129-284 St Helens Avenue, Toronto, ON

Dufferin Grove, Toronto · MLS® C13873390

$689,000
For Sale
Listed 13 days agoNo offer date stated
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1Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
0Parking
500-599Sq ft

About this home

In short

  • Welcome to this wonderful light-filled end-unit at Bloorline Lofts, offering more space and privacy than the middle-row units.
  • Open-concept main living area showcases beautiful loft details, including stunning exposed brick accent walls, a distinctive dormer ceiling, and a loft-style bedroom...
  • Located in vibrant Bloordale, just steps to Lansdowne TTC Station, GO Transit, galleries, restaurants, shops, parks, and everything this dynamic neighbourhood has to...

Welcome to this wonderful light-filled end-unit at Bloorline Lofts, offering more space and privacy than the middle-row units. This unique loft blends authentic character with thoughtful updates and an exceptional sense of space. Open-concept main living area showcases beautiful loft details, including stunning exposed brick accent walls, a distinctive dormer ceiling, and a loft-style bedroom featuring its original timber ceiling. The spacious bedroom enjoys peaceful treetop views, creating a private and inviting retreat. Located in vibrant Bloordale, just steps to Lansdowne TTC Station, GO Transit, galleries, restaurants, shops, parks, and everything this dynamic neighbourhood has to offer.

Key facts

Property type
Condo Apartment, Loft
MLS®
C13873390
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Size
500-599 sq ft
Cross streets
Bloor & Lansdowne
Parking
0 parking
Basement
None
Heating
Forced Air
A/C
Central Air
Exterior
Brick
Maintenance
$438/mo
Exposure
North
Property tax
$2,340 / 2026
Days on market
13
Listing brokerage
OULAHEN TEAM REALTY INC.

Rooms

BedroomUpper3.68 × 3.47 m

laminate · ceiling fan(s) · large window

Living RoomMain5.36 × 4.63 m

laminate · open concept · combined w/dining

LaundryMain3.68 × 3.47 m

laminate · ceiling fan(s) · large window

KitchenMain5.36 × 4.63 m

stainless steel appl · ceiling fan(s) · combined w/living

Dining RoomMain5.36 × 4.63 m

laminate · open stairs · combined w/living

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On 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.

Neighbourhood & location

Dufferin Grove, Toronto, ON

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Schools & catchmentAssigned attendance-boundary schools, with EQAO results

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.

Street view near Brock Public School
81%
Brock Public SchoolPublic · Elementary · 0.7 km awayAbove the GTA average · 81% meet the provincial standard
ALPHA II Alternative SchoolEQAO results not published
ALPHA II Alternative SchoolEQAO results not published
Also nearby: 12 more schools within 2.5 km
Caring and Safe School 4 · Public secondary0.5 km
Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School · Catholic secondary0.6 km · 55% at standard
Bloor Collegiate Institute · Public secondary0.6 km · 82% at standard
Pauline Junior Public School · Public elementary0.8 km · 76% at standard
St Sebastian Catholic School · Catholic elementary0.8 km · 92% at standard
St Luigi Catholic School · Catholic elementary0.9 km · 36% at standard
Perth Avenue Junior Public School · Public elementary0.9 km · 77% at standard
Howard Junior Public School · Public elementary1.0 km · 76% at standard
St Mary Catholic Academy · Catholic secondary1.0 km · 66% at standard
St Anthony Catholic School · Catholic elementary1.1 km · 78% at standard
City View Alternative Senior School · Public elementary1.1 km
Shirley Street Junior Public School · Public elementary1.1 km · 70% at standard

Not the assigned catchment: schools a family here could reach, with EQAO results where published.

Affordability & Mortgage

Affordability
$3,140/mo
$137KIncome needed
5.0×Price ÷ income
$725Weekly cost
$20,510Land transfer tax, one-time (Ontario + Toronto)
20% down4.79%25-yr amortization

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.

83%mortgage
Mortgage $3,140Property tax $195Condo fee $438Total carry $3,773

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Your numbers

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4.49%
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Live rate from Ratehub.ca

Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 4.34% via Ratehub.ca (as of October 20, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.

years
years (your rate-locked period)
$3,048per month

Mortgage amount $551,200 · 4.49% over 25 years

$137,800Down payment (20.0%)
$551,200Loan before insurance
$0CMHC premium
$3,681Total monthly cost

Total monthly cost

Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
$3,048
Property tax
$195
Condo / maintenance fees
$438
Heating
$0
Estimated monthly cost
$3,681

Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.

One-time closing costs

Ontario land transfer tax
$10,255
Toronto municipal land transfer tax
$10,255
Estimated closing costs
$20,510

Plus your down payment of $137,800. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.

Mortgage stress test

6.49%Qualifying rate
$3,689/monthPayment at the qualifying rate

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

$363,104Total interest paid
$914,304Total of all payments
Principal $551,200 Interest $363,104
YearPrincipalInterestBalance
1$12,300$24,272$538,900
2$12,859$23,713$526,041
3$13,443$23,129$512,598
4$14,053$22,519$498,545
5$14,691$21,881$483,854
6$15,358$21,214$468,495
7$16,056$20,517$452,440
8$16,785$19,788$435,655
9$17,547$19,026$418,109
10$18,343$18,229$399,765
11$19,176$17,396$380,589
12$20,047$16,525$360,542
13$20,957$15,615$339,585
14$21,909$14,664$317,677
15$22,903$13,669$294,773
16$23,943$12,629$270,830
17$25,030$11,542$245,800
18$26,167$10,405$219,633
19$27,355$9,217$192,278
20$28,597$7,975$163,681
21$29,895$6,677$133,786
22$31,253$5,319$102,533
23$32,672$3,900$69,861
24$34,155$2,417$35,706
25$35,706$866$0

At the end of your 5-year term

Total paid over the term
$182,861
Principal paid down
$67,346
Interest paid
$115,514
Balance remaining
$483,854

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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

Rental yield
Estimate$1,700/mo
$20,400Gross annual rent
1.4%Cap rate after taxes and upkeep

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Estimates 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.

3.0%
Gross yield
− Property tax $2,340− Condo fees $5,257− Insurance $600− Vacancy & upkeep $2,244Net operating income $9,959

All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of OULAHEN TEAM REALTY INC.. MLS®/PropTx.

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