248 Benson Avenue, Toronto, ON
Wychwood, Toronto · MLS® C13766440
About this home
In short
- Welcome to 248 Benson Ave, a rare turnkey opportunity in the sought-after Wychwood neighborhood.
- Redesigned by owner-architect and renovated from the studs up in 2020; additional upgrades in 2022 include an insulated basement, new porch, front concrete staircase...
- Elevated from the street, enter through a spacious south-facing porch to an open concept main floor.
- Ergonomic custom kitchen doubles up as a dining area and is equipped with Caesar stone quartz countertops, marble tile backsplash and premium appliances.
- Outdoor living features a spacious 14' x 14' rear deck, professionally landscaped grounds, and cedar garden beds.
Welcome to 248 Benson Ave, a rare turnkey opportunity in the sought-after Wychwood neighborhood. Redesigned by owner-architect and renovated from the studs up in 2020; additional upgrades in 2022 include an insulated basement, new porch, front concrete staircase and retaining wall. Elevated from the street, enter through a spacious south-facing porch to an open concept main floor. Ergonomic custom kitchen doubles up as a dining area and is equipped with Caesar stone quartz countertops, marble tile backsplash and premium appliances. French patio doors with an oversized transom window enhance indoor-outdoor living. Rare three-piece main floor washroom, provides convenience for entertaining or pet care. Upstairs, spa-like bathroom is completed with a rare commercial-grade steam shower, marble tile, and designer fixtures. All three bedrooms are filled with light through oversized windows, feature engineered hardwood, solid wood trim and doors, including a custom closet in the main bedroom. Other upgrades include new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, new windows, roof maintenance and more, virtually every aspect of this home has been improved resulting in high energy efficiency rating that keeps the house naturally cool during the summer and warm in the winter. The basement offers additional living space, custom built-in storage, and a premium Electrolux laundry center. Outdoor living features a spacious 14' x 14' rear deck, professionally landscaped grounds, and cedar garden beds. Located steps to Wychwood Barns year-round farmer's market, St. Clair W restaurants, parks, schools, and transit, this family home offers exceptional urban accessibility. Move in with confidence knowing the home's major systems have been comprehensively updated and meticulously maintained. Parking is available through a parking pass guaranteed by city for $23.26 + HST/month and is readily available right in front of the house.
Key facts
- Property type
- Semi-Detached, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- C13766440
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 700-1100 sq ft
- Lot
- 17.83 × 69 ft
- Cross streets
- WINONA DR & ST CLAIR WEST
- Parking
- 0 parking
- Driveway
- None
- Basement
- Full, Partially Finished
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Shingles
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $5,387 / 2026
- Days on market
- 39
- Listing brokerage
- Royal LePage Frank Real Estate
Rooms
hardwood floor · overlook patio · open concept
hardwood floor · overlooks backyard · quartz counter
Hardwood Floor
Hardwood Floor
Hardwood Floor
No automatic estimate is shown here: there is not a deep enough record of recent sales of homes like this one in this neighbourhood to support one.
Considering this property? Request a written price readIts public catchment (McMurrich Junior Public School) tests around the provincial average, a steady, family-friendly draw. The full EQAO breakdown is below.
Nothing closely matching this home is listed nearby right now, so these are the nearest semi-detached listings on the market.
Per square foot, these ask about $956/sqft; this home lists at $1,311/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 5 closest of 6 active listings nearby.
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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
Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 4.34% via Ratehub.ca (as of October 20, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $943,920 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $5,219
- Property tax
- $449
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $5,668
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $20,073
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $20,073
- Estimated closing costs
- $40,146
Plus your down payment of $235,980. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.
Mortgage stress test
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Over the full 25 years
At the end of your 5-year term
- Total paid over the term
- $313,146
- Principal paid down
- $115,330
- Interest paid
- $197,816
- Balance remaining
- $828,590
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Investor snapshot
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