57 Silver Birch Avenue

The Beaches, Toronto, M4E 3L1

$4,299,000

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  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 2 parking
  • 2000-2500 sq ft

Listed 56 days ago · MLS® E13707802

About this home

Stepping back in time has never felt so welcoming. This classic Victorian style farmhouse with the white picket fence, has been beautifully preserved and restored, brought back to it's historic soul. Offering a rare glimpse into a era of craftsmanship and time gone by, while sitting just steps from the Beach and Lake Ontario. Every corner of the home whispers stories of the past, anchored by authentic architectural details, gabled roofs, shutters and undeniable original character that is truly rare. From the creak of the hardwood floors to the timeless warmth of the light-filled spaces, the inviting foyer and the beautiful wood burning fireplace, this property invites you to slow down and appreciate the finer details. Nowhere is the nostalgic charm more apparent than on the whimsical wrap-around front porch, an enchanting space that perfectly bridges the home's historic interior with the breezy, lakeside location just outside your door. This home is a showpiece that is universally admired and a true neighbourhood treasure. Imagine living so close to the lake in this tranquil end of The Beach, where the eastern stretch of the boardwalk ends and quiet residential charm begins. Easy morning strolls along the water with the sound of gentle waves, sunny afternoons spent sipping drinks on the Balmy Beach Club patio, or simply unwinding on your porch in the soft breeze of the lake.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Size
2000-2500 sq ft
Lot
32.17 × 93 ft
Basement
Finished
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$8,702 (2025)
Neighbourhood
The Beaches
Municipality
Toronto E02
Price per sq ft
$1,911 (84% above detached houses in The Beaches, $1,036)

Interior

Bedrooms
4 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (basement)
Rooms
10 above ground + 2 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Wood
Features
Garburator

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Radiant, Gas
Air conditioning
Window Unit(s)
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Wood
Roof
Shingles
Foundation
Brick
Faces
East
Outdoor
Storage

Parking

Total parking
2
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
32.17 × 93 ft

More

Possession
60-90 days
Nearby
Beach, Waterfront, School, Fenced Yard, Public Transit, Park
Cross street
Silver Birch and Queen

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
FoyerGround4.25 × 2.21 m (13'11" × 7'3")Double Doors, Hardwood Floor, Stained Glass
Dining RoomGround3.72 × 4.25 m (12'2" × 13'11")Hardwood Floor, Stained Glass, Formal Rm
Living RoomGround5.22 × 12.9 m (17'2" × 42'4")Bay Window, Fireplace, W/O To Porch
KitchenGround3.86 × 3.18 m (12'8" × 10'5")Hardwood Floor, Marble Counter
BreakfastGround4.13 × 3.33 m (13'7" × 10'11")Combined w/Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Hardwood Floor
LibraryGround6.19 × 2.81 m (20'4" × 9'3")2 Pc Bath, Walk-Out, Hardwood Floor
Family RoomGround6.23 × 5.49 m (20'5" × 18')Sunken Room, W/O To Deck, Hardwood Floor
Primary BedroomSecond3.86 × 3.93 m (12'8" × 12'11")Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-Out, Hardwood Floor
BedroomSecond3.86 × 2.93 m (12'8" × 9'7")Hardwood Floor, East View
BedroomSecond3.16 × 4.15 m (10'4" × 13'7")Hardwood Floor, Bay Window, West View
BedroomSecond4.29 × 2.81 m (14'1" × 9'3")Hardwood Floor, West View
RecreationBasement8.04 × 3 m (26'5" × 9'10")Laminate
LaundryBasement5.98 × 2.27 m (19'7" × 7'5")Laminate

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 Main Street Subway2.3 km
  • 🚆 Danforth GO2.0 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 3 grocery stores, 35 cafés and restaurants, 3 parks, 5 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Your Independent Grocer (150 m). Nearest park: Balmy Beach Park (350 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • St. Denis Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 62%
    6 min walk
  • Balmy Beach Community School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 92%, math 62%
    10 min walk
  • Sandpiper Montessori School Private12 min walk
  • Courcelette Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 65%
    14 min walk

Secondary

  • Neil McNeil High School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 69%, literacy test 83%
    13 min walk
  • Glen Ames Senior Public School18 min walk
  • Notre Dame Catholic High School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 67%, literacy test 97%
    1.2 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 M4E

Owners / renters
64% / 36%
Median household income
$112,000
Average age
41
Children under 15
17%
Homes
28% detached, 8% high-rise
Commute by transit
20%
Population
25,473

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Spanish 0.7%, Yue (Cantonese) 0.5%, Mandarin 0.4%, Portuguese 0.2%.

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 The Beaches (2025): 31% below the Toronto average, down 11% from the year before.

  • Assault32% below average
  • Break and enter20% below average
  • Auto theft27% below average
  • Robbery68% below average
  • Theft from vehiclesabout 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

  • 2343 QUEEN ST E · 400 m
    Site Plan · Closed · applied 2022
    Site Plan Approval application for an 5-storey plus basement mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 144.55 sq.m, and a residential…
    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): 8 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 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.

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Building permits

No building permits at this address since 2014.

3 permits 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

69 City street trees within 100 m, mostly oaks. 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).

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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.

Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE ESTATE REALTY.

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