48 Purcell Square
Steeles, Toronto, M1V 3Y3
$1,799,900
- 5+2 bedrooms
- 6 bathrooms
- 5 parking
- 2500-3000 sq ft
Listed 18 days ago · MLS® E13852724
About this home
Rare opportunity to own a coveted pie-shaped lot on a quiet court! Welcome to 48 Purcell Square, a spacious 2-storey detached home offering nearly 3,000 sq. ft. of above-grade living space plus approximately 1,300 sq. ft. of finished basement space, featuring 5+2 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms in Scarborough's sought-after Steeles community. The main floor offers exceptional versatility, featuring a convenient bedroom with a full bathroom-ideal for seniors, in-laws, or guests-along with spacious living, family, and dining rooms. The well-appointed kitchen features stainless steel appliances, while a skylight floods the home with abundant natural light throughout the day. Upstairs features four generously sized bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with a private retreat/sitting area and walk-in closet. Two beautifully renovated primary ensuites, completed in 2025, add a modern touch, complemented by a well-appointed common bathroom. The finished basement offers excellent multi-generational living or rental income potential, featuring a separate 2-bedroom walkout unit, 2 full bathrooms, a spacious living area with a kitchen rough-in concealed behind the wall, and a versatile workout/recreation area. Ideally located just steps from Kennedy Public School and Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute, with easy access to Pacific Mall, Milliken GO Station, TTC, Hwy 401, parks, shopping, and everyday amenities. A rare combination of generous living space, versatility, abundant natural light, and an exceptional court location-this one is truly a must-see!
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Size
- 2500-3000 sq ft
- Lot
- 49.96 × 133.01 ft
- Basement
- Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance
- Garage
- Attached
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $8,448 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- Steeles
- Municipality
- Toronto E05
- Price per sq ft
- $655 (10% above detached houses in Steeles, $595)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5 above ground + 2 below
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (ground), 2 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (second), 2 × 3-piece (basement)
- Rooms
- 10 above ground + 2 below
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Features
- Carpet Free, Auto Garage Door Remote
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
- Shingles
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Faces
- South
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Total parking
- 5
Lot
- Size
- 49.96 × 133.01 ft
More
- Possession
- flexible
- Nearby
- Fenced Yard, Park, Public Transit, School, Rec./Commun.Centre, Hospital
- Cross street
- Steeles&Kennedy
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Ground | 3.59 × 3.49 m (11'9" × 11'5") | Hardwood Floor, Bay Window |
| Dining Room | Ground | 3.59 × 3.49 m (11'9" × 11'5") | Hardwood Floor, Large Window, Combined w/Living |
| Kitchen | Ground | 3.38 × 2.66 m (11'1" × 8'9") | Stainless Steel Appl, Ceramic Floor, Quartz Counter |
| Breakfast | Ground | 5.33 × 3.76 m (17'6" × 12'4") | Hardwood Floor, W/O To Yard, Large Window |
| Family Room | Ground | 5.38 × 3.58 m (17'8" × 11'9") | Hardwood Floor, Fireplace |
| Bedroom 5 | Ground | 3.58 × 2.69 m (11'9" × 8'10") | Hardwood Floor, 4 Pc Bath |
| Bedroom | Second | 6.59 × 5.68 m (21'7" × 18'8") | Hardwood Floor, Walk-In Closet(s), 3 Pc Ensuite |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 4.47 × 3.5 m (14'8" × 11'6") | Hardwood Floor, 3 Pc Ensuite |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 4.75 × 3.64 m (15'7" × 11'11") | Hardwood Floor, Large Closet |
| Bedroom 4 | Second | 3.64 × 3.55 m (11'11" × 11'8") | Hardwood Floor, Large Closet |
| Recreation | Basement | 6.49 × 5.99 m (21'4" × 19'8") | Laminate |
| Office | Basement | 3.73 × 3.47 m (12'3" × 11'5") | Laminate |
| Bedroom | Basement | 3.46 × 3.03 m (11'4" × 9'11") | Laminate |
| Bedroom | Basement | 3.12 × 2.38 m (10'3" × 7'10") | |
| Exercise Room | Basement | 7.58 × 5.53 m (24'10" × 18'2") | Laminate, W/O To Yard |
| Laundry | Basement | 4.2 × 3.43 m (13'9" × 11'3") | Laminate |
Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Somewhat walkable
- 🚆 Milliken GO15 min walk
Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 10 cafés and restaurants, 6 parks, 3 pharmacies. Nearest park: Shepton Way Park (250 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Kennedy Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 79%4 min walk - Terry Fox Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 74%12 min walk - David Lewis Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 98%, math 83%16 min walk - St. Sylvester Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 89%1.3 km
Secondary
- Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 63%, literacy test 94%6 min walk - Wales College Secondary School Private13 min walk
- Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 73%, literacy test 89%15 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 M1V
- Owners / renters
- 81% / 19%
- Median household income
- $82,000
- Average age
- 45
- Children under 15
- 13%
- Homes
- 44% detached, 26% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 17%
- Population
- 50,825
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Yue (Cantonese) 26.2%, Mandarin 17.7%, Tamil 4.5%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1.6%.
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 Steeles (2025): 53% below the Toronto average, up 20% from the year before.
- Assault71% below average
- Break and enterabout average
- Auto theft38% below average
- Robbery31% below average
- Theft from vehicles47% below average
- Shootingsnone reported
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 1 active
-
3223 KENNEDY RD · 500 mSite Plan · Under Review · applied 2018INACTIVE Application to amend Site Plan Agreement (SPC Application No. 03 195916 39 SA) to accommodate the loss of parking spaces due to the Milliken Boulevard…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): 20 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 (with a site-specific exception).
- ✅ 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.
Trees
52 City street trees within 100 m, mostly maples. 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).
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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