14 Portsmouth Drive BSMT

Centennial Scarborough, Toronto, M1C 5E1

$1,699/mo

Reduced $100 from $1,799

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  • 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

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenBasementOpen Concept, Combined w/Living, Stainless Steel Appl
Living RoomBasement
Dining RoomBasementOpen Concept, Combined w/Living, Large Window
BedroomBasementLaminate, Double Closet, Window
Bedroom 2BasementLaminate

Price history

DatePriceChange
Sep 14, 2026$1,799Listed
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.

Full lot check · Run the numbers

Building permits

  • Multiple Projects · 2025 · Closed
    REV 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 · Cancelled
    Interior 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.

City rules

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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