161 Westminster Avenue
High Park-Swansea, Toronto, M6R 1N8
$3,200,000
- 5+1 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- 2 parking
- 2500-3000 sq ft
Listed 18 days ago · MLS® W13852750
About this home
Welcome to your forever home in prime High Park! Nestled on a quiet, picture-perfect, tree-lined street in one of Toronto's most coveted family neighbourhoods, this magnificent 3-storey detached masterpiece seamlessly blends timeless historic elegance with exceptional upgrades. From the moment you arrive, exquisite preserved details, including original stained glass accents, classic architectural charm, meticulous care warm the soul while top-tier mechanical systems ensure complete long-term peace of mind. Built on a rock solid foundation w/superior waterproofing, a Lifetime Slate Roof, updated 200-amp electrical service, a high-efficiency boiler & an on-demand hot water system, this property has been exceptionally maintained from top to bottom. This home offers 5 spacious bedrms, 4 upstairs & 1 ideally situated on the main flr, providing abundant room and flexibility for a growing family. The L/R serves as a cozy centrepiece, anchored by a traditional wood-burning fireplace. Culinary enthusiasts will adore the chef's kitchen, fully custom-designed w/solid cherry wood cabinetry, sitting area & Caesar-stone countertops,& premium appliances featuring Jenn-Air gas cooktop, microwave, B/I oven & warming drawer. Upstairs, the primary bedroom suite acts as a peaceful sanctuary, complete with its own wood-burning fireplace, a sitting area & a private w/o terrace. The 2nd floor laundry room opens directly onto a sun-drenched, south-facing large terrace overlooking the serene neighbourhood.The lower level extends your living space even further with a fully finished basement apartment & its own dedicated separate entrance. Perfectly suited as an expansive in-law suite, multi-generational retreat, or a high-demand rental unit, this versatile suite provides endless potential. Complete with a rare detached 2-car garage, this rare gem sits just steps from the lush green trails of High Park, top-rated schools, vibrant local cafes & transit, offering a masterclass in Toronto Living
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Age
- 100+ years
- Size
- 2500-3000 sq ft
- Lot
- 29 × 130 ft
- Basement
- Apartment, Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance
- Garage
- Detached
- Kitchens
- 2
- Property tax
- $10,633 (2025)
- Neighbourhood
- High Park-Swansea
- Municipality
- Toronto W01
- Price per sq ft
- $1,164 (about the same as detached houses in High Park-Swansea)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5 above ground + 1 below
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (basement)
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 below ground)
- Rooms
- 8 above ground + 2 below
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Wood
- Features
- Carpet Free, On Demand Water Heater, Storage, Water Heater Owned, Countertop Range, Built-In Oven, Separate Heating Controls, Floor Drain, In-Law Suite
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Wall Unit(s)
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Exterior
- Brick, Stone
- Roof
- Slate
- Foundation
- Brick
- Age
- 100+
- Faces
- South
- Outdoor
- Patio, Privacy, Porch, Shed
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Total parking
- 2
- Driveway and parking
- Mutual
Lot
- Size
- 29 × 130 ft
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Nearby
- Fenced Yard, Library, Park, Public Transit, School Bus Route, School
- Cross street
- Westminster Ave and Indian Rd
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Ground | 4.4 × 3.6 m (14'5" × 11'10") | Hardwood Floor, Brick Fireplace, Separate Room |
| Living Room | Main | 4.4 × 4.1 m (14'5" × 13'5") | Hardwood Floor, Fireplace, Separate Room |
| Dining Room | Ground | 4.4 × 2.8 m (14'5" × 9'2") | Hardwood Floor, French Doors, Separate Room |
