48 Leopold Street
South Parkdale, Toronto, M6K 1J9
$1,599,990
Reduced $50,000 from $1,649,990
- 3 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- 0 parking
- 2000-2500 sq ft
Listed 197 days ago · MLS® W12960190
About this home
Stunning Victorian Home in Trendy Parkdale Tucked Away on a Quiet, Leafy Street. This beautifully preserved Victorian-era home seamlessly blends historic charm with modern updates. The home's architectural character shines through with its exposed interior brick walls, soaring cathedral ceilings, and abundant natural light filling every room. The main floor boasts hardwood floors, crown mouldings, 10-foot ceilings and a sunroom, creating a grand and inviting atmosphere. The second floor is a separate unit with its own modern kitchen, living room with custom built-in walnut shelving, a 3-piece bathroom and a bedroom with ample custom closet space. The third-floor primary bedroom is exceptional, featuring a striking 13-foot cathedral ceiling, complemented by a modern ensuite bath and a spacious private terrace off the master bedroom. Extra-large custom wardrobes and a built-in shoe closet provide plenty of storage, while the large laundry area with custom cabinetry brings modern convenience. This grandiose home, located in the city's core, is nearly 3000 square feet (including the basement), making it a unique find for an original Victorian treasure of this magnitude, which presents the opportunity for either a lucrative income-generating property or a magnificent family home. Ideally located just a short walk to vibrant Roncesvalles Avenue, this home offers access to an eclectic mix of trendy restaurants, coffee shops, and boutique shops, all within steps of your front door. This majestic home is a rare opportunity to experience a Victorian residence's timeless beauty and charm, combined with the best of contemporary living in one of Parkdale's most desirable neighbourhoods.
Details
- Type
- Semi-Detached
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Size
- 2000-2500 sq ft
- Lot
- 22.25 × 88 ft
- Basement
- Unfinished
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 2
- Property tax
- $6,915 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- South Parkdale
- Municipality
- Toronto W01
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (third)
- Rooms
- 12 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- Yes
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Exterior
- Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Stone
- Faces
- North
Lot
- Size
- 22.25 × 88 ft
More
- Possession
- TBA
- Cross street
- Queen st W and Jameson
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 5.88 × 3.64 m (19'3" × 11'11") | Hardwood Floor |
| Dining Room | Main | 4.08 × 3.64 m (13'5" × 11'11") | Hardwood Floor |
| Kitchen | Main | 4.96 × 4.39 m (16'3" × 14'5") | Tile Floor |
| Bathroom | Main | 2.66 × 1.71 m (8'9" × 5'7") | 3 Pc Bath |
| Office | Main | 2.18 × 2.87 m (7'2" × 9'5") | Laminate |
| Living Room | Second | 3.57 × 5.36 m (11'9" × 17'7") | Hardwood Floor, Closet Organizers |
| Bedroom | Second | 4.78 × 3.56 m (15'8" × 11'8") | Hardwood Floor, B/I Closet |
| Kitchen | Second | 5.13 × 4.47 m (16'10" × 14'8") | Tile Floor, Pantry |
| Bathroom | Second | 2.33 × 2.67 m (7'8" × 8'9") | 3 Pc Bath, Closet Organizers |
| Primary Bedroom | Third | 6.69 × 4.91 m (21'11" × 16'1") | Closet Organizers, Cathedral Ceiling(s) |
| Bathroom | Third | 2.41 × 2.01 m (7'11" × 6'7") | 3 Pc Bath |
| Laundry | Third | 7.11 × 2.1 m (23'4" × 6'11") | Closet |
History of this address
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Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Very walkable
- 🚇 Lansdowne Subway2.3 km
- 🚇 Dundas West Subway2.3 km
- 🚆 Exhibition GO1.7 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 9 grocery stores, 80 cafés and restaurants, 18 parks, 8 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: No Frills (250 m). Nearest park: Beaty Avenue Parkette (150 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Holy Family Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 83%, math 42%6 min walk - Dr Rita Cox - Kina Minagok Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 74%, math 40%7 min walk - Parkdale Junior and Senior Public School9 min walk
- Garden Avenue Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 94%15 min walk
Secondary
- Parkdale Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 61%, literacy test 86%5 min walk - City View Alternative Senior School18 min walk
- École secondaire catholique Saint-Frère-André Catholic · French1.4 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 M6K
- Owners / renters
- 31% / 69%
- Median household income
- $72,000
- Average age
- 40
- Children under 15
- 8%
- Homes
- 2% detached, 67% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 35%
- Population
- 42,110
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Tibetan 3.3%, Portuguese 2.5%, Vietnamese 1.3%, Yue (Cantonese) 1.2%.
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 South Parkdale (2025): about the Toronto average, about the same from the year before.
- Assault48% above average
- Break and enter27% above average
- Auto theft68% below average
- Robberyabout average
- Theft from vehiclesabout average
- Shootingsabout 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 9 active
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1337 QUEEN ST W · 500 mSite Plan · Under Review · applied 2026Site Plan Approval for a 16-storey mixed-use building containing 175 rental residential units and approximately 2,482 sq.m of community-serving space.Application details
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1605 QUEEN ST W · 400 mOfficial Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Under Review · applied 2026Zoning By-law Amendment to convert the existing building into the Phoenix Concert Theatre.Application details
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138 DOWLING AVE · 150 mSite Plan · NOAC Issued · applied 2026Proposal to construct a 14 storey residential purpose-built rental building.Application details
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1451 QUEEN ST W · 200 mOfficial Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Appeal Received · applied 2023The application proposes to demolish the existing buildings and construct a new 12-storey mixed use building containing 249 dwelling units. The proposed…Application details
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1437 QUEEN ST W · 250 mSite Plan · Under Review · applied 2023The application proposes to demolish the existing buildings and construct a new 12-storey mixed use building containing 249 dwelling units. The proposed…Application details
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1375 QUEEN ST W · 350 mSite Plan · NOAC Issued · applied 2021Site Plan Approval for a 7-storey mixed-use building having a residential gross floor area of 3312 square metres, and a non-residential gross floor area of 268…Application details
9 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): 5 km. Transit times · Driving times
Coming transit
- 🚧 Exhibition 1.6 km · opening 2031
Stations under construction or approved. Opening dates are the latest public estimates and often move.
Noise 2 sources nearby
- 🛣️ Gardiner Expressway350 m
- 🚆 Rail line (Oakville Subdivision)300 m
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.
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
60 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.
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