502 Salem Avenue, Toronto, ON
Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction, Toronto · MLS® W13477728
About this home
502 Salem Ave N - A Rare West-End Gem! Offered for the first time in 50 years! This cherished, detached two-storey family home sits on a larger 25 x 120-foot lot in the coveted Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction area. Nestled on a quiet, one-way street, this property offers the perfect blend of residential charm and urban pulse-located just steps from the trend-setting energy of Geary Avenue. | THE PROPERTY & POTENTIAL: A genuine blank canvas opportunity for renovators, builders, and savvy investors looking to design a custom dream home or develop a multi-unit property. + In-Law or Rental Potential: Features separate entrances to the main floor, second floor, and basement.+ Laneway Suite Potential: A laneway report is available, highlighting the opportunity to build a secondary dwelling for multi-generational living or maximum rental income. + Rare 10-Car Parking: Includes a detached 3-car garage (two doors on the private driveway, one on the laneway) plus a private driveway that accommodates an additional 7 vehicles. || LIFESTYLE & COMMUNITY: + Unmatched Urban Living: A Walk Score of 83 puts Toronto's best artisanal cafes, craft breweries, and independent boutiques right at your doorstep. + Green Space & Recreation: Minutes from Dovercourt Park (tennis courts, splash pad, and ice rink), Bartlett Parkette, and the Wallace Emerson Community Centre. + Excellent Connectivity: A commuter's dream with three nearby bus routes offering quick connections to the Bloor subway line. Enjoy close proximity to Corso Italia, Bloorcourt, and the Junction. | 502 Salem Ave N is a great opportunity to build equity in a rapidly evolving, vibrant revitalization area. Don't miss your chance to secure a detached foothold in one of the west end's hottest pockets.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- W13477728
- Bedrooms
- 4 (3 + 1)
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Size
- 1500-2000
- Lot
- 25 × 120 ft
- Cross streets
- Davenport & Dovercourt
- Parking
- 3 garage · 10 parking (detached)
- Driveway
- Private, Lane
- Basement
- Separate Entrance
- Kitchens
- 3 (2 + 1)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Roof
- Shingles, Flat
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $5,543 / 2025
- Days on market
- 29
- Listing brokerage
- RIGHT AT HOME REALTY
Rooms
vinyl floor · combined w/living · side door
Vinyl Floor
Vinyl Floor
vinyl floor · side door · w/o to deck
Vinyl Floor
vinyl floor · ceiling fan(s) · w/o to balcony
Vinyl Floor
vinyl floor · combined w/kitchen · side door
hardwood floor · ceiling fan(s)
vinyl floor · ceiling fan(s)
vinyl floor · side door
Listed at $1,390,000, this home is right in line with comparable homes. The number above is my independent estimate of value, not the asking price.
In Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction lately, sellers have been getting about 101% of asking and homes sell in about 18 days.
Based on 71 similar homes that recently sold nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 71 recently sold comparable homes — actual closing prices, not asks — adjusted for size, beds, and baths. The city (MPAC) assessment points to about $1.18M, a bit lower. The comparable range is wide here, so treat this as a rough read until I run a full CMA.
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 $1.08M
- Bedrooms −$42K
- Bathrooms −$21K
- Adjusts to $1.02M
That comparable adjusts to $1.02M; the $1.44M estimate above is the median of all 71 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.
The assigned public school is Regal Road Junior Public School. EQAO is only one input, and families here also look at French Immersion, boundary, and private options, the full breakdown is below.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $1.44M, median of 71 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. Value driver
- Garden / laneway suite potential: extra-unit upside, but confirm zoning and feasibility with the city. Worth verifying
- Development potential: upside only if zoning permits, verify with the city before relying on it. Worth verifying
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 4 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 16% below the area average of $947/sqft.
28 days longer than the Toronto average (1 days).
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction, 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.
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 3.99% via Ratehub.ca (as of July 23, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,112,000 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $5,934
- Property tax
- $462
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $6,396
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $24,275
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $24,275
- Estimated closing costs
- $48,550
Plus your down payment of $278,000. 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
- $356,043
- Principal paid down
- $141,613
- Interest paid
- $214,429
- Balance remaining
- $970,387
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 RIGHT AT HOME REALTY. MLS®/PropTx.