257 Chisholm Avenue
Woodbine-Lumsden, Toronto, M4C 4W5
$1,689,999
- 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
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | Second | 3.2 × 1.2 m (10'6" × 3'11") | 3 Pc Bath, Skylight, B/I Vanity |
| Powder Room | Main | 2.1 × 1.1 m (6'11" × 3'7") | 2 Pc Bath, Ceramic Backsplash, Pot Lights |
| Bathroom | Second | 3.6 × 2.4 m (11'10" × 7'10") | Skylight, B/I Vanity, 5 Pc Ensuite |
| Living Room | Main | 4 × 4.6 m (13'1" × 15'1") | Hardwood Floor, Large Window, Pot Lights |
| Dining Room | Main | 2.4 × 4.6 m (7'10" × 15'1") | Window, Walk Through, Pot Lights |
| Kitchen | Main | 4.6 × 4.6 m (15'1" × 15'1") | Stainless Steel Appl, Centre Island, Breakfast Bar |
| Family Room | Main | 4.9 × 4.1 m (16'1" × 13'5") | Gas Fireplace, Sliding Doors, Large Window |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 4.9 × 4.9 m (16'1" × 16'1") | 5 Pc Ensuite, Skylight, B/I Closet |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 3.4 × 3.7 m (11'2" × 12'2") | Window, Hardwood Floor, West View |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 3.5 × 4.4 m (11'6" × 14'5") | B/I Closet, Large Window, Hardwood Floor |
| Bedroom 4 | Basement | 4.9 × 4.4 m (16'1" × 14'5") | Casement Windows, Pot Lights, Laminate |
| Living Room | Basement | 5.3 × 4.9 m (17'5" × 16'1") | Above Grade Window, Pot Lights, Laminate |
| Dining Room | Basement | 3.7 × 2.1 m (12'2" × 6'11") | Pot Lights, Walk Through, Laminate |
| Kitchen | Basement | 3.7 × 3.2 m (12'2" × 10'6") | Stainless Steel Appl, Breakfast Bar, Ceramic Backsplash |
| Bathroom | Basement | 3.2 × 1.7 m (10'6" × 5'7") | 3 Pc Bath, Window, Pot Lights |
History of this address
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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
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90 EASTDALE AVE · 350 mSite Plan · Under Review · applied 2024Site 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
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90 EASTDALE AVE · 350 mOfficial Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Council Approved · applied 2024Zoning 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.
Building permits
- Multiple Projects · 2024 · ClosedREV 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.
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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