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42 Woolgar Avenue

Islington-City Centre West, Toronto, M8Z 4Y7

$1,159,000

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  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 5 parking
  • 700-1100 sq ft

Listed 34 days ago · MLS® W13789932

About this home

WELCOME TO 42 WOOLGAR AVE. A TIMELESS ETOBICOKE GEM. Set in one of Etobicoke's sought after neighbourhoods, this beautifully maintained solid brick bungalow offers a rare opportunity to own a home that has been lovingly cared for by the same owner for OVER SIX DECADES. Rich in character, warmth, and timeless appeal, this residence is ready to welcome its next generation of homeowners. Step inside to a thoughtfully maintained main level featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and one in the basement, hardwood floors throughout. The inviting layout provides a wonderful foundation for comfortable everyday living while offering endless possibilities to personalize and make the home your own. The finished lower level extends the living space and offers additional versatility, complete with a separate side entrance, summer kitchen, and recreation room. A gas fireplace insert creates a warm living atmosphere perfect for relaxing evenings with family and friends or cozy winter nights. Outside, convenience meets practicality with a double driveway accommodating up to four vehicles, plus an attached garage, providing generous parking and storage options. The location is equally impressive. Enjoy easy access to major highways, shopping, dining, schools, and everyday conveniences. The new Longo's grocery store, Sherway Gardens, and an excellent selection of restaurants are all close by, while airports is just a short drive away. Families will appreciate the abundance of nearby public and catholic elementary and secondary schools. Whether you're looking to establish roots in a wonderful family friendly community, create your forever home, or comfortably downsize without compromising on location, 42 WOOLGAR AVE offers an exceptional opportunity in a highly desirable Etobicoke setting. A cherished home, an outstanding location, and a wonderful opportunity don't miss your chance to make 42 Woolgar Ave your own.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Size
700-1100 sq ft
Lot
42 × 117 ft
Basement
Separate Entrance, Finished
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$5,663 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Islington-City Centre West
Municipality
Toronto W08
Price per sq ft
$1,288 (41% above detached houses in Islington-City Centre West, $914)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (basement)
Kitchens
2 (1 below ground)
Rooms
6 above ground + 4 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
Fireplace Insert
Features
Carpet Free, Floor Drain, In-Law Capability, Water Heater

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
Bungalow
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Brick
Faces
West
Outdoor
Garden Shed, Workshop

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
5
Driveway and parking
Private Double

Lot

Size
42 × 117 ft

More

Possession
30/60/90
Nearby
Fenced Yard, Hospital, Park, School, School Bus Route
Cross street
QUEENSWAY, WOOLGAR & WARNICA

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
FoyerMain1.83 × 1.5 m (6' × 4'11")Ceramic Floor, Closet, Window
KitchenMain2.7 × 4.21 m (8'10" × 13'10")Ceramic Floor, Double Sink, Window
Living RoomMain3.74 × 4.14 m (12'3" × 13'7")Hardwood Floor, Combined w/Dining, Window
Dining RoomMain3.74 × 2.6 m (12'3" × 8'6")Hardwood Floor, Combined w/Living, Window
Primary BedroomMain3.74 × 3.25 m (12'3" × 10'8")Hardwood Floor, Closet, Window
Bedroom 2Main3.74 × 2.6 m (12'3" × 8'6")Hardwood Floor, Closet, Window
Bedroom 3Main2.7 × 3.25 m (8'10" × 10'8")Ceramic Floor, Closet, Window
BathroomMain1.71 × 2.17 m (5'7" × 7'1")Ceramic Floor, 4 Pc Bath, Window
KitchenBasement3.74 × 3.89 m (12'3" × 12'9")Ceramic Floor, B/I Dishwasher, Above Grade Window
Great RoomBasement3.4 × 9.44 m (11'2" × 31')Fireplace Insert, Ceramic Floor, Above Grade Window
BathroomBasement1.71 × 2.58 m (5'7" × 8'6")Ceramic Floor, 3 Pc Bath, Above Grade Window
LaundryBasement2.7 × 3.89 m (8'10" × 12'9")Ceramic Floor, Double Sink, Above Grade Window
Cold Room/CantinaBasement6.54 × 1.36 m (21'5" × 4'6")Concrete Floor, Above Grade Window

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 Kipling Subway1.8 km
  • 🚇 Islington Subway2.3 km
  • 🚆 Kipling GO1.8 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 3 grocery stores, 27 cafés and restaurants, 5 parks, 4 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Longo's (350 m). Nearest park: Queensland Park (150 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Castlebar Junior School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 83%, math 80%    13 min walk
  • Norseman Junior Middle School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 93%, math 67%    17 min walk
  • High Park Centennial Montessori School Private1.5 km
  • St. Louis Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 43%    1.7 km

Secondary

  • Etobicoke School of the Arts
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 68%, literacy test 92%    1.6 km
  • Bishop Allen Academy Catholic Secondary School Catholic · Private
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 81%, literacy test 94%    1.7 km
  • Karen Kain School of the Arts1.8 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 M8Z

Owners / renters
80% / 20%
Median household income
$111,000
Average age
41
Children under 15
15%
Homes
55% detached, 23% high-rise
Commute by transit
18%
Population
19,312

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Tibetan 2.5%, Italian 1.8%, Portuguese 1.4%, Polish 1.3%.

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 Etobicoke City Centre (2025): 55% above the Toronto average, down 9% from the year before.

  • Assaultabout average
  • Break and enterabout average
  • Auto theft167% above average
  • Robbery139% above average
  • Theft from vehicles32% above average
  • Shootings98% 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 4 active

  • 1230 THE QUEENSWAY · 400 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2026
    The proposed redevelopment includes a 13-storey mixed-use building containing 175 purpose-built residential rental units with ground floor retail. The…
    Application details
  • 1049 THE QUEENSWAY · 350 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Council Approved · applied 2022
    Proposal to lift the 'H' to permit a 12-storey mixed-use building containing 321 dwelling units.
    Application details
  • 1049 THE QUEENSWAY · 350 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2022
    Site Plan Approval - Proposed development of a 12-storey mixed use building containing 321 dwelling units, 715 square metres of retail space at grade, and two…
    Application details
  • 1061 THE QUEENSWAY · 350 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · OMB Appeal · applied 2014
    Proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Etobicoke Zoning Code to permit the development of three residential apartments (26-, 34- and 43-storeys) on a…
    Application details
  • 1156 THE QUEENSWAY · 250 m
    Site Plan · Closed · applied 2026
    Proposed amendment application permitting an increase in metric height, introduction of one additional residential storey, and the reallocation of visitor and…
    Application details
  • 1233-1255 THE QUEENSWAY · 350 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Closed · applied 2025
    Revised Official Plan Amendment (OPA) application to redesignate the lands from Mixed Use Areas to Mixed Use Areas and Parks, add new Site and Area Specific…
    Application details

11 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): 12 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

No building permits at this address since 2014.

2 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

68 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.

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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