17 Delaware Avenue, Toronto, ON
Palmerston-Little Italy, Toronto · MLS® C13861340
About this home
In short
- Welcome to 17 Delaware Ave, a rare opportunity in one of Toronto's most established and sought-after west-end neighborhoods.
- Lovingly held by the same family for over 50 years, this charming semi-detached home dates back to the early 1900s and offers approximately 2,014 sqft of above-grade...
- Situated on an impressive 20' x 139' deep lot, the property offers a private driveway, detached garage and a spacious backyard with exceptional features for city living.
- A finished basement with separate walk-up provides additional living space and flexibility.
Welcome to 17 Delaware Ave, a rare opportunity in one of Toronto's most established and sought-after west-end neighborhoods. Lovingly held by the same family for over 50 years, this charming semi-detached home dates back to the early 1900s and offers approximately 2,014 sqft of above-grade living space, filled with original character and endless potential. Situated on an impressive 20' x 139' deep lot, the property offers a private driveway, detached garage and a spacious backyard with exceptional features for city living. The generous interior provides well-proportioned principal rooms, three separate kitchens and plenty of space for growing families or those looking to personalize or enhance the home while preserving its original charm. The multiple kitchen areas offer added flexibility for extended family living or a variety of future uses. A finished basement with separate walk-up provides additional living space and flexibility. Ideally located near College St & Ossington, just steps from some of Toronto's best restaurants, cafes, shops, parks, schools and transit. An incredible opportunity to own a substantial character home on a deep lot in the heart of the city, with the space, location and potential to make it truly your own.
Key facts
- Property type
- Semi-Detached, 2 1/2 Storey
- MLS®
- C13861340
- Bedrooms
- 4+1 (5 total)
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Size
- 2000-2500 sq ft
- Lot
- 20 × 139 ft
- Cross streets
- College St & Dovercourt Rd
- Parking
- 1 garage · 2 parking (detached)
- Basement
- Finished
- Kitchens
- 3 (2 + 1)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Unknown
- Roof
- Shingles
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $9,238 / 2025
- Days on market
- 14
- Listing brokerage
- CAPITAL NORTH REALTY CORPORATION
Rooms
closet · hardwood floor · window
breakfast area · backsplash · eat-in kitchen
hardwood floor · 3 pc ensuite
Vinyl Floor
bay window · window · closet
closet · hardwood floor · window
closet · hardwood floor · window
window · backsplash · vinyl floor
Vinyl Floor
w/o to porch · backsplash · window
fireplace · hardwood floor · window
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 (King Edward Junior and Senior 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 $713/sqft; this home lists at $733/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 4 closest 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
Homes over $1.5M can't be insured, so 20% down or more is required.
Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 4.34% via Ratehub.ca (as of October 19, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,319,200 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $7,294
- Property tax
- $770
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $8,064
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $29,455
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $29,455
- Estimated closing costs
- $58,910
Plus your down payment of $329,800. 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
- $437,645
- Principal paid down
- $161,182
- Interest paid
- $276,463
- Balance remaining
- $1,158,018
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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
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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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