487 Hounslow Avenue

Willowdale West, Toronto, M2R 1J1

$1,398,000

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  • 3+2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 3 parking
  • 1100-1500 sq ft

Listed 11 days ago · MLS® C13880104

About this home

Nestled on the highly sought-after Hounslow Avenue, south of Finch, in a desirable neighbourhood surrounded by impressive newer custom-built residences, this charming detached bungalow presents an exceptional opportunity for homeowners, investors, and those looking to create their dream home in a prime North York location.The main level offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with timeless character, featuring three generously proportioned bedrooms and comfortable living spaces ready to be enjoyed as is or thoughtfully reimagined to suit modern tastes.A standout feature is the newly finished lower level, thoughtfully designed with two bedrooms, a modern bathroom, a kitchen, and a spacious open-concept living and dining area, offering remarkable flexibility for extended family or multigenerational living.Situated in an established neighbourhood experiencing an exciting transformation with luxurious custom homes, this property offers tremendous potential for future enhancement. Conveniently located within close proximity to TTC transit, major transportation routes, shopping, schools, parks, and everyday amenities.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
50.07 × 131.93 ft
Basement
Apartment, Separate Entrance
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$7,527 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Willowdale West
Municipality
Toronto C07
Price per sq ft
$1,075 (19% above detached houses in Willowdale West, $907)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground + 2 below
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (ground), 1 × 3-piece (basement)
Kitchens
2 (1 below ground)
Rooms
6 above ground + 2 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
No

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
Bungalow
Exterior
Brick, Stone
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete
Faces
South

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
3
Driveway and parking
Available, Private

Lot

Size
50.07 × 131.93 ft

More

Possession
30/60/90
Cross street
Yonge & Sheppard

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Family RoomFlat3.35 × 3.05 m (11' × 10')Hardwood Floor, Open Concept, Combined w/Dining
Dining RoomFlat3.66 × 4.27 m (12' × 14')Hardwood Floor, Open Concept, Combined w/Family
KitchenFlat3.35 × 2.44 m (11' × 8')Vinyl Floor, W/O To Patio
BedroomFlat2.9 × 2.59 m (9'6" × 8'6")Hardwood Floor, Closet, Window
Bedroom 2Flat2.9 × 4.11 m (9'6" × 13'6")Hardwood Floor, Closet, Window
Bedroom 3Flat3.05 × 3.96 m (10' × 13')Closet, Window, Hardwood Floor
Living RoomBasement3.05 × 3.96 m (10' × 13')Laminate, Window, Pot Lights
Dining RoomBasement3.05 × 3.96 m (10' × 13')Laminate, Window, Pot Lights
BedroomBasement6.1 × 3.35 m (20' × 11')Laminate, Window, Pot Lights
Bedroom 2Basement2.59 × 3.2 m (8'6" × 10'6")Laminate, Window, Pot Lights

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

  • 🚇 North York Centre Subway2.2 km
  • 🚇 Finch Subway2.3 km
  • 🚆 Downsview Park GO3.6 km

Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 4 cafés and restaurants, 5 parks, 3 pharmacies. Nearest park: Stafford Park (200 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Yorkview Public School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 56%, math 53%
    6 min walk
  • Churchill Public School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 81%, math 88%
    16 min walk
  • St. Antoine Daniel Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 92%, math 24%
    18 min walk

Secondary

  • Danilack Middle School Private10 min walk
  • Northview Heights Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 57%, literacy test 86%
    12 min walk
  • Willowdale Middle School17 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 M2R

Owners / renters
44% / 56%
Median household income
$78,000
Average age
44
Children under 15
13%
Homes
21% detached, 60% high-rise
Commute by transit
35%
Population
40,581

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Russian 11.9%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 9.4%, Korean 2.6%, Iranian Persian 2.6%.

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 Willowdale West (2025): 36% below the Toronto average, about the same from the year before.

  • Assault27% below average
  • Break and enter45% below average
  • Auto theft60% below average
  • Robbery34% below average
  • Theft from vehicles33% 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 2 active

  • 4700 BATHURST ST · 450 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2021
    The site plan application proposes a nine-storey midrise residential condominium building with a total gross floor area of 10,466.44 square metres containing…
    Application details
  • 4700 BATHURST ST · 450 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Under Review · applied 2020
    Zoning By Law Amendment application to permit a 12-storey residential building containing 210 dwelling units and 63 parking spaces in underground level.
    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): 15 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.

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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 1 new home.

Permits filed with the City of Toronto. A permit doesn’t mean the work passed final inspection.

Trees

57 City street trees within 100 m. 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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