679 Gladstone Avenue Laneway

Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction, Toronto, M6H 3J5

$5,650/mo

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  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 0 parking
  • 1500-2000 sq ft

Listed 4 days ago · MLS® W14081740

About this home

**Welcome to 679 Gladstone Laneway**, a brand-new custom-built laneway home nestled in the vibrant and sought-after Wallace Emerson community. Thoughtfully designed with **10-foot ceilings**, abundant natural light, and **zero wasted space**, this home offers a functional layout that perfectly blends modern style with everyday comfort. The main floor features a versatile office that can easily be converted into a guest bedroom, complemented by a full bathroom for added convenience. The open-concept living and dining area flows seamlessly into a chef-inspired kitchen featuring premium built-in European appliances, a spacious quartz island, a large pantry, and cabinetry-perfect for entertaining, family gatherings, or casual breakfasts. Walk out directly to your private backyard, creating an ideal indoor-outdoor living experience. Upstairs, a skylight brightens the hallway and fills the second floor with natural light. The serene primary bedroom offers a spa-inspired ensuite, a generous walk-in closet, and large windows that create a bright and relaxing atmosphere. Every detail of this custom home has been carefully considered to maximize comfort, functionality, and contemporary living. Located in the heart of Wallace Emerson, this exceptional home is just minutes from parks, schools, transit, restaurants, cafes, and all the amenities that make this thriving neighbourhood one of Toronto's most desirable places to call home. Tenant Pays 50% for All Utilities ,Hot water tank rental.

Details

Type
Duplex
Style
2-Storey
Age
New
Size
1500-2000 sq ft
Basement
None
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Neighbourhood
Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction
Municipality
Toronto W02
Rent increase limit
Probably not covered: units first occupied after Nov. 15, 2018 have no yearly cap in Ontario, so ask the landlord.

Interior

Bedrooms
4 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 5-piece (second)
Rooms
7 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Laundry
Ensuite
Features
Carpet Free
Furnished
Unfurnished

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Metal/Steel Siding
Roof
Shingles
Foundation
Concrete
Age
New
Faces
North

Rental terms

Rent includes
Central Air Conditioning, Common Elements

More

Possession
Flexible
Nearby
Hospital, Library, Park, Public Transit, School, School Bus Route
Cross street
Bloor St. W And Dufferin St.

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain4.34 × 4.24 m (14'3" × 13'11")W/O To Yard, Laminate, Combined w/Dining
KitchenMain4.34 × 5.13 m (14'3" × 16'10")Quartz Counter, Stainless Steel Appl, Breakfast Bar
Dining RoomMain4.34 × 4.24 m (14'3" × 13'11")Combined w/Kitchen, Open Concept, Pot Lights
OfficeMain2.82 × 3.05 m (9'3" × 10')Glass Doors, Closet, Window
Primary BedroomSecond3.53 × 3.66 m (11'7" × 12')Laminate, 5 Pc Ensuite, Walk-In Closet(s)
Bedroom 2Second3.05 × 3.66 m (10' × 12')Closet, Large Window, Pot Lights
Bedroom 3Second3.35 × 3.05 m (11' × 10')Closet, Large Window, Laminate

History of this address

2 earlier listings at this address, with sold and leased prices. Create a free account or sign in to see them.

Location

Location is approximate. See nearby homes on the map

The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 Dufferin Subway7 min walk
  • 🚇 Ossington Subway12 min walk
  • 🚆 Exhibition GO3.4 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 12 grocery stores, 90 cafés and restaurants, 16 parks, 12 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Yu’s Fruit & Groceries (150 m). Nearest park: Dovercourt Park (200 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • St. Anthony Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 79%, math 54%
    1 min walk
  • Pauline Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 65%
    5 min walk
  • Dovercourt Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 73%, math 32%
    5 min walk
  • St. Sebastian Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 69%
    6 min walk

Secondary

  • Bloor Collegiate Institute ALPHA Alternative School Secondary11 min walk
  • St. Mary Catholic Academy Catholic · Private
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 45%, literacy test 86%
    11 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 M6H

Owners / renters
48% / 52%
Median household income
$83,000
Average age
41
Children under 15
12%
Homes
11% detached, 18% high-rise
Commute by transit
30%
Population
43,730

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Portuguese 8.5%, Spanish 2.3%, Yue (Cantonese) 1.8%, Italian 1.4%.

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 Dovercourt Village (2025): about the Toronto average, down 14% from the year before.

  • Assault27% above average
  • Break and enter25% above average
  • Auto theft43% below average
  • Robberyabout average
  • Theft from vehicles32% 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 7 active

  • 157 HALLAM ST · 400 m
    Plan of Condominium · Draft Plan Approved · applied 2025
    Draft Plan of Condominium for 4 residential units.
    Application details
  • 1045 DUFFERIN ST · 350 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2025
    Site Plan Approval for a 3-storey switchgear building for Toronto Hydro.
    Application details
  • 798 DOVERCOURT RD · 450 m
    Plan of Condominium · Draft Plan Approved · applied 2024
    Draft Plan of Condominium for four residential units.
    Application details
  • 1260 DUFFERIN ST · 450 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · OMB Appeal · applied 2022
    Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to increase the approved height and density onsite to accomodate additional purpose built and affordable rental…
    Application details
  • 1260 DUFFERIN ST · 450 m
    Part Lot Control · Under Review · applied 2021
    Part Lot Control application
    Application details
  • 1260 DUFFERIN ST · 450 m
    Plan of Subdivision · Under Review · applied 2018
    Draft Plan of Subdivision to support the implementation of the OPA/ZBA applications for the site:a total of ±2,846 residential units in a mix of housing forms…
    Application details

3 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

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.

  • ✅ 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.

Full lot check · Run the numbers

Building permits

  • New Laneway / Rear Yard Suite · 2022 · Closed
    Rev 01 - Proposed revision to for new by-law requirements for heights. Increased building height onlyCONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 2-STOREY LANEWAY…

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

Trees

89 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.

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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