53 Bowie Avenue, Toronto, ON
Briar Hill-Belgravia, Toronto · MLS® W13853026
About this home
In short
- Welcome to 53 Bowie Ave - a thoughtfully laid-out 2+1 bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering a private driveway, and a separate-entry finished basement.
- Downstairs, the finished basement adds valuable flexibility with a separate kitchen and private entrance.
- The exterior has also been freshly painted, while the newer roof adds further peace of mind.
- Situated in a vibrant Toronto neighbourhood surrounded by parks, schools, transit, shops, restaurants and everyday amenities, 53 Bowie Ave puts you close to...
Welcome to 53 Bowie Ave - a thoughtfully laid-out 2+1 bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering a private driveway, and a separate-entry finished basement. Step inside to a welcoming foyer that provides a practical landing spot for shoes, coats and everyday essentials before opening into the main living spaces. The spacious living room is anchored by a gas fireplace, creating a warm and inviting centre to the home and an ideal space to relax. The upgraded kitchen brings a fresh, modern feel with quartz countertops and a functional layout that makes everyday cooking and hosting easy. Just off the kitchen, the bright sunroom currently used as a dining area provides a versatile extension of the living space, with a walkout to the backyard that brings in plenty of natural light and offers a great spot for morning coffee. The main level also features two comfortable bedrooms and a well-appointed bathroom, offering a practical layout with a good separation between living and sleeping spaces. Downstairs, the finished basement adds valuable flexibility with a separate kitchen and private entrance. Whether you're looking for space for extended family, a dedicated home office, additional living quarters or rental potential. Outside, the private driveway is a standout feature and a true convenience in the city, providing dedicated parking right at home - a rare find in this pocket of Toronto. The exterior has also been freshly painted, while the newer roof adds further peace of mind. And then there's the location. Situated in a vibrant Toronto neighbourhood surrounded by parks, schools, transit, shops, restaurants and everyday amenities, 53 Bowie Ave puts you close to everything you need while still offering the comfort of a residential setting. A smart layout, flexible lower-level space, private parking and a location that makes city living easy - welcome home.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, Bungalow
- MLS®
- W13853026
- Bedrooms
- 2+1 (3 total)
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 700-1100 sq ft
- Lot
- 27 × 98 ft
- Cross streets
- N of Eglinton/W of Dufferin
- Parking
- 5 parking
- Basement
- Finished, Separate Entrance
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 + 1)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick, Stucco (Plaster)
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $3,620 / 2025
- Days on market
- 14
- Listing brokerage
- KELLER WILLIAMS REFERRED URBAN REALTY
Rooms
laminate · crown moulding · electric fireplace
laminate · skylight · w/o to deck
laminate · double closet · window
Window
laminate · walk-out
ceramic floor · quartz counter · double sink
laminate · above grade window
laminate · mirrored closet · ceiling fan(s)
laminate · above grade window · ceramic backsplash
Window
laminate · crown moulding · window
vinyl floor · laundry sink
Listed at $889,000. Going by how homes in Briar Hill-Belgravia and the wider GTA have actually closed against their asking prices (about 98%, 8 local closings in 90 days), the likely sale price is near $873K, if it sells. A realistic range is $818K to $984K.
Independent value check: $762K. Without looking at the asking price, our model values the home itself about 14% below the ask (homes like it typically land between $714K and $798K).
Why $762K. The typical detached home sold in Briar Hill-Belgravia over the past year went for about $863K (52 sales). What sets this one apart:
- ▼ Lowers itIts tax bill, which follows the city's own assessment, is $3,620 a year; the typical home sold here pays about $4,100.
Total price vs nearby homes. Likely closing about $873K, 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 $988/sqft against an area asking average of $1,016/sqft.
- 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 Briar Hill-Belgravia: 22 of the 81 detached leases here lately were basement units, around $1,600 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 $727K. Condition and finishes remain an in-person call.
What the listing highlights2 points to weigh
Claims from the listing, worth confirming in person. I can book you a private showing.
- Finished basement: added living space, worth checking ceiling height and that the work was permitted. Value driver
- Recent major systems: lower near-term capital costs, ask for the ages and any warranties. Value driver
Schools & getting aroundcatchment and transit
The assigned public school is Fairbank Memorial 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 ($988/sqft) is in line with the area, so you are paying for extra space rather than a premium.
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.
Based on 8 comparable homes that sold in Briar Hill-Belgravia over the past two years, from 91 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 $1,020/sqft; this home lists at $988/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 3 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesSold price trend
Median sold price for detached homes in Toronto: $1.20M in September 2026, down 1% from a year ago, on 7,361 closings in 12 months.
Line: median sold price, each month averaged with its neighbours and weighted by closings. Bars: closings that month. Toronto as a whole: the neighbourhood alone has too few closings for a line of its own.
Month by month
| Month | Median sold | Closings |
|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | $1.25M | 739 |
| November 2025 | $1.21M | 596 |
| December 2025 | $1.14M | 384 |
| January 2026 | $1.20M | 285 |
| February 2026 | $1.23M | 453 |
| March 2026 | $1.34M | 580 |
| April 2026 | $1.31M | 776 |
| May 2026 | $1.30M | 861 |
| June 2026 | $1.25M | 772 |
| July 2026 | $1.17M | 684 |
| August 2026 | $1.19M | 552 |
| September 2026 | $1.20M | 679 |
Neighbourhood & location
Briar Hill-Belgravia, 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 October 16, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $711,200 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $3,932
- Property tax
- $302
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $4,234
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $14,255
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $14,255
- Estimated closing costs
- $28,510
Plus your down payment of $177,800. 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
- $235,941
- Principal paid down
- $86,896
- Interest paid
- $149,045
- Balance remaining
- $624,304
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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 Briar Hill-Belgravia (22 of 81 recent detached leases were basement units, around $1,600 a month). The figure above is the whole house on one lease; rented as two units, the suite alone brings about $1,600 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 25 whole-home leases in Briar Hill-Belgravia signed at a median of $3,036 a month; adjusted to this home for size, beds and baths, and for where rents stood the month each signed, that is $2,877. 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.
Helpful resources
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REFERRED URBAN REALTY. MLS®/PropTx.