458 Dawes Road

East York, Toronto, M4B 2E9

$649,900

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Listed 84 days ago · MLS® E13612402

About this home

An exceptional opportunity to own commercial real estate in the heart of East York's established Woodbine Gardens community. This versatile approximately 1,000 sq. ft street-level retail space fronts directly onto Dawes Road offering excellent visibility, convenient access, and street-front parking for cutomers. Currently operating as a combination bodega, Filipino kitchen, and food mart the property is well-equipped for food service with an existing fire suppression system, 200-amp electrical service, and a functional layout ready for a variety of retail, restaurant, or service-based businesses. The property also features a full basement with washroom and abundant storage space providing valuable operational flexibility. Whether you're a small business owner looking to own instead of lease or an investor seeking a well-located commercial asset, this property offers outstanding potential. The real estate is being offered for sale, with the business and buisness assets also available for those interested in a turnkey opportunity. Situated in a thriving neighborhood with CLO>7*22 zoning, this is a rare chance to secure a highly visible commercial property in a desirable East York location with long-term investment potential.

Details

Type
Commercial Retail
Lot
21 × ? ft
Garage
Street
Property tax
$5,764 (2026)
Neighbourhood
East York
Municipality
Toronto E03

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Gas Forced Air Open
Air conditioning
Yes
Water and sewer
Sanitary
Utilities
Yes

Building and exterior

Building area
1,000 Square Feet

More

Possession
Flexible
Cross street
Main St. and Danforth Ave.
Business type
Hospitality/Food Related

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

  • 🚇 Victoria Park Subway17 min walk
  • 🚇 Main Street Subway1.6 km
  • 🚆 Danforth GO1.8 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 3 cafés and restaurants, 4 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest grocery: No Frills (650 m). Nearest park: Joshua Cronkwright Parkette (100 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • George Webster Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 67%, math 20%
    3 min walk
  • Crescent Town Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 78%, math 59%
    12 min walk
  • Regent Heights Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 33%
    14 min walk
  • Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 40%
    14 min walk

Secondary

  • Gordon A Brown Middle School14 min walk
  • D A Morrison Middle School1.4 km
  • Samuel Hearne Public School1.4 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 M4B

Owners / renters
48% / 52%
Median household income
$78,000
Average age
42
Children under 15
15%
Homes
43% detached, 28% high-rise
Commute by transit
27%
Population
18,612

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Greek 1.9%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1.8%, Bengali 0.9%, Spanish 0.8%.

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 O'Connor-Parkview (2025): about the Toronto average, about the same from the year before.

  • Assaultabout average
  • Break and enter59% below average
  • Auto theft20% below average
  • Robbery44% below average
  • Theft from vehiclesabout average
  • Shootings41% 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

  • 416 DAWES RD · 150 m
    Site Plan · Closed · applied 2022
    A site plan application for a new public library building of 4-storeys (16.4 metres) and with a total gross floor area of 2,457 m2.
    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): 9 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 RT

Residential Townhouse (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.

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Building permits

No building permits at this address since 2014.

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

37 City street trees within 100 m, mostly lindens. 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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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 RCR REALTY.

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