239 Torrens Avenue, Toronto, ON

East York, Toronto · MLS® E13480116

$1,729,000
For Sale
Listed 24 days ago
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5Bedrooms
4Bathrooms
1Garage · 6 parking
1500-2000Sq Ft

About this home

Exceptional East York Opportunity - Two Homes on One Premium Lot. Welcome to 239 Torrens Ave! A rare offering featuring an extensively upgraded detached 4-bedroom, 3-bath home PLUS a brand-new legal garden suite, all set on an expansive 30 x 150 ft lot. Ideal for multi-generational living or strong rental income potential approx. $3,000/month from the garden suite , featuring 10-ft ceilings, modern finishes, a generously sized bedroom, a 3-piece bath with laundry, and a functional layout that integrates the living, dining, and kitchen areas with a W/O to the patio. The main floor of the main house offers a bedroom, an accessible 3-piece bath, a home office with a W/O to the deck, and an inviting foyer that opens into an open-concept living space, beginning with a kitchen featuring a breakfast area, quartz countertops, a ceramic backsplash, SS appliances, and ample pantry storage. The space flows into the dining and living areas, where expansive windows, including a charming bay window, fill the home with natural light. A striking statement fireplace set against a brick accent wall creates a sophisticated focal point. Hardwood floors on the main and second levels, pot lights, 200 amp service, crown molding, and 2 skylights. The primary bedroom is a true sanctuary, with access to 2 balconies, 3 closets, and a generous layout. Two additional bedrooms share a 3-piece bath. The finished basement offers a W/O separate entrance, a recreation room, kitchen, laundry, 3-piece bath, and a cold room. Exterior highlights include a 6-car driveway, carport, stone façade, glass railings, interlocking, landscaped backyard, and a hot tub. Located near top schools, parks, the Danforth, DVP, and the future Ontario Line, this property delivers a rare combination of design, functionality, timeless aesthetics, and income potential in the heart of East York. The urban dream with a Walk Score 90 & Bike Score 83!

Key facts

Property type
Detached, 2-Storey
MLS®
E13480116
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Size
1500-2000
Lot
30 × 150 ft
Cross streets
O'Connor Dr & Donlands Ave
Parking
1 garage · 6 parking (carport)
Basement
Separate Entrance, Walk-Out
Kitchens
3 (2 + 1)
Heating
Forced Air
A/C
Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Exterior
Stone, Stucco (Plaster)
Foundation
Block
Roof
Asphalt Shingle, Flat
Sewer
Sewer
Property tax
$7,096 / 2025
Days on market
24
Listing brokerage
RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY LTD.

Rooms

Primary BedroomSecond6.05 × 5.01 m

w/o to balcony · overlooks backyard · hardwood floor

LaundryBasement4.57 × 4.73 m

laundry sink · ceramic floor · pot lights

OfficeMain2.70 × 5.01 m

hardwood floor · walk-out · pot lights

KitchenMain4.87 × 1.50 m

open concept · pot lights · laminate

Bedroom 4Second2.69 × 2.31 m

hardwood floor · skylight

KitchenMain3.47 × 3.38 m

breakfast bar · pot lights · hardwood floor

Cold Room/CantinaBasement2.02 × 4.73 m

above grade window · sump pump · ceramic floor

Dining RoomMain4.05 × 5.01 m

open concept · large window · hardwood floor

RecreationBasement5.90 × 4.73 m

open concept · pot lights · above grade window

Living RoomMain5.66 × 2.92 m

combined w/dining · laminate · pot lights

Bedroom 2Main3.74 × 3.21 m

hardwood floor · large window

Bedroom 3Second4.41 × 5.01 m

hardwood floor · mirrored closet · pot lights

Living RoomMain2.16 × 5.01 m

open concept · fireplace · bay window

BedroomMain5.66 × 2.75 m

sliding doors · pot lights · b/i closet

KitchenBasement2.60 × 4.73 m

ceramic backsplash · ceramic floor · pot lights

Moe’s TakeTeam Asgarian · Broker
Worth a personal read

Heads up: the asking price here sits well above what comparable listings suggest. That can point to premium finishes, a bigger lot, or simply an ambitious ask, so it is worth a close look before you offer. I would not put an automatic figure on this one. Tell me you are interested and I will pull the most comparable recent sales and give you a straight answer on what it will really take.

The assigned public school is Westwood Middle School. EQAO is only one input, and families here also look at French Immersion, boundary, and private options, the full breakdown is below.

On location, this is a very walkable address with everyday errands close by. Donlands Ave at Torrens Ave is about a 2-minute walk away. Walkable, transit-friendly spots tend to hold value and widen your resale pool.

What the listing highlightsThese are claims from the listing. The only way to know for sure is to see it in person, and I am happy to book you a private showing.

