451 Sackville Street, Toronto, ON
Cabbagetown-South St. James Town, Toronto · MLS® C13461252
About this home
An 1880s Victorian on one of Cabbage town's most coveted streets, thoughtfully configured into two distinct suites. A rare and special offering. The main floor suite showcases timeless character with elegant plaster crown mouldings, generously proportioned rooms, and a wood-burning fireplace. The ceilings are truly exceptional, soaring heights that create an immediate sense of space and light. The bedroom opens directly onto a private, fenced garden with a deck and stone terrace; peaceful, functional, and genuinely inviting. The lower level adds flexibility with an updated bathroom and a dedicated wardrobe room offering excellent storage and office space. Upstairs, a two-level suite with authentic loft appeal. The primary bedroom is an airy, light-filled retreat with its own deck and two spacious closets. The open-concept kitchen and dining area are designed for real living; comfortable, connected, and easy to enjoy. Both suites feature classic clawfoot tubs, a detail that adds to the home's enduring charm. Each unit operates independently, with its own furnace, air conditioning, water tank and hydro meter-ideal for investors, multi-generational living, or those seeking a mortgage helper without compromise. Step outside and you're just a short stroll to Parliament Street, home to beloved cafes, independent shops, and everyday essentials. To the east, the neighbourhood opens into green space and community favourites like Riverdale Farm, Riverdale Park, the farmers' market, and an extensive network of trails. This is one of Toronto's most cherished enclaves, where people arrive and tend to stay. Opportunities like this are few and far between. (click on the VIRTUAL TOUR to see a video) 470 SQUARE FOOT LANEWAY HOUSE is possible, report attached.
Key facts
- Property type
- Other, 2 1/2 Storey
- MLS®
- C13461252
- Bedrooms
- 4 (3 + 1)
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 2500-3000
- Lot
- 17.37 × 115 ft
- Cross streets
- Wellesley St E & Sackville
- Parking
- 1 parking
- Driveway
- Lane
- Basement
- Finished
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Aluminum Siding, Brick Front
- Foundation
- Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $9,365 / 2026
- Days on market
- 35
- Listing brokerage
- FOREST HILL REAL ESTATE INC.
Rooms
stainless steel appl · large window
tile floor · soaking tub
tile floor · breakfast bar · large window
hardwood floor · bay window
2 way fireplace · stainless steel appl · large window
closet · closet organizers
closet · large window
hardwood floor · fireplace
double closet · large window
w/o to deck · vaulted ceiling(s) · large window
hardwood floor · fireplace · bay window
hardwood floor · w/o to garden
Stone Floor
tile floor · soaking tub
Listed at $1,729,000, and my independent estimate is within the range of comparable homes, on the higher side.
In Cabbagetown-South St. James Town lately, sellers get about 99% of asking; homes sell in ~24 days.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $1.54M, median of 32 comparables.
How this estimate is builtthe short version
I take the 32 most comparable recent sales nearby and adjust each one to this home for the real differences (size, beds, baths, garage, and standout features), then use the median, which is steadier than leaning on any single sale.
It’s grounded in recent closing prices, not asking prices. Lot, condition, and finishes are my in-person call, and the city (MPAC) assessment points to about $1.72M, a bit higher.
What the listing highlights2 points to weigh
Claims from the listing, worth confirming in person. I can book you a private showing.
- Tall ceilings: they transform how a home feels, worth confirming the actual heights room to room. Worth verifying
- Open-concept layout: modern, sought-after flow. Lifestyle
Schools & getting aroundcatchment and transit
The assigned public school is Sprucecourt Public School. EQAO is only one input, and families here also look at French Immersion, boundary, and private options, the full breakdown is below.
Read this with carewhy it’s an estimate, not an appraisal
There were not many closely comparable homes right in Cabbagetown-South St. James Town, so I widened the search to the surrounding area.
Based on 32 comparable homes that recently sold nearby.
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 5 closest of 7 active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 30% below the area average of $903/sqft.
On the market now.
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
Cabbagetown-South St. James Town, Toronto, ON
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How asking prices compare in the closest areas to this home. Longer bars mean a pricier market.
Typical asking price of active listings of the same type, per area (outliers removed). Toronto.
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The public and Catholic schools this address is zoned for, with EQAO results (the share of students meeting Ontario's provincial standard).
School attendance boundaries and EQAO results are Ontario government data and can change. Confirm the current catchment with the school board before relying on it.
Affordability & Mortgage
Income needed assumes a ~32% GDS ratio; weekly is mortgage principal & interest only. Price ÷ income is the home price over the income needed. Fixed reference assumptions so listings compare on equal footing, not a lending decision.
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Adjust the down payment, rate, and amortization, and add property tax, condo fees, and heating to see your true monthly cost.
Your numbers
Homes over $1.5M can't be insured, so 20% down or more is required.
Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 3.99% via Ratehub.ca (as of July 24, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,383,200 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $7,381
- Property tax
- $780
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $8,162
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $31,055
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $31,055
- Estimated closing costs
- $62,110
Plus your down payment of $345,800. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.
Mortgage stress test
Lenders qualify you at the greater of your rate plus 2% or 5.25%. You do not pay this rate. It just shows you could still handle payments if rates rose, so aim to stay comfortable at this higher number.
Over the full 25 years
At the end of your 5-year term
- Total paid over the term
- $442,876
- Principal paid down
- $176,151
- Interest paid
- $266,725
- Balance remaining
- $1,207,049
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Estimates only, not a mortgage quote or pre-approval. Figures use Canadian semi-annual compounding, current minimum down-payment rules, CMHC premium tiers, and Ontario (plus Toronto, when selected) land transfer tax. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and closing costs vary by lender and property. Confirm every number with your mortgage professional.
Investor snapshot
Thinking of this home as an investment? We will pull real comparable rents and run the full numbers with you.
Talk about the numbersEstimates only. Rent is modelled on above-grade size and local norms, so a finished basement or second suite (a separate entrance often means one) can push real rent well above this. Taxes, fees, and vacancy vary by property, and cap rate is before financing. A starting point, not a final number, let us run the real ones with you.
Helpful resources
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of FOREST HILL REAL ESTATE INC.. MLS®/PropTx.