540B Pharmacy Avenue
Clairlea-Birchmount, Toronto, M1L 3G6
$1,499,000
- 4+2 bedrooms
- 5 bathrooms
- 4 parking
- 2500-3000 sq ft
Listed 11 days ago · MLS® E13876736
About this home
Welcome home to 540B Pharmacy Avenue, a contemporary detached home in Clairlea where striking architecture meets thoughtful everyday living.This 4+2 level bed, 5 bath home offers over 2600sf of above grade living area providing ample living space for a growing family, while a finished legal basement with its own entrance, kitchen and laundry adds flexibility for rental income. An interlocking driveway, built-in garage and glass-railed balcony create an impressive arrival, while warm wood flooring, expansive windows and an open-riser staircase with glass railings bring a light, modern feel indoors. The main living and dining spaces offer an inviting setting for entertaining, with 10' ceilings, pot lights and custom shutters. At the heart of the home, a beautifully appointed kitchen features sleek white cabinetry, an oversized waterfall island, pendant lighting and premium Samsung appliances. Sliding doors open to a generous rear deck with stairs to the backyard, making outdoor dining and summer gatherings a natural extension of the kitchen. Upstairs, skylights brighten the hallway, while the primary retreat offers a walk-in closet, private rear balcony and a spa-inspired four-piece ensuite with a freestanding tub and separate glass shower. Three additional good size bedrooms, two additional bathrooms including a Jack and Jill, a second balcony and convenient upper-level laundry complete the 2nd floor The finished Legal basement with separate entrance adds valuable flexibility. A second kitchen, three-piece bathroom, its own laundry and two additional bedrooms making this space perfect for extended family or as great rental income (Currently rented at $1950/month). With schools, parks and shopping nearby, plus TTC service along Pharmacy Avenue connecting to Victoria Park Station, this home brings together contemporary style, outdoor space and everyday convenience.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Age
- 0-5 years
- Size
- 2500-3000 sq ft
- Lot
- 25 × 102.69 ft
- Basement
- Finished, Separate Entrance, Apartment
- Garage
- Built-In
- Kitchens
- 2
- Property tax
- $6,621 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- Clairlea-Birchmount
- Municipality
- Toronto E04
- Price per sq ft
- $545 (23% below detached houses in Clairlea-Birchmount, $709)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4 above ground + 2 below
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second), 2 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (basement)
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 below ground)
- Rooms
- 7 above ground + 4 below
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- No
- Features
- Carpet Free, Accessory Apartment, Built-In Oven, Countertop Range, On Demand Water Heater, Storage
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Stone
- Roof
- Shingles
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Age
- 0-5 years
- Faces
- West
- Outdoor
- Privacy, Landscaped, Deck
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Total parking
- 4
- Driveway and parking
- Private
Lot
- Size
- 25 × 102.69 ft
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Nearby
- School, Public Transit, Place Of Worship, Park, Fenced Yard, Ravine
- Cross street
- Victoria Park Ave / St. Clair Ave E
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foyer | Main | 1.73 × 1.4 m (5'8" × 4'7") | Porcelain Floor, Double Closet, 2 Pc Bath |
| Foyer | Main | Double Closet | |
| Living Room | Main | 3.28 × 7.83 m (10'9" × 25'8") | Hardwood Floor, Open Concept, Pot Lights |
| Dining Room | Main | 4.16 × 4.39 m (13'8" × 14'5") | Hardwood Floor, Open Concept, Pot Lights |
| Kitchen | Main | 5.88 × 3.7 m (19'3" × 12'2") | Centre Island, Quartz Counter, Breakfast Area |
| Breakfast | Main | 5.88 × 3.7 m (19'3" × 12'2") | Combined w/Kitchen, Hardwood Floor, W/O To Deck |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 3.72 × 4.13 m (12'2" × 13'7") | 4 Pc Ensuite, Walk-In Closet(s), W/O To Balcony |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 2.65 × 4.4 m (8'8" × 14'5") | Semi Ensuite, B/I Closet, Large Window |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 0.5 × 3.05 m (1'8" × 10') | Semi Ensuite, B/I Closet, Large Window |
| Bedroom 4 | Second | 2.6 × 3.06 m (8'6" × 10') | 3 Pc Bath, Closet, Pot Lights |
| Laundry | Second | 1.3 × 1.05 m (4'3" × 3'5") | |
| Bedroom | Basement | 3.36 × 2.6 m (11' × 8'6") | Above Grade Window, Large Closet, Laminate |
| Bedroom | Basement | 2.75 × 2.6 m (9' × 8'6") | Laminate, LED Lighting, W/O To Yard |
| Recreation | Basement | 3.8 × 3 m (12'6" × 9'10") | Above Grade Window, Open Concept, LED Lighting |
| Bedroom | Basement | 2.33 × 2.78 m (7'8" × 9'1") | B/I Shelves, Pot Lights, Above Grade Window |
| Kitchen | Basement | 4.2 × 2.7 m (13'9" × 8'10") | Quartz Counter, Stainless Steel Appl, Open Concept |
| Bedroom | Basement | 2.95 × 2.78 m (9'8" × 9'1") | Closet, Pot Lights, Above Grade Window |
| Laundry | Upper | 1.12 × 0.85 m (3'8" × 2'9") | Porcelain Floor |
| Bathroom | Basement | 2.65 × 1.51 m (8'8" × 4'11") | 3 Pc Bath, Quartz Counter |
| Dining Room | Basement | 1.91 × 4.94 m (6'3" × 16'2") | Pot Lights, Carpet Free, Above Grade Window |
| Kitchen | Basement | 2.65 × 3.23 m (8'8" × 10'7") | Quartz Counter, Pot Lights, Above Grade Window |
| Laundry | Basement | 2.25 × 2.91 m (7'5" × 9'7") | Separate Room |
| Powder Room | Main | 0.93 × 1.95 m (3'1" × 6'5") |
Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Walkable
- 🚇 Warden Subway16 min walk
- 🚇 Victoria Park Subway1.2 km
- 🚆 Danforth GO2.3 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 4 cafés and restaurants, 9 parks, 2 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: No Frills (600 m). Nearest park: Regents Park (150 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Regent Heights Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 33%2 min walk - Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 40%9 min walk - George Webster Elementary School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 67%, math 20%15 min walk - Victoria Park Elementary School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 100%, math 92%16 min walk
Secondary
- W. A. Porter Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 61%, literacy test 89%1.2 km - Gordon A Brown Middle School1.3 km
- Samuel Hearne Public School1.3 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 M1L
- Owners / renters
- 51% / 49%
- Median household income
- $78,000
- Average age
- 40
- Children under 15
- 17%
- Homes
- 27% detached, 34% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 35%
- Population
- 35,833
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Bengali 8%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 2.6%, Urdu 2.1%, Yue (Cantonese) 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 Clairlea-Birchmount (2025): 45% above the Toronto average, about the same from the year before.
- Assault70% above average
- Break and enterabout average
- Auto theft28% above average
- Robbery38% below average
- Theft from vehicles37% above average
- Shootings20% 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 1 active
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3212 ST CLAIR AVE E · 450 mSite Plan · NOAC Issued · applied 2020Development comprising of a new gas station with a retail building. The existing land is currently vacant.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): 10 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.
Building permits
No building permits at this address since 2014.
3 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
20 City street trees within 100 m. That’s fewer 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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