778 Shaw Street, Toronto, ON
Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction, Toronto · MLS® W13658396
About this home
In short
- A Rare Opportunity Steps From Christie Pits Park.
- Situated just steps from the iconic Christie Pits Park, this 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers an incredible opportunity for homeowners, investors, builders, or...
- Outside, enjoy a private backyard, a rare and valuable feature in this vibrant downtown neighbourhood.
- Whether you choose to renovate and make it your own or take advantage of the exceptional potential to build your dream home, the possibilities are truly exciting.
- Located steps to Christie Pits Park, transit, schools, shops, restaurants, cafés, and everything Bloor Street and the surrounding neighbourhoods have to offer.
A Rare Opportunity Steps From Christie Pits Park! Welcome to 778 Shaw St, a spacious 3-storey semi-detached home in one of Toronto's most sought-after neighbourhoods. Situated just steps from the iconic Christie Pits Park, this 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers an incredible opportunity for homeowners, investors, builders, or anyone looking to create their dream home in an unbeatable location.Featuring a versatile 3-storey layout, the home offers generous living space and endless possibilities. The lower level includes a separate basement apartment complete with its own kitchen, bathroom, and entrance - an excellent opportunity for additional rental income, a mortgage helper, or extended family living. Outside, enjoy a private backyard, a rare and valuable feature in this vibrant downtown neighbourhood.Whether you choose to renovate and make it your own or take advantage of the exceptional potential to build your dream home, the possibilities are truly exciting. Located steps to Christie Pits Park, transit, schools, shops, restaurants, cafés, and everything Bloor Street and the surrounding neighbourhoods have to offer. Don't miss this opportunity to create something truly special at an incredible location.
Key facts
- Property type
- Semi-Detached, 3-Storey
- MLS®
- W13658396
- Bedrooms
- 5+1 (6 total)
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Size
- 1500-2000 sq ft
- Lot
- 21.92 × 84 ft
- Cross streets
- Bloor/Dufferin
- Parking
- 0 parking
- Basement
- Apartment, Finished, Walk-Up
- Kitchens
- 3 (1 + 2)
- Heating
- Baseboard
- A/C
- Other
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Unknown
- Roof
- Shingles
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $6,757 / 2026
- Days on market
- 70
- Listing brokerage
- Royal LePage Frank Real Estate
Rooms
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Considering this property? Request a written price readThe 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.
Nothing closely matching this home is listed nearby right now, so these are the nearest semi-detached listings on the market.
Per square foot, these ask about $864/sqft; this home lists at $942/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 4 closest active listings nearby.
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Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction, Toronto, ON
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Also nearby: 12 more schools within 2.5 km
Not the assigned catchment: schools a family here could reach, with EQAO results where published.
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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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 4.34% via Ratehub.ca (as of October 20, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,319,120 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $7,294
- Property tax
- $563
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $7,857
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $29,453
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $29,453
- Estimated closing costs
- $58,906
Plus your down payment of $329,780. 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
- $437,618
- Principal paid down
- $161,172
- Interest paid
- $276,446
- Balance remaining
- $1,157,948
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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.
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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.
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