95 Parkside Drive Rear
High Park-Swansea, Toronto, M6R 2Y8
$2,200/mo
- 1 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- 1 parking
- < 700 sq ft
Listed 9 days ago · MLS® W13885376
About this home
Tucked along the western edge of Parkdale-High Park, this newly renovated, fully furnished guest suite offers a rare balance of urban access and natural surroundings. Located directly across from High Park and within walking distance to Sunnyside Beach, the setting places you at the intersection of city, forest, and lake. The location supports a highly walkable, transit-connected, car-optional lifestyle with most daily needs accessible on foot, by bike, or via nearby streetcar routes. Roncesvalles provides a strong neighbourhood anchor for day-to-day living, with shops, cafés, and essentials close at hand. Accessed through a private, tree-lined garden courtyard, the suite features a modern, open-concept layout with integrated living, dining, and a fully equipped galley kitchen. Radiant heated floors provide consistent comfort in winter, while the unit remains naturally cool in warmer months.The suite is fully furnished and designed for a streamlined, low-clutter lifestyle. Best suited to a single occupant who values a calm, exceptionally well-kept living environment. The property has a strong track record supporting longer-term stays, reflecting its comfort, privacy, and livability. Shared outdoor areas include a landscaped garden, shaded dining space, and a dedicated meditation area. Immediate access to trails, green space, and lakeside paths, with convenient connections to Parkdale, Roncesvalles, Queen West, and Dundas West. Downtown is accessible within approximately 20 minutes by transit, bike, or car. Minimum 12-month lease. Street permit parking (TBC). On-site bike storage. Ceiling height approximately 1.95m (6'2"). Inclusive, respectful home environment. Optional cleaning service available.
Details
- Type
- Lower Level
- Style
- Apartment
- Size
- < 700 sq ft
- Lot
- 20.16 × 83.16 ft
- Basement
- Apartment, Separate Entrance
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Neighbourhood
- High Park-Swansea
- Municipality
- Toronto W01
- 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
- 1 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (flat)
- Rooms
- 4 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
- Laundry
- Ensuite
- Features
- Countertop Range
- Furnished
- Furnished
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Radiant, Gas
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- Apartment
- Exterior
- Brick
- Faces
- East
- Waterfront
- WaterfrontCommunity
Parking
- Total parking
- 1
Lot
- Size
- 20.16 × 83.16 ft
Rental terms
- Rent includes
- Building Maintenance, Common Elements, Grounds Maintenance, Exterior Maintenance, High Speed Internet, Snow Removal
More
- Possession
- 01 Nov/TBA
- Nearby
- Beach, Fenced Yard, Hospital, Park, Public Transit, Waterfront
- Cross street
- Garden and Parkside Drive
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foyer | Ground | 0.91 × 0.91 m (3' × 3') | W/O To Garden |
| Living Room | Lower | 5.01 × 4.04 m (16'5" × 13'3") | Open Concept, Combined w/Dining, Above Grade Window |
| Dining Room | Lower | 5.01 × 4.04 m (16'5" × 13'3") | Combined w/Kitchen, Hardwood Floor, LED Lighting |
| Kitchen | Lower | 5.01 × 4.04 m (16'5" × 13'3") | Renovated, Stainless Steel Appl, Above Grade Window |
| Office | Lower | 5.01 × 4.04 m (16'5" × 13'3") | Combined w/Kitchen, B/I Desk, Pot Lights |
| Bedroom | Lower | 3.52 × 3.11 m (11'7" × 10'2") | Double Closet, Above Grade Window, Hardwood Floor |
| Bathroom | Lower | 1.99 × 1.78 m (6'6" × 5'10") | Renovated, Pot Lights, Tile Floor |
History of this address
6 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
- 🚇 Keele Subway1.6 km
- 🚇 High Park Subway1.7 km
- 🚆 Exhibition GO2.9 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 6 grocery stores, 39 cafés and restaurants, 5 parks, 3 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Benna's Bakery & Deli (600 m). Nearest park: Sunnyside Park (500 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Garden Avenue Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 94%7 min walk - St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 63%12 min walk - Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 91%, math 62%13 min walk - Howard Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 93%, math 87%16 min walk
Secondary
- École secondaire catholique Saint-Frère-André Catholic · French1.5 km
- Parkdale Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 61%, literacy test 86%1.6 km - École secondaire Toronto Ouest French1.6 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 M6R
- Owners / renters
- 51% / 49%
- Median household income
- $104,000
- Average age
- 40
- Children under 15
- 15%
- Homes
- 16% detached, 11% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 23%
- Population
- 19,349
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Polish 1.8%, Spanish 0.5%, Portuguese 0.5%, Ukrainian 0.4%.
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 High Park-Swansea (2025): 35% below the Toronto average, about the same from the year before.
- Assault39% below average
- Break and enter21% above average
- Auto theft60% below average
- Robbery41% below average
- Theft from vehicles39% below average
- Shootingsabout 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
No planning applications within 500 m in the last five years.
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.
Living here
Commute
To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 6 km. Transit times · Driving times
Noise 2 sources nearby
- 🛣️ Gardiner Expressway300 m
- 🚆 Rail line (Oakville 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.
Building permits
- Porch · 2020 · InspectionProposal for a new covered front porch.
Permits filed with the City of Toronto. A permit doesn’t mean the work passed final inspection.
Trees
59 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.
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 CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LIMITED.
Listing information provided by PropTx Innovations Inc. and TRREB; deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by PropTx.
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