142 Borden Street, Toronto, ON
University, Toronto · MLS® C13498482
About this home
Tucked onto one of downtown Toronto's most coveted residential streets, 142 Borden Street is a turnkey income property in the heart of Harbord Village - steps from Little Italy, Kensington Market, and the University of Toronto. This is the kind of address that rarely trades hands: a beautifully maintained triplex (legal duplex with a legal self-contained basement unit), sitting on an exceptionally deep 138-foot lot with a private, fully enclosed backyard and a rear detached garage off the laneway. Configured as three self-contained 3-bedroom units, this property is built for serious cash flow and flexibility. Each unit lives large, with generous bedrooms and full self-contained layouts ideal for families, professionals, or students. With strong rents across all 3 units, the property offers gross potential income of approximately $147,000 per year - a standout return for a freehold downtown asset. Whether you're an investor seeking a stabilized portfolio piece or an owner-occupier looking to live in one unit while the others carry the mortgage, the numbers here are hard to beat.
Key facts
- Property type
- Other, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- C13498482
- Bedrooms
- 9 (6 + 3)
- Bathrooms
- 8
- Size
- 2000-2500
- Lot
- 26.5 × 138 ft
- Cross streets
- Harbord/Spadina
- Parking
- 2 garage (detached)
- Driveway
- Lane
- Basement
- Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance
- Kitchens
- 3 (2 + 1)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick, Stucco (Plaster)
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $16,282 / 2026
- Days on market
- 20
- Listing brokerage
- TRUSTWELL REALTY INC.
Rooms
Combined w/Living
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Listed at $3,190,000, this home is tracking about 22% above a wider set of listings, though close matches were thin, so treat this as a rough read until I run a precise CMA. 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 28 similar homes nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 28 comparable active listings, adjusted for size, beds, and baths. The city (MPAC) assessment points to about $3.31M, higher than the comparables and worth a second look.
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 $2.00M
- Bedrooms +$150K
- Bathrooms +$45K
- Adjusts to $2.19M
That comparable adjusts to $2.19M; the $2.60M estimate above is the median of all 28 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.
Its public catchment (King Edward Junior and Senior Public School) tests around the provincial average, a steady, family-friendly draw. The full EQAO breakdown is below.
On location, this is a very walkable address with everyday errands close by. Harbord St at Brunswick Ave is about a 2-minute walk away. Walkable, transit-friendly spots tend to hold value and widen your resale pool.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $2.60M, median of 28 comparables.
This home lists 23% above the area average of $1,153/sqft.
On the market now.
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
University, 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: Harbord St at Brunswick Ave, about 183 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.
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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 17, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $2,552,000 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $13,618
- Property tax
- $1,357
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $14,975
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $66,225
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $68,125
- Estimated closing costs
- $134,350
Plus your down payment of $638,000. 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
- $817,105
- Principal paid down
- $324,998
- Interest paid
- $492,107
- Balance remaining
- $2,227,002
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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
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 TRUSTWELL REALTY INC.. MLS®/PropTx.