40 Morningside Avenue, Toronto, ON
High Park-Swansea, Toronto · MLS® W13026412
About this home
Welcome to 40 Morningside Avenue, a rare newly-built legal duplex offering just under 2,800 sq. ft. of sophisticated living space in a premier Toronto location. The airy main level impresses with soaring 10 ft. ceilings and an expansive open-concept layout that flows beautifully for entertaining, complemented by a cozy gas fireplace in the family room and the convenience of direct interior access to the garage. The home's crown jewel is the spectacular third-floor primary suite, a dedicated private sanctuary featuring a south-facing balcony with breathtaking views of the surrounding greenery. This property offers incredible versatility through its legal basement apartment, which feels like a primary living space thanks to tons of natural light, a full kitchen, and its own separate HVAC equipment. This lower level serves as a high-potential income generator, a suite for a stay-in nanny, or a professional home office, yet it can be easily integrated back into the main home by opening the drywall across from the garage door. Perfectly situated for the active urbanite, you are a mere stone's throw from the 400-acre oasis of High Park and within easy walking distance of the Bloor subway line, offering the perfect balance of nature and transit accessibility. This is a rare opportunity to own a modern, high-ceilinged masterpiece with flexible living options in a location that is truly second to none.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, 3-Storey
- MLS®
- W13026412
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 5 (1 half)
- Size
- 2000-2500
- Lot
- 25 × 90 ft
- Cross streets
- Durie St and Morningside Ave
- Parking
- 1 garage · 3 parking (built-in)
- Driveway
- Private
- Basement
- Separate Entrance, Apartment
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 + 1)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Stucco (Plaster), Brick
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Flat
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Days on market
- 92
- Listing brokerage
- SIXROOFS REALTY
Rooms
Combined w/Living
Stainless Steel Appl
Combined w/Dining
Gas Fireplace
Listed at $2,599,000, this home is within the range of comparable homes, on the higher side. The number above is my independent estimate of value, not the asking price.
In High Park-Swansea lately, sellers have been getting about 105% of asking and homes sell in about 16 days. Prices are down 2% versus a year ago.
There were not many closely comparable homes right in High Park-Swansea, so I widened the search to the surrounding area.
Based on 50 similar homes that recently sold nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 50 recently sold comparable homes — actual closing prices, not asks — 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, sold for $1.82M
- Bedrooms −$60K
- Bathrooms +$90K
- Adjusts to $1.85M
That comparable adjusts to $1.85M; the $2.27M estimate above is the median of all 50 comparables, which is steadier than any single home.This estimate is grounded in actual closing prices from the last 15 months, not asking prices. Lot, condition, and finishes are still my in-person call.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $2.27M, median of 50 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
- Tall ceilings: they transform how a home feels, worth confirming the actual heights room to room. Worth verifying
- Open-concept layout: modern, sought-after flow. Lifestyle
- Sold as-is / needs work: budget for renovation, the price should reflect the condition. Weigh carefully
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 5 closest of 7 active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 12% below the area average of $1,319/sqft.
91 days longer than the Toronto average (1 days).
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
High Park-Swansea, Toronto, ON
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) →
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
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 22, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $2,079,200 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $11,095
- Property tax
- $1,624
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $12,720
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $51,450
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $51,450
- Estimated closing costs
- $102,900
Plus your down payment of $519,800. 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
- $665,723
- Principal paid down
- $264,787
- Interest paid
- $400,936
- Balance remaining
- $1,814,413
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
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 SIXROOFS REALTY. MLS®/PropTx.