Stepping Stones Townhomes
Stepping Stones Townhomes is a pre-construction townhome development by Phelps Homes located at West Street and Streamside Drive in Smithville, ON.
About Stepping Stones Townhomes
Your next big adventure begins at Stepping Stones Townhomes in Smithville, West Niagara’s family-friendly playground. Here, you get it all: roadside fruit stands, fall fairs and boutique shopping, with the conveniences of the city only minutes away. Join Niagara’s renaissance in a generously sized two-storey Craftsman-inspired townhome built with Phelps Homes’ trademark quality. With prices in the 400s, this is a step you can afford to take.
Stepping Stones Townhomes Details
| Developer | Phelps Homes |
| Address | West Street and Streamside Drive |
| Neighbourhood | Smithville |
| Number of Storeys | 2 |
| Number of Units | 236 |
| Occupancy Date | TBA |
| Maintenance Fees | TBA |
| Priced From | low $400,000s |
Stepping Stones Townhomes Location
Stepping Stones Townhomes is located at West Street and Streamside Drive in Smithville, ON which is a short drive off of the QEW between Hamilton and Niagara Falls.
Stepping Stones Townhomes is located in what is set to be a beautiful and quaint sub-division for growing families. With a brand new Catholic elementary school across the street, you’ve got almost until the bell rings to get the kids out the door. The public school and private Christian schools are a mere minutes away.
A brand new arena and community centre recently opened in the summer of 2018, featuring a library, splash pad, skate park, and wellness centre is also a short drive from the future site of Stepping Stones Townhomes. The GO bus connects commuters and students alike to stops in Niagara and to Burlington GO, for connections through to Toronto.
Streamside Drive
Car-Dependent
Stepping Stones Townhomes Features and Finishes
The Marble
• From $469,900
• 2-storey townhome
• 1530 sq. ft.
• 3 bedrooms
• 2 and 2.5 baths options
• Finished basement
The Granite
• From $459,900
• 2-storey townhome
• 1530 sq. ft.
• 3 bedrooms
• 2.5 baths
• Finished basement
The Slate
• From $449,900
• 2-storey townhome
• 1500 sq. ft.
• 3 bedrooms
• 2.5 baths
• Finished basement
The Sandstone
• From $439,900
• 2-storey townhome
• 1490 sq. ft.
• 3 bedrooms
• 2.5 baths
• Finished basement
About the Developer
Phelps Homes doesn’t just build homes. They build places for people to discover their independence, start a life together, raise a family, rekindle their relationships and spoil their grandchildren. They build for the first day of kindergarten and the last day at the office. The local adventurer and the snowbird. They build new and they build to last because they’re building your future and their legacy.
Since 1975, Phelps Homes has been the builder of choice in Niagara, providing a custom home experience to every one of their new home buyers. If you value beautiful design, quality workmanship, premium materials, industry-leading standards and communities that just keep getting better with age, you’ll love a Phelps home. They believe a home is for living in and loving, not looking after.
Stepping Stones Townhomes Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reserve a unit in this project?
After you review the floor plans and prices, if you know what suites you are interested in, you may reserve a suite online using our online reservation worksheet form at https://truecondos.com/worksheet.
Does filling out the worksheet form mean I’m committing to buy a suite?
No it is not a formal commitment, it is an expression of interest and the first step you must take if you are thinking about getting a unit in this project.
What does it mean that Andrew la Fleur is a “Platinum Agent”?
Platinum agents are the top selling agents who get preferred status with developers and first access to new projects before regular agents and the public.
Andrew la Fleur has been a top-selling pre-construction agent since 2007, and during this time he has achieved platinum status with many of the top builders and sales companies in the Greater Toronto Area.
For more information on about Platinum agents see this article: https://truecondos.com/5-things-to-know-about-buying-a-condo-with-a-platinum-vip-realtor-real-estate-agent/
How does it benefit me as a buyer to work with Andrew la Fleur as my Platinum Agent?
Working with me as your Platinum agent gives you several benefits
- You get the highest level of access in the building
- You pay the lowest possible price for the unit (prices are typically increased significantly after the Platinum sales event)
- The best possible incentives
- I do not represent the builder. I represent you. You benefit from my expertise of being a top selling pre-construction agent and investor myself since 2007.
- Access to my personal network of mortgage brokers, lawyers, property management, HST rebate services, handymen and much more.
- My services to you as a buyer are free
Do I get a cooling off period? What is it for?
Yes, after you sign the contract to purchase a suite you will have a standard 10-day cooling off period. It’s 10 calendar days, not business days from the time you sign.
The 10 days are primarily for 2 things: 1) to have a lawyer review your contract with you if you wish and 2) to get a mortgage pre-approval letter
Do I need to have a lawyer?
You don’t need to have a lawyer at the moment that you sign the agreement, however I always recommend that you have a qualified lawyer review your agreement of purchase and sale after you sign and during your 10-day cooling off period.
Not sure who to talk to? Don’t worry – getting a lawyer is something I can help you with. Contact me for more details.
Do I need to have a mortgage pre-approval to buy?
95% of all builders will require you to provide them with proof of financing capability in order to purchase. This is not required before you sign a contract, but it is usually required within 60 days of signing.
Not sure where to begin? Don’t worry – getting a mortgage pre-approval is something that I can help you with. Contact me for more details.
Do the prices include HST?
If you are purchasing for yourself and plan to move in, then yes, prices include the HST and there is nothing you will have to pay at final closing.
If you are purchasing as an investment rental property, then you will have to pay approximately 7.8% of the purchase price as HST on final closing.
This money is remitted to the CRA and as an investor renting out your property you can apply to the CRA immediately to get this money back. It usually takes about 1 month to get your rebate back.
For more information on the HST, see here:
https://truecondos.com/tag/hst-rebates/
Contact me for more details.
What are my closing costs on a pre-construction condo?
Closing costs on a pre-construction condo will vary greatly depending on the actual purchase price of the unit you are buying, but it also depends on the builder, the city that you are buying in, and the type of unit that you are buying.
Roughly speaking in Toronto you can expect to pay approximately 3-5% of the purchase price in closing costs when purchasing a brand new condo.
Check out this article for more info on closing costs:
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Are there any ‘hidden’ costs when buying a pre-construction condo?
No, there are no hidden fees when buying pre-construction condos because all fees must be disclosed in the agreement of purchase and sale. All purchasers have 10 days to review the agreement and have a lawyer advise them on the exact closing cost amounts. If you need a lawyer to help you we can suggest to you to several expert law firms that will review your agreement in detail.
Is it possible to assign my condo? How much is the assignment fee?
Most condo builders do allow you to sell your unit before the building is complete. This projcess is called selling by “assignment”.
There is usually an assignment fee and a legal fee associated with selling. Costs can range from $1000-7000. Contact me for more details.
