278 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON
Casa Loma, Toronto · MLS® C13521564
About this home
Attention Developers, Investors & Entrepreneurs! Welcome To The Prestigious Republic Of Rathnelly Neighbourhood, One Of Toronto's Most Sought-After Locations. A Rare Opportunity To Own A Prime Mixed-Used Property Offering Endless Possibilities For A Customized Live/Work Space, Professional Office, Income-Generating Rental Units, Or Future Redevelopment. Zoning Along This Stretch Of Avenue Road Permits A Mix Of Residential And Commercial Uses, Making This An Exceptional Investment In A Highly Desirable Area. This Full Three-Storey Brick Semi-Detached Building Is Ready For Your Vision. Whether You're Looking To Create A Unique Residence Offering A Business Below, Design Modern Office Space, Or Renovate Into Rental Units, The Potential Is Outstanding. The Property Also Features A Newer Detached Four-Car Garage Accessed Via The Rear Laneway, Which Provides Valuable Private Parking Or Additional Flexibility. A Short Walk To Summerhill, Yorkville, And Yonge & Bloor, With Convenient TTC Access And Only A 10-Mintue Walk To Summerhill Or Dupont Subway Stations. Minutes To Toronto's Downtown Core. Sold As Is, Where Is, This Property Presents An Incredible Opportunity To Renovate, Reimagine, And Make It Your Own.
Key facts
- Property type
- Semi-Detached, 3-Storey
- MLS®
- C13521564
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4 (1 half)
- Size
- 2500-3000
- Lot
- 20.25 × 120.79 ft
- Cross streets
- Avenue Rd / Dupont St
- Parking
- 4 garage (detached)
- Driveway
- Lane
- Basement
- Finished
- Heating
- Radiant
- A/C
- None
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Stone
- Roof
- Shingles
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $19,706 / 2026
- Days on market
- 14
- Listing brokerage
- SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA
Listing history
- Jul 3, 2026Listed$1,995,000
Price and status history from the listing board. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Listed at $1,995,000, this home is within the range of a wider set of listings, but with few close matches nearby, so worth confirming with 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 37 similar homes nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 37 comparable active listings, adjusted for size, beds, and baths. The city (MPAC) assessment points to about $4.39M, 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 $988K
- Size difference +$394K
- Bathrooms +$15K
- Adjusts to $1.40M
That comparable adjusts to $1.40M; the $2.17M estimate above is the median of all 37 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 (Brown Junior 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. Avenue Rd at Cottingham St 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 $2.17M, median of 37 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.
- Renovated / rebuilt: recent work can mean fewer upfront costs, worth confirming the scope, quality, and that permits were pulled.
- Transit / schools nearby: convenience and resale support, verify the exact distances and school catchment.
- Sold as-is / needs work: budget for renovation, the price should reflect the condition.
- Value driver
- Weigh carefully
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 4 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 13% below the area average of $829/sqft.
10 days longer than the Toronto average (4 days).
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
Casa Loma, 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: Avenue Rd at Cottingham St, about 88 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
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 $1,596,000 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $8,517
- Property tax
- $1,642
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $10,159
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $36,375
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $36,375
- Estimated closing costs
- $72,750
Plus your down payment of $399,000. 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
- $511,011
- Principal paid down
- $203,251
- Interest paid
- $307,760
- Balance remaining
- $1,392,749
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
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 SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA. MLS®/PropTx.