493 Ossington Avenue, Toronto, ON
Palmerston-Little Italy, Toronto · MLS® C13545500
About this home
Welcome to 493 Ossington Avenue-an exceptional opportunity to own a legal duplex in the heart of the highly sought-after Palmerston-Little Italy neighbourhood. Built in 1896, this grand residence blends timeless character with modern upgrades, offering over 4 levels of versatile living space ideal for multi-generational families or buyers seeking a strong mortgage helper. With five bedrooms, including two on the finished third level, and soaring ceilings on the main floor, the home delivers the space and flexibility today's buyers crave.Thoughtfully updated and move-in ready, the property offers multiple living configurations. Enjoy it as a spacious single-family home, or take advantage of the legal duplex setup by living in one unit while renting the other. The upper level functions beautifully as a large 3-bedroom suite, creating excellent income potential without compromising comfort or privacy. A rear addition expands the main floor with a generous family room, while the separate living and dining areas offer the option to open up into one expansive entertaining space. Outside, a rare double-car garage with laneway access provides easy, secure parking-an incredible asset in this location. With a 95 Walk Score, 93 Transit Score, and 76 Bike Score, everything you need is at your doorstep. Walk to the vibrant energy of College Street and Little Italy, explore Kensington Market, enjoy nearby green spaces like Dufferin Grove Park and Trinity Bellwoods, and benefit from close proximity to Toronto Western Hospital.This is more than just a home-it's a flexible investment in lifestyle and long-term value. Whether you're accommodating extended family, offsetting your mortgage with rental income, or simply looking for space in one of Toronto's most dynamic communities, 493 Ossington delivers a rare and compelling opportunity.
Key facts
- Property type
- Semi-Detached, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- C13545500
- Bedrooms
- 7 (6 + 1)
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 1500-2000
- Lot
- 20 × 126 ft
- Cross streets
- College St & Ossington Ave
- Parking
- 1 garage (detached)
- Basement
- Finished with Walk-Out
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $7,692 / 2025
- Days on market
- 8
- Listing brokerage
- ROYAL LEPAGE SIGNATURE SUSAN GUCCI REALTY
Rooms
Heads up: the asking price here sits well below what comparable listings suggest. In this market that usually means it is priced to draw multiple offers, so plan for competition and a final number above asking. I would not put an automatic figure on this one. Tell me you are interested and I will pull the most comparable recent sales and give you a straight answer on what it will really take.
Ask Moe if this price is fairThe assigned public school is King Edward Junior and Senior Public School. EQAO is only one input, and families here also look at French Immersion, boundary, and private options, the full breakdown is below.
On location, this is a very walkable address with everyday errands close by. Ossington Ave at Dewson St South Side is about a 1-minute walk away. Walkable, transit-friendly spots tend to hold value and widen your resale pool.
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.
- Addition / added square footage: more space lifts value when it is permitted and well integrated, verify the permits.
- Tall ceilings: they transform how a home feels, worth confirming the actual heights room to room.
- Value driver
- Worth verifying
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 3 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homes4 days longer than the Toronto average (4 days).
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
Palmerston-Little Italy, 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: Ossington Ave at Dewson St South Side, about 96 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
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 $799,200 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $4,265
- Property tax
- $641
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $4,906
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $16,455
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $16,455
- Estimated closing costs
- $32,910
Plus your down payment of $199,800. 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
- $255,890
- Principal paid down
- $101,778
- Interest paid
- $154,111
- Balance remaining
- $697,422
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 ROYAL LEPAGE SIGNATURE SUSAN GUCCI REALTY. MLS®/PropTx.