| Dining Room | Main | 4.4 × 3.4 m (14'5" × 11'2") | Hardwood Floor, Pocket Doors, Separate Room |
| Kitchen | Ground | 5.3 × 2.6 m (17'5" × 8'6") | Hardwood Floor, Eat-in Kitchen, Double Sink |
| Kitchen | Main | 4.4 × 4.3 m (14'5" × 14'1") | Centre Island, Stainless Steel Appl, B/I Shelves |
| Primary Bedroom | Ground | 4.3 × 3 m (14'1" × 9'10") | Hardwood Floor, Large Closet, Separate Room |
| Mud Room | Main | 2.7 × 1.9 m (8'10" × 6'3") | Marble Floor, B/I Shelves, W/O To Yard |
| Living Room | Second | 4.4 × 3.6 m (14'5" × 11'10") | Hardwood Floor, Brick Fireplace, Separate Room |
| Bedroom | Main | 4 × 2.8 m (13'1" × 9'2") | Hardwood Floor, Closet, Window |
| Dining Room | Second | 4.4 × 2.8 m (14'5" × 9'2") | Hardwood Floor, French Doors, Separate Room |
| Bedroom | Second | 2.8 × 2.6 m (9'2" × 8'6") | Hardwood Floor, Combined w/Sitting, W/O To Terrace |
| Kitchen | Second | 5.3 × 2.6 m (17'5" × 8'6") | Hardwood Floor, Eat-in Kitchen, Double Sink |
| Sitting | Second | 4.3 × 3.6 m (14'1" × 11'10") | Hardwood Floor, Combined w/Br, Fireplace |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 4.3 × 3 m (14'1" × 9'10") | Hardwood Floor, Large Closet, Separate Room |
| Bedroom | Second | 4.4 × 3 m (14'5" × 9'10") | Hardwood Floor, Window |
| Kitchen | Third | 5.3 × 2.6 m (17'5" × 8'6") | Hardwood Floor, Eat-in Kitchen, Double Sink |
| Laundry | Second | 4.4 × 1.8 m (14'5" × 5'11") | Stone Floor, B/I Shelves, W/O To Terrace |
| Bedroom | Third | 5.2 × 5 m (17'1" × 16'5") | Hardwood Floor, Closet, Large Window |
| Bedroom | Third | 4.4 × 4 m (14'5" × 13'1") | Hardwood Floor, Closet, Window |
| Recreation | Basement | 6.1 × 5.6 m (20' × 18'4") | Wood, Closet, Window |
| Bedroom | Basement | 5.2 × 2.7 m (17'1" × 8'10") | Wood, Closet, Window |
| Kitchen | Basement | 3.6 × 1.6 m (11'10" × 5'3") | Porcelain Floor, Eat-in Kitchen, W/O To Yard |
| Laundry | Basement | 2.9 × 2.8 m (9'6" × 9'2") | Tile Floor, Separate Room, Laundry Sink |
Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Very walkable
- 🚇 Keele Subway18 min walk
- 🚇 Dundas West Subway18 min walk
- 🚆 Exhibition GO3.0 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 7 grocery stores, 53 cafés and restaurants, 9 parks, 5 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Maple Produce (350 m). Nearest park: Indian Valley Crescent (700 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 63%6 min walk - Garden Avenue Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 94%7 min walk - Howard Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 93%, math 87%8 min walk - Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 91%, math 62%9 min walk
Secondary
- École secondaire catholique Saint-Frère-André Catholic · French17 min walk
- Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 41%, literacy test 69%17 min walk - École secondaire Toronto Ouest French18 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 M6R
- Owners / renters
- 51% / 49%
- Median household income
- $104,000
- Average age
- 40
- Children under 15
- 15%
- Homes
- 16% detached, 11% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 23%
- Population
- 19,349
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Polish 1.8%, Spanish 0.5%, Portuguese 0.5%, Ukrainian 0.4%.
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 High Park-Swansea (2025): 35% below the Toronto average, about the same from the year before.
- Assault39% below average
- Break and enter21% above average
- Auto theft60% below average
- Robbery41% below average
- Theft from vehicles39% 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): 6 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 R
Residential (with a site-specific exception).
- ✅ Up to 6 homes on the lot (multiplex): a sixplex ward
- ✅ 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
78 City street trees within 100 m. 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.
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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