249 Burnhamthorpe Road -Lower
Islington-City Centre West, Toronto, M9B 1Z6
$1,600/mo
- 1 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- 1 parking
- < 700 sq ft
Listed 25 days ago · MLS® W13825092
About this home
Completely Independent/Private & Georgeous 1 Br Basement with 1-Parking Spot in the most Desirable Neighbourhood "Burnhamthorpe Gardens". Great Place to Live. Ttc@ the door, Closer to Hwy 427, Shopping, 4 mins drive to Kipling Subway/Go Stn. Required Tenant Insurance.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Size
- < 700 sq ft
- Lot
- 40 × 140 ft
- Basement
- Apartment, Separate Entrance
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Neighbourhood
- Islington-City Centre West
- Municipality
- Toronto W08
- 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
- 1 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 3-piece (lower)
- Rooms
- 3 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
- Laundry
- In Area
- Features
- Sump Pump, Carpet Free
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Stucco (Plaster)
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Brick, Concrete
- Faces
- South
Parking
- Total parking
- 1
- Driveway and parking
- Private
Lot
- Size
- 40 × 140 ft
Rental terms
- Rent includes
- Parking
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Nearby
- Fenced Yard, Public Transit
- Cross street
- Kipling Ave & Burnhamthorpe
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom | Lower | Laminate, Closet, Window | |
| Kitchen | Lower | Laminate, Open Concept, Window | |
| Living Room | Lower | Laminate, Open Concept, Window | |
| Bathroom | Lower |
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 Somewhat walkable
- 🚇 Kipling Subway1.5 km
- 🚇 Islington Subway1.6 km
- 🚆 Kipling GO1.7 km
Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 2 cafés and restaurants, 5 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest park: Echo Valley Park (200 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Our Lady of Peace Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 84%, math 60%7 min walk - Wedgewood Junior School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 80%, math 76%10 min walk - Rosethorn Junior School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 64%, math 66%16 min walk - Filipok Russian Junior School17 min walk
Secondary
- Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute1.5 km
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 M9B
- Owners / renters
- 74% / 26%
- Median household income
- $108,000
- Average age
- 42
- Children under 15
- 16%
- Homes
- 53% detached, 37% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 17%
- Population
- 33,236
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Ukrainian 2.1%, Serbian 1.7%, Spanish 1.6%, Korean 1.5%.
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 Islington (2025): 28% below the Toronto average, down 24% from the year before.
- Assault49% below average
- Break and enter55% above average
- Auto theft24% below average
- Robbery50% below average
- Theft from vehicles32% below average
- Shootings56% below 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): 13 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 UT
Utility and Transportation.
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.
Trees
37 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.
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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