30 Kelsonia Avenue

Cliffcrest, Toronto, M1M 1B3

$1,399,900

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  • 3+1 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 4 parking
  • 1100-1500 sq ft

Listed 28 days ago · MLS® E13814334

About this home

Set in the Scarborough Bluffs, in one of the east end's most beloved neighbourhoods, is a home that wears many hats. This is a lovely detached 3BR character home with 2 garages, parking for up to 4 cars and a saltwater pool, all on a private 55 x 125 ft lot. Throughout the property, you'll appreciate the fine craftsmanship and unique details, from the wood-burning fireplace and custom carpentry, to the thoughtful landscaping and mature perennial gardens. Simply put, 30 Kelsonia Ave is the result of many years of careful, purposeful design to create a natural and artful escape. Inside, the home's charming character has been elevated with a custom pantry off of the renovated kitchen that includes main-floor laundry. The finished basement has a sep. side entrance, 3PC bath, bedroom and kitchenette for in-laws or more. Beyond the property itself, one of the neighbourhood's greatest luxuries is a genuine sense of community. Families are drawn to the highly rated Chine P.S. catchment and R.H. King Academy, but stay for the lifestyle. Quiet tree-lined streets, nearby Bluffer's Beach and waterfront trails bring neighbours together and make outdoor living part of everyday life. No matter your stage of life, whether upsizing, downsizing or empty-nesting, this home adapts beautifully. Gardening, swimming, lounging and entertaining all happen naturally here thanks to the privacy, thoughtful landscaping and in-ground pool. Just imagine "working" from home in this backyard! Commuters will appreciate being within walking distance of the GO Train, offering are markably easy trip downtown, while the large private driveway and two garages provide parking, storage and plenty of room for your own enthusiast pursuits. Come view this remarkable home today!

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Age
51-99 years
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
55 × 125 ft
Basement
Separate Entrance, Finished
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$5,977 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Cliffcrest
Municipality
Toronto E08
Price per sq ft
$1,077 (40% above detached houses in Cliffcrest, $769)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (basement)
Rooms
7 above ground + 3 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
Yes
Features
Carpet Free, In-Law Capability, On Demand Water Heater, Storage, Sump Pump

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Radiant, Gas
Air conditioning
Window Unit(s)
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Shingles
Age
51-99 years
Faces
North
Pool
Salt, Inground
Outdoor
Additional Garage(s), Fence - Full, Gazebo, Storage

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
4
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
55 × 125 ft

More

Possession
TBA - 90 Days
Nearby
Beach, Fenced Yard, Marina, Park, Public Transit, School
Cross street
East of Midland Ave, South Of Kingston Rd

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain3.82 × 5.87 m (12'6" × 19'3")Hardwood Floor, Fireplace, Large Window
Dining RoomMain3.8 × 3.1 m (12'6" × 10'2")Hardwood Floor, Picture Window, Plate Rail
KitchenMain3.08 × 3.02 m (10'1" × 9'11")Pantry, Renovated, Stainless Steel Appl
LaundryMain1.5 × 2.21 m (4'11" × 7'3")Pantry, Natural Finish, Pass Through
Primary BedroomSecond4.86 × 4.48 m (15'11" × 14'8")Hardwood Floor, His and Hers Closets, Large Window
Bedroom 2Second2.79 × 4.01 m (9'2" × 13'2")Hardwood Floor, Closet, Window
Bedroom 3Second3.82 × 3.4 m (12'6" × 11'2")Hardwood Floor, Closet, Window
RecreationBasement4.17 × 6.01 m (13'8" × 19'9")Finished, Pot Lights, Open Concept
BedroomBasement3.2 × 1.85 m (10'6" × 6'1")Finished, Window
OtherBasement2.97 × 2.15 m (9'9" × 7'1")Finished, Window

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Walkable

  • 🚆 Scarborough GO14 min walk

Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 8 cafés and restaurants, 4 parks, 3 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: No Frills (250 m). Nearest park: Kelsonia Parkette (150 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • John A Leslie Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 80%, math 38%
    5 min walk
  • Chine Drive Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 82%
    8 min walk
  • St. Theresa Shrine Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 50%
    9 min walk
  • Cliffside Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 55%, math 9%
    13 min walk

Secondary

  • St. John Henry Newman Catholic High School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 45%, literacy test 81%
    10 min walk
  • R H King Academy Private
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 60%, literacy test 82%
    1.5 km
  • Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 35%, literacy test 72%
    1.8 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 M1M

Owners / renters
63% / 37%
Median household income
$87,000
Average age
43
Children under 15
15%
Homes
50% detached, 31% high-rise
Commute by transit
25%
Population
23,258

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Bengali 5.1%, Tamil 2.2%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1.6%, Mandarin 1.4%.

Flood and conservation No mapped hazard

Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area.

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Safety

Major crime per resident in Cliffcrest (2025): about the Toronto average, down 5% from the year before.

  • Assaultabout average
  • Break and enterabout average
  • Auto theft21% above average
  • Robbery62% above average
  • Theft from vehicles120% above average
  • Shootings36% 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 1 active

  • 130 MIDLAND AVE · 400 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2022
    Site Plan approval for a 6-storey building addition to the existing 6-storey building on the subject site (Midland Garden Care Community), in conjunction with…
    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): 13 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 (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.

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Building permits

No building permits at this address since 2014.

2 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

19 City street trees within 100 m, mostly maples. That’s fewer than 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.

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.

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