679 Gladstone Avenue Laneway
Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction, Toronto, M6H 3J5
$5,650/mo
- 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
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 4.34 × 4.24 m (14'3" × 13'11") | W/O To Yard, Laminate, Combined w/Dining |
| Kitchen | Main | 4.34 × 5.13 m (14'3" × 16'10") | Quartz Counter, Stainless Steel Appl, Breakfast Bar |
| Dining Room | Main | 4.34 × 4.24 m (14'3" × 13'11") | Combined w/Kitchen, Open Concept, Pot Lights |
| Office | Main | 2.82 × 3.05 m (9'3" × 10') | Glass Doors, Closet, Window |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 3.53 × 3.66 m (11'7" × 12') | Laminate, 5 Pc Ensuite, Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 3.05 × 3.66 m (10' × 12') | Closet, Large Window, Pot Lights |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 3.35 × 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
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157 HALLAM ST · 400 mPlan of Condominium · Draft Plan Approved · applied 2025Draft Plan of Condominium for 4 residential units.Application details
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1045 DUFFERIN ST · 350 mSite Plan · Under Review · applied 2025Site Plan Approval for a 3-storey switchgear building for Toronto Hydro.Application details
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798 DOVERCOURT RD · 450 mPlan of Condominium · Draft Plan Approved · applied 2024Draft Plan of Condominium for four residential units.Application details
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1260 DUFFERIN ST · 450 mOfficial Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · OMB Appeal · applied 2022Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to increase the approved height and density onsite to accomodate additional purpose built and affordable rental…Application details
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1260 DUFFERIN ST · 450 mPart Lot Control · Under Review · applied 2021Part Lot Control applicationApplication details
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1260 DUFFERIN ST · 450 mPlan of Subdivision · Under Review · applied 2018Draft 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.
Building permits
- New Laneway / Rear Yard Suite · 2022 · ClosedRev 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.
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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