124 Close Avenue
South Parkdale, Toronto, M6K 2V5
$1,150,000
- 5 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- 0 parking
- 2000-2500 sq ft
Listed 7 days ago · MLS® W14029340
About this home
Not your typical income property-this solid home offers beautiful character, established rental income and exciting possibilities. Whether you're an investor looking for rental income, a multi-generational family or a buyer dreaming of making a character-filled Toronto home your own, 124 Close Avenue offers the charm, generous square footage and versatility to suit a variety of visions.This spacious and beautifully preserved three-storey semi sits on a quiet, one-way street in the heart of South Parkdale, offering approximately 2,500 sq. ft. of living space, beautiful architectural details and a location that's hard to beat. Currently configured with two separate living spaces, including a main-floor bachelor suite and a spacious four-bedroom residence spanning three levels, the property generates excellent income.Think soaring ceilings, original fireplaces, gracious wide hallways and the kind of timeless character you just don't find in newer homes. With approximately $150,000 invested in renovations and improvements, the home's original charm has been thoughtfully preserved while bringing it into the present.And then there's the neighbourhood. Walk to Liberty Village, Roncesvalles, Queen West, grocery stores, coffee shops, great restaurants and some of the city's best local spots. The King and Queen streetcar lines are just steps away, while the waterfront, parks, scenic bike trails and access to the Gardiner Expressway are all just minutes from your doorstep.It's the kind of location that makes everyday living easy, with an appeal that works just as well for homeowners as it does for tenants. A home full of character, established income and possibilities for whatever comes next.
Details
- Type
- Duplex
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Age
- 100+ years
- Size
- 2000-2500 sq ft
- Lot
- 19.92 × 97.83 ft
- Basement
- Unfinished
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 2
- Property tax
- $6,010 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- South Parkdale
- Municipality
- Toronto W01
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (third)
- Rooms
- 9 above ground
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Features
- Water Heater
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Gas
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Exterior
- Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Age
- 100+
- Faces
- West
Lot
- Size
- 19.92 × 97.83 ft
More
- Possession
- TBD
- Nearby
- Fenced Yard, Hospital, Library, Park, Public Transit, School
- Cross street
- King St W & Jameson Ave
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | Main | 4.04 × 3.66 m (13'3" × 12') | |
| Living Room | Main | 4.34 × 3.96 m (14'3" × 13') | |
| Kitchen | Main | 4.27 × 2.08 m (14' × 6'10") | |
| Dining Room | Main | 2.9 × 2.64 m (9'6" × 8'8") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 5.13 × 3.28 m (16'10" × 10'9") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 4.06 × 3 m (13'4" × 9'10") | |
| Kitchen | Second | 4.29 × 3 m (14'1" × 9'10") | |
| Bedroom | Third | 3.56 × 2.87 m (11'8" × 9'5") | |
| Primary Bedroom | Third | 5.11 × 3.28 m (16'9" × 10'9") |
Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Very walkable
- 🚇 Lansdowne Subway2.5 km
- 🚆 Exhibition GO1.3 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 9 grocery stores, 89 cafés and restaurants, 21 parks, 9 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: No Frills (150 m). Nearest park: Close Avenue Parkette (50 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Holy Family Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 83%, math 42%2 min walk - Dr Rita Cox - Kina Minagok Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 74%, math 40%3 min walk - Parkdale Junior and Senior Public School11 min walk
- The Grove Community School16 min walk
Secondary
- Parkdale Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 61%, literacy test 86%3 min walk - City View Alternative Senior School1.2 km
- École secondaire catholique Saint-Frère-André Catholic · French1.6 km
EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.
Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.
Who lives here postal area M6K
- Owners / renters
- 31% / 69%
- Median household income
- $72,000
- Average age
- 40
- Children under 15
- 8%
- Homes
- 2% detached, 67% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 35%
- Population
- 42,110
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Tibetan 3.3%, Portuguese 2.5%, Vietnamese 1.3%, Yue (Cantonese) 1.2%.
Flood and conservation No mapped hazard
Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area.
Screening maps only. Ask the conservation authority for a property inquiry before relying on this.
Safety
Major crime per resident in South Parkdale (2025): about the Toronto average, about the same from the year before.
- Assault48% above average
- Break and enter27% above average
- Auto theft68% below average
- Robberyabout average
- Theft from vehiclesabout average
- Shootingsabout average
Crime Severity Index for Toronto police: 60 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).
Police-reported figures for the whole neighbourhood, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.
Development nearby 12 active
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3 CLOSE AVE · 450 mSite Plan · Under Review · applied 2026Site Plan Approval for an 8-storey supportive housing apartment building with 54 rental units.Application details
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1337 QUEEN ST W · 350 mSite Plan · Under Review · applied 2026Site Plan Approval for a 16-storey mixed-use building containing 175 rental residential units and approximately 2,482 sq.m of community-serving space.Application details
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3 CLOSE AVE · 450 mOfficial Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Council Approved · applied 2026Proposed 8-storey 54-unit supportive housing project. The submission proposes a total GFA of 2,707 sm, including 137 sm (1,483 sf) of indoor amenity area and…Application details
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138 DOWLING AVE · 350 mSite Plan · NOAC Issued · applied 2026Proposal to construct a 14 storey residential purpose-built rental building.Application details
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1355 KING ST W · 200 mSite Plan · NOAC Issued · applied 2025Site Plan Control application for a new 10-storey infill residential building with 92 affordable rental units. The existing apartment building ('Phoenix…Application details
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145 COWAN AVE · 300 mOfficial Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · OMB Appeal · applied 2023This proposal was appealed to the OLT and subsequently settled with Council adoption in April 2025. The proposal is for an 18-storey (57m excluding mechanical…Application details
12 more within 500 m.
Rezoning, site plan, subdivision and condominium applications filed with the city.
Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Neighbourhood crime: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal (Open Government Licence – Toronto Police Service). Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada. Planning applications: City of Toronto open data.
Living here
Commute
To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 4 km. Transit times · Driving times
Coming transit
- 🚧 Exhibition 1.3 km · opening 2031
Stations under construction or approved. Opening dates are the latest public estimates and often move.
Noise 1 source nearby
- 🛣️ Gardiner Expressway400 m
Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.
What can be built R
Residential (with a site-specific exception).
- ✅ Up to 6 homes on the lot (multiplex): a sixplex ward
- ✅ Garden suite in the backyard
- ✅ Laneway suite, if the lot backs onto a lane
From Toronto’s Zoning By-law 569-2013 map. Lot size, setbacks and trees decide what actually fits; check with a planner before you buy.
Building permits
No building permits at this address since 2014.
1 permit on this block of the street in the last 2 years.
Permits filed with the City of Toronto. A permit doesn’t mean the work passed final inspection.
Trees
44 City street trees within 100 m. That’s about the Toronto average of 42.
Trees on City boulevards only, not private yards or parks.
Internet High-speed
50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).
From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.
Short-term rentals
Only in your principal residence (where you live). The entire home can be rented up to 180 nights a year; renting up to 3 bedrooms while you live there has no limit. Hosts register with the City and collect the 6% accommodation tax.
Zoning, heritage, building permits and street trees: City of Toronto open data (Open Government Licence – Toronto). Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
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