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248 Benson Avenue

Wychwood, Toronto, M6G 2J6

$999,900

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  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 0 parking
  • 700-1100 sq ft

Listed today · MLS® C14098898

About this home

Welcome to 248 Benson Ave, a rare turnkey opportunity in the sought-after Wychwood neighborhood. Redesigned by owner-architect and renovated from the studs up in 2020; additional upgrades in 2022 include an insulated basement, new porch, front concrete staircase and retaining wall. Elevated from the street, enter through a spacious south-facing porch to an open concept main floor. Ergonomic custom kitchen doubles up as a dining area and is equipped with Caesar stone quartz countertops, marble tile backsplash and premium appliances. French patio doors with an oversized transom window enhance indoor-outdoor living. Rare three-piece main floor washroom, provides convenience for entertaining or pet care. Upstairs, spa-like bathroom is completed with a rare commercial-grade steam shower, marble tile, and designer fixtures. All three bedrooms are filled with light through oversized windows, feature engineered hardwood, solid wood trim and doors, including a custom closet in the main bedroom. Other upgrades include new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, new windows, roof maintenance and more, virtually every aspect of this home has been improved resulting in high energy efficiency rating that keeps the house naturally cool during the summer and warm in the winter. The basement offers additional living space, custom built-in storage, and a premium Electrolux laundry center. Outdoor living features a spacious 14' x 14' rear deck, professionally landscaped grounds, and cedar garden beds. Located steps to Wychwood Barns year-round farmer's market, St. Clair W restaurants, parks, schools, and transit, this family home offers exceptional urban accessibility. Move in with confidence knowing the home's major systems have been comprehensively updated and meticulously maintained. Parking is available through a parking pass guaranteed by city for $23.26 + HST/month and is readily available right in front of the house.

Details

Type
Semi-Detached
Style
2-Storey
Size
700-1100 sq ft
Lot
17.83 × 69 ft
Basement
Full, Partially Finished
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$5,387 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Wychwood
Municipality
Toronto C02

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (main)
Rooms
5 above ground + 1 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Features
Carpet Free, Garburator, Water Purifier, Water Heater Owned

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick, Vinyl Siding
Roof
Shingles
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Faces
North
Outdoor
Deck, Porch

Lot

Size
17.83 × 69 ft

More

Possession
TBA
Cross street
WINONA DR & ST CLAIR WEST

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain4.83 × 3.66 m (15'10" × 12')Hardwood Floor, Overlooks Backyard, Quartz Counter
Living RoomMain4.39 × 4.11 m (14'5" × 13'6")Hardwood Floor, Overlook Patio, Open Concept
Primary BedroomSecond3.96 × 3.09 m (13' × 10'2")Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 2Second3.09 × 2.39 m (10'2" × 7'10")Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 3Second2.9 × 2.89 m (9'6" × 9'6")Hardwood Floor
RecreationBasement8.76 × 4.29 m (28'9" × 14'1")

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 Very walkable

  • 🚇 St. Clair West Subway1.5 km
  • 🚇 Ossington Subway1.9 km
  • 🚆 Mount Dennis GO4.7 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 6 grocery stores, 81 cafés and restaurants, 14 parks, 10 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: St. Clair Fruit Market (300 m). Nearest park: Mount Royal Parkette (250 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • McMurrich Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 75%    2 min walk
  • St. Alphonsus Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 50%    7 min walk
  • St. Clare Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 70%, math 40%    13 min walk
  • Rawlinson Community School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 82%, math 39%    13 min walk

Secondary

  • Winona Drive Senior Public School3 min walk
  • Oakwood Collegiate Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 44%, literacy test 88%    7 min walk
  • Loretto College School Catholic16 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 M6G

Owners / renters
49% / 51%
Median household income
$91,000
Average age
43
Children under 15
12%
Homes
13% detached, 8% high-rise
Commute by transit
25%
Population
30,600

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Portuguese 3.2%, Yue (Cantonese) 2.6%, Italian 1.6%, Greek 1.2%.

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 Wychwood (2025): about the Toronto average, about the same from the year before.

  • Assaultabout average
  • Break and enter24% above average
  • Auto theftabout average
  • Robbery67% below average
  • Theft from vehicles39% below average
  • Shootingsnone reported

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 1 active

  • 908 ST CLAIR AVE W · 250 m
    Plan of Condominium · Draft Plan Approved · applied 2021
    Draft Plan of Standard Condominium for 173 units.
    Application details
  • 861 ST CLAIR AVE W · 150 m
    Plan of Condominium · Closed · applied 2024
    Draft Plan of Condominium for a 10-storey mixed-use building containing 78 residential condominium units.
    Application details
  • 900 ST CLAIR AVE W · 250 m
    Plan of Condominium · Closed · applied 2022
    Draft Plan of Standard Condominium for a 12 storey mixed-use building with 118 residential units.
    Application details
  • 840 ST CLAIR AVE W · 200 m
    Plan of Condominium · Closed · applied 2022
    Draft Plan of Condominium application for 116 residential dwelling units and 3 retail units within a 8-storey mixed use building, with 2 levels of underground…
    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): 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.

  • ✅ 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.

Full lot check · Run the numbers

Building permits

  • Party Wall Admin Permits · 2019 · Closed
    Party wall permit related to 18-159526

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

81 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).

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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.

Listed by Royal LePage Frank Real Estate.

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