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7 Marlena Drive Bsmt

West Hill, Toronto, M1E 2Y9

$1,800/mo

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
  • 1 parking
  • 1100-1500 sq ft

Listed 59 days ago · MLS® E13703728

About this home

Welcome to this bright and exceptionally spacious 2-bedroom basement apartment ideally situated in a high-demand pocket near Morningside Ave & Lawrence Ave E! Perfectly tailored for professional couples, students, or small families seeking convenience and comfort. This well-maintained home features a modern, renovated kitchen equipped with updated appliances, ample cabinetry, and generous counter space, flowing effortlessly into an open concept combined living and dining area. Both bedrooms offer comfortable layouts with functional space and natural light, complemented by a clean, 4-piece bathroom. Enjoy the convenience of a shared main entrance with a private, separate lockable door leading directly down to your unit. On-site laundry facilities are conveniently shared with the friendly homeowners upstairs. Location Highlights: Education & Transit: Unbeatable location just minutes to Centennial College (Morningside Campus) and the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC). Steps away from TTC bus routes for an effortless commute. Outdoors & Lifestyle: Nestled close to lush green spaces, picturesque parks, scenic walking and biking trails, and stunning ravine paths. Quick drive to Lake Ontario, local shopping centers, grocery stores, and major highways (Hwy 401).Bonus: All-inclusive utility package option is available upon request for worry-free, turnkey living! Move-in ready! AAA tenants only. Employment letter, credit report, pay stubs, and references required. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity in a prime Scarborough neighborhood!

Details

Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
45 × 117 ft
Basement
Apartment
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
1
Neighbourhood
West Hill
Municipality
Toronto E10
Rent increase limit
Depends on when the unit was first lived in: before Nov. 15, 2018 it’s covered by Ontario’s yearly limit (2.1% in 2026); after, there’s no cap.

Interior

Bedrooms
2 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (basement)
Rooms
6 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Laundry
In Basement, Shared
Features
Carpet Free, Countertop Range
Furnished
Unfurnished

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
Bungalow
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Shingles
Faces
West

Parking

Total parking
1
Driveway and parking
Available

Lot

Size
45 × 117 ft

Rental terms

Rent includes
Parking

More

Possession
Vacant
Nearby
Hospital, Library, Park, Place Of Worship, Public Transit, School
Cross street
Morningside Ave and Danzig St

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenBasementRenovated, Ceramic Floor, Window
Dining RoomBasementCombined w/Kitchen, Ceramic Floor
Living RoomBasementCombined w/Dining, Ceramic Floor
Primary BedroomBasementLaminate, Large Closet, Window
Bedroom 2BasementLaminate, Linen Closet, Window
LaundryBasementCeramic Floor, Laundry Sink

Location

Location is approximate. See nearby homes on the map

The neighbourhood

Getting around Walkable

  • 🚆 Eglinton GO4.6 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 4 grocery stores, 11 cafés and restaurants, 1 park, 3 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: West Indian Store (300 m). Nearest park: St. Margaret's Parkette (500 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • St. Martin De Porres Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 67%, math 26%    4 min walk
  • École élémentaire Académie Alexandre-Dumas French11 min walk
  • St. Margaret's Public School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 93%, math 21%    11 min walk
  • Eastview Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 55%, math 16%    11 min walk

Secondary

  • Maplewood High School13 min walk
  • West Hill Collegiate Institute1.2 km
  • Jack Miner Senior Public School1.8 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 M1E

Owners / renters
63% / 37%
Median household income
$82,000
Average age
42
Children under 15
16%
Homes
37% detached, 34% high-rise
Commute by transit
26%
Population
48,033

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Tamil 3.1%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 3%, Bengali 2.3%, Urdu 1.1%.

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 West Hill (2025): 39% above the Toronto average, down 8% from the year before.

  • Assault73% above average
  • Break and enterabout average
  • Auto theft34% below average
  • Robbery25% above average
  • Theft from vehicles84% above average
  • Shootings94% 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 2 active

  • 4384 KINGSTON RD · 350 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Under Review · applied 2023
    Zoning By-law Amendment for a 9 storey mixed-use building with a total gross floor area (GFA) of 9,005 square metres, including 121 square metres for retail…
    Application details
  • 205-207 MORNINGSIDE AVE · 200 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2022
    6-storey rental apartment building. Infill development of apartment site.
    Application details
  • 4139 LAWRENCE AVE E · 400 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Closed · applied 2026
    Proposed 13-storey mixed-use rental building and one level of underground parking. It provides a total of 259 units designed to accommodate housefhold of…
    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): 20 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.

Full lot check · Run the numbers

Trees

58 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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