33 Rose Avenue, Toronto, ON
Cabbagetown-South St. James Town, Toronto · MLS® C13568102
About this home
In short
- A rare Victorian masterpiece on coveted Rose Avenue.
- Nestled among mature trees and framed by exquisite, professionally designed Japanese-inspired gardens, this exceptional and extensively renovated semi-detached blends...
- The main level is defined by soaring approx.
- 11-foot ceilings and elegant proportions, creating an atmosphere of light and sophistication.
- Ideally located just steps to parks, transit, shops, restaurants, and the vibrant amenities.
A rare Victorian masterpiece on coveted Rose Avenue. Nestled among mature trees and framed by exquisite, professionally designed Japanese-inspired gardens, this exceptional and extensively renovated semi-detached blends timeless architecture with striking design. Step through the solid mahogany front door, featuring a one-of-a-kind custom stained glass masterpiece handcrafted from more than 250 individually fused stained glass pieces, an unforgettable introduction to this truly unique residence.The main level is defined by soaring approx. 11-foot ceilings and elegant proportions, creating an atmosphere of light and sophistication. Inspired by Art Deco design, the interiors showcase clean architectural lines, rich detailing, and luxurious finishes throughout. A versatile main-floor bedroom or office adds flexibility for today's lifestyle. Designed with flexibility in mind, the upper levels provide expansive family accommodations, highlighted by a second kitchen, two spacious third-floor bedrooms with access to an oversized private balcony. The fully finished lower level offers a fourth bedroom, an additional living area, and a third kitchen. Adding to its versatility, the property has Committe of Adjustments approval (2000) for three units. Outside, the enchanting gardens create a private urban sanctuary where lush greenery, mature trees, natural stone landscaping, and peaceful outdoor spaces offer a tranquil escape in the heart of the city. A rare detached garage, together with additional private parking provides an exceptional convenience seldom found in this coveted neighbourhood. Ideally located just steps to parks, transit, shops, restaurants, and the vibrant amenities.
Key facts
- Property type
- Townhouse, 3-Storey
- MLS®
- C13568102
- Bedrooms
- 3+1 (4 total)
- Bathrooms
- 4 (1 half)
- Size
- 2500-3000 sq ft
- Lot
- 18.75 × 130.86 ft
- Cross streets
- Parliament/ Wellesley St E.
- Parking
- 2 garage · 4 parking (detached)
- Basement
- Finished, Separate Entrance
- Heating
- Radiant
- A/C
- Other
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Unknown
- Roof
- Shingles
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $11,115 / 2025
- Days on market
- 58
- Listing brokerage
- SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA
Rooms
tile floor · pot lights
centre island · breakfast bar · pantry
hardwood floor · crown moulding · window
breakfast bar · centre island · large window
hardwood floor · double closet · window
hardwood floor · double closet · w/o to balcony
pot lights · tile floor · walk-up
open concept · hardwood floor · pot lights
hardwood floor · fireplace · window
bay window · hardwood floor · crown moulding
tile floor · double closet · w/o to garden
Listed at $2,199,000 with no offer date, so the ask is the seller’s number, and homes priced this way sell close to it. My read is $2.14M, typically $1.94M to $2.31M. Comparable closings on their own put this home around $2.01M, so the ask carries a premium over the comparables: the seller is pricing in the finishes, the lot, or room to negotiate. That gap is your negotiating room.
Second read, from the city assessment: $2.29M. Similar homes sold in line with their assessments, and this one lands close to the comparable-sales figure, which is what a firm read looks like.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $2.14M, median of 7 comparables.
The market behind the math:
About 1.7 months of inventory: 5 townhouse homes for sale in the area against 9 closings in the last 90 days. Under two months favours sellers, over four favours buyers.
Price per square foot: this home lists at $800/sqft against an area asking average of $1,012/sqft. Size and $/sqft both feed the estimate above.
- Corner lot. Two street frontages: more to landscape, shovel and mow, and more exposure to traffic, wind and headlights at night. Buyers price that against an interior lot on the same street, so I read this one on the cautious side and confirm the setting in person.
- Separate-entrance basement apartment features. A finished 1 bed basement apartment with a separate entrance. A self-contained space for extended family, guests or potential income. In Cabbagetown-South St. James Town basements rarely rent out (1 of 31 recent detached leases were basement units), so buyers here treat a suite as family or nanny space rather than income. Value it for the living space, not the rent. Second-suite retrofit status is not verified. A buyer intending to rent should confirm requirements with the City of Toronto.
How this estimate is builtthe short version
I take the 7 most comparable recent sales nearby and adjust each one to this home for the real differences (size, beds, baths, garage, lot frontage, a ravine backing, an inground pool), then use the median, which is steadier than leaning on any single sale.
It’s grounded in recent closing prices, not asking prices. Lot, condition, and finishes are my in-person call, and the city (MPAC) assessment points to about $2.29M, a close match.
What the listing highlights3 points to weigh
Claims from the listing, worth confirming in person. I can book you a private showing.
- Renovated / rebuilt: recent work can mean fewer upfront costs, worth confirming the scope, quality, and that permits were pulled. Value driver
- Tall ceilings: they transform how a home feels, worth confirming the actual heights room to room. Worth verifying
- Transit / schools nearby: convenience and resale support, verify the exact distances and school catchment. Value driver
Schools & getting aroundcatchment and transit
The assigned public school is Winchester 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.
Read this with carewhy it’s an estimate, not an appraisal
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 7 comparable homes that sold in Cabbagetown-South St. James Town over the past two years, from 41 closings there.
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For saleNothing closely matching this home is listed nearby right now, so these are the nearest townhouse listings on the market. Homes like this one have recently closed around $2.01M, which is where my estimate comes from.
Per square foot, these ask about $1,013/sqft; this home lists at $800/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 5 closest of 6 active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesNeighbourhood & location
Cabbagetown-South St. James Town, Toronto, ON
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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.
Also nearby: 12 more schools within 2.5 km
Not the assigned catchment: schools a family here could reach, with EQAO results where published.
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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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 4.09% via Ratehub.ca (as of September 11, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,759,200 · 4.24% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $9,484
- Property tax
- $926
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $10,410
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $41,450
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $41,450
- Estimated closing costs
- $82,900
Plus your down payment of $439,800. 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
- $569,043
- Principal paid down
- $221,409
- Interest paid
- $347,634
- Balance remaining
- $1,537,791
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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
About the suite: in Cabbagetown-South St. James Town basements rarely rent out (1 of 31 recent detached leases were basement units), so the figure above does not count it as income. Buyers here use a suite as family or nanny space.
Thinking of this home as an investment? We will pull real comparable rents and run the full numbers with you.
Talk about the numbersThe last 5 whole-home leases in Cabbagetown-South St. James Town signed at a median of $5,806 a month; adjusted to this home for size, beds and baths, and for where rents stood the month each signed, that is $6,528. The gross yield above is on the asking price, before taxes and upkeep; the cap rate is after them. A finished basement or second suite can push real rent above it. Taxes, fees, and vacancy vary by property, and cap rate is before financing.
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All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA. MLS®/PropTx.