137 Merkley Square
Morningside, Toronto, M1G 2Y5
$1,250,000
- 5+2 bedrooms
- 4 bathrooms
- 5 parking
- 2500-3000 sq ft
Listed 71 days ago · MLS® E13656576
About this home
Absolute Elegance in a Stunning 5+2 Bedroom, 4-Bath Detached HomeWelcome to this beautifully maintained freehold detached home, offering 5+2 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in one of Scarborough's most desirable family-friendly communities. Perfectly positioned just an 8-minute drive from the University of Toronto Scarborough campus and Centennial College Morningside Campus, this exceptional home is also conveniently located near the renowned Scarborough Health Network - Centenary Hospital, the world-class Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, TTC, waterfront parks, scenic walking trails, shopping, schools, and major highways.Thoughtfully updated and move-in ready, this impressive residence showcases a renovated chef-inspired kitchen, beautifully updated bathrooms, fresh designer paint, modern lighting, and numerous upgrades throughout. The spacious primary suite serves as a private retreat, featuring picturesque views, a luxurious 5-piece ensuite with a relaxing soaker tub and separate glass shower, as well as a generous walk-in closet. Four additional well-proportioned bedrooms provide plenty of space for growing families, guests, or a home office.The main floor is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, offering elegant separate living and dining rooms, a gourmet eat-in kitchen with modern appliances, a cozy family room with fireplace, and an abundance of natural light throughout.The professionally finished basement includes a self-contained 2-bedroom in-law suite, presenting an excellent opportunity for multi-generational living or valuable rental income. Separate Laundries. Experience the perfect balance of luxury, comfort, and location in a home that places you just minutes from leading educational institutions, premier healthcare, recreation, and nature while offering the privacy and tranquility of a true urban retreat. This is a rare opportunity to own a remarkable home in one of Scarborough's most sought-after locations.Don't miss this Beautiful House.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Size
- 2500-3000 sq ft
- Lot
- 45 × 112 ft
- Basement
- Finished, Separate Entrance
- Garage
- Attached
- Kitchens
- 2
- Property tax
- $3,800 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- Morningside
- Municipality
- Toronto E09
- Price per sq ft
- $455 (34% below detached houses in Morningside, $692)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5 above ground + 2 below
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 5-piece (second), 1 × 5-piece (second), 1 × 2-piece (ground), 1 × 4-piece (basement)
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 below ground)
- Rooms
- 11 above ground + 2 below
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Features
- Floor Drain
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Faces
- West
- Outdoor
- Lighting
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Total parking
- 5
- Driveway and parking
- Private
Lot
- Size
- 45 × 112 ft (rectangular)
More
- Possession
- TBD
- Nearby
- Clear View, Golf, Public Transit, School, School Bus Route, Wooded/Treed
- Cross street
- Orton Park And Ellesmere
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Ground | 7 × 3.6 m (23' × 11'10") | Hardwood Floor, Window |
| Dining Room | Ground | 3.5 × 3.2 m (11'6" × 10'6") | Hardwood Floor, Window, Eat-in Kitchen |
| Kitchen | Ground | 4.3 × 3.2 m (14'1" × 10'6") | Ceramic Floor, Quartz Counter, Renovated |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 4.4 × 4 m (14'5" × 13'1") | Hardwood Floor, 5 Pc Ensuite, Closet |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 3.6 × 2.6 m (11'10" × 8'6") | Hardwood Floor, Window, Closet |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 3.5 × 3.2 m (11'6" × 10'6") | Hardwood Floor, Window, Closet |
| Bedroom 4 | Second | 3 × 3 m (9'10" × 9'10") | Hardwood Floor, Window, Closet |
| Bedroom 5 | Second | 3 × 2.8 m (9'10" × 9'2") | Hardwood Floor, Window, Closet |
| Bedroom | Basement | 3.5 × 2.5 m (11'6" × 8'2") | Laminate, Window |
| Bedroom | Basement | 3.5 × 2.7 m (11'6" × 8'10") | Laminate, Window |
| Kitchen | Basement | 3 × 2.5 m (9'10" × 8'2") | Ceramic Floor, Window |
History of this address
2 earlier listings at this address, with sold and leased prices. Create a free account or sign in to see them.
Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Somewhat walkable
- 🚆 Eglinton GO4.2 km
Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 3 cafés and restaurants, 5 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest park: Morningside Park (250 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Heather Heights Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 93%, math 50%3 min walk - George B. Little Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 69%, math 23%9 min walk - Churchill Heights Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 81%17 min walk - St. Thomas More Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 61%17 min walk
Secondary
- Ben Heppner Vocal Music Academy Private4 min walk
- Henry Hudson Senior Public School6 min walk
- Tecumseh Senior Public School1.4 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 M1G
- Owners / renters
- 46% / 54%
- Median household income
- $73,500
- Average age
- 39
- Children under 15
- 18%
- Homes
- 39% detached, 45% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 26%
- Population
- 30,894
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Tamil 7.6%, Gujarati 7.2%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 2.6%, Urdu 2.5%.
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 Morningside (2025): 22% below the Toronto average, down 21% from the year before.
- Assaultabout average
- Break and enter59% below average
- Auto theftabout average
- Robbery27% below average
- Theft from vehicles49% below average
- Shootings90% above 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
No planning applications within 500 m in the last five years.
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.
Living here
Commute
To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 20 km. Transit times · Driving times
Noise Nothing major nearby
No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.
Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.
What can be built RD
Residential Detached (with a site-specific exception).
- ✅ Up to 4 homes on the lot (multiplex)
- ✅ 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.
2 permits on this block of the street in the last 2 years, including 1 new home.
Permits filed with the City of Toronto. A permit doesn’t mean the work passed final inspection.
Trees
43 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.
Listed by HOMELIFE/MIRACLE REALTY LTD.
Listing information provided by PropTx Innovations Inc. and TRREB; deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by PropTx.
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