  • Separate entrance / basement suite: rental or in-law income potential, if it is legally registered and retrofit-compliant.
  • Finished basement: added living space, worth checking ceiling height and that the work was permitted.
  • Tall ceilings: they transform how a home feels, worth confirming the actual heights room to room.
  • Premium lot / gardens: lot size and privacy hold value and cannot be changed, verify frontage, depth, and any easements.
  • Open-concept layout: modern, sought-after flow.
  • Income potential
  • Value driver
  • Worth verifying
  • Lifestyle
Comparable listingsCurrently listed nearby · asking prices
$1.08Mavg asking

The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.

133 Park Street$1.25M161 Church Street$1.24M95 Cinrickbar Drive$1.10M103 Ambercroft Boulevard$1000k554 Mclevin Avenue$798k

The 5 closest active listings nearby.

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1.73MThis home1.25M1.24M1.10M1000k798kThis home vs active comparables
Live market pulseActive comparables in East York · median list $2.30M
$988this home / sqft
9active listings nearby
24days on market

This home lists 9% above the area average of $903/sqft.

23 days longer than the Toronto average (1 days).

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Price per square foot vs the area average.

Neighbourhood & location

East York, Toronto, ON

CommuteTime from this home to where you spend your day

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Getting around

81/ 100

Very WalkableA walkability read built from the amenities around this home: how close the nearest transit stop is, and how many grocery, dining, park, and pharmacy destinations fall within a 15-minute walk. It is a guide, not a guarantee. Places data from Google.

Most daily errands can be done on foot.

🚉 Nearest transit: Donlands Ave at Torrens Ave, about 165 m away

20+ transit stops8 grocery20+ dining20+ parks20+ pharmacies

Within a 15-minute (1.5 km) walk.

Nearby neighbourhoods

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

High Park-Swansea
$4.99M
Lawrence Park South
$2.14M
Bedford Park-Nortown
$2.90M
Wexford-Maryvale
$865K
Cliffcrest
$1.51M

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

Get the full neighbourhood report (schools, parks, transit & safety) →

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 William Burgess Elementary School
59%
William Burgess Elementary SchoolPublic · Elementary · 0.3 km awayBelow the GTA average · 59% meet the provincial standard
East York Alternative Secondary SchoolEQAO results not published

Affordability & Mortgage

Affordability
$7,880/mo
$321KIncome needed
5.4×Price ÷ income
$1,819Weekly cost
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.

93%mortgage
Mortgage $7,880Property tax $591Total carry $8,472

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Your numbers

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Homes over $1.5M can't be insured, so 20% down or more is required.

4.14%
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Live rate from Ratehub.ca

Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 3.99% via Ratehub.ca (as of July 17, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.

years
years (your rate-locked period)
$7,381per month

Mortgage amount $1,383,200 · 4.14% over 25 years

$345,800Down payment (20.0%)
$1,383,200Loan before insurance
$0CMHC premium
$7,973Total monthly cost

Total monthly cost

Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
$7,381
Property tax
$591
Condo / maintenance fees
$0
Heating
$0
Estimated monthly cost
$7,973

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

One-time closing costs

Ontario land transfer tax
$31,055
Toronto municipal land transfer tax
$31,055
Estimated closing costs
$62,110

Plus your down payment of $345,800. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.

Mortgage stress test

6.14%Qualifying rate
$8,965/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

$831,181Total interest paid
$2,214,381Total of all payments
Principal $1,383,200 Interest $831,181
YearPrincipalInterestBalance
1$32,404$56,172$1,350,796
2$33,759$54,816$1,317,037
3$35,171$53,404$1,281,866
4$36,642$51,933$1,245,224
5$38,175$50,400$1,207,049
6$39,772$48,803$1,167,277
7$41,435$47,140$1,125,842
8$43,168$45,407$1,082,674
9$44,974$43,601$1,037,699
10$46,855$41,720$990,844
11$48,815$39,760$942,029
12$50,857$37,718$891,172
13$52,984$35,591$838,187
14$55,201$33,375$782,987
15$57,510$31,066$725,477
16$59,915$28,660$665,562
17$62,421$26,154$603,141
18$65,032$23,543$538,108
19$67,753$20,823$470,356
20$70,587$17,989$399,769
21$73,539$15,036$326,230
22$76,615$11,960$249,615
23$79,820$8,755$169,795
24$83,158$5,417$86,637
25$86,637$1,938$0

At the end of your 5-year term

Total paid over the term
$442,876
Principal paid down
$176,151
Interest paid
$266,725
Balance remaining
$1,207,049

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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$3,150/mo
$37,800Gross annual rent
1.5%Est. cap rate

Income potential: the basement has a separate entrance, which often supports a rentable in-law or second suite. That can lift real rent well above the figure above and help carry the mortgage. Ask us about permitted use in this area.

Thinking of this home as an investment? We will pull real comparable rents and run the full numbers with you.

Talk about the numbers

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.

2.2%
Gross yield
− Property tax $7,096− Insurance $1,400− Vacancy & upkeep $4,158Net operating income $25,146

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

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