248 Havelock Street
Dufferin Grove, Toronto, M6H 3B9
$7,850/mo
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 2 parking
- 1500-2000 sq ft
Listed yesterday · MLS® C14093730
About this home
Fully Furnished * Short-Term Rental * 3 Bedrooms * 2 Bathrooms * Private Sauna * Garden * 2-Car Parking Pad. Discover a beautifully renovated, fully furnished Toronto family home available for short-term rental, combining contemporary design, inviting living spaces, & thoughtful amenities in a vibrant west-end neighbourhood. Ideal for professionals, families, or those seeking a comfortable home away from home. The main floor features a welcoming living room anchored by a gas fireplace & Frame TV, flowing seamlessly into the dining area & beautifully renovated kitchen. With modern finishes, generous storage, & a functional layout, the space is suited to everyday living and entertaining. The second floor offers two comfortable bedrooms, including a spacious principal bedroom with a king bed & generous closet space, alongside a second bedroom w/ a double bed. The four-piece bathroom features a private sauna & soaker tub, adding a touch of everyday luxury, while ample storage keeps everything organized. The third floor provides a private retreat w/ a guest bedroom, dedicated office space, & private deck, ideal for working remotely, enjoying a morning coffee, or unwinding at the end of the day. The finished basement extends the living space w/ a comfortable TV room, a three-piece bathroom, laundry facilities, & a dedicated gym, offering flexibility for relaxation, fitness, & extended stays. Outside, enjoy a garden setting w/decks & the convenience of a two-car parking pad. Located in one of Toronto's lively west-end neighbourhoods, the home is close to independent cafés, acclaimed restaurants, local shops,green spaces, and convenient transit. Enjoy the character and energy of an established urban community, balanced by quiet residential streets. Fully furnished & thoughtfully appointed,this exceptional short-term rental offers the space, comfort, & convenience to settle in & feel at home in Toronto.
Details
- Type
- Semi-Detached
- Style
- 2 1/2 Storey
- Size
- 1500-2000 sq ft
- Lot
- 19.17 × 138 ft
- Basement
- Finished with Walk-Out
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Neighbourhood
- Dufferin Grove
- Municipality
- Toronto C01
- 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
- 3 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (basement)
- Rooms
- 7 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- Natural Gas
- Laundry
- In Basement
- Features
- ERV/HRV, On Demand Water Heater, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Sauna, Sump Pump
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Radiant, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Wall Unit(s)
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2 1/2 Storey
- Exterior
- Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle, Membrane
- Foundation
- Stone
- Faces
- West
- Outdoor
- Deck, Landscaped, Patio, Porch, Sauna
Parking
- Total parking
- 2
- Driveway and parking
- Lane
Lot
- Size
- 19.17 × 138 ft
Rental terms
- Rent includes
- Grounds Maintenance, Heat, High Speed Internet, Hydro, Parking, Snow Removal, Water
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Nearby
- Fenced Yard, Library, Park, Place Of Worship, Public Transit, School
- Cross street
- Dufferin St & Bloor St W
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 4.33 × 4.41 m (14'2" × 14'6") | Gas Fireplace, Wood, Large Window |
| Dining Room | Main | 2.86 × 4.41 m (9'5" × 14'6") | Wood, West View, Pot Lights |
| Kitchen | Main | 4.69 × 3.15 m (15'5" × 10'4") | Overlooks Garden, Marble Counter, Wood |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 3.94 × 4.36 m (12'11" × 14'4") | Bay Window, Wood, Large Closet |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 3.32 × 3.2 m (10'11" × 10'6") | West View, Large Window, Double Closet |
| Bedroom 3 | Third | 3.24 × 4.39 m (10'8" × 14'5") | Wood, Large Closet, Large Window |
| Office | Third | 4.97 × 4.39 m (16'4" × 14'5") | Skylight, W/O To Deck, West View |
| Family Room | Basement | 4.28 × 4.16 m (14'1" × 13'8") | Concrete Floor, Walk-Out, Glass Doors |
| Exercise Room | Basement | 2.79 × 4.16 m (9'2" × 13'8") | Concrete Floor, Window, Track Lighting |
| Laundry | Basement | 1.7 × 1.96 m (5'7" × 6'5") | Concrete Floor, Double |
History of this address
2 earlier listings 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 Very walkable
- 🚇 Dufferin Subway4 min walk
- 🚇 Ossington Subway9 min walk
- 🚆 Exhibition GO2.8 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 11 grocery stores, 117 cafés and restaurants, 7 parks, 10 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Mediterrania (150 m). Nearest park: Salem Parkette (250 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- St. Anthony Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 79%, math 54%8 min walk - Westside Montessori School Private8 min walk
- Pauline Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 65%10 min walk - St. Sebastian Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 69%11 min walk
Secondary
- St. Mary Catholic Academy Catholic · Private
EQAO: Gr 9 math 45%, literacy test 86%2 min walk - Bloor Collegiate Institute ALPHA Alternative School Secondary7 min walk
- Central Toronto Academy Private
EQAO: Gr 9 math 47%, literacy test 91%14 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 M6H
- Owners / renters
- 48% / 52%
- Median household income
- $83,000
- Average age
- 41
- Children under 15
- 12%
- Homes
- 11% detached, 18% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 30%
- Population
- 43,730
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Portuguese 8.5%, Spanish 2.3%, Yue (Cantonese) 1.8%, Italian 1.4%.
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 Dufferin Grove (2025): 37% above the Toronto average, down 19% from the year before.
- Assault59% above average
- Break and enter43% above average
- Auto theft51% below average
- Robbery42% above average
- Theft from vehicles32% above 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 13 active
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1141 BLOOR ST W · 350 mSite Plan · Under Review · applied 2026Site Plan Administrative Amendment to 22 129524 STE 09 SA.
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1141 BLOOR ST W · 350 mSite Plan · Under Review · applied 2026Site Plan Administrative Amendment to 22 129491 STE 09 SA.
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1045 DUFFERIN ST · 300 mSite Plan · Under Review · applied 2025Site Plan Approval for a 3-storey switchgear building for Toronto Hydro.Application details
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798 DOVERCOURT RD · 400 mPlan of Condominium · Draft Plan Approved · applied 2024Draft Plan of Condominium for four residential units.Application details
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1141 BLOOR ST W · 350 mSite Plan · NOAC Issued · applied 2022Site Plan Approval for a 22-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 981.5 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of…Application details
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1141 BLOOR ST W · 350 mSite Plan · NOAC Issued · applied 2022Site Plan Approval for a 33-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 3347.40 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of…Application details
14 more within 500 m.
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): 4 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
- Party Wall Admin Permits · 2021 · ClosedParty wall admin permit for work being done at 250 Havelock St - 21-135495
- Multiple Projects · 2018 · ClosedRevision 02 - Basement plan, rear deck and new third floor rear deckRevision 01 - Revised front porch and basement walkout as per bubbled…
7 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
70 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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