257 Chisholm Avenue

Woodbine-Lumsden, Toronto, M4C 4W5

$1,689,999

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  • 3+1 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • 1 parking
  • 2000-2500 sq ft

Listed 19 days ago · MLS® E13846992

About this home

Welcome to this architecturally inspired modern detached home with a legal basement suite, offering over 3,200 sq.ft. of luxurious living space (incl. bsmt) in one of East York's desirable neighbourhoods! Set on a generous lot with private parking, this 3+1 bed, 4 bath home blends contemporary design with everyday functionality. Thoughtfully designed with spacious open areas, soaring ceilings & abundant natural light, creating a seamless flow throughout.The open-concept main floor features wide-plank engineered hardwood, pot lighting, roughed-in surround sound & a smart home system with 3 cameras and video doorbell. The dining area flows into a chef's kitchen with s/s appliances, 6-burner gas stovetop with pot filler, waterfall quartz island, custom countertops & sleek cabinetry-perfect for entertaining. The family room offers a gas fireplace feature wall, large windows & walk-out to the backyard deck, while the living room is enhanced by a designed staircase with striking custom wall paneling.The oak staircase with glass railing is accented by a floor-to-ceiling feature wall & skylights, flooding the home with natural light. Upstairs, additional skylights create an airy, sun-filled atmosphere. The serene primary suite features custom closets, acoustic wood paneling, skylight w/ roof access & a spa-inspired 5-pc ensuite with soaker tub & double vanity. A stylish 2nd bath & laundry complete this level.The legal basement suite offers high ceilings, large windows, a modern kitchen with s/s appliances & breakfast bar, separate entrance, in-suite laundry & dedicated hydro meter-ideal for rental income or extended family. Outside, enjoy a private backyard with deck, BBQ hookup & shed, plus potential for a future garden suite (City services in place). Conveniently located near parks, schools, shops, TTC/GO, DVP & downtown.An exceptional East York gem showcasing spacious interiors, thoughtful design, luxury, functionality & timeless style-ready to be yours!

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Size
2000-2500 sq ft
Lot
26 × 122.5 ft
Basement
Finished, Separate Entrance, Walk-Up, Apartment, Full
Garage
None
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$8,302 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Woodbine-Lumsden
Municipality
Toronto E03
Price per sq ft
$751 (about the same as detached houses in Woodbine-Lumsden)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 5-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (basement)
Kitchens
2 (1 below ground)
Rooms
7 above ground + 4 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Yes
Features
Accessory Apartment, In-Law Capability, On Demand Water Heater, Separate Hydro Meter, Storage, Water Heater Owned

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick Front, Metal/Steel Siding
Roof
Asphalt Rolled, Flat, Membrane
Foundation
Poured Concrete, Slab, Concrete Block
Faces
East
Outdoor
Deck, Landscaped, Privacy, Lighting

Parking

Total parking
1
Driveway and parking
Front Yard Parking

Lot

Size
26 × 122.5 ft

More

Possession
TBD
Cross street
Danforth Ave & Main St

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
BathroomSecond3.2 × 1.2 m (10'6" × 3'11")3 Pc Bath, Skylight, B/I Vanity
Powder RoomMain2.1 × 1.1 m (6'11" × 3'7")2 Pc Bath, Ceramic Backsplash, Pot Lights
BathroomSecond3.6 × 2.4 m (11'10" × 7'10")Skylight, B/I Vanity, 5 Pc Ensuite
Living RoomMain4 × 4.6 m (13'1" × 15'1")Hardwood Floor, Large Window, Pot Lights
Dining RoomMain2.4 × 4.6 m (7'10" × 15'1")Window, Walk Through, Pot Lights
KitchenMain4.6 × 4.6 m (15'1" × 15'1")Stainless Steel Appl, Centre Island, Breakfast Bar
Family RoomMain4.9 × 4.1 m (16'1" × 13'5")Gas Fireplace, Sliding Doors, Large Window
Primary BedroomSecond4.9 × 4.9 m (16'1" × 16'1")5 Pc Ensuite, Skylight, B/I Closet
Bedroom 2Second3.4 × 3.7 m (11'2" × 12'2")Window, Hardwood Floor, West View
Bedroom 3Second3.5 × 4.4 m (11'6" × 14'5")B/I Closet, Large Window, Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 4Basement4.9 × 4.4 m (16'1" × 14'5")Casement Windows, Pot Lights, Laminate
Living RoomBasement5.3 × 4.9 m (17'5" × 16'1")Above Grade Window, Pot Lights, Laminate
Dining RoomBasement3.7 × 2.1 m (12'2" × 6'11")Pot Lights, Walk Through, Laminate
KitchenBasement3.7 × 3.2 m (12'2" × 10'6")Stainless Steel Appl, Breakfast Bar, Ceramic Backsplash
BathroomBasement3.2 × 1.7 m (10'6" × 5'7")3 Pc Bath, Window, Pot Lights

History of this address

6 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

  • 🚇 Main Street Subway12 min walk
  • 🚇 Woodbine Subway17 min walk
  • 🚆 Danforth GO17 min walk

Within a 10-minute walk: 6 grocery stores, 16 cafés and restaurants, 10 parks, 7 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Vincenzo Supermarket (850 m). Nearest park: Everett Park (350 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Secord Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 69%, math 58%
    8 min walk
  • William J McCordic School12 min walk
  • George Webster Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 67%, math 20%
    14 min walk
  • Gledhill Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 83%, math 67%
    14 min walk

Secondary

  • D A Morrison Middle School7 min walk
  • Gordon A Brown Middle School1.4 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 M4C

Owners / renters
53% / 47%
Median household income
$83,000
Average age
40
Children under 15
17%
Homes
27% detached, 38% high-rise
Commute by transit
37%
Population
46,440

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Bengali 4.3%, Yue (Cantonese) 2.1%, Urdu 1.4%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.9%.

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 Woodbine-Lumsden (2025): 25% below the Toronto average, about the same from the year before.

  • Assaultabout average
  • Break and enter63% below average
  • Auto theft23% below average
  • Robbery70% below average
  • Theft from vehiclesabout average
  • Shootings42% above 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 2 active

  • 90 EASTDALE AVE · 350 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2024
    Site Plan Approval for a 41-storey (129.6 metres in height excluding the 6 storey mechnical penthouse) residential development with a six-storey podium…
    Application details
  • 90 EASTDALE AVE · 350 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Council Approved · applied 2024
    Zoning By-law Amendment for a 40-storey (126 metres plus 6 metre MPH) high-rise residential development, with a 6-storey podium. The proposal will contain 535…
    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): 8 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 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

Building permits

  • Multiple Projects · 2024 · Closed
    REV 01: Second floor revised on the north side to be less than the required sideyard setback. front yard softscaping revised to 48%Proposal…

5 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

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).

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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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