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171 Durant Avenue

East York, Toronto, M4J 4W5

$3,000,000

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  • 6+2 bedrooms
  • 8 bathrooms
  • 2 parking
  • 3000-3500 sq ft

Listed 27 days ago · MLS® E13818578

About this home

**An Exceptional Expression of Contemporary Luxury in East York**Featured in *Toronto Life*, 171 Durant Avenue is a remarkable custom-built residence set on acoveted corner lot, offering two distinct luxury living spaces and over 4,300 sq ft of combined living area. With 6+1 bedrooms, an office, Six full bathrooms and two powder rooms, this exceptional property presents an extraordinary opportunity for sophisticated family living, multi-generational use or additional income potential. The principal residence showcases exceptional craftsmanship, soaring 11-ft ceilings, dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights that bathe the interiors in natural light. An open-riser staircase with sleek glass-panel railings adds a striking architectural element, while thoughtfully curated finishes elevate every space. The chef-inspired kitchen features premium Miele Wi-Fi-enabled appliances, complemented by separate gas and hydro meters for added flexibility. A fully self-contained garden suite offers two bedrooms, independent living and a generous balcony, providing an ideal retreat for extended family, guests or rental accommodation. The professionally finished lower level of the main residence features a separate walk-outentrance, bedroom, office or additional living space, three-piece bathroom and provisions for a future kitchen and laundry. A dedicated recreational area with floor-to-ceiling glass doors offers an inspiring setting for a private gym, wellness space or entertaining. Ideally situated within the sought-after Diefen baker Elementary School district and moments from Dieppe Complex Park, this distinctive East York residence combines architectural sophistication, versatility and enduring neighbourhood appeal, with convenient access to parks, schools, transit, shops and local amenities.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Age
0-5 years
Size
3000-3500 sq ft
Lot
29 × 114.19 ft
Basement
Finished with Walk-Out
Garage
None
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$11,877 (2025)
Neighbourhood
East York
Municipality
Toronto E03
Price per sq ft
$923 (about the same as detached houses in East York)

Interior

Bedrooms
6 above ground + 2 below
Bathrooms
2 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 6-piece (second), 3 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (basement)
Kitchens
2 (1 below ground)
Rooms
18 above ground + 2 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
Natural Gas
Features
Built-In Oven, Carpet Free, Countertop Range, ERV/HRV, In-Law Capability, On Demand Water Heater, Separate Heating Controls, Separate Hydro Meter, Sump Pump, Water Heater

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Stone
Roof
Asphalt Rolled
Foundation
Concrete
Age
0-5 years
Faces
West
Outdoor
Landscape Lighting, Patio

Parking

Total parking
2

Lot

Size
29 × 114.19 ft (irregular)

More

Possession
30/60/90
Nearby
Hospital, Park, Public Transit, Rec./Commun.Centre, School, Fenced Yard
Cross street
Coxwell Ave / Plains Rd

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain5.67 × 6.46 m (18'7" × 21'2")Gas Fireplace, Window Floor to Ceiling, Hardwood Floor
Family RoomMain4.56 × 3.5 m (15' × 11'6")Gas Fireplace, Window Floor to Ceiling, Hardwood Floor
KitchenMain6.83 × 2.95 m (22'5" × 9'8")B/I Appliances, Centre Island, Custom Backsplash
Dining RoomMain2.28 × 3.52 m (7'6" × 11'7")Large Window, Hardwood Floor, Side Door
BathroomMain1.37 × 1.92 m (4'6" × 6'4")2 Pc Bath, Tile Floor, Backsplash
Primary BedroomSecond5.51 × 4.22 m (18'1" × 13'10")Balcony, Walk-In Closet(s), 6 Pc Ensuite
Bedroom 2Second3.73 × 2.42 m (12'3" × 7'11")3 Pc Ensuite, Hardwood Floor, Window
Bedroom 3Second3.86 × 3.39 m (12'8" × 11'1")4 Pc Bath, Large Window, Closet
Bedroom 4Second3.86 × 2.97 m (12'8" × 9'9")Pot Lights, Large Window, Closet
LaundrySecond1.22 × 2 m (4' × 6'7")Pot Lights, Tile Floor
Bedroom 5Basement3.86 × 3.62 m (12'8" × 11'11")Above Grade Window, Pot Lights
OfficeBasement3.94 × 2.73 m (12'11" × 8'11")Closet, Pot Lights
RecreationBasement6.85 × 6.45 m (22'6" × 21'2")Walk-Out, 3 Pc Bath, Pot Lights
Living RoomMain3.32 × 2.87 m (10'11" × 9'5")2 Pc Bath, Combined w/Kitchen, Pot Lights
Dining RoomMain1.32 × 2.87 m (4'4" × 9'5")Combined w/Kitchen, Pot Lights
KitchenMain1.98 × 3.88 m (6'6" × 12'9")Stainless Steel Appl, Pot Lights, Combined w/Laundry
BedroomSecond3.78 × 3.68 m (12'5" × 12'1")Balcony, Double Closet, Pot Lights
BedroomSecond3.73 × 2.18 m (12'3" × 7'2")Large Window, Pot Lights

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 Coxwell Subway1.4 km
  • 🚇 Greenwood Subway1.4 km
  • 🚆 Danforth GO2.7 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 17 cafés and restaurants, 6 parks, 2 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Wayne's Supermarket (200 m). Nearest park: Cosburn Park (300 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Diefenbaker Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 71%, math 65%    2 min walk
  • R H McGregor Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 72%, math 74%    12 min walk
  • École élémentaire La Mosaïque French
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 98%, math 85%    14 min walk
  • Canadian Martyrs Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 54%    15 min walk

Secondary

  • Cosburn Middle School3 min walk
  • East York Collegiate Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 46%, literacy test 83%    5 min walk
  • East York Alternative Secondary School7 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 M4J

Owners / renters
62% / 38%
Median household income
$93,000
Average age
42
Children under 15
17%
Homes
29% detached, 16% high-rise
Commute by transit
30%
Population
35,128

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Greek 3.2%, Yue (Cantonese) 2.5%, Mandarin 0.9%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.7%.

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 Old East York (2025): about the Toronto average, down 6% from the year before.

  • Assaultabout average
  • Break and enter48% below average
  • Auto theftabout average
  • Robbery24% below average
  • Theft from vehicles27% above average
  • Shootings22% 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

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): 7 km. Transit times · Driving times

Coming transit

  • 🚧 Cosburn 1.6 km
  • 🚧 Thorncliffe Park 1.9 km

Stations under construction or approved. Opening dates are the latest public estimates and often move.

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.

  • ✅ 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.

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Building permits

  • New Laneway / Rear Yard Suite · 2023 · Closed
    Proposal to convert existing garage into a 2-storey garden suite.
  • New Building · 2023 · Closed
    Proposal to demolish existing dwelling and construct a new 2-storey SFD.
  • Demolition · 2023 · Closed
    Proposal to demolish existing dwelling and construct a new 2-storey SFD.

2 permits on this block of the street in the last 2 years.

Permits filed with the City of Toronto. A permit doesn’t mean the work passed final inspection.

Trees

45 City street trees within 100 m. 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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