497 Keele Street, Toronto, ON
Junction Area, Toronto · MLS® W13528138
About this home
A beautifully reimagined semi-detached residence offering sophisticated design, quality finishes, and income-generating flexibility in one of Toronto's most sought-after west-end neighbourhoods. Extensively renovated with meticulous attention to detail, this turnkey home combines timeless craftsmanship with modern updates, just steps from the shops, cafes, restaurants, and amenities of the Junction.The bright open-concept main floor is anchored by soaring ceilings, pot lighting throughout, and seamless living and dining spaces designed for everyday comfort and effortless entertaining. Upstairs, the thoughtfully designed layout features two spacious bedrooms, including a beautiful primary retreat complete with a custom walk-in closet, convenient second-floor laundry, and access to a stunning family bathroom featuring premium finishes, an oversized vanity, a separate shower, and a luxurious soaking tub.The professionally finished lower level is fully self-contained with its own entrance, kitchen, laundry, and living space, creating an ideal opportunity for supplemental rental income, multi-generational living, or a private guest suite. Outside, professionally landscaped front and rear gardens showcase established perennials and inviting outdoor spaces, while laneway parking adds coveted urban convenience.
Key facts
- Property type
- Semi-Detached, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- W13528138
- Bedrooms
- 3 (2 + 1)
- Bathrooms
- 3 (1 half)
- Size
- 1100-1500
- Lot
- 18 × 116 ft
- Cross streets
- Keele/Dundas
- Parking
- 2 parking
- Driveway
- Lane
- Basement
- Apartment, Separate Entrance
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 + 1)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation
- Brick, Stone
- Roof
- Membrane
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $4,619 / 2026
- Days on market
- 11
- Listing brokerage
- BABIAK TEAM REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LTD.
Rooms
combined w/dining · window · walk-up
led lighting · pot lights · window
window · closet · pot lights
walk-in closet(s) · window
window · indirect lights · closet
quartz counter · w/o to yard · window
breakfast bar · stone counters · window
Window
Listed at $1,125,000, this home is about 25% above what comparable homes suggest. The number above is my independent estimate of value, not the asking price.
Priced above comparable homes overall, but the price per square foot ($865/sqft) is in line with the area, so you are paying for extra space rather than a premium.
There were not many closely comparable homes right in Junction Area, so I widened the search to the surrounding area.
Based on 5 similar homes nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 5 comparable active listings, adjusted for size, beds, and baths. The city (MPAC) assessment points to about $1.02M, a bit higher.
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 $899K
- Adjusts to $899K
That comparable adjusts to $899K; the $899K estimate above is the median of all 5 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 (Humberside 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. Keele St at West Toronto St is about a 1-minute walk away. Walkable, transit-friendly spots tend to hold value and widen your resale pool.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $899K, median of 5 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.
- Tall ceilings: they transform how a home feels, worth confirming the actual heights room to room.
- Primary suite: a key comfort and resale feature.
- Open-concept layout: modern, sought-after flow.
- Value driver
- Worth verifying
- Lifestyle
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 5 closest of 8 active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 3% below the area average of $889/sqft.
7 days longer than the Toronto average (4 days).
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
Junction Area, Toronto, ON
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Getting around
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: Keele St at West Toronto St, about 99 m away
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.
Get the full neighbourhood report (schools, parks, transit & safety) →
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 17, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $900,000 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $4,803
- Property tax
- $385
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $5,188
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $18,975
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $18,975
- Estimated closing costs
- $37,950
Plus your down payment of $225,000. 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
- $288,164
- Principal paid down
- $114,615
- Interest paid
- $173,549
- Balance remaining
- $785,385
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 BABIAK TEAM REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LTD.. MLS®/PropTx.