
- Mississauga MiWay Transit and GO bus terminal
- Sheridan College
Groceries
There are several major grocery stores nearby, such as the Metro located across Hurontario on Mississauga Valley Blvd., and the Food Basics at Burnhamthorpe Rd and Central Parkway East.
Yuan Ming, Ocean’s and T&T provide three excellent Asian grocery store options, and there is a Mr. India grocery at Grand Park Avenue and Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
Finally, there is a Whole Foods located just north of the Square One mall, and a full grocery store located within Walmart at Square One.
Transit
As mentioned above, 3525 Kariya Drive is close to the main Mississauga MiWay and GO bus central terminal, which is located on the north side of Square One Shopping Centre.
For commuters, there is easy access to the 403 highway, and the new Hurontario LRT will pass by directly on Hurontario Street.
Elle is also an easy walk to the Cooksville GO station.
Schools
There are several Catholic and public elementary schools nearby, including the brand new Elm Dr elementary school.
In addition, high schools such as Father Goetz Catholic Secondary School, and T.L. Kennedy Public Secondary School are walkable from the condo.
Walk Score
3525 Kariya Dr has excellent walk, transit, and bicycle scores.
3525 Kariya Drive
Somewhat Walkable
3525 Kariya Drive Amenities
3525 Kariya Dr has a long list of impressive amenities. Primarily located in an area known as “Club Elle”, Elle features generous facilities for residents and their guests, including:
- BBQ area
- car wash
- concierge
- exercise room
- games room
- guest suites
- gymnasium
- indoor pool
- library
- media room
- party room
- sauna
- visitor parking
- whirlpool
Security
- 24 hour concierge
- resident card required for elevator use
- closed circuit security cameras throughout
- controlled access to entrance, common areas, and parking
- voice communication from suite to entrance reception
- underground parking
- security patrolled
Throughout the condo, individual units have open balconies, many with good views of downtown Mississauga, Toronto, and points further afield such as Niagara Falls.
All units feature 9 foot ceilings, and many have engineered hardwood flooring in the living/dining room areas.
Parks and Recreation
Elle is fortunate to have nearby access to two excellent city parks.
Kariya Park, is a very special urban park which was opened in 1992. It was a gift to the city of Mississauga from its ‘sister’ city of Kariya, Japan, and it is a two minute walk away. Kariya Park is an oasis of tranquility in the centre of Mississauga.
Kariya Park features a pond (with koi fish & wild turtles), cherry trees, and serene Japanese gardens, and it is often the setting for wedding pictures for newlywed couples.
Across Hurontario St., another large park known as Mississauga Valley Park features baseball and soccer fields, extensive BBQ areas, a forested creek with plenty of birdwatching, and water splash pads for children.
3525 Kariya Drive itself has a nicely landscaped courtyard, with seating areas, walking paths, and children’s play area.
The various floorplans have been popular with singles, couples, and families. Google reviews for this property are generally positive at 4.0 out of 5.
Condo Details
Address: 3525 Kariya Drive, Mississauga, ON L5B 0C2
Developer: Amacon
Year of Completion: 2010
Status: built and registered
Architect: E.I. Richmond
Interior Design:
Type: apartment condominium
Number of buildings: 1 highrise
Storeys: 31
Number of Units: 328
Amenities: 24 hour concierge, gymnasium, party room, indoor pool, workout room, visitor parking
Maintenance fee cost: average cost $0.66/square foot
Maintenance fees: include heat, air conditioning, water, building insurance, common elements, parking
Property Manager: Del Property Management
Condo Corporation: PSCC 889
Pets: allowed, with restrictions
3525 Kariya Drive Prices
Selling Prices:
MLS sales activity as reported by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) has matched the sales velocity and pricing of the overall Mississauga real estate market in 2022.
Recent sales at 3525 Kariya Drive have ranged as follows:
- One bedrooms have sold in a range of $570,000 to $625,000
- One plus one bedrooms have sold in a range of $625,000 to $691,000
- Two bedroom units have sold in a range of $576,000 to $635,000
- Two plus one bedrooms have sold in a range of $650,000 to $850,000
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Conclusion
In conclusion, Elle condos at 3525 Kariya Dr have an excellent location, and the building itself has excellent amenities. Elle condos are highly recommended.
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