14 Portsmouth Drive BSMT
Centennial Scarborough, Toronto, M1C 5E1
$1,699/mo
Reduced $100 from $1,799
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- 1 parking
- 2000-2500 sq ft
Listed 36 days ago · MLS® E13779730
About this home
**LEGAL** Newly renovated legal walk-up basement apartment at 14 Portsmouth, offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in the highly desirable Port Union neighbourhood. Enjoy a bright, functional layout with high ceilings, abundant natural light through large windows, and beautiful modern upgrades throughout. The private walk-up entrance adds convenience and a true apartment feel. Situated in a safe, family-friendly location just steps from Bill Hancox Park, excellent schools, TTC and GO Transit. Close to the waterfront, beaches, grocery stores, and everyday amenities. A wonderful opportunity to live in a beautifully finished space in an A++ location. Tenant pays 1/3rd of Utilities. 1 parking spot on driveway available.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Size
- 2000-2500 sq ft
- Basement
- Separate Entrance, Finished
- Garage
- Built-In
- Kitchens
- 1
- Neighbourhood
- Centennial Scarborough
- Municipality
- Toronto E10
- Rent increase limit
- Depends on when the unit was first lived in: before Nov. 15, 2018 it’s covered by Ontario’s yearly limit (2.1% in 2026); after, there’s no cap.
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 3-piece (basement)
- Rooms
- 5 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
- Laundry
- Ensuite
- Features
- Carpet Free
- Furnished
- Furnished
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Brick
- Faces
- North
Parking
- Total parking
- 1
- Driveway and parking
- Private Double
Rental terms
- Rent includes
- Parking
More
- Possession
- Immediate
- Cross street
- Lawrence Ave E & Port Union Rd
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Basement | Open Concept, Combined w/Living, Stainless Steel Appl | |
| Living Room | Basement | ||
| Dining Room | Basement | Open Concept, Combined w/Living, Large Window | |
| Bedroom | Basement | Laminate, Double Closet, Window | |
| Bedroom 2 | Basement | Laminate |
Price history
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | $1,799 | Listed |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $1,699 | −$100 |
Location
Location is approximate. See nearby homes on the map
The neighbourhood
Getting around Somewhat walkable
- 🚆 Rouge Hill GO15 min walk
Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 2 cafés and restaurants, 4 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest park: Bill Hancox Park (250 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Charlottetown Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 81%, math 38%10 min walk - St. Brendan Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 85%, math 57%15 min walk - William G Davis Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 97%, math 65%18 min walk - École élémentaire catholique Saint-Michel Catholic · French
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 70%1.2 km
Secondary
- Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 56%, literacy test 85%6 min walk - Joseph Howe Senior Public School17 min walk
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 M1C
- Owners / renters
- 89% / 11%
- Median household income
- $130,000
- Average age
- 43
- Children under 15
- 14%
- Homes
- 79% detached, 1% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 16%
- Population
- 35,642
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Tamil 4.5%, Mandarin 1.5%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1.3%, Bengali 1.3%.
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 Centennial Scarborough (2025): 48% below the Toronto average, down 6% from the year before.
- Assault62% below average
- Break and enterabout average
- Auto theft34% below average
- Robbery74% below average
- Theft from vehicles49% below 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
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): 24 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
- Multiple Projects · 2025 · ClosedREV 01: PROPOSED ADDITION OF WINDOW IN BASEMENTProposal for change of use to two dwelling unit with a below grade entrance and one new…
- Multiple Projects · 2025 · CancelledInterior alterations to convert the existing single family dwelling to a two unit dwelling with a new below grade entrance.
Permits filed with the City of Toronto. A permit doesn’t mean the work passed final inspection.
Trees
47 City street trees within 100 m, mostly lindens. 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 ROYAL LEPAGE SIGNATURE REALTY.
Listing information provided by PropTx Innovations Inc. and TRREB; deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by PropTx.
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