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40 Cowley Avenue

Islington-City Centre West, Toronto, M9B 2E3

$1,799,500

Reduced $100,499 from $1,899,999

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  • 4+2 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • 5 parking
  • 1500-2000 sq ft

Listed 49 days ago · MLS® W13733208

About this home

Welcome to 40 Cowley Avenue - a rare opportunity to own a spacious, fully renovated and expanded detached home on a premium 75 x 85 ft lot in Toronto's desirable west end. Thoughtfully updated for modern living, this versatile home offers approximately 2,000 sq ft of living space plus a fully finished basement, with 4+2 bedrooms and 4+1 bathrooms designed to comfortably accommodate growing families, multi-generational living, or those simply looking for more space and flexibility. Inside, you'll find generous principal rooms, modern upgrades, and a functional layout that balances everyday comfort with long-term practicality. The finished basement with separate entrance provides excellent additional living space for extended family, guests, or additional rental income. One of the home's standout features is the large loft area above the garage with separate entrance and separate heating and cooling - ideal as a home office, studio, gym, creative space, additional family living area, or additional rental income. Outside, the spacious patio and backyard offer plenty of room for entertaining, relaxing, gardening, or creating your own outdoor retreat. Parking for up to 5 vehicles adds rare convenience in this location. Located in the family-friendly and prestigious Glen Park neighborhood close to parks, schools, shopping, transit, and major routes, this is a unique opportunity to own a move-in ready home with exceptional space and flexibility in a strong Toronto community. A rare combination of lot size, updated living space, and versatility in a sought-after west-end location.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Size
1500-2000 sq ft
Lot
75 × 85 ft
Basement
Apartment, Finished, Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$5,920 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Islington-City Centre West
Municipality
Toronto W08
Price per sq ft
$1,028 (13% above detached houses in Islington-City Centre West, $914)

Interior

Bedrooms
4 above ground + 2 below
Bathrooms
2 × 4-piece (ground), 1 × 2-piece (ground), 2 × 3-piece (basement)
Kitchens
2 (1 below ground)
Rooms
12 above ground + 8 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Yes
Features
In-Law Capability, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Separate Heating Controls, Sump Pump, Storage, Upgraded Insulation

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete
Faces
North

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
5
Driveway and parking
Private Double

Lot

Size
75 × 85 ft

More

Possession
Flexible / TBA
Cross street
Burnhamthrope and Martin Grove

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
BathroomThird1.75 × 2.14 m (5'9" × 7')4 Pc Bath, Renovated
BedroomGround3.03 × 3.84 m (9'11" × 12'7")Double Closet
BathroomGround0.92 × 1.43 m (3' × 4'8")2 Pc Bath
Family RoomGround3.02 × 3.48 m (9'11" × 11'5")W/O To Sundeck
Utility RoomBasement9.43 × 4.35 m (30'11" × 14'3")Combined w/Laundry, Laundry Sink
KitchenBasement3.55 × 3.48 m (11'8" × 11'5")Renovated, Family Size Kitchen, Walk-Out
Bedroom 2Ground3.88 × 3.71 m (12'9" × 12'2")
BedroomThird2.76 × 3.41 m (9'1" × 11'2")Balcony, W/O To Balcony
Dining RoomGround3.14 × 3.48 m (10'4" × 11'5")W/O To Sundeck
Cold Room/CantinaBasement2.04 × 1.36 m (6'8" × 4'6")
Bedroom 3Ground2.75 × 2.96 m (9' × 9'9")
BedroomBasement4.21 × 2.73 m (13'10" × 8'11")B/I Shelves, Closet
BathroomBasement1.92 × 2.12 m (6'4" × 6'11")
Family RoomBasement4.12 × 5.08 m (13'6" × 16'8")
KitchenGround3.43 × 2.75 m (11'3" × 9')B/I Appliances, Backsplash, Stainless Steel Appl
BathroomBasement2.17 × 1.94 m (7'1" × 6'4")3 Pc Bath, B/I Shelves
BathroomGround1.89 × 2.64 m (6'2" × 8'8")4 Pc Bath
Bedroom 2Basement5.05 × 3.85 m (16'7" × 12'8")Closet, 3 Pc Ensuite
Living RoomGround5.2 × 3.9 m (17'1" × 12'10")Fireplace
StudySecond4 × 3.47 m (13'1" × 11'5")Balcony, W/O To Balcony

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

  • 🚇 Kipling Subway2.3 km
  • 🚆 Kipling GO2.4 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 4 cafés and restaurants, 5 parks, 3 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Loblaws Great Food (950 m). Nearest park: Glen Park (300 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • West Glen Junior School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 60%, math 48%    7 min walk
  • Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 98%, math 67%    17 min walk
  • Wedgewood Junior School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 80%, math 76%    18 min walk
  • St. Gregory Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 52%    1.3 km

Secondary

  • Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute10 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 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

No planning applications within 500 m in the last five years.

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.

Living here

Commute

To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 14 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.

  • ✅ 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

  • Multiple Projects · 2021 · Closed
    Part of flat roof to be converted to balcony on the second floor SFD-detached

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

29 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).

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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