171 Durant Avenue, Toronto, ON
East York, Toronto · MLS® E13818578
About this home
In short
- An Exceptional Expression of Contemporary Luxury in East YorkFeatured in Toronto Life, 171 Durant Avenue is a remarkable custom-built residence set on acoveted corner...
- With 6+1 bedrooms, an office, Six full bathrooms and two powder rooms, this exceptional property presents an extraordinary opportunity for sophisticated family...
- The principal residence showcases exceptional craftsmanship, soaring 11-ft ceilings, dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights that bathe the interiors in...
- The chef-inspired kitchen features premium Miele Wi-Fi-enabled appliances, complemented by separate gas and hydro meters for added flexibility.
- A fully self-contained garden suite offers two bedrooms, independent living and a generous balcony, providing an ideal retreat for extended family, guests or rental...
**An Exceptional Expression of Contemporary Luxury in East York**Featured in *Toronto Life*, 171 Durant Avenue is a remarkable custom-built residence set on acoveted corner lot, offering two distinct luxury living spaces and over 4,300 sq ft of combined living area. With 6+1 bedrooms, an office, Six full bathrooms and two powder rooms, this exceptional property presents an extraordinary opportunity for sophisticated family living, multi-generational use or additional income potential. The principal residence showcases exceptional craftsmanship, soaring 11-ft ceilings, dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights that bathe the interiors in natural light. An open-riser staircase with sleek glass-panel railings adds a striking architectural element, while thoughtfully curated finishes elevate every space. The chef-inspired kitchen features premium Miele Wi-Fi-enabled appliances, complemented by separate gas and hydro meters for added flexibility. A fully self-contained garden suite offers two bedrooms, independent living and a generous balcony, providing an ideal retreat for extended family, guests or rental accommodation. The professionally finished lower level of the main residence features a separate walk-outentrance, bedroom, office or additional living space, three-piece bathroom and provisions for a future kitchen and laundry. A dedicated recreational area with floor-to-ceiling glass doors offers an inspiring setting for a private gym, wellness space or entertaining. Ideally situated within the sought-after Diefen baker Elementary School district and moments from Dieppe Complex Park, this distinctive East York residence combines architectural sophistication, versatility and enduring neighbourhood appeal, with convenient access to parks, schools, transit, shops and local amenities.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- E13818578
- Bedrooms
- 6+2 (8 total)
- Bathrooms
- 8 (2 half)
- Size
- 3000-3500 sq ft
- Lot
- 29 × 114.19 ft
- Cross streets
- Coxwell Ave / Plains Rd
- Parking
- 2 parking
- Basement
- Finished with Walk-Out
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 + 1)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Stone
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Rolled
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $11,877 / 2025
- Days on market
- 26
- Listing brokerage
- SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA
Rooms
pot lights · tile floor
b/i appliances · centre island · custom backsplash
2 pc bath · tile floor · backsplash
closet · pot lights
3 pc ensuite · hardwood floor · window
walk-out · 3 pc bath · pot lights
gas fireplace · window floor to ceiling · hardwood floor
large window · pot lights
4 pc bath · large window · closet
gas fireplace · window floor to ceiling · hardwood floor
large window · hardwood floor · side door
balcony · double closet · pot lights
2 pc bath · combined w/kitchen · pot lights
stainless steel appl · pot lights · combined w/laundry
above grade window · pot lights
pot lights · large window · closet
balcony · walk-in closet(s) · 6 pc ensuite
combined w/kitchen · pot lights
Listed at $3,000,000. Going by how homes in East York and the wider GTA have actually closed against their asking prices (about 96%, 19 local closings in 90 days), the likely sale price is near $2.89M, if it sells. A realistic range is $2.70M to $3.25M.
Independent value check: $2.80M. Without looking at the asking price, our model values the home itself about 7% below the ask (homes like it typically land between $2.63M and $2.94M).
Why $2.80M. The typical detached home sold in East York over the past year went for about $1.11M (76 sales). What sets this one apart:
- ▲ Raises it stronglyIt is 3,000 to 3,500 sq ft; the typical home sold here is 1,100 to 1,500.
- ▲ Raises it strongly6+2 bedrooms and 8 baths, against 3+1 and 2 typically.
- ▲ Raises itThe listing describes it as fully renovated or newly built.
Total price vs nearby homes. Likely closing about $2.89M, from 19 recent closings in this pocket.
