16 Blong Avenue, Toronto, ON
South Riverdale, Toronto · MLS® E13598236
About this home
Welcome to Blong Avenue - one of Leslieville's most coveted, character-filled streets. Built circa 1888 and loved by the same owner for years, this three-bedroom row house offers an abundance of historic character, with thoughtful updates for modern life, and the reassurance of a clean pre-list home inspection. The beautifully renovated Miralis kitchen by Leslieville Kitchens overlooks picturesque Blong Avenue, while mahogany French doors, reclaimed from a Forest Hill library, extend the living room out into a lush, landscaped backyard - perfect for entertaining, gardening or quiet summer evenings. Two bedrooms on the 2nd floor are joined by a versatile third-floor retreat that works beautifully as a primary bedroom, home office, creative studio or family room. A brand-new third-floor deck provides a peaceful perch above the gardens, and custom transitional railings, designed by local artist Mark Prendrgawst of Deity Metallurgy add a refined design detail throughout. The unfinished basement offers excellent storage, laundry and an existing WC - a practical convenience now, with possibilities for future expansion. At the rear, a hardscaped PRIVATE PARKING SPOT provides dedicated, low-maintenance off-street parking. Surrounded by mature trees, historic homes and neighbours who genuinely know and care for one another, this is a clean, carefully maintained home with timeless Leslieville character - ready to be enjoyed today and personalized over time.
Key facts
- Property type
- Townhouse, 2 1/2 Storey
- MLS®
- E13598236
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Size
- 1100-1500
- Lot
- 12.5 × 100 ft
- Cross streets
- Queen Street East and Pape
- Parking
- 1 parking
- Driveway
- Lane
- Basement
- Unfinished
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick, Wood
- Foundation
- Brick, Concrete Block
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle, Flat, Shingles
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $5,369 / 2025
- Listing brokerage
- BOSLEY REAL ESTATE LTD.
Rooms
w/o to deck · hardwood floor
window · hardwood floor
Window
window · backsplash · combined w/dining
fireplace · hardwood floor · double doors
cathedral ceiling(s) · window · closet
Listed at $1,429,000, and my independent estimate is about 25% above what comparable homes suggest.
In South Riverdale lately, sellers get about 104% of asking; homes sell in ~21 days.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $1.14M, median of 69 comparables.
How this estimate is builtthe short version
I take the 69 most comparable recent sales nearby and adjust each one to this home for the real differences (size, beds, baths, garage, and standout features), then use the median, which is steadier than leaning on any single sale.
It’s grounded in recent closing prices, not asking prices. Lot, condition, and finishes are my in-person call, and the city (MPAC) assessment points to about $1.12M, a close match.
What the listing highlights2 points to weigh
Claims from the listing, worth confirming in person. I can book you a private showing.
- Finished basement: added living space, worth checking ceiling height and that the work was permitted. Value driver
- Renovated / rebuilt: recent work can mean fewer upfront costs, worth confirming the scope, quality, and that permits were pulled. Value driver
Schools & getting aroundcatchment and transit
The assigned public school is Bruce Public School. EQAO is only one input, and families here also look at French Immersion, boundary, and private options, the full breakdown is below.
Read this with carewhy it’s an estimate, not an appraisal
There were not many closely comparable homes right in South Riverdale, so I widened the search to the surrounding area.
Based on 69 comparable homes that recently sold nearby.
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 5 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 18% above the area average of $931/sqft.
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
South Riverdale, Toronto, ON
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How asking prices compare in the closest areas to this home. Longer bars mean a pricier market.
Typical asking price of active listings of the same type, per area (outliers removed). Toronto.
Get the full neighbourhood report (schools, parks, transit & safety) →
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.
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.
Calculate and customize your mortgage and other expenses
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 3.99% via Ratehub.ca (as of July 23, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,143,200 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $6,101
- Property tax
- $447
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $6,548
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $25,055
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $25,055
- Estimated closing costs
- $50,110
Plus your down payment of $285,800. 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
- $366,032
- Principal paid down
- $145,587
- Interest paid
- $220,446
- Balance remaining
- $997,613
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
Thinking of this home as an investment? We will pull real comparable rents and run the full numbers with you.
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 BOSLEY REAL ESTATE LTD.. MLS®/PropTx.