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253 Wellesley Street E C

Cabbagetown-South St. James Town, Toronto, M4X 1G8 · More in this building

$749,900

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 1 parking
  • 1000-1199 sq ft

Listed 40 days ago · MLS® C13767712

About this home

Character and charm! Welcome to "The Mansion" at 253 Wellesley St E. A converted Victorian Mansion in the heart of Cabbagetown. This is your exclusive chance to call home to 1 of only 5 units in the Building. *First unit available for sale in thelast 7 years!* Unit C is a 2-storey, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit and located on the upper 2 Floors of the building and features approx. 1070 square feet of functional living space. The main floor features soaring 10 foot ceilings with large windows, hardwood flooring, a large open concept living and dining room, updated kitchen and convenient powder room. The upper levelhas 2 bedrooms featuring all new white oak hardwood flooring, *brand new 3-piece washroom with marble flooring, shower with custom glass door and vanity- simply stunning! Take the virtual tour. This condo is truly unique, perfect for professional/couple, young family, down-sizers, first-time buyers + more. Ton of upgrades throughout featuring custom built-in closets throughout the unit, new and highly efficient heat pump system with forced air heating and cooling. All new windows,freshly painted + more. *Unit C also includes 1 underground parking and large locker/storage room.* Friendly residents and meticulous landscape. This condominium is very well managed and maintained, includes the Mansion and 6 townhouses at th erear of property sharing a eloquent and picturesque outdoor garden area. Located in the desirable community of Cabbagetown -home to unique blend of historic charm, victorian architecture, a tight-knit community atmosphere, and excellent proximity to downtown Toronto amenities and green spaces. Vibrant local amenities along Parliment St and others offering a variety of local businesses, grocery stores, butcher shops, cafes, diverse restaurants and eateries, and unique boutiques. Easy access to Transit, close to the Financial and Entertainment District and conveniently close to Recreation areas - Riverdale Park and Farm and much more.

Details

Type
Condo Apartment
Style
2-Storey
Size
1000-1199 sq ft
Basement
None
Garage
Underground
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$3,092 (2025)
Maintenance fee
$958/month
Neighbourhood
Cabbagetown-South St. James Town
Municipality
Toronto C08
Price per sq ft
$682 (9% below condo apartments in Cabbagetown-South St. James Town, $746)
Fee per sq ft
$0.87/month (Toronto median $0.92)

Interior

Bedrooms
2 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (upper)
Rooms
5 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Laundry
Coin Operated, Common Area, In Basement
Features
Central Vacuum, Carpet Free, Separate Hydro Meter

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Heat Pump, Electric
Air conditioning
Central Air

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
1
Driveway and parking
Underground

Condo

Monthly fee
$958
Fee includes
Common Elements Included, Building Insurance Included, Water Included, Parking Included
Locker
Exclusive
Exposure
North
Pets
Yes-with Restrictions
Property manager
Tammy Banks Management Professionals

More

Possession
Immed/Flex
Cross street
Wellesley St & Parliament St

History of this address

9 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

  • 🚇 Sherbourne Subway11 min walk
  • 🚇 Castle Frank Subway11 min walk
  • 🚆 Toronto Union Station GO2.6 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 16 grocery stores, 114 cafés and restaurants, 18 parks, 22 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Food Basics (100 m). Nearest park: Bleecker Parkette (150 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Winchester Junior and Senior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 57%    2 min walk
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 80%, math 43%    5 min walk
  • Rose Avenue Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 67%, math 14%    5 min walk
  • Sprucecourt Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 85%, math 25%    11 min walk

Secondary

  • Jarvis Collegiate Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 34%, literacy test 80%    7 min walk
  • Msgr Fraser College - Isabella Campus Catholic8 min walk
  • Collège français French11 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 M4X

Owners / renters
15% / 85%
Median household income
$58,800
Average age
41
Children under 15
12%
Homes
1% detached, 81% high-rise
Commute by transit
44%
Population
19,896

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 5.2%, Tamil 2.7%, Spanish 1.6%, Mandarin 1.3%.

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 Cabbagetown-South St.James Town (2025): 26% above the Toronto average, down 8% from the year before.

  • Assault40% above average
  • Break and enter70% above average
  • Auto theft59% below average
  • Robbery85% above average
  • Theft from vehiclesabout 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 9 active

  • 405 SHERBOURNE ST · 350 m
    Site Plan · Application Received · applied 2026
    Site Plan Control Application for a 35-storey (112.6) metre building (excluding mechanical penthouse) 25,069 square metres of residential gross floor area and…
    Application details
  • 240 WELLESLEY ST E · 100 m
    Plan of Subdivision · Under Review · applied 2024
    Draft Plan of Subdivision to establish two development blocks with pedestrian and vehicular connections into and through the subject site. A new public park…
    Application details
  • 141 ISABELLA ST · 450 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · OMB Appeal · applied 2024
    Zoning By-law Amendment for a 69-storey residential building containing 823 dwelling units. The existing 7-storey apartment building and 3-storey single…
    Application details
  • 383 SHERBOURNE ST · 400 m
    Site Plan · Appeal Received · applied 2023
    The proposal will introduce a 39 storey residential building representing an F.S.I. of 13.58 and lot coverage of 69%. The total GFA will be 20,328 sq. m.…
    Application details
  • 509 PARLIAMENT ST · 350 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · OMB Appeal · applied 2023
    Zoning By-law Amendment law to permit the development of site for a 10-storey mixed-use building (38.6 metres) with retail at-grade (278 square metres) and 60…
    Application details
  • 240 WELLESLEY ST E · 100 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2022
    Site Plan Approval application to permit three new buildings on the lands, comprising a 47-storey mixed-use building with 5,770 square metres of…
    Application details

10 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): 3 km. Transit times · Driving times

Coming transit

  • 🚧 Moss Park 1.4 km
  • 🚧 Queen 1.8 km
  • 🚧 Distillery District 1.8 km

Stations under construction or approved. Opening dates are the latest public estimates and often move.

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.

Full lot check · Run the numbers

Heritage Protected

This address is on Toronto’s Heritage Register: Heritage Conservation District (Part V) (2008). Changes to the outside (and sometimes inside) usually need a heritage permit, and demolition is restricted.

Heritage Register entry

Building permits

  • Other · 2026 · Inspection
    Proposal to repair the front porch of an existing apartment building. Footprint to be maintained.
  • Addition · 2023 · Permit Issued
    Work under this contract includes (but is not limited to): - Sister Wood studs, or if not possible replace like-for-like, as per table…
  • Interior Alterations · 2019 · Closed
    Proposal for interior alterations to unit c of existing condo townhouse.
  • Garage Repair/Reconstruction · 2015 · Inspection
    Repair and rewaterproofing of garage suspeneded slab and structural repairs

3 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

72 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.

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