1-120 Spencer Avenue, Toronto, ON

South Parkdale, Toronto · MLS® W12800578

$1,995/mo
For Lease
Listed 149 days ago
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2Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
0Parking
700Sq Ft

About this home

** ONE FREE MONTH** MOVE IN READY, SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT UNIT WITH LARGE PRIVATE SEPARATE ENTRANCE, IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN TORONTO! COZY UNIT WITH FRESH PAINT AND NEW FLOORS. PERFECT FOR FAMILIES AND STUDENTS, WITH PLENTY OF SPACE TO LIVE, STUDY, AND RELAX. STEPS TO TRANSPORTATION, SHOPS, CAFES, & MORE! UTILITIES NOT INCLUDED.

Key facts

Property type
Other, Apartment
MLS®
W12800578
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Size
700 sq ft
Lot
60 × 120 ft
Cross streets
DUFFERIN ST KING ST
Parking
0 parking
Driveway
Available
Basement
None
Heating
Baseboard
A/C
None
Exterior
Brick
Foundation
Brick
Roof
Shingles
Sewer
Sewer
Days on market
149
Listing brokerage
RARE REAL ESTATE
Moe’s TakeTeam Asgarian · Broker
Below comparables
$2,477/moest. value

Listed at $1,995/mo, this rental is about 19% below comparable rentals, worth a close look. The number above is my independent estimate of value, not the asking price.

Based on 10 similar rentals nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 10 comparable active listings, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.

How I got there

Here is the exact math behind the estimate. I start from the closest comparable listing and adjust for the real differences (size, beds, baths) to land on a like-for-like value for this home.

  • Closest comparable, listed at $2,195/mo
  • Adjusts to $2,195/mo

That comparable adjusts to $2,195/mo; the $2,477/mo estimate above is the median of all 10 comparables, which is steadier than any single home.This uses comparable active listings, not leased-deal prices. Condition, finishes, and exact inclusions are my in-person call.

Its public catchment (Parkdale Collegiate Institute) tests around the provincial average, a steady, family-friendly draw. The full EQAO breakdown is below.

On location, this is a very walkable address with everyday errands close by. King St West at Spencer Ave is about a 1-minute walk away. Walkable, transit-friendly spots tend to hold value and widen your resale pool.

List price
$1,995/moBelow market$2,779/moAbove market

Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $2,477/mo, median of 10 comparables.

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.
  • Income potential
Comparable listingsCurrently listed nearby in South Parkdale · asking prices
$2,197avg asking

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

104-160 Dowling Avenue$1,9502-1542 King Street$1,9451-1304A King Street$2,195722-38 Joe Shuster Way$2,3001704-80 Joe Shuster Way$2,593

The 5 closest of 8 active listings nearby.

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1,995This home1,9501,9452,1952,3002,593This home vs active comparables
Live market pulseActive comparables in South Parkdale · median list $2K
33active listings nearby
149days on market

On the market now.

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Not enough sq ft data to place this home on the area price curve.

Neighbourhood & location

South Parkdale, Toronto, ON

CommuteTime from this home to where you spend your day

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Getting around

84/ 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: King St West at Spencer Ave, about 48 m away

20+ transit stops12 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.

Kensington-Chinatown
$4K
Waterfront Communities C1
$3K
Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction
$2K
Mimico
$3K
Bay Street Corridor
$3K

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 Parkdale Collegiate Institute
74%
Parkdale Collegiate InstitutePublic · Secondary · 0.5 km awayAround the GTA average · 74% meet the provincial standard
Dr Rita Cox - Kina Minagok Public SchoolEQAO results not published

Affordability & Mortgage

Affordability
$9/mo
$4KIncome needed
0.5×Price ÷ income
$2Weekly 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.

88%mortgage
Mortgage $9Property tax $1Total carry $10

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

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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 18, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.

years
years (your rate-locked period)
$9per month

Mortgage amount $1,596 · 4.14% over 25 years

$399Down payment (20.0%)
$1,596Loan before insurance
$0CMHC premium
$10Total monthly cost

Total monthly cost

Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
$9
Property tax
$1
Condo / maintenance fees
$0
Heating
$0
Estimated monthly cost
$10

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
Toronto municipal land transfer tax
$10
Estimated closing costs
$20

Plus your down payment of $399. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.

Mortgage stress test

6.14%Qualifying rate
$10/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

$959Total interest paid
$2,555Total of all payments
Principal $1,596 Interest $959
YearPrincipalInterestBalance
1$37$65$1,559
2$39$63$1,520
3$41$62$1,479
4$42$60$1,437
5$44$58$1,393
6$46$56$1,347
7$48$54$1,299
8$50$52$1,249
9$52$50$1,197
10$54$48$1,143
11$56$46$1,087
12$59$44$1,028
13$61$41$967
14$64$39$903
15$66$36$837
16$69$33$768
17$72$30$696
18$75$27$621
19$78$24$543
20$81$21$461
21$85$17$376
22$88$14$288
23$92$10$196
24$96$6$100
25$100$2$0

At the end of your 5-year term

Total paid over the term
$511
Principal paid down
$203
Interest paid
$308
Balance remaining
$1,393

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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.

All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of RARE REAL ESTATE. MLS®/PropTx.

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