253 Donlea Drive, Toronto, ON
Leaside, Toronto · MLS® C13755990
About this home
In short
- Ideally situated in sought-after North Leaside, this renovated four-bedroom home offers generous proportions, thoughtful functionality and exceptional space for...
- A substantial rear addition enhances both the main and second levels, creating an expansive layout designed for modern family life.
- A warm foyer with closet opens to the beautifully renovated main level, where white oak hardwood floors flow throughout.
- At the heart of the home, the renovated kitchen features a generous island with Caesarstone countertops, an abundance of custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances.
- Ideally located near Serena Gundy Park, ravine trails, TTC, the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, top-ranked schools and the shops, cafés, restaurants and amenities of Bayview...
Ideally situated in sought-after North Leaside, this renovated four-bedroom home offers generous proportions, thoughtful functionality and exceptional space for family living. A substantial rear addition enhances both the main and second levels, creating an expansive layout designed for modern family life. A warm foyer with closet opens to the beautifully renovated main level, where white oak hardwood floors flow throughout. The spacious living room features crown moulding, a custom coffee bar and is open to the dining room, creating an inviting setting for entertaining and family gatherings. At the heart of the home, the renovated kitchen features a generous island with Caesarstone countertops, an abundance of custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Beyond, the expansive south-facing family room is filled with natural light and features a gas fireplace, custom cabinetry and walkout to the professionally landscaped gardens. Upstairs, four well-proportioned bedrooms including a spacious primary bedroom overlooks the rear gardens with two double closets with organizers and access to a renovated three-piece bathroom with a separate glass-enclosed shower. Three additional bedrooms each with closet space, another renovated four piece bathroom and upstairs laundry complete the upper level. The finished lower level offers exceptional versatility with an additional bedroom, kitchen, living area, second laundry and ample storage, providing flexibility for a self-contained investment opportunity or an in-law suit with a separate and private entrance. Outside, landscaped gardens, a large deck with awning for outdoor dining and low-maintenance artificial turf create an inviting extension of the living space, while a detached garage provides parking and storage. Ideally located near Serena Gundy Park, ravine trails, TTC, the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, top-ranked schools and the shops, cafés, restaurants and amenities of Bayview and Eglinton.
Key facts
- Property type
- Semi-Detached, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- C13755990
- Bedrooms
- 4+1 (5 total)
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Size
- 1500-2000 sq ft
- Lot
- 25.17 × 135 ft
- Cross streets
- Brentcliffe
- Parking
- 1 garage · 2 parking (detached)
- Driveway
- Mutual
- Basement
- Finished, Separate Entrance
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 + 1)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $8,256 / 2026
- Listing brokerage
- ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES HEAPS ESTRIN TEA
Rooms
laminate · quartz counter · stainless steel appl
hardwood floor · closet
hardwood floor · centre island · overlooks dining
concrete floor · laundry sink
laminate · pot lights · closet
hardwood floor · crown moulding · breakfast bar
laminate · pot lights
hardwood floor · gas fireplace · w/o to patio
Hardwood Floor
hardwood floor · crown moulding · overlooks family
hardwood floor · closet
hardwood floor · double closet · overlooks backyard
Listed at $1,695,000 with no offer date, so the ask is the seller’s number, and homes priced this way sell close to it. My read is $1.69M, typically $1.65M to $1.82M. Comparable closings on their own put this home around $1.67M, which agrees with the ask, so this is a firm read.
Second read, from the city assessment: $1.47M. 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 $1.69M, median of 5 comparables.
The market behind the math:
About 2.1 months of inventory: 5 semi-detached homes for sale in the area against 7 closings in the last 90 days. Under two months favours sellers, over four favours buyers.
Price per square foot: this home lists at $969/sqft against an area asking average of $1,340/sqft. Size and $/sqft both feed the estimate above.
- Separate-entrance basement apartment features. A finished 1 bed basement apartment with a separate entrance and a second kitchen. A self-contained space for extended family, guests or potential income. In Leaside basements rarely rent out (0 of 27 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.
- Ravine / green setting. This home is described as backing onto a ravine or green setting. A premium that comparable-sales math under-prices, so read the estimate as a floor.
How this estimate is builtthe short version
I take the 5 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 $1.47M, a bit lower.
What the listing highlights5 points to weigh
Claims from the listing, worth confirming in person. I can book you a private showing.
- Ravine lot: privacy and premium value, but confirm the buildable area and any conservation limits. Worth verifying
- Renovated / rebuilt: recent work can mean fewer upfront costs, worth confirming the scope, quality, and that permits were pulled. Value driver
- Addition / added square footage: more space lifts value when it is permitted and well integrated, verify the permits. Value driver
- Premium lot / gardens: lot size and privacy hold value and cannot be changed, verify frontage, depth, and any easements. Value driver
- Hardwood floors: quality hardwood is durable and broadly desirable. Lifestyle
Schools & getting aroundcatchment and transit
On schools, this address is zoned for Leaside High 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.
Read this with carewhy it’s an estimate, not an appraisal
There were not many closely comparable homes right in Leaside, so I widened the search to the surrounding area.
Based on 7 homes sold on this street over the past two years, from 49 closings in Leaside.
Nothing closely matching this home is listed nearby right now, so these are the nearest semi-detached listings on the market. Homes like this one have recently closed around $1.67M, which is where my estimate comes from.
Per square foot, these ask about $1,336/sqft; this home lists at $969/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 3 closest active listings nearby.
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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 8, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,356,000 · 4.24% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $7,310
- Property tax
- $688
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $7,998
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $30,375
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $30,375
- Estimated closing costs
- $60,750
Plus your down payment of $339,000. 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
- $438,621
- Principal paid down
- $170,663
- Interest paid
- $267,958
- Balance remaining
- $1,185,337
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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 Leaside basements rarely rent out (0 of 27 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 6 whole-home leases in Leaside signed at a median of $4,889 a month; adjusted to this home for size, beds and baths, and for where rents stood the month each signed, that is $5,205. 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 ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES HEAPS ESTRIN TEA. MLS®/PropTx.