253 Glenview Ave
Lawrence Park South, Toronto, Ontario M4R 1R4
- Bedrooms
- 3+1
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Size
- 2,000–2,500sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $1,000at the range’s middle
- Lot
- 83.58 x 39.48 ft
- Tax a year
- $10,3462026 tax year
- Parking
- 62 detached
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 253 Glenview Ave
253 Glenview Ave is a 3+1-bedroom, 4-bathroom semi-detached house in Lawrence Park South, Toronto, listed for sale at an asking price of $2,249,000 (MLS® C14031616).
Nestled on one of Lytton Park's most coveted, family friendly streets, this stylishly renovated home is ideally located steps to John Ross Robertson & Havergal College. Bathed in natural light through expansive windows, the main level offers an inviting living room with custom built-ins & fireplace, an elegant dining room with classic wainscoting, & a convenient powder room. The stunning gourmet kitchen is beautifully appointed with striking quartz countertops, marble backsplash, custom cabinetry, an oversized centre island & premium Miele & Wolf stainless steel appliances. A spacious breakfast area with built-in desk creates a perfect setting for everyday family living & entertaining. Glass doors open to a wonderfully private, fully fenced, low maintenance courtyard, ideal for outdoor dining and relaxation. The 2nd level offers 3 spacious bedrooms, including the generous primary retreat. Two well proportioned bedrooms, each with double closets & built-ins, share a beautifully renovated 5-piece bathroom with heated floors. The primary suite is a true sanctuary, featuring a fireplace framed by custom built-ins, a walk-in closet & room for a king size bed & sitting area. The luxurious six-piece, spa inspired ensuite features a double vanity, soaker tub & sleek glass enclosed shower. A convenient side entrance leads to the lower level, complete with a comfortable recreation room, 4th bedroom with double closet and contemporary 3-piece bathroom. This New York style semi detached home offers the feel & functionality of a detached residence, with exceptional space & versatility for growing families & empty nesters alike. Enjoy the rare convenience of a double car garage & parking for 6 vehicles. An exceptional location, moments to the beautiful walking trails of the Chatsworth Ravine & the wonderful shops, restaurants & amenities along Yonge Street & Avenue Road. Additional opportunity to purchase adjacent triplex offering substantial income potential. MLS #C14031602
Insights
Condition Score
Good73/1001 documented update signal
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall13/100−$5,223/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 5 homes with 4 bedrooms for lease in Lawrence Park South right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The home
Key facts
- Tax
- $10,346 / 2026
- MLS® number
- C14031616
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Semi-Detached
- Days on market
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 83.58 x 39.48 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 2 Detached, 6 Parking
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Semi-Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Community
- Lawrence Park South
- Municipality
- Toronto
Building
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3+1
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 2pc Main, 1 × 5pc 2nd, 1 × 6pc 2nd, 1 × 3pc Lower
- Basement Type
- Separate Entrance
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Private
- Garage Type
- Detached
- Garage
- 2
- Additional Parking
- 4
- Total Parking
- 6
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 83.58 ft
- Depth
- 39.48 ft
- Lot Size
- 83.58 x 39.48 ft
Additional
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Den
- No
- Family room
- No
- Extras
- Stainless Steel Built-In Kitchen Aid Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Bosch Dishwasher, 6-Burner Stainless Steel Gas Stove Top, Stainless Steel Miele Built-In Oven, Microwave and Warming Oven, Built-In Frigidaire Wine Fridge, Appliance Garage, Refrigerator in lower level, Washer & Dryer, Light Fixtures, California Shutters, Window Coverings, Tankless Water Heater, Central Vac and related equipment, Murphy Bed in lower level, Garage Remotes, Alarm System (monitoring extra)
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living | 5.91 × 3.69 m | Wainscoting, Electric Fireplace, B/I Shelves | Main |
| Dining | 3.38 × 13.7 m | Wainscoting, Formal Rm, Leaded Glass | Main |
| Kitchen | 4.36 × 5.91 m | Eat-In Kitchen, Centre Island, B/I Desk | Main |
| Primary | 4.94 × 4.91 m | 6 Pc Ensuite, W/I Closet, Electric Fireplace | 2nd |
| 2nd Br | 3.69 × 3.93 m | Double Closet, B/I Closet, Broadloom | 2nd |
| 3rd Br | 3.29 × 2.93 m | Double Closet, B/I Closet, Broadloom | 2nd |
| 4th Br | 4.61 × 3.44 m | Broadloom, Double Closet | Lower |
| Rec | 6.19 × 6.74 m | Broadloom, Pot Lights | Lower |
| Utility | 3.38 × 6.34 m | — | Lower |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 253 Glenview Ave, Toronto, Ontario
Sale history on this site covers the last 2 years, the window permitted under the TRREB MLS® VOW agreement.
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $2,249,000 | N/A | For Sale | C14031616 |
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The numbers
Mortgage Calculator
Plan with the current asking price
CMHC insurance: not required at 20% down. Payments use Canadian semi-annual compounding.
