253 Byng Avenue
Willowdale East, Toronto, M2N 4L4
$8,200/mo
Reduced $500 from $8,700
- 4+2 bedrooms
- 5 bathrooms
- 4 parking
- 3000-3500 sq ft
Listed 34 days ago · MLS® C13787440
About this home
A Rare Offering In The Heart Of Willowdale East, Set On An Exceptional 40 X 158 Ft Lot.Offering Over 3,400 Sq. Ft. Of Above-Grade Living Space Plus A Full Basement, This Impressive 2-Storey Residence Delivers Remarkable Scale, Versatility & Endless Possibilities For Modern Family Living. Featuring 4+1 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms & A Double Car Garage, Plus A Main-Floor Office Easily Configured As A 5th Bedroom, The Home Has Been Thoughtfully Updated & Upgraded While Maintaining Its Generous Proportions. Expansive Principal Rooms Create An Effortless Flow For Everyday Living & Entertaining, Complemented By Abundant Natural Light & Exceptional Bedroom Space For A Growing Or Multi-Generational Family. The Walk-Out Lower Level Features A Separate Apartment-Style Living Space, Offering Outstanding Flexibility For Extended Family,Guests, A Nanny Suite Or Additional Private Living Quarters. The Exceptional Deep Lot Provides Rare Outdoor Space In One Of North Toronto's Most Sought-After Neighbourhoods. Minutes To Yonge St, Shops, Restaurants, Transit, Parks & Excellent Schools. A Unique Opportunity To Own A Substantial Home On A Remarkable Lot In Prime Willowdale East.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Age
- 16-30 years
- Size
- 3000-3500 sq ft
- Lot
- 40.05 × 158.4 ft
- Basement
- Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance
- Garage
- Built-In
- Kitchens
- 2
- Neighbourhood
- Willowdale East
- Municipality
- Toronto C14
- Rent increase limit
- Covered by Ontario’s yearly limit (2.1% in 2026): the building is older than Nov. 2018.
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4 above ground + 2 below
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 6-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (basement), 1 × 2-piece (main)
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 below ground)
- Rooms
- 11 above ground + 4 below
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Laundry
- Multiple Locations
- Features
- Built-In Oven, Carpet Free, Countertop Range, In-Law Suite, Water Heater
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Brick, Stone
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Age
- 16-30 years
- Faces
- South
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Total parking
- 4
- Driveway and parking
- Available
Lot
- Size
- 40.05 × 158.4 ft
More
- Possession
- TBD
- Nearby
- Park, Public Transit, School, Fenced Yard, Place Of Worship
- Cross street
- W.Bayview Ave/S.Finch Ave
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office | Main | 4 × 4 m (13'1" × 13'1") | Hardwood Floor, French Doors, Pot Lights |
| Living Room | Main | 6.5 × 6 m (21'4" × 19'8") | Pot Lights, Hardwood Floor, Large Window |
| Dining Room | Main | 4.5 × 3.8 m (14'9" × 12'6") | Hardwood Floor, French Doors, Combined w/Living |
| Kitchen | Main | 6.5 × 3.75 m (21'4" × 12'4") | Granite Floor, Stainless Steel Appl, Skylight |
| Family Room | Main | 6 × 5.5 m (19'8" × 18'1") | Hardwood Floor, Pot Lights, W/O To Sundeck |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 6 × 4.2 m (19'8" × 13'9") | 6 Pc Bath, Hardwood Floor, Mirrored Closet |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 3.75 × 3.5 m (12'4" × 11'6") | 3 Pc Bath, Hardwood Floor, Closet |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 4 × 3.8 m (13'1" × 12'6") | Semi Ensuite, Hardwood Floor, Window |
| Bedroom 4 | Second | 4.3 × 3.8 m (14'1" × 12'6") | Semi Ensuite, Window, Closet |
| Recreation | Lower | 5.76 × 5.55 m (18'11" × 18'3") | W/O To Yard, Combined w/Kitchen, Pot Lights |
| Kitchen | Basement | 3.75 × 3 m (12'4" × 9'10") | Laminate, Combined w/Rec, Open Concept |
| Bedroom | Basement | 3.7 × 3 m (12'2" × 9'10") | Laminate, Above Grade Window |
History of this address
10 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
- 🚇 Finch Subway1.3 km
- 🚇 North York Centre Subway1.6 km
- 🚆 Old Cummer GO2.7 km
Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 0 cafés and restaurants, 5 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest park: Longmore Park (350 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Finch Public School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 72%, math 72%9 min walk - Blessed Trinity Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 63%, math 32%16 min walk - Hollywood Public School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 94%, math 100%18 min walk - McKee Public School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 91%, math 84%18 min walk
Secondary
- Cummer Valley Middle School14 min walk
- Bayview Middle School1.2 km
- Earl Haig Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 84%, literacy test 95%1.3 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 M2N
- Owners / renters
- 59% / 41%
- Median household income
- $82,000
- Average age
- 41
- Children under 15
- 12%
- Homes
- 17% detached, 70% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 29%
- Population
- 75,100
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 11.7%, Iranian Persian 7.2%, Korean 6.7%, Yue (Cantonese) 5.1%.
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 East Willowdale (2025): 41% below the Toronto average, down 40% from the year before.
- Assault62% below average
- Break and enterabout average
- Auto theftabout average
- Robbery28% below average
- Theft from vehiclesabout average
- Shootings30% 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 4 active
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241 FINCH AVE E · 400 mPlan of Condominium · Draft Plan Approved · applied 2025Draft Plan of Condominium for 8 Residential Dwelling Units.Application details
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257 FINCH AVE E · 450 mOfficial Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Under Review · applied 2024Proposal for a four-storey townhouse development within eight units, with two blocks each containing four units each.Application details
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179 FINCH AVE E · 400 mSite Plan · Under Review · applied 2022Proposal for a four-storey townhouse development containing seven (7) condominium townhouse units up to 10.0 metres in height (City File No: 18 244784 NNY 23…Application details
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181 FINCH AVE E · 400 mOfficial Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Council Approved · applied 2018This application proposes eight 4-storey townhouses, arranged in two blocks.Application details
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181 FINCH AVE E · 400 mOfficial Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Closed · applied 2025OPA & Rezoning Application proposes the development of a 7-storey residential building. The building will provide a total of 40 residential units, being a mix…Application details
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241 FINCH AVE E · 400 mPart Lot Control · Closed · applied 2025Part Lot Control exemption for the creation of 8 Residential Dwelling Units.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): 15 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.
- ✅ 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.
Building permits
No building permits at this address since 2014.
2 permits on this block of the street in the last 2 years, including 1 new home.
Permits filed with the City of Toronto. A permit doesn’t mean the work passed final inspection.
Trees
60 City street trees within 100 m, mostly maples. 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.
Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE SIGNATURE REALTY.
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