149 Sylvan Avenue
Scarborough Village, Toronto, M1M 1J9
$4,288,000
- 5+1 bedrooms
- 5 bathrooms
- 13 parking
- 3500-5000 sq ft
Listed 16 days ago · MLS® E13860060
About this home
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own the 1.48 acres of prime Lake Ontario waterfront! Welcome to 149 Sylvan Ave --- a rare 124 x 652 ft estate lot backing directly onto Lake Ontario, in one of Scarborough's most coveted waterfront enclaves. This property offers privacy, resort-like you simply cant't find anymore. With over $1 million in whole house interior upgrades including pool and equipments, this 5+1 bedroom, 5-bathroom residence is built for luxury living and unforgettable entertaining.The resort-style indoor pool is the heart of the home: oversized and heated, with a motorized safety cover, cleaning robot, underwater lighting, 4 skylights, and a private shower. Stay active in the gym, unwind in the home theatre, or host game nights in the games room.Inside, smooth ceilings with pot lights run throughout. The chef's kitchen features top-brand appliances and a built-in water purifier. Two skylights and two fireplaces add warmth and natural light. The primary suite is a private retreat with a sitting area and wet bar, while the dining room frames 180 degrees views of the garden and lake. Lower level office connects to a second wet bar for easy entertaining. A 3-car garage and two owned hot water tanks. The rain-escape deck in backyard with three-sided motorized screens lets you enjoy the outdoors in any weather - and don't be surprised if deers wander by to say hello. Waterfront estate of this scale rarely come to the market. Book your showing today! Click "Virtual Tour" for more photos!
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow-Raised
- Size
- 3500-5000 sq ft
- Lot
- 123.83 × 652 ft
- Basement
- Finished with Walk-Out
- Garage
- Attached
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $20,004 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- Scarborough Village
- Municipality
- Toronto E08
- Price per sq ft
- ~$1,009 (26% above detached houses in Scarborough Village, $800)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5 above ground + 1 below
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 2-piece (main), 2 × 5-piece (upper), 1 × 3-piece (upper), 1 × 3-piece (lower)
- Rooms
- 16 above ground
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Electric
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- Bungalow-Raised
- Exterior
- Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Faces
- South
- Pool
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Deck
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Total parking
- 13
Lot
- Size
- 123.83 × 652 ft
- Acreage
- .50-1.99
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Cross street
- Sylvan/Lake Ontario
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 4.49 × 6.83 m (14'9" × 22'5") | Hardwood Floor, Electric Fireplace, Bay Window |
| Dining Room | Main | 3.63 × 4.69 m (11'11" × 15'5") | Hardwood Floor, Overlook Water, Large Window |
| Kitchen | Main | 4.29 × 4.57 m (14'1" × 15') | Marble Counter, Centre Island, Skylight |
| Breakfast | Main | 3.55 × 4.5 m (11'8" × 14'9") | Hardwood Floor |
| Bedroom | Upper | 5.99 × 6.69 m (19'8" × 21'11") | Hardwood Floor, 5 Pc Ensuite |
| Sitting | Upper | 3.47 × 3.05 m (11'5" × 10') | Hardwood Floor, Wet Bar, W/O To Terrace |
| Bedroom 2 | Upper | 5.19 × 3.78 m (17' × 12'5") | Hardwood Floor, Electric Fireplace, 5 Pc Ensuite |
| Bedroom 3 | Main | 4.7 × 4.01 m (15'5" × 13'2") | Hardwood Floor, Closet, Large Window |
| Bedroom 4 | Main | 5.05 × 2.64 m (16'7" × 8'8") | Hardwood Floor, Large Closet, 2 Pc Ensuite |
| Bedroom 5 | Main | 5.07 × 2.99 m (16'8" × 9'10") | Hardwood Floor, Large Closet, 2 Pc Ensuite |
| Bedroom | Lower | 4.94 × 3.69 m (16'2" × 12'1") | Broadloom, Large Window |
| Family Room | Lower | 10.74 × 3.79 m (35'3" × 12'5") | Broadloom, Electric Fireplace |
| Office | Lower | 3.67 × 3.73 m (12' × 12'3") | Broadloom, Large Window |
| Game Room | Lower | 4.71 × 3.64 m (15'5" × 11'11") | Broadloom, Large Window |
| Recreation | Lower | 4.63 × 5.63 m (15'2" × 18'6") | Broadloom |
| Exercise Room | Lower | 7.93 × 13.9 m (26' × 45'7") | W/O To Garden |
History of this address
1 earlier listing 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 GO2.1 km
Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 3 cafés and restaurants, 4 parks, 2 pharmacies. Nearest park: South Marine Park (100 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 67%2 min walk - George P Mackie Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 83%, math 56%9 min walk - St. Boniface Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 76%, math 20%18 min walk - Cedar Drive Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 71%, math 16%1.2 km
Secondary
- Native Learning Centre East1.3 km
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 52%, literacy test 83%1.3 km - Bliss Carman Senior Public School1.7 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 M1M
- Owners / renters
- 63% / 37%
- Median household income
- $87,000
- Average age
- 43
- Children under 15
- 15%
- Homes
- 50% detached, 31% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 25%
- Population
- 23,258
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Bengali 5.1%, Tamil 2.2%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1.6%, Mandarin 1.4%.
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 Scarborough Village (2025): about the Toronto average, down 9% from the year before.
- Assaultabout average
- Break and enter30% above average
- Auto theft23% above average
- Robbery36% above average
- Theft from vehicles41% above average
- Shootings34% below 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): 17 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.
4 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
21 City street trees within 100 m. That’s fewer than 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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