3947 Bloor Street W
Islington-City Centre West, Toronto, M9B 1L8
$1,499,000
- 4 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 6 parking
- 1500-2000 sq ft
Listed 19 days ago · MLS® W13848634
About this home
If charm and tradition is what you're searching for, look no further.Welcome to a home where timeless character, classic design, and undeniable warmth come together in one of Etobicoke's most sought-after family neighbourhoods. Surrounded by mature trees, excellent schools, and just minutes from Kipling subway station, downtown Toronto, Pearson Airport, major highways, and every convenience, this is a location you'll love as much as the home itself.Set on an impressive 81ft x 95ft lot with 96.29ft across the rear, the curb appeal is simply captivating. From the beautifully landscaped gardens to the perfectly manicured backyard, every detail has been lovingly maintained-creating the ideal backdrop for family gatherings, entertaining friends, or enjoying a quiet evening with a glass of wine.Inside, you'll discover a classic layout that never goes out of style. A charming sunroom, spacious family room flooded by natural light and offering a gorgeous wood burning fireplace, large formal dining room, and a timeless renovated kitchen offer comfortable, inviting spaces designed for everyday living. The quaint sunroom offers yet another alluring space perfect for quiet reflection, reading a book or sipping on a coffee. Upstairs, the elegant staircase leads to a spacious primary bedroom, three additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a storybook second-floor veranda-the perfect place for peace and quiet. The circular driveway off Shaver Ave allows for seamless access to the property. This home offers a level of character and authenticity seldom found in today's market. This timeless home is ideal for those seeking classic design, enduring quality, and lasting appeal in a fantastic family neighbourhood. Well maintained home.A/c &furnace approx 5 years old. Tankless water heater approx 2 years old. Roof, soffit/fascia,eavestroughs- 2019. The zoning potentially allows for various commercial uses should you wish to operate a home based business- a great live/work opportunity.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Size
- 1500-2000 sq ft
- Lot
- 81.03 × 98.31 ft
- Basement
- Full, Partially Finished
- Garage
- Attached
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $5,624 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- Islington-City Centre West
- Municipality
- Toronto W08
- Price per sq ft
- $857 (6% below detached houses in Islington-City Centre West, $914)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second)
- Rooms
- 8 above ground + 3 below
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Rec Room, Wood
- Features
- Auto Garage Door Remote
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
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Faces
- South
- Outdoor
- Landscaped
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Total parking
- 6
- Driveway and parking
- Circular Drive, Private
Lot
- Size
- 81.03 × 98.31 ft (irregular)
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Nearby
- Rec./Commun.Centre, School, Park, Public Transit
- Cross street
- Bloor St and Shaver Ave S
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 6.22 × 4.29 m (20'5" × 14'1") | |
| Dining Room | Main | 3.33 × 4.34 m (10'11" × 14'3") | |
| Kitchen | Main | 3.3 × 3.3 m (10'10" × 10'10") | |
| Sunroom | Main | 2.51 × 2.67 m (8'3" × 8'9") | |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 4.04 × 4.32 m (13'3" × 14'2") | |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 3.33 × 3.45 m (10'11" × 11'4") | |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 3.33 × 3.4 m (10'11" × 11'2") | |
| Bedroom 4 | Second | 1.96 × 2.36 m (6'5" × 7'9") | |
| Recreation | Basement | 6.32 × 3.96 m (20'9" × 13') |
History of this address
1 earlier listing 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
- 🚇 Kipling Subway15 min walk
- 🚇 Islington Subway2.0 km
- 🚆 Kipling GO14 min walk
Within a 10-minute walk: 4 grocery stores, 19 cafés and restaurants, 8 parks, 7 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Bulk Barn (750 m). Nearest park: Greenfield Park (250 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Wedgewood Junior School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 80%, math 76%11 min walk - St. Elizabeth Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 69%14 min walk - Our Lady of Peace Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 84%, math 60%16 min walk - Eatonville Junior School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 84%, math 56%1.5 km
Secondary
- Etobicoke Year Round Alternative Centre10 min walk
- Bloorlea Middle School10 min walk
- Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute1.6 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 M9B
- Owners / renters
- 74% / 26%
- Median household income
- $108,000
- Average age
- 42
- Children under 15
- 16%
- Homes
- 53% detached, 37% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 17%
- Population
- 33,236
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Ukrainian 2.1%, Serbian 1.7%, Spanish 1.6%, Korean 1.5%.
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 Islington (2025): 28% below the Toronto average, down 24% from the year before.
- Assault49% below average
- Break and enter55% above average
- Auto theft24% below average
- Robbery50% below average
- Theft from vehicles32% below average
- Shootings56% 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 1 active
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3927 BLOOR ST W · 150 mSite Plan · Under Review · applied 2025Proposal to demolish the existing two-storey dwellings on each lot, and to consolidate the lots to construct a six-storey (19.5 metres), 3,613.5 square-metre,…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.
Building permits
No building permits at this address since 2014.
3 permits on this block of the street in the last 2 years, including 2 new homes.
Permits filed with the City of Toronto. A permit doesn’t mean the work passed final inspection.
Trees
58 City street trees within 100 m, mostly maples. That’s more 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).
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.
Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES PHINNEY REAL EST.
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