438 Wellesley Street, Toronto, ON
Cabbagetown-South St. James Town, Toronto · MLS® C13549544
About this home
Absolutely charming 2nd Empire Victorian worker's cottage. In 1980 this house was completely rebuilt, retaining only the front brick wall, the side walls and some joists. The basement was lowered and the staircase re-located. The subsequent owner re-did the kitchen and the bathroom. The result is an exceptionally solid, well-built house that just has a feeling of quality. This is a perfect couple's house or an ideal pied-a-terre in the city. 2 spacious bedrooms up; large high-ceilinged basement room is a possible 3rd. Great location in the better part of Cabbagetown, steps to both Wellesley Park and Riverdale Park East. Minutes to the shops and restaurants of Parliament Street, transit options and all the excitement of the core of the city! *** Possible parking: 438 enjoys a ROW through the lane on the west side of the property. There is a high likelihood that parking is possible coming in at an angle from the west lot-line. ***
Key facts
- Property type
- Townhouse, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- C13549544
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Size
- 1100-1500
- Lot
- 14 × 100 ft
- Cross streets
- Wellesley & Parliament
- Parking
- 0 parking
- Driveway
- Street Only
- Basement
- Finished
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick Front, Wood
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Roof
- Flat, Membrane
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $6,862 / 2025
- Days on market
- 7
- Listing brokerage
- BOSLEY REAL ESTATE LTD.
Rooms
4 pc bath · skylight
hardwood floor · combined w/dining · pot lights
hardwood floor · w/w closet · pot lights
hardwood floor · overlooks backyard · large closet
hardwood floor · combined w/living · pot lights
broadloom · pot lights · window
french doors · w/o to garden · w/o to garden
Listed at $1,145,000, this home is about 7% below comparable homes, worth a close look. The number above is my independent estimate of value, not the asking price.
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 5 similar homes nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 5 comparable active listings, adjusted for size, beds, and baths. The city (MPAC) assessment points to about $1.30M, a close match.
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 $898K
- Size difference +$378K
- Bathrooms −$15K
- Adjusts to $1.26M
That comparable adjusts to $1.26M; the $1.23M estimate above is the median of all 5 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.
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.
On location, this is a very walkable address with everyday errands close by. Parliament St at Wellesley St East North Side is about a 5-minute walk away. Walkable, transit-friendly spots tend to hold value and widen your resale pool.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $1.23M, median of 5 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.
- Value driver
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 5 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 9% below the area average of $970/sqft.
2 days faster than the Toronto average (9 days).
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
Cabbagetown-South St. James Town, 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: Parliament St at Wellesley St East North Side, about 435 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.
Calculate and customize your mortgage and other expenses
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 $916,000 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $4,888
- Property tax
- $572
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $5,460
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $19,375
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $19,375
- Estimated closing costs
- $38,750
Plus your down payment of $229,000. 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
- $293,287
- Principal paid down
- $116,653
- Interest paid
- $176,634
- Balance remaining
- $799,347
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
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