353 St Clarens Avenue, Toronto, ON
Dufferin Grove, Toronto · MLS® C13574238
About this home
Exceptional opportunity to own a legal detached duplex in one of the area's most desirable, established neighborhoods. This solid masonry-built property features two self-contained units plus a basement, making it an ideal investment opportunity or an excellent choice for owner-occupants looking to offset their mortgage with rental income. Showcasing the quality craftsmanship of its era, the home offers three separate entrances, beautiful hardwood floors, original wood doors, and durable plaster walls. A detached double-car garage with convenient laneway access provides ample parking and additional value. Investors will appreciate the potential to add a future laneway suite (subject to municipal approvals), creating an opportunity for additional rental income and long-term appreciation. The flat roof was re-shingled in 2023, providing added peace of mind. Ideally situated in a mature, established neighborhood close to transit, schools, parks, shopping, and everyday amenities, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a legal income-generating property with excellent future upside in a highly sought-after location.
Key facts
- Property type
- Other, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- C13574238
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Size
- 2000-2500
- Lot
- 23 × 127 ft
- Cross streets
- Bloor and Lansdowne
- Parking
- 2 garage (detached)
- Basement
- Finished with Walk-Out
- Kitchens
- 3 (2 + 1)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Stone
- Roof
- Asphalt Rolled, Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Pool
- Other
- Property tax
- $7,352 / 2025
- Days on market
- 2
- Listing brokerage
- HOMELIFE REGIONAL REALTY LTD.
Rooms
ceramic floor · w/o to yard
hardwood floor · broadloom
hardwood floor · laminate · closet
hardwood floor · broadloom · window
Vinyl Floor
Hardwood Floor
hardwood floor · window
Hardwood Floor
Hardwood Floor
Hardwood Floor
parquet · 3 pc bath · walk-out
Bay Window
Vinyl Floor
Heads up: the asking price here sits well above what comparable listings suggest. That can point to premium finishes, a bigger lot, or simply an ambitious ask, so it is worth a close look before you offer. 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 fairOn schools, this address is zoned for Brock Public School, one of the higher-rated public schools in the area. A strong catchment tends to hold value and widen your resale pool, especially with family buyers.
On location, this is a very walkable address with everyday errands close by. 533 Lansdowne Ave is about a 2-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.
- Hardwood floors: quality hardwood is durable and broadly desirable.
- Transit / schools nearby: convenience and resale support, verify the exact distances and school catchment.
- Garden / laneway suite potential: extra-unit upside, but confirm zoning and feasibility with the city.
- Lifestyle
- Value driver
- Worth verifying
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 5 closest of 6 active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 23% below the area average of $1,036/sqft.
1 days longer than the Toronto average (1 days).
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
Dufferin Grove, 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: 533 Lansdowne Ave, about 127 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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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 18, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,431,040 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $7,637
- Property tax
- $613
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $8,249
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $32,251
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $32,251
- Estimated closing costs
- $64,502
Plus your down payment of $357,760. 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
- $458,194
- Principal paid down
- $182,243
- Interest paid
- $275,950
- Balance remaining
- $1,248,797
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.
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