34 Hastings Avenue, Toronto, ON
Blake-Jones, Toronto · MLS® E13851482
About this home
In short
- A sophisticated, highly considered family home where architecture, smart-home technology and quality finishes come together with rare cohesion.
- The great room rises to a dramatic 12-foot ceiling and opens through a broad wall of glass to a private, fully fenced garden and large patio.
- The lower level offers outstanding flexibility, with hydronic heated floors, a discreet separate entrance and the ability to function as a self-contained 1-bedroom...
- An elevator shaft is already incorporated and wired for future use, and approved drawings for an approximately 1,200 sq. ft. laneway house offer further potential.
- Set on a quiet Leslieville street with parking for 3 cars, close to parks, shops, restaurants, cafés, breweries and transit, this is a rare urban home offering style...
A sophisticated, highly considered family home where architecture, smart-home technology and quality finishes come together with rare cohesion. Designed around modern family life, the generous principal spaces are open yet distinct, creating an easy sense of togetherness without sacrificing privacy or flexibility. A striking reception with heated tile, wood ceiling and custom detailing leads to the heart of the house: a sleek Scavolini kitchen with Gaggenau appliances, rich oak floors and expansive living and dining areas filled with western light. The great room rises to a dramatic 12-foot ceiling and opens through a broad wall of glass to a private, fully fenced garden and large patio. Upstairs, bright bedrooms, warm oak flooring, heated tiled surfaces, three full baths and laundry are arranged over two levels. The exceptional primary suite is a true retreat, with a private morning terrace, computer alcove, oak-faced dressing room and spa-like bath with freestanding tub, rain shower and heated floor. The lower level offers outstanding flexibility, with hydronic heated floors, a discreet separate entrance and the ability to function as a self-contained 1-bedroom suite for extended family, grown children or tenants, with a rough-in for a kitchen. Control4 automation allows lighting, audio and customized home "moods" to be managed throughout. An elevator shaft is already incorporated and wired for future use, and approved drawings for an approximately 1,200 sq. ft. laneway house offer further potential. Set on a quiet Leslieville street with parking for 3 cars, close to parks, shops, restaurants, cafés, breweries and transit, this is a rare urban home offering style, comfort, technology and long-term flexibility in one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, 3-Storey
- MLS®
- E13851482
- Bedrooms
- 4+1 (5 total)
- Bathrooms
- 6 (2 half)
- Size
- 2000-2500 sq ft
- Lot
- 25 × 128 ft
- Cross streets
- Queen St. E. & Leslie St.
- Parking
- 3 parking
- Driveway
- Lane
- Basement
- Apartment, Finished with Walk-Out
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick, Stucco (Plaster)
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Rolled
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $11,756 / 2025
- Days on market
- 18
- Listing brokerage
- SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA
Rooms
b/i shelves · led lighting · tile floor
hardwood floor · double closet · led lighting
hardwood floor · gas fireplace · w/o to garden
heated floor · double closet · led lighting
hardwood floor · large window · 2 pc ensuite
heated floor · 2 pc bath · led lighting
hardwood floor · w/o to terrace · 5 pc bath
hardwood floor · large window · closet
heated floor · double closet · led lighting
hardwood floor · quartz counter · 2 pc bath
hardwood floor · combined w/kitchen · open concept
hardwood floor · large window · led lighting
Listed at $2,925,000. Going by how homes in South Riverdale and the wider GTA have actually closed against their asking prices (about 101%, 7 local closings in 90 days), the likely sale price is near $2.95M, if it sells. A realistic range is $2.77M to $3.33M.
Independent value check: $2.40M. Without looking at the asking price, our model values the home itself about 18% below the ask (homes like it typically land between $2.25M and $2.51M).
Why $2.40M. The typical detached home sold in South Riverdale over the past year went for about $1.50M (23 sales). What sets this one apart:
- ▲ Raises it stronglyIts tax bill, which follows the city's own assessment, is $11,756 a year; the typical home sold here pays about $6,200.
- ▲ Raises it strongly4+1 bedrooms and 6 baths, against 3+1 and 2 typically.
- ▲ Raises itIt is 2,000 to 2,500 sq ft; the typical home sold here is 1,500 to 2,000.
- ▲ Raises it slightlyIts lot is 25 by 128 ft; the typical lot sold here is 21 by 105.
Total price vs nearby homes. Likely closing about $2.95M, from 7 recent closings in this pocket.
The market behind the math:
Price per square foot: this home lists at $1,300/sqft against an area asking average of $994/sqft.
- Walk-out basement apartment features. A finished 1 bed walk-out basement apartment. A self-contained space for extended family, guests or potential income. Basements do rent in South Riverdale: 17 of the 89 detached leases here lately were basement units, around $1,800 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 7 most comparable recent sales on their own, adjusted for size, beds, baths and lot, point to about $1.81M. Condition and finishes remain an in-person call.
What the listing highlights5 points to weigh
Claims from the listing, worth confirming in person. I can book you a private showing.
- Separate entrance / basement suite: rental or in-law income potential, if it is legally registered and retrofit-compliant. Income potential
- Heated floors: comfort and a premium-finish signal. Lifestyle
- Tall ceilings: they transform how a home feels, worth confirming the actual heights room to room. Worth verifying
- Elevator: rare and valuable for accessibility and resale. Lifestyle
- Transit / schools nearby: convenience and resale support, verify the exact distances and school catchment. 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 Blake-Jones, so I widened the search to the surrounding area.
Based on 7 comparable homes that sold in South Riverdale over the past two years, from 90 closings there.
Nothing 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 $2.40M, which is where my estimate comes from.
Per square foot, these ask about $1,089/sqft; this home lists at $1,300/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 4 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesSold price trend
Median sold price for detached homes in Toronto: $1.20M in September 2026, down 1% from a year ago, on 7,360 closings in 12 months.
Line: median sold price, each month averaged with its neighbours and weighted by closings. Bars: closings that month. Toronto as a whole: the neighbourhood alone has too few closings for a line of its own.
Month by month
| Month | Median sold | Closings |
|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | $1.25M | 739 |
| November 2025 | $1.21M | 596 |
| December 2025 | $1.14M | 384 |
| January 2026 | $1.20M | 285 |
| February 2026 | $1.23M | 453 |
| March 2026 | $1.34M | 580 |
| April 2026 | $1.31M | 776 |
| May 2026 | $1.30M | 861 |
| June 2026 | $1.25M | 772 |
| July 2026 | $1.17M | 684 |
| August 2026 | $1.19M | 552 |
| September 2026 | $1.20M | 678 |
Neighbourhood & location
Blake-Jones, 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 19, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $2,340,000 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $12,938
- Property tax
- $980
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $13,918
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $59,600
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $59,600
- Estimated closing costs
- $119,200
Plus your down payment of $585,000. 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
- $776,296
- Principal paid down
- $285,905
- Interest paid
- $490,391
- Balance remaining
- $2,054,095
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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 South Riverdale (17 of 89 recent detached leases were basement units, around $1,800 a month). The figure above is the whole house on one lease; rented as two units, the suite alone brings about $1,800 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 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 SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA. MLS®/PropTx.