Lower-119 Essex Street, Toronto, ON
Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction, Toronto · MLS® W13592506
About this home
Clean and updated lower-level apartment in the heart of Toronto's vibrant west end, just steps from Christie Pits Park, Bloor Street, and everything this sought-after neighbourhood has to offer. This functional suite features two bedrooms and includes a private front entrance, an updated kitchen with pantry and storage space, a three-piece bathroom, laminate flooring in the bedrooms, and tile flooring in the main living area. Both rooms offer windows for natural light, along with individual closets and an additional linen closet for added storage. With easy access to Christie and Ossington subway stations, commuting downtown is quick and convenient. Steps to Christie Pits Park, Bloor Street, cafes, restaurants, shops and groceries, with easy access to Christie and Ossington subway stations. A great option for students, young professionals or roommates looking for a practical home in one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods. *Utilities to be shared between three units.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- W13592506
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Size
- 700 sq ft
- Cross streets
- Shaw St & Essex St
- Parking
- 0 parking
- Driveway
- None
- Basement
- Apartment, Separate Entrance
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Stone
- Roof
- Flat
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Listing brokerage
- ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD.
Rooms
combined w/living · ceramic floor · pantry
combined w/kitchen · ceramic floor
laminate · closet · window
laminate · closet · window
Listed at $1,800/mo, this rental is about 22% below comparable rentals, worth a close look. The number above is my independent estimate of value, not the asking price.
In Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction lately, landlords have been getting about 98% of asking and homes lease in about 27 days.
There were not many closely comparable homes right in Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction, so I widened the search to the surrounding area.
Based on 59 similar rentals that recently leased nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 59 recently leased 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, leased for $1,950/mo
- Bedrooms +$150/mo
- Adjusts to $2,100/mo
That comparable adjusts to $2,100/mo; the $2,300/mo estimate above is the median of all 59 comparables, which is steadier than any single home.This estimate is grounded in actual lease prices from the last 15 months, not asking prices. Condition, finishes, and exact inclusions are still my in-person call.
The assigned public school is Essex Junior and Senior 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 $2,300/mo, median of 59 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.
- Transit / schools nearby: convenience and resale support, verify the exact distances and school catchment. Value driver
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 5 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesNot enough sq ft data to place this home on the area price curve.
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 $1,440 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $8
- Property tax
- $1
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $9
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $9
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $9
- Estimated closing costs
- $18
Plus your down payment of $360. 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
- $461
- Principal paid down
- $183
- Interest paid
- $278
- Balance remaining
- $1,257
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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.
Helpful resources
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD.. MLS®/PropTx.