26 Thornton Avenue

East B, London East, N5Y 2Y2

$549,900

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  • 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

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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).

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Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

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