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253 Merton Street 606

Mount Pleasant West, Toronto, M4S 3H2 · More in this building

$499,000

Reduced $29,000 from $528,000

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  • 1 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
  • 1 parking
  • 600-699 sq ft

Listed 42 days ago · MLS® C13753262

About this home

Discover serene city living in this functionally designed, bright and airy 1-bedroom suite at Rio II, ideally tucked away on Merton Street in the heart of Davisville Village. Enjoy unobstructed north-facing views and an abundance of natural light throughout the thoughtfully designed, open-concept living and dining space, with a seamless walkout to your private balcony-perfect for relaxing and unwinding.Modern maple kitchen features granite countertops, full-size brand-new stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry and a convenient breakfast bar. The spacious primary bedroom offers a modern wall-to-wall closet for exceptional storage, while a generous bathroom, ensuite laundry, fresh paint, custom window coverings, crown moulding and excellent closet space throughout make this home truly move-in ready. Includes 1 underground parking space and 1 locker.Set within an exceptionally well-managed, pet-friendly and community-minded boutique building with only 124 suites, residents enjoy 24-hour concierge service, an on-site property manager, ample visitor parking and an impressive selection of amenities, including a fully equipped fitness facility, sauna, party room, billiards, library and a secure courtyard garden with BBQ.BONUS: Maintenance fees include heat, hydro, water and central air!Nature is right at your doorstep, with direct access to the Kay Gardner Beltline Trail-ideal for dog lovers, cyclists, runners and outdoor enthusiasts. Walk to Davisville Subway Station, shops, restaurants, cafés, Sobeys, acclaimed public and private schools, and the future Davisville Community & Aquatic Centre. Minutes to Yonge & Eglinton and Yonge & St. Clair, this exceptional location offers the perfect balance of urban convenience and peaceful residential living.A wonderful opportunity to enjoy comfort, convenience and community in one of Midtown Toronto's most desirable neighbourhoods!

Details

Type
Condo Apartment
Style
Apartment
Size
600-699 sq ft
Basement
None
Garage
Underground
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$2,655 (2026)
Maintenance fee
$771/month
Neighbourhood
Mount Pleasant West
Municipality
Toronto C10
Price per sq ft
$768 (13% below condo apartments in Mount Pleasant West, $885)
Fee per sq ft
$1.19/month (Toronto median $0.92)

Interior

Bedrooms
1 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (main)
Rooms
4 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Laundry
In-Suite Laundry, Ensuite
Features
Carpet Free

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air

Building and exterior

Style
Apartment
Exterior
Concrete

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
1
Driveway and parking
Underground

Condo

Monthly fee
$771
Fee includes
CAC Included, Common Elements Included, Heat Included, Hydro Included, Building Insurance Included, Parking Included, Water Included
Amenities
Concierge, Exercise Room, Party Room/Meeting Room, Sauna, Visitor Parking, Community BBQ
Locker
Owned (level B)
Balcony
Open
Exposure
North
Pets
Yes-with Restrictions
Property manager
Percel Property Management

More

Possession
TBA
Nearby
Public Transit, Park
Cross street
Yonge St/Davisville Ave

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain2.94 × 2.51 m (9'8" × 8'3")Stainless Steel Appl, Granite Counters, Open Concept
Dining RoomMain6.23 × 3.09 m (20'5" × 10'2")Hardwood Floor, Combined w/Living, Open Concept
Living RoomMain6.23 × 3.09 m (20'5" × 10'2")Hardwood Floor, W/O To Balcony, Combined w/Dining
BedroomMain4.6 × 2.97 m (15'1" × 9'9")Hardwood Floor, W/O To Balcony, W/W Closet
BathroomMain9 × 5 m (29'6" × 16'5")
OtherMain9.9 × 5 m (32'6" × 16'5")Balcony, North View

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 Davisville Subway11 min walk
  • 🚇 St. Clair Subway18 min walk
  • 🚆 Toronto Union Station GO5.9 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 7 grocery stores, 59 cafés and restaurants, 18 parks, 7 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Sobeys Urban Fresh (550 m). Nearest park: Mount Pleasant Parkette (300 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Sunnybrook School Private8 min walk
  • Davisville Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 92%, math 92%    8 min walk
  • The York School - Junior Campus Private12 min walk
  • Deer Park Junior and Senior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 68%    14 min walk

Secondary

  • Hodgson Middle School8 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 M4S

Owners / renters
39% / 61%
Median household income
$88,000
Average age
41
Children under 15
13%
Homes
12% detached, 68% high-rise
Commute by transit
39%
Population
30,754

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Spanish 2.1%, Iranian Persian 1.9%, Portuguese 1.7%, 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 South Eglinton-Davisville (2025): 49% below the Toronto average, down 11% from the year before.

  • Assault43% below average
  • Break and enter32% below average
  • Auto theft74% below average
  • Robbery69% below average
  • Theft from vehicles53% 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 11 active

  • 267 MERTON ST · 0 m
    Site Plan · NOAC Issued · applied 2025
    Site Plan for a 40-storey mixed use purpose built rental building with 494 dwelling units, of which 30% will be affordable rental units. A total gross floor…
    Application details
  • 180 MERTON ST · 200 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2025
    Site Plan Approval for a 36-storey mixed-use residential building, which includes the partial retention of the existing heritage building at 170 Merton Street.…
    Application details
  • 64 MERTON ST · 500 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Appeal Received · applied 2022
    Official Plan Amendment application to permit a 46-storey mixed use building with 581residential units, with site-specific relief from office replacement…
    Application details
  • 141 DAVISVILLE AVE · 300 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2022
    Proposed 32-storey infill tower. The existing 20-storey. 313-unit rental apartment building currently on site will be retained. The proposed building will…
    Application details
  • 224 MERTON ST · 100 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2022
    Site Plan Approval for a 40-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 347.1 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of…
    Application details
  • 64 MERTON ST · 500 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2022
    Site Plan Approval application to permit a 40-storey mixed use building with 505 residential units. One of two existing buidlings on the site would be…
    Application details

20 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): 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 CR

Commercial Residential (with a site-specific exception).

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

  • Interior Alterations · 2024 · Closed
    Proposed interior alterations to existing change room and fitness area in an existing residential condominium.
  • Interior Alterations · 2021 · Permit Issued
    Remove section of concrete block wall for passage of new chiller replacement equipment. Re-install block wall on completion.
  • Sprinklers · 2017 · Closed
    Proposed sprinklers to be addded on main lobby area.
  • Interior Alterations · 2017 · Inspection
    Minor Interior Alterations, Kitchen and bathroom renovation. No plumbing location changes.

10 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

45 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).

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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.

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