57 Cowan Avenue, Toronto, ON
South Parkdale, Toronto · MLS® W12890260
About this home
An exceptional and rarely available opportunity to acquire a fully leased 9-unit multiplex in the heart of South Parkdale, one of Toronto's most vibrant and rapidly gentrifying neighbourhoods just steps to trendy King Street West, transit, shops, restaurants, and every day amenities. This well-maintained income property offers zero vacancy, stable tenants, and an excellent cap rate, making it a compelling addition to any investor's portfolio with strong in-place cash flow and long-term upside.The building features nine self-contained units including two small one-bedroom suites, four well-sized one-bedroom plus living room apartments, and three studio units on the upper floor, creating a diverse unit mix that appeals to a broad tenant base. The current owner has been strategically renovating units as they become vacant, and several suites have already been upgraded, offering clear potential for continued improvements and increased rental income overtime.Situated on a quiet residential street, the property also includes a private backyard with shed and potential for a future parking pad, creating additional value and income possibilities. The building has been well maintained with a good roof and freshly painted doors, and benefits from responsible long-term tenants. Zoned "Multiplex With 7 Or More Self-Contained Units," this is a very rare chance to secure a turn key multi-unit investment in a prime west-end Toronto location with strong cash flow today and meaningful long-term appreciation potential.
Key facts
- Property type
- Other, 3-Storey
- MLS®
- W12890260
- Bedrooms
- 9 (7 + 2)
- Bathrooms
- 9
- Size
- 2500-3000
- Lot
- 24 × 87 ft
- Cross streets
- King/Dufferin
- Parking
- 0 parking
- Basement
- Apartment, Separate Entrance, Finished
- Heating
- Radiant
- A/C
- Wall Unit(s)
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $13,446 / 2025
- Days on market
- 124
- Listing brokerage
- FOREST HILL REAL ESTATE INC.
Listed at $1,995,000, this home is tracking about 32% below a wider set of listings, though close matches were thin, so it is worth confirming with a precise CMA rather than reading it as a clear deal. The number above is my independent estimate of value, not the asking price.
There are only a few closely comparable homes right here, so this is a broad read from wider listings in the area. Ask me for a precise CMA before relying on it.
Based on 56 similar homes nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 56 comparable active listings, adjusted for size, beds, and baths. The city (MPAC) assessment points to about $2.70M, a close match.
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 $1.10M
- Bedrooms +$120K
- Bathrooms +$90K
- Adjusts to $1.31M
That comparable adjusts to $1.31M; the $2.94M estimate above is the median of all 56 comparables, which is steadier than any single home.This uses comparable active listings, not sold prices. Lot, condition, and finishes are my in-person call, and I can run a full CMA with recent solds.
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 more car-dependent spot, so buyers here typically drive. Transit is limited nearby. Worth weighing if transit access matters to you.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $2.94M, median of 56 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.
- Renovated / rebuilt: recent work can mean fewer upfront costs, worth confirming the scope, quality, and that permits were pulled.
- Addition / added square footage: more space lifts value when it is permitted and well integrated, verify the permits.
- Premium lot / gardens: lot size and privacy hold value and cannot be changed, verify frontage, depth, and any easements.
- Transit / schools nearby: convenience and resale support, verify the exact distances and school catchment.
- Currently tenanted: confirm the lease terms and vacant-possession timing before closing.
- Value driver
- Worth verifying
This home lists 29% below the area average of $1,027/sqft.
123 days longer than the Toronto average (1 days).
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
South Parkdale, Toronto, ON
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Getting around
Car-DependentA 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.
Almost all errands require a car.
Within a 15-minute (1.5 km) walk.
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.
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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Adjust the down payment, rate, and amortization, and add property tax, condo fees, and heating to see your true monthly cost.
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 3.99% via Ratehub.ca (as of July 18, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,596,000 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $8,517
- Property tax
- $1,121
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $9,637
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $36,375
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $36,375
- Estimated closing costs
- $72,750
Plus your down payment of $399,000. 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
- $511,011
- Principal paid down
- $203,251
- Interest paid
- $307,760
- Balance remaining
- $1,392,749
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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
Income potential: the basement has a separate entrance, which often supports a rentable in-law or second suite. That can lift real rent well above the figure above and help carry the mortgage. Ask us about permitted use in this area.
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 FOREST HILL REAL ESTATE INC.. MLS®/PropTx.