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16 Melody Road Basement

Humberlea-Pelmo Park W5, Toronto, M9M 1C7

$1,700/mo

Reduced $100 from $1,800

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
  • 1 parking
  • 700-1100 sq ft

Listed 63 days ago · MLS® W13687036

About this home

Discover this beautiful 1,000+ sqft, 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom basement apartment. This isn't your typical basement rental - it's a bright, modern home with all the privacy and amenities you deserve. The property features a dedicated separate entrance ensuring complete privacy, while vinyl plank flooring throughout creates a seamless feel that flows beautifully through the thoughtfully planned open-concept design. The suite boasts a completely renovated modern bathroom with contemporary finishes. Two bedrooms provide flexibility for couples, roommates, or those needing a home office space. The convenience factor is unbeatable with in-property laundry facilities eliminating laundromat trips, and a peaceful residential neighborhood setting that offers easy access to transit, shopping, and local amenities in sought-after Weston/401 neighbourhood that is 4 minutes from 401/400 highways. This property is ideal for young professionals, couples starting out, or anyone seeking quality living at exceptional value. This is a rare combination of privacy and modern amenities, that is hard to find in basement units in the rental market. Immediate possession is available. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow-Raised
Size
700-1100 sq ft
Lot
50 × 120 ft
Basement
Apartment, Separate Entrance
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Neighbourhood
Humberlea-Pelmo Park W5
Municipality
Toronto W05
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
4 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Laundry
In Basement, Laundry Room, Common Area, Shared, Sink
Features
Carpet Free
Furnished
Unfurnished

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
Bungalow-Raised
Exterior
Brick Front, Concrete
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Block
Faces
South

Parking

Total parking
1
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
50 × 120 ft

More

Possession
Vacant/Available NOW
Cross street
Weston/401

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
BedroomBasement3.43 × 2.56 m (11'3" × 8'5")B/I Closet, Carpet Free, Pot Lights
Family RoomBasement9.1 × 3.41 m (29'10" × 11'2")Combined w/Living, Carpet Free, Pot Lights
KitchenBasement0.5 × 0.5 m (1'8" × 1'8")Combined w/Living
Bedroom 2Basement3.83 × 2.58 m (12'7" × 8'6")B/I Closet, Carpet Free, Pot Lights

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

Location is approximate. See nearby homes on the map

The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

  • 🚆 Etobicoke North GO3.0 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 3 cafés and restaurants, 5 parks. Nearest grocery: Aigoo Food Mart (850 m). Nearest park: Strathburn Park (350 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • St. Simon Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 75%, math 29%    4 min walk
  • St. Andre Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 83%, math 53%    17 min walk
  • Pelmo Park Public School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 49%, math 37%    1.3 km
  • Chalkfarm Public School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 55%, math 30%    1.5 km

Secondary

  • St. Basil-the-Great College School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 45%, literacy test 71%    15 min walk
  • Can-AIM High School1.8 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 M9M

Owners / renters
54% / 46%
Median household income
$82,000
Average age
39
Children under 15
17%
Homes
18% detached, 35% high-rise
Commute by transit
22%
Population
24,245

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Spanish 6%, Vietnamese 3.9%, Italian 3.1%, Urdu 2.8%.

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 Pelmo Park-Humberlea (2025): about the Toronto average, down 25% from the year before.

  • Assaultabout average
  • Break and enter37% below average
  • Auto theft65% above average
  • Robberyabout average
  • Theft from vehiclesabout average
  • Shootings94% 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 3 active

  • 100 CLAYSON RD · 500 m
    Site Plan · NOAC Issued · applied 2025
    Proposal to construct three additions to expand the existing food processing warehouse.
    Application details
  • 20 WALLASEY AVE · 450 m
    Plan of Subdivision · Under Review · applied 2019
    18 new residential units comprised of 2-storey single detached and semi-detached dwellings.
    Application details
  • 1882 WILSON AVE · 450 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2014
    INACTIVE The applicant proposes to construct a 965.8 m2 addition to an existing automotive repair building. The additions would include a second and third…
    Application details

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): 15 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise 1 source nearby

  • 🚆 Rail line (MacTier Subdivision)150 m

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

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

53 City street trees within 100 m, mostly maples. That’s more 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.

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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