1242 College Street, Toronto, ON
Dufferin Grove, Toronto · MLS® C13881704
About this home
In short
- An exceptional opportunity in the heart of Toronto's vibrant College West neighbourhood.
- This substantial 2-storey semi-detached home is currently configured into 4 self-contained living spaces, offering tremendous flexibility for investors, end users or...
- A rare opportunity with 2 units already vacant and a third becoming vacant October 31st, allowing the new owner to establish their own rents or occupy one unit while...
- The remaining unit is occupied by a long-term tenant who would welcome the opportunity to stay.
- Current and previous rental income demonstrate the property's excellent income-generating potential, with additional upside as vacant units are re-leased.
An exceptional opportunity in the heart of Toronto's vibrant College West neighbourhood! This substantial 2-storey semi-detached home is currently configured into 4 self-contained living spaces, offering tremendous flexibility for investors, end users or multi-generational families. A rare opportunity with 2 units already vacant and a third becoming vacant October 31st, allowing the new owner to establish their own rents or occupy one unit while generating income from the others to help offset mortgage costs. The remaining unit is occupied by a long-term tenant who would welcome the opportunity to stay. Current and previous rental income demonstrate the property's excellent income-generating potential, with additional upside as vacant units are re-leased. Situated in a dynamic west-end community, just steps to trendy restaurants, cafés, independent shops, parks, schools, Dufferin Mall and convenient TTC access, including the College streetcar and Lansdowne subway station. Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio or establish roots in one of Toronto's most exciting neighbourhoods, 1242 College Street offers location, versatility and opportunity!
Key facts
- Property type
- Other, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- C13881704
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Size
- 1100-1500 sq ft
- Lot
- 16.67 × 91.33 ft
- Cross streets
- Lansdowne Ave & College St
- Parking
- 1 parking
- Driveway
- Private
- Basement
- Finished
- Kitchens
- 4 (1 + 3)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- None
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Unknown
- Roof
- Unknown
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $4,902 / 2025
- Days on market
- 10
- Listing brokerage
- ENGEL & VOLKERS TORONTO CITY
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Considering this property? Request a written price readOn 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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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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Adjust the down payment, rate, and amortization, and add property tax, condo fees, and heating to see your true monthly cost.
Your numbers
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 $975,200 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $5,392
- Property tax
- $409
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $5,801
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $20,855
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $20,855
- Estimated closing costs
- $41,710
Plus your down payment of $243,800. 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
- $323,523
- Principal paid down
- $119,151
- Interest paid
- $204,371
- Balance remaining
- $856,049
Talk to Team Asgarian about your options
Rates and programs change often. We will connect you with a trusted mortgage professional and build a plan that fits your budget and goals.
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.
Helpful resources
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of ENGEL & VOLKERS TORONTO CITY. MLS®/PropTx.