The market behind the math:
About 2.8 months of inventory: 18 detached homes for sale in the area against 19 closings in the last 90 days. Under two months favours sellers, over four favours buyers.
Price per square foot: this home lists at $923/sqft against an area asking average of $1,006/sqft.
- Corner lot. Two street frontages: more to landscape, shovel and mow, and more exposure to traffic, wind and headlights at night. Buyers price that against an interior lot on the same street, so I read this one on the cautious side and confirm the setting in person.
- Walk-out basement apartment features. A finished 2 bed walk-out basement apartment with a second kitchen. A self-contained space for extended family, guests or potential income. Basements do rent in East York: 21 of the 105 detached leases here lately were basement units, around $1,700 a month. That makes the suite real income. Second-suite retrofit status is not verified. A buyer intending to rent should confirm requirements with the City of Toronto.
How this estimate is builtthe short version
This figure comes from a model built on about 44,000 recent GTA sales. It weighs this home’s tax assessment, size, age, location and features against what homes like it actually sold for, including sales in this neighbourhood.
It never sees the asking price. The 19 most comparable recent sales on their own, adjusted for size, beds, baths and lot, point to about $1.93M. Condition and finishes remain an in-person call.
What the listing highlights4 points to weigh
Claims from the listing, worth confirming in person. I can book you a private showing.
- Upscale kitchen: a genuine value driver, verify the appliances, stone, and finishes in person. Value driver
- Tall ceilings: they transform how a home feels, worth confirming the actual heights room to room. Worth verifying
- Garden / laneway suite potential: extra-unit upside, but confirm zoning and feasibility with the city. Worth verifying
- Corner lot: more light and frontage, sometimes at the cost of privacy. Weigh carefully
Schools & getting aroundcatchment and transit
The assigned public school is Diefenbaker Elementary 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
Priced above comparable homes overall, but the price per square foot ($923/sqft) is below the area, so you are paying for extra space rather than a premium.
There were not many closely comparable homes right in East York, so I widened the search to the surrounding area.
Based on 19 comparable homes that sold in East York over the past two years, from 138 closings there.
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For saleNothing closely matching this home is listed nearby right now, so these are the nearest detached listings on the market. Homes like this one have recently closed around $2.80M, which is where my estimate comes from.
Per square foot, these ask about $978/sqft; this home lists at $923/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 5 closest of 8 active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesSold price trend
Median sold price for detached homes in East York: $1.16M in September 2026, down 14% from a year ago, on 65 closings in 9 months.
Line: median sold price, each month averaged with its neighbours and weighted by closings. Bars: closings that month.
Month by month
| Month | Median sold | Closings |
|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | $1.76M | 6 |
| November 2025 | $1.08M | 5 |
| March 2026 | $1.17M | 7 |
| April 2026 | $1.49M | 5 |
| May 2026 | $950K | 9 |
| June 2026 | $1.02M | 7 |
| July 2026 | $1.12M | 7 |
| August 2026 | $1.22M | 7 |
| September 2026 | $1.16M | 12 |
Neighbourhood & location
East York, 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.
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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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Your numbers
Homes over $1.5M can't be insured, so 20% down or more is required.
Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 4.34% via Ratehub.ca (as of October 20, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $2,400,000 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $13,270
- Property tax
- $990
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $14,260
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $61,475
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $61,475
- Estimated closing costs
- $122,950
Plus your down payment of $600,000. 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
- $796,201
- Principal paid down
- $293,236
- Interest paid
- $502,965
- Balance remaining
- $2,106,764
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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
The suite is real income here: basements rent in East York (21 of 105 recent detached leases were basement units, around $1,700 a month). The figure above is the whole house on one lease; rented as two units, the suite alone brings about $1,700 a month on top of the upper floors. Permitted use is worth confirming with the city.
Thinking of this home as an investment? We will pull real comparable rents and run the full numbers with you.
Talk about the numbersThe last 41 whole-home leases in East York signed at a median of $3,741 a month; adjusted to this home for size, beds and baths, and for where rents stood the month each signed, that is $5,550. The gross yield above is on the asking price, before taxes and upkeep; the cap rate is after them. A finished basement or second suite can push real rent above it. Taxes, fees, and vacancy vary by property, and cap rate is before financing.
Helpful resources
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA. MLS®/PropTx.