256 Blantyre Avenue, Toronto, ON
Birchcliffe-Cliffside, Toronto · MLS® E13837244
About this home
In short
- Welcome to this beautifully maintained family bungalow in the heart of the highly sought-after Blantyre community.
- This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home has been thoughtfully updated and features a stunning renovated kitchen complete with quartz countertops, a matching quartz...
- The bright, open-concept living and dining areas are perfect for entertaining, showcasing crown moulding, laminate flooring, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
- A separate side entrance leads to the beautifully renovated lower level, offering an abundance of additional living space-ideal for a family room, home office...
- Outside, enjoy a fully fenced, private backyard, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or spending time with family and friends.
Welcome to this beautifully maintained family bungalow in the heart of the highly sought-after Blantyre community! Ideally located just steps from Blantyre Park, Blantyre Public School, the Beach, local shops, restaurants, and everyday amenities, this home offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Toronto's most desirable neighbourhoods. This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home has been thoughtfully updated and features a stunning renovated kitchen complete with quartz countertops, a matching quartz backsplash, a farmhouse sink, and modern finishes. The bright, open-concept living and dining areas are perfect for entertaining, showcasing crown moulding, laminate flooring, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. A separate side entrance leads to the beautifully renovated lower level, offering an abundance of additional living space-ideal for a family room, home office, recreation area, or guest accommodations. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced, private backyard, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or spending time with family and friends. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated bungalow in an unbeatable location, just a short walk to the Beach, parks, excellent schools, and all the conveniences this vibrant community has to offer.
Key facts
- Property type
- Semi-Detached, Bungalow
- MLS®
- E13837244
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 700 sq ft
- Lot
- 21.75 × 100 ft
- Cross streets
- Kingston Rd/Victoria Park
- Parking
- 1 garage · 2 parking (detached)
- Driveway
- Mutual
- Basement
- Finished, Separate Entrance, Full
- Heating
- Water
- A/C
- Other
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Block
- Roof
- Shingles
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $4,614 / 2026
- Days on market
- 1
- Listing brokerage
- INTERCITY REALTY INC.
Rooms
3 pc bath · tile floor · separate shower
4 pc bath · tile floor
laminate · window · overlooks backyard
separate room · laundry sink · laminate
b/i shelves · laminate · window
crown moulding · laminate · window
quartz counter · undermount sink · crown moulding
quartz counter · b/i desk · laminate
open concept · laminate · combined w/living
laminate · closet · window
Listed at $699,000, about 16% below our estimate of $834K (homes like it typically land between $781K and $874K).
Why $834K. The typical semi-detached home sold in Birchcliffe-Cliffside over the past year went for about $875K (22 sales). What sets this one apart:
- ▼ Lowers it stronglyIt is 700 sq ft; the typical home sold here is 1,100 to 1,500.
- ▲ Raises itThe listing describes it as fully renovated or newly built.
- ▲ Raises itIts tax bill, which follows the city's own assessment, is $4,614 a year; the typical home sold here pays about $4,200.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $834K, learned from recent GTA sales.
The market behind the math:
Price per square foot: this home lists at $999/sqft against an area asking average of $839/sqft.
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 9 most comparable recent sales on their own, adjusted for size, beds, baths and lot, point to about $964K. 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.
- Renovated / rebuilt: recent work can mean fewer upfront costs, worth confirming the scope, quality, and that permits were pulled. Value driver
- Premium lot / gardens: lot size and privacy hold value and cannot be changed, verify frontage, depth, and any easements. Value driver
- Open-concept layout: modern, sought-after flow. Lifestyle
- Transit / schools nearby: convenience and resale support, verify the exact distances and school catchment. Value driver
Schools & getting aroundcatchment and transit
Its public catchment (Malvern Collegiate Institute) tests around the provincial average, a steady, family-friendly draw. The full EQAO breakdown is below.
Read this with carewhy it’s an estimate, not an appraisal
Below comparable homes on total price, yet the price per square foot ($999/sqft) is above the area, which usually points to a smaller or more efficient layout.
There were not many closely comparable homes right in Birchcliffe-Cliffside, so I widened the search to the surrounding area.
Based on 9 comparable homes that sold in Birchcliffe-Cliffside over the past two years, from 32 closings there.
Nothing closely matching this home is listed nearby right now, so these are the nearest semi-detached listings on the market. Homes like this one have recently closed around $834K, which is where my estimate comes from.
Per square foot, these ask about $705/sqft; this home lists at $999/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 4 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesNeighbourhood & location
Birchcliffe-Cliffside, 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.
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.
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 4.34% via Ratehub.ca (as of September 30, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $559,200 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $3,092
- Property tax
- $385
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $3,476
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $10,455
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $10,455
- Estimated closing costs
- $20,910
Plus your down payment of $139,800. 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
- $185,515
- Principal paid down
- $68,324
- Interest paid
- $117,191
- Balance remaining
- $490,876
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
About the suite: in Birchcliffe-Cliffside basements rarely rent out (2 of 10 recent detached leases were basement units), so the figure above does not count it as income. Buyers here use a suite as family or nanny space.
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 INTERCITY REALTY INC.. MLS®/PropTx.