26 Thornton Avenue
East B, London East, N5Y 2Y2
$549,900
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 4 parking
- 1100-1500 sq ft
Listed today · MLS® X14099472
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About this home
EXCEPTIONAL VALUE ON COVETED THORNTON AVENUE IN OLD NORTH LONDON! Mature trees, beautiful character homes & one of London's most loved neighbourhoods set the stage for a property offering so much more than you might expect.Lovingly maintained & thoughtfully upgraded, this home features a spacious main-floor primary bedroom with French doors & oversized window. The dining area flows into the renovated kitchen featuring an eat-up breakfast bar, quartz countertops, matte grey subway tile backsplash, navy shaker cabinetry, ample storage & SS appliances. The bright living room offers abundant natural light through oversized sliding doors overlooking the mature, tree-covered backyard oasis. A 2-pc bath, main-floor laundry & convenient side entrance complete this level.Upstairs are 2 generous bedrooms, both with custom built-in closets featuring shelving & drawers, plus a renovated 4-pc bath.Outside, the striking cranberry exterior with black accents pops against lush landscaping. Set on a deep 33'x140' lot with parking for 4, the backyard is made for summer: on-ground pool, hot tub, large deck, additional seating area, 16'x10' workshop with hydro + 8'x8' storage shed. Think pool parties, music playing, drinks on the patio, kids splashing & friends gathered beneath the mature trees-all tucked into the charm, walkability & community of Old North. UPDATES: Roof (2023), Furnace (2015), Pool Heater (2022), Pool Pump (2015), Kitchen w/Quartz & Backsplash (2021), Flooring (2023), Bathroom (2023), Paint (2026), Custom Built-Ins, Pot Lights, Front Door, Nest Thermostat & Side Concrete Steps.Full Upgrades List & Floor Plans Available.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Size
- 1100-1500 sq ft
- Lot
- 33.33 × 140 ft
- Basement
- Partial Basement, Unfinished
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $4,258 (2025)
- Neighbourhood
- East B
- Municipality
- London East
- Price per sq ft
- $423 (7% below detached houses in East B, $456)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second)
- Rooms
- 4 above ground
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- No
- Features
- Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Sump Pump
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof
- Shingles
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Faces
- East
- Pool
- On Ground
- Outdoor
- Deck, Landscaped, Patio, Privacy, Year Round Living, Hot Tub, Porch, Lighting, Workshop
Parking
- Total parking
- 4
- Driveway and parking
- Private Double
Lot
- Size
- 33.33 × 140 ft (rectangular)
More
- Possession
- Immediate
- Nearby
- Fenced Yard, Hospital, Library, Public Transit, School
- Cross street
- St. James St & Thornton Avenue
History of this address
5 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 Walkable
No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.
Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 22 cafés and restaurants, 4 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest grocery: Your Independent Grocer (800 m). Nearest park: Doidge Park (700 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- St George's Public School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 81%5 min walk - St. Michael Separate School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 94%, math 53%7 min walk - Ryerson Public School11 min walk
- Lord Roberts Public School16 min walk
Secondary
- London Central Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 81%, literacy test 91%1.2 km - Catholic Central High School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 57%, literacy test 89%1.5 km - H.B. Beal Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 56%, literacy test 79%1.6 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 N5Y
- Owners / renters
- 45% / 55%
- Median household income
- $63,600
- Average age
- 38
- Children under 15
- 16%
- Homes
- 41% detached, 29% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 12%
- Population
- 35,934
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Nepali 2%, Malayalam 1.7%, Arabic 1.1%, Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 1.1%.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for London police: 73 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).
Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.
Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.
Living here
Commute
To downtown London: 2 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.
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.
Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
Listed by CENTURY 21 FIRST CANADIAN CORP.
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