11 Helen Avenue, Toronto, ON
Keelesdale-Eglinton West, Toronto · MLS® W13809934
About this home
In short
- A beautiful detached home on an impressive 141 foot deep lot, showcasing significant investment in exterior upgrades and offering outstanding curb appeal and...
- Newer detached garage with a second level with excellent potential for a future garden suite and ideal for generating additional income or creating a private workspace.
- Bright, open-concept living and dining areas with large windows, hardwood floors, crown moulding, and pot lights.
- The basement, with a separate entrance, is partially finished and features above-grade windows and a fireplace which is perfect for additional family living space, a...
- Situated on a quiet dead-end street with no sidewalk, this home is conveniently located close to public transit, restaurants, parks, schools, and all amenities.
Welcome to 11 Helen Ave! A beautiful detached home on an impressive 141 foot deep lot, showcasing significant investment in exterior upgrades and offering outstanding curb appeal and long-term value! Newer detached garage with a second level with excellent potential for a future garden suite and ideal for generating additional income or creating a private workspace! The expansive covered front porch finished with stone flooring is a true standout! Thousands spent on improvements including furnace, air conditioner, eavestroughs, soffits, fascia, brick tuck pointing, retaining walls, interlock walkway, a new front door and new porch, and electrical upgrades to the garage, all completed approximately in 2024. Bright, open-concept living and dining areas with large windows, hardwood floors, crown moulding, and pot lights. Spacious eat-in kitchen features double doors leading to the deck and backyard, creating convenient indoor-outdoor living. The second level includes three generously sized bedrooms and an updated bathroom with marble counters. The basement, with a separate entrance, is partially finished and features above-grade windows and a fireplace which is perfect for additional family living space, a nanny suite, or potential conversion into an income-generating apartment. Situated on a quiet dead-end street with no sidewalk, this home is conveniently located close to public transit, restaurants, parks, schools, and all amenities. A rare opportunity combining thoughtful interior space with extensive exterior upgrades and extra income potential!
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- W13809934
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3 (1 half)
- Size
- 1100-1500 sq ft
- Lot
- 25 × 141 ft
- Cross streets
- St. Clair Ave. W. & Old Weston Rd.
- Parking
- 1.5 garage · 3 parking (detached)
- Driveway
- Mutual, Private
- Basement
- Full, Partially Finished, Separate Entrance
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 + 1)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $3,884 / 2025
- Days on market
- 8
- Listing brokerage
- RE/MAX WEST REALTY INC.
Rooms
hardwood floor · crown moulding · overlooks dining
tile floor · pot lights · 2 pc bath
tile floor · eat-in kitchen · w/o to deck
hardwood floor · crown moulding · overlooks living
tile floor · fireplace · above grade window
window · laundry sink · 3 pc bath
hardwood floor · large window · closet
hardwood floor · large window · closet
Tile Floor
hardwood floor · large window · closet
Listed at $959,900. Going by how homes in Keelesdale-Eglinton West and the wider GTA have actually closed against their asking prices (about 97%, 8 local closings in 90 days), the likely sale price is near $930K, if it sells. A realistic range is $871K to $1.05M.
Independent value check: $887K. Without looking at the asking price, our model values the home itself about 8% below the ask (homes like it typically land between $831K and $929K).
Why $887K. The typical detached home sold in Keelesdale-Eglinton West over the past year went for about $810K (55 sales). What sets this one apart:
- ▲ Raises itIt is 1,100 to 1,500 sq ft; the typical home sold here is 700 to 1,100.
- ▲ Raises it3 bedrooms and 3 baths, against 2+1 and 2 typically.
Total price vs nearby homes. Likely closing about $930K, from 8 recent closings in this pocket.
The market behind the math:
About 1.9 months of inventory: 5 detached 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 $738/sqft against an area asking average of $855/sqft.
- Separate-entrance basement apartment features. A finished 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 Keelesdale-Eglinton West: 19 of the 72 detached leases here lately were basement units, around $1,500 a month. That makes the suite real income. 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
This figure comes from a model built on about 44,000 recent GTA sales. It weighs this home’s tax assessment, size, age, location and features against what homes like it actually sold for, including sales in this neighbourhood.
It never sees the asking price. The 8 most comparable recent sales on their own, adjusted for size, beds, baths and lot, point to about $798K. Condition and finishes remain an in-person call.
What the listing highlights5 points to weigh
Claims from the listing, worth confirming in person. I can book you a private showing.
- Separate entrance / basement suite: rental or in-law income potential, if it is legally registered and retrofit-compliant. Income potential
- Open-concept layout: modern, sought-after flow. Lifestyle
- Hardwood floors: quality hardwood is durable and broadly desirable. Lifestyle
- Transit / schools nearby: convenience and resale support, verify the exact distances and school catchment. Value driver
- Garden / laneway suite potential: extra-unit upside, but confirm zoning and feasibility with the city. Worth verifying
Schools & getting aroundcatchment and transit
The assigned public school is Silverthorn Community 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
Priced above comparable homes overall, but the price per square foot ($738/sqft) is below the area, so you are paying for extra space rather than a premium.
Based on 8 comparable homes that sold in Keelesdale-Eglinton West over the past two years, from 116 closings there.
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
Per square foot, these ask about $826/sqft; this home lists at $738/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 4 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesNeighbourhood & location
Keelesdale-Eglinton West, 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 4.34% via Ratehub.ca (as of September 30, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $767,920 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $4,246
- Property tax
- $324
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $4,570
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $15,673
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $15,673
- Estimated closing costs
- $31,346
Plus your down payment of $191,980. 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
- $254,758
- Principal paid down
- $93,826
- Interest paid
- $160,932
- Balance remaining
- $674,094
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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
The suite is real income here: basements rent in Keelesdale-Eglinton West (19 of 72 recent detached leases were basement units, around $1,500 a month). The figure above is the whole house on one lease; rented as two units, the suite alone brings about $1,500 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 14 whole-home leases in Keelesdale-Eglinton West signed at a median of $3,006 a month; adjusted to this home for size, beds and baths, and for where rents stood the month each signed, that is $3,759. 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 RE/MAX WEST REALTY INC.. MLS®/PropTx.