20 Japonica Road

Wexford-Maryvale, Toronto, M1R 4S2

$959,000

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  • 3+3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 4 parking
  • 1100-1500 sq ft

Listed 32 days ago · MLS® E13803090

About this home

To craft the most effective listing description for 20 Japonica Road in Scarborough, the content needs to highlight its open-concept Freshley painted, ready to move in detached bungalow design, income potential via the separate basement entrance, and the highly sought-after Wexford-Maryvale location.The property features a 3+3 bedroom, 2-bathroom layout, a deep 40 x 130 ft lot, a 4-car private driveway, and a unique insulated 24 x 12 ft backyard shed Discover the perfect blend of suburban charm and urban convenience at 20 Japonica Road! Nestled in the heart of Wexford-Maryvale-one of Scarborough's most sought-after, family-friendly pockets-this property offers unparalleled lifestyle benefits. Commuters will love the instant access to the DVP, 401, and 404 hub, making trips across the GTA incredibly fast. You are steps from frequent transit, fantastic local parks (like Terraview Park), and top-tier local schools. Enjoy being minutes from the vibrant shopping, diverse dining, and amenities surrounding the Warden and Ellesmere node.Nestled on a serene, low-traffic tree-lined street in one of Scarborough's most stable and safe neighborhoods, 20 Japonica Road is the perfect sanctuary for a growing family. Known for its tight-knit community feel and peaceful atmosphere, Wexford-Maryvale offers exceptional peace of mind with crime rates well below the national average. Parents will love the unmatched walkability; kids can safely walk to top-rated local elementary schools, community centersand many more.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
40 × 130 ft
Basement
Finished, Separate Entrance
Garage
None
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$4,449 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Wexford-Maryvale
Municipality
Toronto E04
Price per sq ft
$738 (9% below detached houses in Wexford-Maryvale, $812)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground + 3 below
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (basement)
Kitchens
2 (1 below ground)
Rooms
6 above ground + 5 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Features
Carpet Free, Central Vacuum

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
Bungalow
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Faces
North
Outdoor
Garden Shed

Parking

Total parking
4
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
40 × 130 ft

More

Possession
Vacant
Nearby
Public Transit, Rec./Commun.Centre, School, Sloping
Cross street
Warden/Ellesmere

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain7.35 × 4 m (24'1" × 13'1")Combined w/Dining
Dining RoomMain7.35 × 4 m (24'1" × 13'1")Combined w/Living
KitchenMain6 × 2.8 m (19'8" × 9'2")Granite Counters
Primary BedroomMain4 × 3 m (13'1" × 9'10")
Bedroom 2Main2.8 × 3.3 m (9'2" × 10'10")
Bedroom 3Main2.8 × 3.3 m (9'2" × 10'10")
Living RoomBasement3.7 × 3.6 m (12'2" × 11'10")
Bedroom 4Basement3.6 × 6.72 m (11'10" × 22'1")
Bedroom 5Basement2.9 × 3.6 m (9'6" × 11'10")

History of this address

3 earlier listings 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 Walkable

  • 🚆 Agincourt GO3.1 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 19 cafés and restaurants, 1 park, 2 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Metro (950 m). Nearest park: Terraview Park (750 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 97%, math 52%
    4 min walk
  • Terraview-Willowfield Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 70%
    4 min walk
  • Maryvale Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 79%, math 19%
    14 min walk
  • Buchanan Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 68%, math 43%
    18 min walk

Secondary

  • Parkview Alternative School13 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 M1R

Owners / renters
56% / 44%
Median household income
$81,000
Average age
42
Children under 15
15%
Homes
48% detached, 26% high-rise
Commute by transit
24%
Population
30,467

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 4%, Arabic 3.8%, Tamil 2.6%, Greek 2%.

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 Wexford/Maryvale (2025): 53% above the Toronto average, down 9% from the year before.

  • Assault47% above average
  • Break and enter34% above average
  • Auto theft89% above average
  • Robbery60% above average
  • Theft from vehicles109% above average
  • Shootings295% 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. Planning applications: City of Toronto open data.

Living here

Commute

To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 14 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.

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Building permits

No building permits at this address since 2014.

1 permit 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

40 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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