4 Wellesley Place

Cabbagetown-South St. James Town, Toronto, M4Y 2K4

$25,000/mo

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  • 5 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • 2 parking
  • 5000 + sq ft

Listed 25 days ago · MLS® C13828800

About this home

Step into a once-in-a-lifetime residence - this award-winning, impeccably restored 1877 heritage estate offers over 8,000 sq ft of fully furnished luxury living, blending timeless grandeur with modern comfort. A breathtaking grand foyer with white Carrara marble floors, soaring 12-foot ceilings, and original moldings sets an unforgettable first impression. The elegant living room, complete with an open gas fireplace and baby grand piano, flows through 10-foot French doors to a private courtyard, while the formal dining room with butler's pantry and dual courtyard access is designed for exceptional entertaining.A dramatic sweeping staircase beneath a 20-foot ceiling and a private elevator servicing the main and second floors ensure effortless living. Additional lifestyle spaces include a dedicated recreation/TV room, fully equipped gym, steam sauna, and a separate private one-bedroom apartment - ideal for guests, staff, or extended family. Recognized with the Heritage Toronto Best Restoration Award, this extraordinary residence speaks to unmatched craftsmanship and prestige. 1 year term or option for short term lease.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2 1/2 Storey
Size
5000 + sq ft
Basement
Finished
Garage
Carport
Kitchens
1
Neighbourhood
Cabbagetown-South St. James Town
Municipality
Toronto C08
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
5 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (basement), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (second)
Rooms
9 above ground + 1 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Yes
Laundry
Ensuite
Furnished
Furnished

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Water, Gas
Air conditioning
Wall Unit(s)

Building and exterior

Style
2 1/2 Storey
Exterior
Brick, Stone
Foundation
Brick, Stone
Faces
East

Parking

Total parking
2
Driveway and parking
Front Yard Parking

More

Possession
Immediate/Flexible
Cross street
Jarvis St & Wellesley St E

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Primary BedroomMain6.08 × 5.52 m (19'11" × 18'1")Hardwood Floor, 4 Pc Bath, B/I Closet
FoyerMain18.41 × 16.57 m (60'5" × 54'4")Marble Floor, Staircase, Accoustic Ceiling
Living RoomMain14.86 × 17.09 m (48'9" × 56'1")Hardwood Floor, Fireplace, Crown Moulding
Dining RoomMain21.1 × 18.5 m (69'3" × 60'8")Hardwood Floor, Formal Rm, Fireplace
KitchenMain16.57 × 13.75 m (54'4" × 45'1")Combined w/Family, Heated Floor, Centre Island
Family RoomMain16.83 × 18.11 m (55'3" × 59'5")Hardwood Floor, Fireplace
BedroomSecond10.66 × 14.5 m (35' × 47'7")Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 2Second10.24 × 16.14 m (33'7" × 52'11")Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 3Second10.07 × 14.21 m (33' × 46'7")Hardwood Floor
OfficeSecond14.01 × 23.06 m (46' × 75'8")Hardwood Floor
Cold Room/CantinaBasement25.56 × 15.32 m (83'10" × 50'3")Wet Bar, B/I Shelves

History of this address

4 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

  • 🚇 Wellesley Subway9 min walk
  • 🚇 Sherbourne Subway9 min walk
  • 🚆 Toronto Union Station GO2.5 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 27 grocery stores, 255 cafés and restaurants, 31 parks, 32 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Rabba (100 m). Nearest park: Wellesley - Magill Park (150 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 80%, math 43%
    4 min walk
  • Church Street Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 84%, math 45%
    7 min walk
  • Rose Avenue Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 67%, math 14%
    8 min walk
  • Winchester Junior and Senior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 57%
    8 min walk

Secondary

  • Jarvis Collegiate Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 34%, literacy test 80%
    3 min walk
  • Msgr Fraser College - Isabella Campus Catholic4 min walk
  • Native Learning Centre7 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 M4Y

Owners / renters
29% / 71%
Median household income
$62,400
Average age
39
Children under 15
4%
Homes
0% detached, 91% high-rise
Commute by transit
31%
Population
36,319

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 7.6%, Korean 1.5%, Spanish 1.3%, Iranian Persian 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 North St.James Town (2025): 24% above the Toronto average, about the same from the year before.

  • Assault67% above average
  • Break and enterabout average
  • Auto theft62% below average
  • Robberyabout average
  • Theft from vehicles35% below average
  • Shootings48% 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 39 active

  • 55 ISABELLA ST · 500 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Under Review · applied 2026
    The application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 75-storey mixed-use building (250.5 metres including mechanical penthouse) containing 92 square…
    Application details
  • 405 SHERBOURNE ST · 450 m
    Site Plan · Application Received · applied 2026
    Site Plan Control Application for a 35-storey (112.6) metre building (excluding mechanical penthouse) 25,069 square metres of residential gross floor area and…
    Application details
  • 124 ISABELLA ST · 250 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2025
    To permit the construction of two buildings, with building heights of 56 and 60 storeys and approximately 1,362 dwelling units, and a POPS. The project retains…
    Application details
  • 440 JARVIS ST · 250 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2025
    Site Plan Approval for a 56-storey mixed-use building. The proposed building contains a total of 579 dwelling units, of which 36 are rental replacement units,…
    Application details
  • 440 JARVIS ST · 250 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · OMB Appeal · applied 2025
    Combined Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment for a 56-storey mixed-use building. The proposed building contains a total of 579 dwelling units, of which 36…
    Application details
  • 81 ISABELLA ST · 350 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · OMB Appeal · applied 2025
    Zoning By-law Amendment for a 69-storey residential building, containing 647 dwelling units, including 48 replacement rental dwelling units.
    Application details

48 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): 2 km. Transit times · Driving times

Coming transit

  • 🚧 Moss Park 1.5 km
  • 🚧 Queen 1.7 km
  • 🚧 Osgoode 2.0 km

Stations under construction or approved. Opening dates are the latest public estimates and often move.

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

Heritage Protected

This address is on Toronto’s Heritage Register: Designated (Part IV) (2002). Changes to the outside (and sometimes inside) usually need a heritage permit, and demolition is restricted.

Heritage Register entry

Building permits

  • Interior Alterations · 2015 · Closed
    REVISION 2: Proposal for new second to third floor stairs for access to third floor (with some modifications to the roof) and 2 new…

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

59 City street trees within 100 m, mostly ginkgos. 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.

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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