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81 Chelsea Avenue

High Park North, Toronto, M6P 1B9

$1,099,000

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  • 3+1 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 0 parking
  • 1100-1500 sq ft

Listed 7 days ago · MLS® W14028154

About this home

81 Chelsea Avenue | Timeless Character, Modern Comfort. Beautifully updated with its original character intact, this 2-storey semi blends thoughtful renovations, premium finishes & exceptional convenience. Original stained-glass windows, oak trim & doors bring warmth and charm, while hardwood floors & a wood-burning fireplace framed by exposed brick anchor the inviting, open-concept main floor.The living, dining and kitchen spaces flow together effortlessly, creating a welcoming setting for everyday life entertaining. The updated kitchen features ample cabinetry, quartz countertops and backsplash, a separate wine fridge premium appliances, including a Fisher & Paykel induction range, Liebherr fridge/freezer, Miele dishwasher & Miele washer/dryer. A two-piece powder room and walkout to the low-maintenance backyard complete the main floor. Upstairs, three bedrooms include a bright, generous primary with double closets and a rear bedroom with a balcony overlooking the garden. A renovated four-piece family bathroom serves the second floor. The finished lower level adds valuable flexibility, with high ceilings, a separate entrance and its own laundry. Currently arranged as a one-bedroom suite, it offers options for extended family, a nanny, additional living space or potential rental income. Updated mechanicals, 200-amp electrical service, an upgraded water supply and a metal roof add practical appeal. Artificial turf (2025) keeps upkeep simple, leaving more time to enjoy the neighbourhood. Just steps from Bloor Street, everyday essentials, cafés and independent shops are close at hand. Unbeatable transit connections. Dundas West subway, UP Express, GO Transit & streetcars are all within a 5-minute walk, making downtown Toronto only mins away. While High Park, Roncesvalles & the Junction put some of Toronto's favourite destinations within easy reach. Highly desirable school catchment, & nearby Chelsea park a location that makes daily life wonderfully convenient.

Details

Type
Semi-Detached
Style
2-Storey
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
19 × 66 ft
Basement
Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance
Garage
None
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$6,231 (2026)
Neighbourhood
High Park North
Municipality
Toronto W02

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (basement)
Kitchens
2 (1 below ground)
Rooms
6 above ground + 2 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
Wood
Features
Floor Drain, In-Law Suite, Bar Fridge, Upgraded Insulation, Water Heater Owned, Water Heater, Water Meter

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Metal
Foundation
Brick, Concrete
Faces
South
Outdoor
Fence - Full, Garden Shed

Parking

Driveway and parking
Street Only

Lot

Size
19 × 66 ft

More

Possession
30/60/TBA
Nearby
Public Transit, Fenced Yard, Park, School
Cross street
Chelsea Ave & Dundas St W

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain4.84 × 4.44 m (15'11" × 14'7")Hardwood Floor, Fireplace, Open Concept
Dining RoomMain3.47 × 2.72 m (11'5" × 8'11")Hardwood Floor, Window, Open Concept
KitchenMain3.65 × 3.78 m (12' × 12'5")Hardwood Floor, Window, Stainless Steel Appl
Powder RoomMain1.27 × 1.62 m (4'2" × 5'4")2 Pc Bath
BedroomSecond4.13 × 3.24 m (13'7" × 10'8")Hardwood Floor, Window, Double Closet
Bedroom 2Second3 × 3.81 m (9'10" × 12'6")Hardwood Floor, Window, Double Closet
Bedroom 3Second2.61 × 3.05 m (8'7" × 10')Hardwood Floor, Closet, W/O To Balcony
BathroomSecond1.75 × 2.18 m (5'9" × 7'2")Tile Floor, 4 Pc Bath, Window
KitchenBasement3.74 × 4.23 m (12'3" × 13'11")Laminate, Window, Open Concept
BathroomBasement1.58 × 2.38 m (5'2" × 7'10")Tile Floor, 4 Pc Bath
Bedroom 4Basement2.82 × 3.1 m (9'3" × 10'2")Laminate, Window

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 Dundas West Subway3 min walk
  • 🚇 Bloor UP Express5 min walk
  • 🚆 Exhibition GO3.8 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 6 grocery stores, 72 cafés and restaurants, 14 parks, 7 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Fresh Picked Fruit Market (200 m). Nearest park: Chelsea Avenue Playground (100 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Keele Street Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 98%, math 84%    9 min walk
  • Mountview Alternative School Junior
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 83%, math 83%    9 min walk
  • Perth Avenue Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 68%    9 min walk
  • St. Luigi Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 42%, math 17%    10 min walk

Secondary

  • Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 41%, literacy test 69%    6 min walk
  • Lucy McCormick Senior School14 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 M6P

Owners / renters
42% / 58%
Median household income
$86,000
Average age
41
Children under 15
14%
Homes
11% detached, 43% high-rise
Commute by transit
33%
Population
39,870

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Portuguese 2%, Spanish 1.7%, Russian 1.1%, Polish 0.9%.

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 High Park North (2025): 28% below the Toronto average, down 18% from the year before.

  • Assaultabout average
  • Break and enter30% below average
  • Auto theft67% below average
  • Robbery45% below average
  • Theft from vehicles28% below average
  • Shootings52% below 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 13 active

  • 159 INDIAN ROAD CRES · 500 m
    Plan of Condominium · Draft Plan Approved · applied 2025
    Draft Plan of Condominium for 4 residentail dwelling units within a Triplex and associated Garden Suite
    Application details
  • 2400 DUNDAS ST W · 150 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2025
    Site Plan Control application for Phase 2 of 2400-2440 Dundas Street West, which consists of two towers at 25 and 42 storeys on a 2-storey shared podium with…
    Application details
  • 2400 DUNDAS ST W · 150 m
    Site Plan · NOAC Issued · applied 2025
    Site Plan Control application for Phase 1 of 2400-2440 Dundas Street West, which consists of a 37-storey tower on a 3 storey podium (Tower A) and will include…
    Application details
  • 2461 DUNDAS ST W · 200 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2024
    The application at 2461-2475 Dundas St W proposes a 29-storey mixed use building, comrprised of a 4-storey base building and 19,645 square metres of GFA. The…
    Application details
  • 2461 DUNDAS ST W · 200 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · OMB Appeal · applied 2024
    The application at 2461-2475 Dundas St W proposes a 29-storey mixed use building, comprised of a 4-storey base building and 19,629 square metres of GFA. The…
    Application details
  • 1728 BLOOR ST W · 450 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2023
    Site Plan Approval for a 19-storey mixed use building with a total of 99 new dwelling units. The building will have a total gross floor area (GFA) of 6860…
    Application details

14 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): 6 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise 1 source nearby

  • 🚆 Rail line (Galt Subdivision)250 m

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.

2 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

102 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).

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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.

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