296 Runnymede Road 5

Runnymede-Bloor West Village, Toronto, M6S 2Y6

$1,850/mo

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  • 1 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
  • 0 parking
  • < 700 sq ft

Listed 17 days ago · MLS® W13857816

About this home

Welcome to 296 Runnymede Road - a bright and inviting basement apartment in the heart of Bloor West Village. Recently updated and thoughtfully laid out, this charming unit offers a comfortable blend of style, functionality, and convenience. The open-concept living space features tall ceilings, creating an airy and spacious feel throughout. The updated kitchen includes newer appliances, while updated light fixtures and a refreshed bathroom vanity add a modern touch. A spacious bedroom offers plenty of room to comfortably unwind, while the separate den provides a versatile space for a home office, reading nook, or whatever suits your lifestyle. With its functional layout, inviting living space, and recent updates, this apartment is an ideal fit for a young professional looking for a comfortable place to call home. Located in the heart of Bloor West Village, you'll be just steps from the subway, shops, cafés, restaurants, parks, and everyday conveniences that make this neighbourhood such a wonderful place to live. A lovely opportunity to enjoy the best of west-end living in a well-maintained and thoughtfully updated home.

Details

Type
Multiplex
Style
2 1/2 Storey
Size
< 700 sq ft
Basement
Finished, Walk-Out
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Neighbourhood
Runnymede-Bloor West Village
Municipality
Toronto W02
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
1 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (lower)
Rooms
3 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Laundry
Coin Operated, Shared
Features
Carpet Free, Separate Hydro Meter
Furnished
Unfurnished

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Baseboard, Electric
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2 1/2 Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete, Concrete Block, Stone
Faces
West

Parking

Driveway and parking
Private

Rental terms

Rent includes
Building Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance, Snow Removal, Water

More

Possession
Immediate
Nearby
Hospital, Rec./Commun.Centre, Public Transit, Park, Library, Lake/Pond
Cross street
Runnymede/Bloor

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomLower4.87 × 2.89 m (16' × 9'6")Laminate, Closet, LED Lighting
KitchenLower4.23 × 1.79 m (13'11" × 5'10")Window, Laminate, Stainless Steel Appl
BedroomLower3.84 × 2.74 m (12'7" × 9')Double Closet, Laminate, Window
DenLower1.55 × 1.43 m (5'1" × 4'8")Laminate, LED Lighting
BathroomLower2.77 × 1.31 m (9'1" × 4'4")4 Pc Bath, Linen Closet, Tile Floor

History of this address

2 earlier listings at this address, with sold and leased prices. Create a free account or sign in to see them.

Location

Location is approximate. See nearby homes on the map

The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 Runnymede Subway2 min walk
  • 🚇 Jane Subway9 min walk
  • 🚆 Mount Dennis GO4.0 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 6 grocery stores, 55 cafés and restaurants, 15 parks, 7 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Green Thumb Fruit Market (200 m). Nearest park: Neil McLellan Park (100 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 99%, math 76%
    6 min walk
  • St. Pius X Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 61%
    10 min walk
  • St. Cecilia Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 98%, math 78%
    14 min walk
  • Swansea Junior and Senior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 87%, math 62%
    16 min walk

Secondary

  • The Student School8 min walk
  • Western Technical & Commercial School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 53%, literacy test 83%
    8 min walk
  • Ursula Franklin Academy Private
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 86%, literacy test 99%
    9 min walk

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 M6S

Owners / renters
68% / 32%
Median household income
$108,000
Average age
41
Children under 15
17%
Homes
36% detached, 29% high-rise
Commute by transit
24%
Population
34,029

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Ukrainian 1%, Russian 1%, Spanish 1%, Polish 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 Runnymede-Bloor West Village (2025): about the Toronto average, up 9% from the year before.

  • Assault28% below average
  • Break and enter43% below average
  • Auto theft36% above average
  • Robberyabout average
  • Theft from vehiclesabout average
  • Shootingsnone reported

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

  • 2117 BLOOR ST W · 400 m
    Site Plan · NOAC Issued · applied 2017
    Site plan application to construct an 8-storey mixed use building with retail at-grade and 54 residential units above-grade. 46 vehicle parking spaces and 75…
    Application details
  • 2273 BLOOR ST W · 250 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Closed · applied 2025
    Proposed 15 storey mixed-use building. The proposal includes 60 residential dwelling units and approximately 116 square metres of at-grade retail space along…
    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 R

Residential (with a site-specific exception).

  • ✅ 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

No building permits at this address since 2014.

1 permit on this block of the street in the last 2 years.

Permits filed with the City of Toronto. A permit doesn’t mean the work passed final inspection.

Trees

45 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.

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.

Listed by SAGE REAL ESTATE LIMITED.

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