Mortgage Details
4.8% · 5-year term · 25-year amortization · 20% down
- Total down payment
- $449,800
- Total mortgage amount
- $1,799,200
- Total interest payment
- $1,279,100
- Total purchase cost
- $3,528,100
- Mortgage payment
- $10,261/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
61%Monthly carrying cost
$11,123- Rent $5,900
- Shortfall $5,223
Rental income opens at $5,900, the median asking rent of 5 comparable homes for lease in Lawrence Park South. Type over it with the rent you expect. This is a planning tool, not advice.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $42,700
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $42,700
- Total land transfer tax
- $85,400
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000 + Toronto up to $4,475)
- −$8,475
- Total for first-time buyers
- $76,925
See how this is worked out
- 0.5% on the first $55,000
- $275
- 1.0% from $55,000 to $250,000
- $1,950
- 1.5% from $250,000 to $400,000
- $2,250
- 2.0% from $400,000 to $2,000,000
- $32,000
- 2.5% from $2,000,000 to $2,249,000
- $6,225
- Ontario total
- $42,700
Toronto’s municipal tax uses the same brackets at this price, so it adds another $42,700.
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Estimate
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The estimate is an automated value built from public and MLS® data. It is not an appraisal; ask Kassaundra Dobson, Broker of Record for a full comparative market analysis.
Comparable sales
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The land
Lot
- Lot area
- 3,300 sq ft307 m²
- Street frontage
- 83.58 ft25.5 m
- Depth
- 39.48 ft12 m
The area is the frontage multiplied by the depth, so boundaries are approximate. Confirm with a survey before you buy.
Source: the MLS® listing record, measured by GeoWarehouse.
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
Water and conservation3
- Not in Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s mapped regulated areaAt the address
- No mapped wetland within 120 m120 m
- No water-supply well recorded within 250 m1 test or monitoring hole also recorded.250 m
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority · Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity4
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areasAt the address
- 39 building permits issued within 250 m in the last 2 years250 m
- Nearest airport: 3.5 km3.5 km
- Mapped parcel: about 3,310 sq ftMeasured from the municipal parcel map, which can differ from the survey and from the lot size in the listing.At the address
Province of Ontario open data · Municipal building permits · toronto.parcels
Around the home1
- A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km1 km
Province of Ontario open data
Environmental records4
- No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m250 m
- No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaOnly facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.1 km
- No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.1 km
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet3
- Electricity is distributed here by Toronto Hydro-Electric System LimitedAt the address
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 50 m awayFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (50 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.50 m
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Beanfield Metroconnect, Bell, CIK Telecom, FibreStream. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Rogers, Routcom, SkyChoice Communications. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.Area-wide
Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Each record is placed at the distance its own line states. None of it is an inspection of the property. Confirm anything that matters to you with the municipality, Toronto and Region Conservation Authorityor the record’s publisher.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Contains information made available under the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Open Data Licence v1.0.
Heritage and ravine protection
- Not found on the Heritage Register
- Not in a mapped Heritage Conservation District
- Not in the mapped ravine protection area
What this means: None of these City records was found at this address. That does not rule out other approvals, such as a conservation authority permit, so check before you plan work.
City of Toronto Heritage Register, Heritage Conservation Districts and the Ravine and Natural Feature Protection by-law, read at this address from the City’s maps. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.
Zoning
Zone
R (f9.0; d0.6)By-law
569-2013Municipality
Toronto1 f9.0
Frontage: at least 9.0 m.
2 d0.6
Density: floor area is capped at 0.6 times the lot area.
3 Where this is written
Chapter 10, section 10.10 of By-law 569-2013
4 What that means in practice
These are the zone’s rules, not permission for this lot. What can be built also depends on the exceptions, overlays and setbacks that apply here. Confirm with the City before you plan.
City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, read at this address from the City’s zoning map. Open the City’s zoning map. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.
Permit history
2 building permits cleared at this address in the City’s file.
Other(PS)Inspection
Backwater valve - mainline fullport
Issued July 27, 2012
Building Permit Related(PS)Inspection
Plumbing -
Issued October 19, 2010
City of Toronto Open Data — cleared building permits, which begin in 2017. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.
Signals around this home
No open development applications within 800 m of this home.
The market
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The street
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University | 1.3 km |
| Avenue Station | TTC light rail: Line 5 Eglinton | 1.5 km |
| Chaplin Station | TTC light rail: Line 5 Eglinton | 1.7 km |
| Eglinton Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-UniversityTTC light rail: Line 5 Eglinton | 1.9 km |
| Forest Hill Station | TTC light rail: Line 5 Eglinton | 2.1 km |
The nearest subway, light rail, train, bus rapid transit stations 5 km, as the crow flies. Source: TTC schedule data (GTFS) from the Toronto Transit Commission under the Open Government Licence – Toronto, downloaded October 18, 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.
Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Ross Robertson Junior Public SchoolToronto DSB | Public · grades JK–6 · French Immersion | 400 m | 89%Grade 6 average |
| Allenby Junior Public SchoolToronto DSB | Public · grades JK–6 · French Immersion | 950 m | 88%Grade 6 average |
| Blessed Sacrament Catholic SchoolToronto CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion | 1.3 km | 82%Grade 6 average |
| École élémentaire Mathieu-da-CostaConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades JK–6 | 5 km | 90%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Park Collegiate InstituteToronto DSB | Public · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 550 m | 88%Grade 9 math |
| Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary SchoolToronto CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 1.2 km | 59%Grade 9 math |
| North Toronto Collegiate InstituteToronto DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 1.7 km | 80%Grade 9 math |
| École secondaire Étienne-BrûléConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades 9–12 | 5.2 km | 77%Grade 9 math |
EQAO: share of students at or above the provincial standard, 2024–25 (Ontario open data). These are the schools nearest this home, not the schools it is assigned to: boundaries change, and some schools take students by application. Confirm with the board before you buy. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
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