$2,199,000
For sale: Detached

Welcome to 246 Ellis Avenue, a rare opportunity in the heart of the highly sought-after High Park/Swansea neighbourhood. Backing directly onto Rennie Park with no rear neighbours, this exceptional home offers unmatched privacy, tranquil park views, and an incredible connection to nature.The beautifully updated main floor is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring expansive picture windows that showcase the picturesque park setting, a spacious living and dining area, and a large breakfast area overlooking the private backyard. The renovated kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, a gas stove, and ample workspace. Step outside to a private main floor deck and enjoy the peaceful backyard complete with a custom wood-burning oven, creating the perfect setting for outdoor dining and entertaining.The versatile lower level offers endless possibilities and features radiant heated concrete floors for exceptional year-round comfort. Configure the space as a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment, a 1-bedroom suite, a studio apartment, or a home office/workspace. Two separate laundry areas provide added convenience and flexibility for multi-generational living or income potential. Prefer a single-family home? The seller is willing to reopen the interior stairway, allowing the entire home to function as one seamless living space. A finished attic provides valuable bonus space, ideal for additional storage, a children's playroom, reading nook, or creative retreat. Detached garage plus parking for two additional vehicles on the private driveway provides three total parking spaces-an exceptional feature in neighbourhood. Ideally located just steps to High Park, Bloor West Village, excellent schools, transit, shops, restaurants, and all the amenities that make this one of Toronto's most desirable communities.
Sold data
Detached homes in Toronto (High Park-Swansea) took a median of 16 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 8 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 31, across 2,143 recorded sales.
The median sale price was $1,248,900.
Homes sold for about 2.7% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 28% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 11% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 2,143 recorded sales in the last 90 days. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Toronto (High Park-Swansea) has 529 Fraser Institute–rated schools (425 elementary and 104 secondary), averaging 6.2/10.
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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