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37 Johnston Avenue

Lansing-Westgate, Toronto, M2N 1G9

$1,549,900

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  • 3+1 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • 3 parking
  • 1500-2000 sq ft

Listed 28 days ago · MLS® C13811412

About this home

A rare opportunity to own an updated home on an exceptional deep lot in one of Toronto's most desirable neighbourhoods. 37 Johnston Street offers the best of both worlds: a beautifully maintained home to enjoy today, paired with outstanding outdoor space and exciting possibilities for the future.Inside, the bright, carpet-free interior is warm and inviting, with hardwood flooring and thoughtful updates throughout. The renovated kitchen combines style and function with generous cabinetry, quality countertops and newer stainless steel appliances, while two updated bathrooms feature fresh, contemporary finishes. Comfortable and welcoming, the home is equally suited to everyday family living, entertaining or working from home.Outside is where this property truly distinguishes itself. The remarkably deep, private backyard creates a rare urban retreat, surrounded by mature greenery and anchored by a magnificent century-old tree. An expansive entertainment deck, covered pergola, hot tub and dedicated firepit area provide multiple spaces to gather, relax and enjoy the outdoors throughout the seasons.Beyond its immediate appeal, the generous lot presents intriguing possibilities for buyers considering a future addition, reconfiguration or new vision for the property, subject to applicable approvals.Ideally located just moments from Yonge Street, with convenient access to shopping, restaurants, cafés, parks, schools, transit and major commuter routes.Move in and enjoy, expand over time, or explore the possibilities of this exceptional property. With an updated interior, incredible backyard and a lot of this scale, 37 Johnston Street is a Toronto opportunity that is increasingly difficult to find.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Age
100+ years
Size
1500-2000 sq ft
Lot
31 × 130 ft
Basement
Finished
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$7,827 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Lansing-Westgate
Municipality
Toronto C07
Price per sq ft
$886 (8% below detached houses in Lansing-Westgate, $964)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 3-piece (basement), 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 2-piece (main)
Rooms
7 above ground + 1 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Natural Gas
Features
Water Heater, Carpet Free

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Stucco (Plaster)
Roof
Shingles, Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Block
Age
100+
Faces
South
Outdoor
Storage, Shed

Parking

Total parking
3
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
31 × 130 ft

More

Possession
Flexible
Nearby
Arts Centre, Park, Place Of Worship, Public Transit, School, School Bus Route
Cross street
W.Yonge/S.Sheppard/N.401

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Dining RoomMain5.21 × 3.53 m (17'1" × 11'7")Combined w/Living, Crown Moulding, Window
Family RoomMain3.43 × 4.17 m (11'3" × 13'8")Fireplace, W/O To Deck, Open Concept
KitchenMain2.62 × 3.99 m (8'7" × 13'1")Custom Backsplash, Hidden Lights, Stainless Steel Appl
Primary BedroomSecond4.04 × 4.3 m (13'3" × 14'1")Ensuite Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Juliette Balcony
Bedroom 2Second3.91 × 3.61 m (12'10" × 11'10")Large Window, His and Hers Closets, Overlooks Frontyard
Bedroom 3Second3.05 × 3.25 m (10' × 10'8")Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s)
BedroomBasement3.83 × 2.59 m (12'7" × 8'6")3 Pc Ensuite, B/I Bookcase, Pot Lights

History of this address

12 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 Very walkable

  • 🚇 Sheppard-Yonge Subway6 min walk
  • 🚇 North York Centre Subway18 min walk
  • 🚆 Oriole GO4.0 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 7 grocery stores, 62 cafés and restaurants, 9 parks, 4 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Food Basics (200 m). Nearest park: Albert Standing Park (250 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • St. Edward Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 63%    9 min walk
  • Claude Watson School for the Arts
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 89%    13 min walk
  • Cameron Public School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 81%, math 87%    14 min walk
  • Avondale Alternative Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 88%    15 min walk

Secondary

  • Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts Catholic · Private
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 87%, literacy test 97%    10 min walk
  • Earl Haig Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 84%, literacy test 95%    1.3 km
  • Willowdale Middle School1.6 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 M2N

Owners / renters
59% / 41%
Median household income
$82,000
Average age
41
Children under 15
12%
Homes
17% detached, 70% high-rise
Commute by transit
29%
Population
75,100

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 11.7%, Iranian Persian 7.2%, Korean 6.7%, Yue (Cantonese) 5.1%.

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 Lansing-Westgate (2025): 22% below the Toronto average, down 8% from the year before.

  • Assault21% below average
  • Break and enter45% below average
  • Auto theftabout average
  • Robbery37% below average
  • Theft from vehiclesabout average
  • Shootings33% below 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 15 active

  • 18 CAMERON AVE · 150 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2026
    Site Plan Control Application proposes the development of a 50-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial use at grade. The building will…
    Application details
  • 4632-4648 YONGE ST · 200 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Under Review · applied 2026
    OPA & Rezoning Application proposes the development of a 50-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial use at grade. The building will…
    Application details
  • 68 SHEPPARD AVE W · 350 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2026
    Site Plan Control application proposes a 6 storey (17.9m) emergency shelter - mix of sleeping areas and amenity spaces with 1 loading space.
    Application details
  • 21 JOHNSTON AVE · 50 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Under Review · applied 2026
    OPA & Rezoning Application proposes the development of a 48-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial use at grade. The building will…
    Application details
  • 25 POYNTZ AVE · 100 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2025
    Site Plan Control Application proposes the development of a 51-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial uses. The building will provide a…
    Application details
  • 36 AVONDALE AVE · 350 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2025
    Site Plan Control Application proposes the development of a 49-storey residential building. The building will provide a total of 504 residential units, being a…
    Application details

14 more within 500 m.

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.

Full lot check · Run the numbers

Building permits

  • Multiple Projects · 2018 · Closed
    Proposal to change slop of ceiling in washroom of existing SFD-D.

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

49 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).

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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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