$2,449,000
For sale: Detached

Calling all Modernists! This is NOT your typical Cabbagetown Victorian! Extremely Rare, Fully Renovated Detached 3-Storey Architect-Designed Contemporary Family Home - ideal for the modernist-at-heart looking for something truly unique in the heart of leafy Cabbagetown! Built 1979, this 3+2 bed, 3 full bath home features unique multi-level layout w/hardwood flrs throughout, open-concept living-dining w/bay window overlooking front garden & dramatic central staircase rising 3-storeys upwards to triple skylights that flood the home w/natural light from top to bottom! Sleek custom Euro-style kitchen has S/S appliances, 5-burner gas cooktop & centre island w/breakfast bar flowing seamlessly to the main floor family room with wall-to-wall windows & w/o to backyard for effortless indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms share stylish 3-pc bath w/vaulted ceiling, oversized shower & skylight. Sep Laundry Rm w/full size W/D adds convenience for day-to-day living. 3rd floor primary retreat offers a private sanctuary with W/I closet, 4-piece ensuite large double shower, Juliette balcony & w/o to private balcony. Fully finished lower level adds exceptional versatility w/separate entrance, home office, additional 4th bed, 4-pc bath, gym & loads of B/I storage. Set on exceptionally large 20.5' x 127' deep west-facing lot, the sun-drenched, private landscaped backyard is fully fenced with a highly coveted detached double car garage. Perfectly positioned on picturesque Sword Street, just steps to shops, restaurants, TTC and the beloved Riverdale Farm, this is a truly unique opportunity to own an extraordinary modern family home in the heart of Cabbagetown! ****EXTRAS**** Rare 2-car garage w/electrical panel, retractable awnings, cvac, waterproofed foundation. EXTENSIVELY renovated 2015 w/new family room addition, extended 2nd/3rd floor back bedrooms, upgraded insulation & sturdy architectural concrete block & floor joist construction. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4PM
Sold data
Detached homes in Toronto (Cabbagetown-South St. James Town) took a median of 19 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 9 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 41, across 1,809 recorded sales.
That clock counts only the listing each home finally sold on. Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 40 days.
The median sale price was $1,189,900.
Homes sold for about 3.0% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 24% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 13% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 1,809 recorded sales in the last 90 days. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Toronto (Cabbagetown-South St. James Town) 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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