279 Cornelius Parkway Upper
Downsview-Roding-CFB, Toronto, M3K 1T6
$2,250/mo
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- 1 parking
- < 700 sq ft
Listed 161 days ago · MLS® W13113674
About this home
Beautifully renovated from top to bottom, this bright and inviting upper floor home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and practicality for responsible tenants seeking a well-cared-for residence in a family-friendly neighbourhood. Filled with natural light, the spacious layout features generous principal rooms, abundant closet and in-suite storage space, and a stunning modern kitchen complete with full-sized stainless steel appliances. Additional conveniences include shared laundry on the same level, one outdoor parking spot, and updated plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems for peace of mind and year-round comfort. Ideally located near the end of a quiet dead-end street, this home offers a safe, low-traffic setting perfect for families and professionals alike. Just minutes to excellent schools, parks, shopping, TTC transit, Yorkdale Subway Station, and Yorkdale Shopping Centre, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy modern living in a warm and welcoming community.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- Apartment
- Size
- < 700 sq ft
- Lot
- 49.33 × 155.37 ft
- Basement
- None
- Garage
- Detached
- Kitchens
- 1
- Neighbourhood
- Downsview-Roding-CFB
- Municipality
- Toronto W05
- Rent increase limit
- Depends on when the unit was first lived in: before Nov. 15, 2018 it’s covered by Ontario’s yearly limit (2.1% in 2026); after, there’s no cap.
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 3-piece (upper)
- Rooms
- 4 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
- Laundry
- Common Area
- Features
- Carpet Free, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- Apartment
- Exterior
- Stucco (Plaster)
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Faces
- East
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Total parking
- 1
- Driveway and parking
- Private
Lot
- Size
- 49.33 × 155.37 ft
Rental terms
- Rent includes
- Grounds Maintenance, Parking
More
- Possession
- Vacant
- Nearby
- Cul de Sac/Dead End, Fenced Yard, Hospital, Library, Park, Place Of Worship
- Cross street
- Wilson & Keele
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Upper | 2.75 × 3.41 m (9' × 11'2") | Wood, Window, Closet |
| Dining Room | Upper | 3.35 × 3.2 m (11' × 10'6") | Combined w/Kitchen, Wood, Window |
| Kitchen | Upper | 3.35 × 3.2 m (11' × 10'6") | Porcelain Floor, Stainless Steel Appl, Overlooks Backyard |
| Primary Bedroom | Upper | 3.04 × 3.66 m (10' × 12') | Closet, Window, Wood |
| Bedroom 2 | Upper | 2.44 × 4.27 m (8' × 14') | Closet, Window, Wood |
Price history
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | $2,400 | Listed |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $2,250 | −$150 |
Location
Location is approximate. See nearby homes on the map
The neighbourhood
Getting around Very walkable
- 🚇 Wilson Subway2.3 km
- 🚇 Yorkdale Subway2.3 km
- 🚆 Downsview Park GO3.0 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 4 grocery stores, 17 cafés and restaurants, 5 parks, 5 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Metro (450 m). Nearest park: Downsview Memorial Parkette (400 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Downsview Public School11 min walk
- École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa French
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 75%15 min walk - St. Raphael Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 44%16 min walk - Ancaster Public School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 53%, math 41%17 min walk
Secondary
- Madonna Catholic Secondary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 39%, literacy test 82%5 min walk - Downsview Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 26%, literacy test 59%8 min walk - Pierre Laporte Middle School1.3 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 M3K
- Owners / renters
- 59% / 41%
- Median household income
- $88,000
- Average age
- 40
- Children under 15
- 15%
- Homes
- 47% detached, 1% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 27%
- Population
- 7,865
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 6%, Italian 5.9%, Spanish 4%, Portuguese 2.1%.
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 Downsview (2025): about the Toronto average, about the same from the year before.
- Assaultabout average
- Break and enterabout average
- Auto theft48% above average
- Robbery60% above average
- Theft from vehiclesabout average
- Shootingsabout 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 1 active
-
2701 KEELE ST · 400 mSite Plan · NOAC Issued · applied 2021An application for site plan control approval for a 30-storey mixed-use condominium building, which will comprise 418 dwelling units and 314 square metres of…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): 12 km. Transit times · Driving times
Noise 2 sources nearby
- 🛣️ Highway 401250 m
- 🚆 Rail line (Newmarket Subdivision)300 m
Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.
What can be built RD
Residential Detached (with a site-specific exception).
- ✅ Up to 4 homes on the lot (multiplex)
- ✅ 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
- Interior Alterations · 2026 · InspectionProposed structural design of repairs to wood frame structure caused by water ingress into existing building envelope
- Interior Alterations · 2025 · InspectionProposal for second unit in the basement.
1 permit 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
38 City street trees within 100 m, mostly maples. 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).
From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.
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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