280 St Clarens Avenue, Toronto, ON
Dufferin Grove, Toronto · MLS® C13493250
About this home
Beautiful 2.5 storey home in excellent condition, offering a rare investment and lifestyle opportunity. This well-maintained property features four self-contained units, each with private entrances, making it ideal for investors or owner-occupiers. Live in one unit while generating income from the other three apartments. Step outside to a generous deck (4.80 x 4.10 metres), perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The home also benefits from convenient laneway access with one dedicated parking space, plus the potential to apply for up to two additional spots with the city. Situated in a vibrant, highly walkable neighbourhood, this property delivers true urban convenience. Just minutes to Lansdowne subway station, offering quick access to downtown and nearby s. Enjoy walking distance to schools, parks, recreation centres, churches, and shopping at Dufferin Mall. Explore the rich culture, dining, and community atmosphere of Little Portugal and Brockton Village, all just steps from your door.
Key facts
- Property type
- Semi-Detached, 2 1/2 Storey
- MLS®
- C13493250
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Size
- 2000-2500
- Lot
- 17.21 × 110 ft
- Cross streets
- Bloor & Lansdowne
- Parking
- 1 parking
- Driveway
- Lane
- Basement
- Apartment, Separate Entrance, Walk-Out, Finished
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Stone
- Roof
- Asphalt Rolled, Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $6,395 / 2025
- Days on market
- 21
- Listing brokerage
- HOMELIFE/LOCAL REAL ESTATE LTD.
Rooms
Laminate
Laminate
Broadloom
laminate · fireplace
Laminate
Broadloom
laminate · w/o to deck
Laminate
Broadloom
Laminate
laminate · bay window · fireplace
Laminate
Listed at $1,299,000, this home is tracking about 21% below a wider set of listings, though close matches were thin, so it is worth confirming with a precise CMA rather than reading it as a clear deal. The number above is my independent estimate of value, not the asking price.
There are only a few closely comparable homes right here, so this is a broad read from wider listings in the area. Ask me for a precise CMA before relying on it.
Based on 17 similar homes nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 17 comparable active listings, adjusted for size, beds, and baths. The city (MPAC) assessment points to about $1.30M, a bit lower.
How I got there
Here is the exact math behind the estimate. I start from the closest comparable listing and adjust for the real differences (size, beds, baths) to land on a like-for-like value for this home.
- Closest comparable, listed at $1.20M
- Bathrooms −$15K
- Adjusts to $1.18M
That comparable adjusts to $1.18M; the $1.65M estimate above is the median of all 17 comparables, which is steadier than any single home.This uses comparable active listings, not sold prices. Lot, condition, and finishes are my in-person call, and I can run a full CMA with recent solds.
On schools, this address is zoned for Brock Public School, one of the higher-rated public schools in the area. A strong catchment tends to hold value and widen your resale pool, especially with family buyers.
On location, this is a very walkable address with everyday errands close by. Lansdowne Ave at Whytock Ave is about a 1-minute walk away. Walkable, transit-friendly spots tend to hold value and widen your resale pool.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $1.65M, median of 17 comparables.
What the listing highlightsThese are claims from the listing. The only way to know for sure is to see it in person, and I am happy to book you a private showing.
- Transit / schools nearby: convenience and resale support, verify the exact distances and school catchment.
- Value driver
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 5 closest of 8 active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 24% below the area average of $759/sqft.
17 days longer than the Toronto average (4 days).
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
Dufferin Grove, Toronto, ON
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Getting around
Very WalkableA walkability read built from the amenities around this home: how close the nearest transit stop is, and how many grocery, dining, park, and pharmacy destinations fall within a 15-minute walk. It is a guide, not a guarantee. Places data from Google.
Most daily errands can be done on foot.
🚉 Nearest transit: Lansdowne Ave at Whytock Ave, about 95 m away
Within a 15-minute (1.5 km) walk.
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.
Get the full neighbourhood report (schools, parks, transit & safety) →
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
Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 3.99% via Ratehub.ca (as of July 17, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,039,200 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $5,546
- Property tax
- $533
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $6,078
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $22,455
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $22,455
- Estimated closing costs
- $44,910
Plus your down payment of $259,800. 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
- $332,733
- Principal paid down
- $132,342
- Interest paid
- $200,391
- Balance remaining
- $906,858
Talk to Team Asgarian about your options
Rates and programs change often. We will connect you with a trusted mortgage professional and build a plan that fits your budget and goals.
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
Income potential: the basement has a separate entrance, which often supports a rentable in-law or second suite. That can lift real rent well above the figure above and help carry the mortgage. Ask us about permitted use in this area.
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 HOMELIFE/LOCAL REAL ESTATE LTD.. MLS®/PropTx.