198 McCaul Street, Toronto, ON

Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto · MLS® C13880322

$1,888,000
For Sale
Listed 10 days agoNo offer date stated
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6Bedrooms
5Bathrooms
1Garage · 2 parking
1100-1500Sq ft

About this home

In short

  • Exceptional opportunity in the heart of downtown Toronto.
  • This spacious 2 1/2 Storey Victorian-style semi-detached home offers an impressive 6 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms plus a main-floor powder room, with exceptional space...
  • The main level features impressive 10-ft ceilings, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, powder room, unheated walk-thru pantry and mudroom with walkout to the backyard patio.
  • The second floor offers a large bedroom with a private 3pc ensuite bath, 2nd bedroom, another 3pc bath and an eat-in kitchen.
  • Ideally situated close to universities, hospitals, transit, dining and Toronto's vibrant downtown amenities.

Exceptional opportunity in the heart of downtown Toronto! This spacious 2 1/2 Storey Victorian-style semi-detached home offers an impressive 6 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms plus a main-floor powder room, with exceptional space and versatility for large or multi generational families and investors alike. The main level features impressive 10-ft ceilings, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, powder room, unheated walk-thru pantry and mudroom with walkout to the backyard patio. The second floor offers a large bedroom with a private 3pc ensuite bath, 2nd bedroom, another 3pc bath and an eat-in kitchen. While the third floor features 2 additional bedrooms, including a front bedroom with its own private 3-piece ensuite. The lower level provides additional open space with laundry, utility room, 3 pc bath and an additional storage room with sink, countertop, gas supply and window. Finally the basement is completed with a cold room/cantina. A standout downtown feature is the oversized detached garage, complete with a convenient drive-through door opening directly onto the backyard patio accessed via a concrete laneway. Ideally situated close to universities, hospitals, transit, dining and Toronto's vibrant downtown amenities. An exceptional property where space, character, flexibility and location come together! A truly unique opportunity in one of Toronto's most sought-after downtown settings! This property has been maintained in great condition!!!

Key facts

Property type
Semi-Detached, 2 1/2 Storey
MLS®
C13880322
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5 (1 half)
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
14.5 × 134.5 ft
Cross streets
COLLEGE/DUNDAS/UNIVERSITY
Parking
1 garage · 2 parking (detached)
Driveway
Lane
Basement
Partially Finished
Heating
Forced Air
A/C
Central Air
Exterior
Stucco (Plaster), Brick
Foundation
Concrete
Roof
Shingles
Sewer
Sewer
Property tax
$9,054 / 2026
Days on market
10
Listing brokerage
HOMELIFE/TREASURE REALTY LTD.

Rooms

BedroomMain3.72 × 2.96 m

Window

Primary BedroomSecond4.57 × 4.27 m

3 pc ensuite · large window

KitchenSecond3.35 × 3.33 m

eat-in kitchen · window

BedroomSecond3.69 × 3.32 m

Window

BedroomThird4.24 × 3.66 m

Window

Mud RoomMain3.14 × 1.56 m

W/O To Yard

BedroomThird4.79 × 4.24 m

3 pc ensuite · large window

KitchenMain5.40 × 3.30 m

eat-in kitchen · walk-out

Utility RoomBasement11.25 × 3.96 m

combined w/laundry · 3 pc bath · open concept

Cold Room/CantinaBasement2.84 × 1.62 m
Primary BedroomMain5.76 × 3.08 m

Window

OtherBasement5.18 × 2.81 m
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The assigned public school is Orde Street Public School. EQAO is only one input, and families here also look at French Immersion, boundary, and private options, the full breakdown is below.

What sellers nearby are askingCurrently listed nearby in Kensington-Chinatown · asking prices
$1.61Mavg asking

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 $705/sqft; this home lists at $1,452/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.

The 5 closest of 8 active listings nearby.

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1.89MThis home1.47M1.99M1.50M1.60M1.50MThis home vs active comparables

Neighbourhood & location

Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto, ON

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Nearby neighbourhoods

How asking prices compare in the closest areas to this home. Longer bars mean a pricier market.

University
$1.75M
Annex
$2.07M
Wychwood
$1.14M
South Riverdale
$1.22M
Mount Pleasant East
$1.36M

Typical asking price of active listings of the same type, per area (outliers removed). Toronto.

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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 Orde Street Public School
76%
Orde Street Public SchoolPublic · Elementary · 0.2 km awayAbove the GTA average · 76% meet the provincial standard
Also nearby: 12 more schools within 2.5 km
Heydon Park Secondary School · Public secondary0.3 km · 8% at standard
Subway Academy II · Public secondary0.3 km
Beverley School · Public elementary0.3 km
Contact Alternative School School · Public secondary0.4 km
Lord Lansdowne Junior Public School · Public elementary0.8 km · 85% at standard
Ogden Junior Public School · Public elementary0.8 km · 69% at standard
da Vinci School · Public elementary0.8 km · 67% at standard
St Joseph's College School · Catholic secondary0.9 km · 76% at standard
Ryerson Community School Junior Senior · Public elementary1.0 km · 52% at standard
Kensington Community School School Junior · Public elementary1.0 km · 97% at standard
King Edward Junior and Senior Public School · Public elementary1.2 km · 83% at standard
St Michael's Choir (Sr) School · Catholic secondary1.2 km · 98% at standard

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

Affordability & Mortgage

Affordability
$8,605/mo
$355KIncome needed
5.3×Price ÷ income
$1,986Weekly cost
$68,470Land 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.

92%mortgage
Mortgage $8,605Property tax $755Total carry $9,359

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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)
$8,351per month

Mortgage amount $1,510,400 · 4.49% over 25 years

$377,600Down payment (20.0%)
$1,510,400Loan before insurance
$0CMHC premium
$9,106Total monthly cost

Total monthly cost

Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
$8,351
Property tax
$755
Condo / maintenance fees
$0
Heating
$0
Estimated monthly cost
$9,106

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One-time closing costs

Ontario land transfer tax
$34,235
Toronto municipal land transfer tax
$34,235
Estimated closing costs
$68,470

Plus your down payment of $377,600. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.

Mortgage stress test

6.49%Qualifying rate
$10,108/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

$994,978Total interest paid
$2,505,378Total of all payments
Principal $1,510,400 Interest $994,978
YearPrincipalInterestBalance
1$33,706$66,509$1,476,694
2$35,236$64,979$1,441,458
3$36,836$63,379$1,404,622
4$38,508$61,707$1,366,114
5$40,257$59,958$1,325,857
6$42,085$58,130$1,283,772
7$43,996$56,220$1,239,777
8$45,993$54,222$1,193,784
9$48,081$52,134$1,145,702
10$50,264$49,951$1,095,438
11$52,547$47,668$1,042,891
12$54,932$45,283$987,959
13$57,427$42,789$930,532
14$60,034$40,181$870,498
15$62,760$37,455$807,738
16$65,609$34,606$742,129
17$68,588$31,627$673,541
18$71,702$28,513$601,838
19$74,958$25,257$526,880
20$78,361$21,854$448,519
21$81,919$18,296$366,600
22$85,639$14,576$280,961
23$89,527$10,688$191,434
24$93,592$6,623$97,842
25$97,842$2,374$0

At the end of your 5-year term

Total paid over the term
$501,076
Principal paid down
$184,543
Interest paid
$316,533
Balance remaining
$1,325,857

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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$2,300/mo
$27,600Gross annual rent
0.7%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.

1.5%
Gross yield
− Property tax $9,054− Insurance $1,400− Vacancy & upkeep $3,036Net operating income $14,110

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

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