179 Hallam Street, Toronto, ON
Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction, Toronto · MLS® W13754596
About this home
In short
- A peaceful retreat with a whimsical soul in the heart of Dovercourt Village.
- Art, colour and collected pieces bring warmth throughout, while a William Morris wallpapered accent wall adds a touch of whimsy to the open concept living and dining...
- Hardwood floors, natural light and an inviting layout create the perfect backdrop for the next owner's style.
- The incredible 132 ft deep south facing backyard is lush, peaceful and remarkably private.
- A room offers flexibility as a bedroom, nursery, gym or workspace, while an open concept office/den and 4 piece bathroom complete the level.
A peaceful retreat with a whimsical soul in the heart of Dovercourt Village. Welcome to 179 Hallam Street, a wonderfully unique Victorian rowhome offering more than 1,500 sq. ft. of living space across 3 levels and an extraordinary 132 ft deep lot creating a private urban escape in the middle of the city.Extensively updated yet refreshingly individual, this is a home with personality: sophisticated without pretension, beautifully considered yet relaxed and welcoming. Art, colour and collected pieces bring warmth throughout, while a William Morris wallpapered accent wall adds a touch of whimsy to the open concept living and dining space. Hardwood floors, natural light and an inviting layout create the perfect backdrop for the next owner's style. Beyond, the galley kitchen leads directly outside to one of the home's most special features.The incredible 132 ft deep south facing backyard is lush, peaceful and remarkably private. Dine under the grape vines, entertain friends, garden or simply slow down, surrounded by established perennials and native wildflowers that bring colour and texture with minimal upkeep.Upstairs, the primary bedroom features built in closets and plenty of natural light. A room offers flexibility as a bedroom, nursery, gym or workspace, while an open concept office/den and 4 piece bathroom complete the level.The finished lower level is set up as a self contained 1 bedroom suite with its own entrance, kitchen and bathroom, ideal for rental income, family or additional living space.Tucked away yet wonderfully connected, with beloved Dovercourt Park, cafés, restaurants, shops, Bloor Street and transit close by. In the Dovercourt PS and highly sought after Bloor CI catchments. Whimsical yet peaceful, sophisticated without being pretentious, 179 Hallam St is a home with soul.
Key facts
- Property type
- Townhouse, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- W13754596
- Bedrooms
- 2+1 (3 total)
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 700-1100 sq ft
- Lot
- 13.5 × 132 ft
- Cross streets
- Bloor St W. & Dovercourt Rd.
- Parking
- 0 parking
- Driveway
- None
- Basement
- Apartment, Separate Entrance, Full, Walk-Up
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 + 1)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $5,456 / 2026
- Days on market
- 3
- Listing brokerage
- ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD.
Rooms
tile floor · granite counters · w/o to patio
ceramic backsplash · open concept · window
hardwood floor · closet organizers · window
hardwood floor · open concept · window
hardwood floor · french doors · window
hardwood floor · open concept · window
ceramic floor · open concept · window
hardwood floor · open concept · window
ceramic floor · quartz counter · window
Listed at $1,149,000 with no offer date, so the ask is the seller’s number, and homes priced this way sell close to it. My read is $1.10M, typically $941K to $1.31M. Comparable closings on their own put this home around $984K, so the ask carries a premium over the comparables: the seller is pricing in the finishes, the lot, or room to negotiate. That gap is your negotiating room.
Second read, from the city assessment: $1.25M. That is about 27% above the comparable-sales figure. When my two methods disagree this much, the answer usually sits between them and something about this home is not in the comparables (the lot, the condition, a rebuild). I would want to see it before leaning on either number.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $1.10M, median of 27 comparables.
The market behind the math:
About 1.9 months of inventory: 5 townhouse homes for sale in the area against 8 closings in the last 90 days. Under two months favours sellers, over four favours buyers.
Price per square foot: this home lists at $1,277/sqft against an area asking average of $700/sqft. Size and $/sqft both feed the estimate above.
- Separate-entrance basement apartment features. A finished 1 bed basement apartment with a separate entrance and a second kitchen. A self-contained space for extended family, guests or potential income. Basements do rent in Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction: 6 of the 55 detached leases here lately were basement units, around $2,050 a month. That makes the suite real income, and comparable-sales math under-prices it, so read the estimate as a floor. Second-suite retrofit status is not verified. A buyer intending to rent should confirm requirements with the City of Toronto.
How this estimate is builtthe short version
I take the 27 most comparable recent sales nearby and adjust each one to this home for the real differences (size, beds, baths, garage, lot frontage, a ravine backing, an inground pool), then use the median, which is steadier than leaning on any single sale.
It’s grounded in recent closing prices, not asking prices. Lot, condition, and finishes are my in-person call, and the city (MPAC) assessment points to about $1.25M, a bit higher.
What the listing highlights2 points to weigh
Claims from the listing, worth confirming in person. I can book you a private showing.
- Open-concept layout: modern, sought-after flow. Lifestyle
- Hardwood floors: quality hardwood is durable and broadly desirable. Lifestyle
Schools & getting aroundcatchment and transit
The assigned public school is Dovercourt Public School. EQAO is only one input, and families here also look at French Immersion, boundary, and private options, the full breakdown is below.
Read this with carewhy it’s an estimate, not an appraisal
The listing states size as a wide range, so the size adjustment is approximate and this estimate is a rough read. I can confirm exact square footage to tighten it.
There were not many closely comparable homes right in Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction, so I widened the search to the surrounding area.
Based on 27 comparable homes that sold in Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction over the past two years, from 70 closings there.
For sale
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For saleNothing closely matching this home is listed nearby right now, so these are the nearest townhouse listings on the market. Homes like this one have recently closed around $984K, which is where my estimate comes from.
Per square foot, these ask about $700/sqft; this home lists at $1,277/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 5 closest active listings nearby.
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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.
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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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 4.09% via Ratehub.ca (as of September 11, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $919,200 · 4.24% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $4,956
- Property tax
- $455
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $5,410
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $19,455
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $19,455
- Estimated closing costs
- $38,910
Plus your down payment of $229,800. 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
- $297,331
- Principal paid down
- $115,688
- Interest paid
- $181,642
- Balance remaining
- $803,512
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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
The suite is real income here: basements rent in Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction (6 of 55 recent detached leases were basement units, around $2,050 a month). The figure above is the whole house on one lease; rented as two units, the suite alone brings about $2,050 a month on top of the upper floors. Permitted use is worth confirming with the city.
Thinking of this home as an investment? We will pull real comparable rents and run the full numbers with you.
Talk about the numbersThe last 5 whole-home leases in Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction signed at a median of $4,269 a month; adjusted to this home for size, beds and baths, and for where rents stood the month each signed, that is $3,372. The gross yield above is on the asking price, before taxes and upkeep; the cap rate is after them. A finished basement or second suite can push real rent above it. Taxes, fees, and vacancy vary by property, and cap rate is before financing.
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All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD.. MLS®/PropTx.