$1,600,000
For sale: Detached

Rare opportunity on one of the Annex's most desirable, family-friendly streets - a quiet single-block stretch of Howland Avenue - this classic red-brick home blends timeless character with exceptional urban convenience at the base of historic Davenport Escarpment. Step past the lush, shaded front porch into an inviting sanctuary offering impressive space, flexible functionality, and endless potential as a single-family retreat. The expansive open-concept main floor features a seamless living and dining area highlighted by a stunning stained glass transom, alongside an updated kitchen with a cozy sitting area that steps down to a recently landscaped, deep, and serene backyard tailored for weekend gatherings and quiet relaxation. The second level hosts a spacious primary bedroom with a private balcony, plus a versatile second bedroom or study featuring its own private outdoor deck. Up on the top floor, you will find two additional large, light-filled bedrooms, a two-piece bathroom, and a convenient upper-level laundry room. Adding incredible versatility, the functional lower level offers a separate entrance, making it ideal for a rec room and a fifth bedroom or guest suite. Located in the heart of Toronto's iconic Annex neighborhood, this character-filled sanctuary offers rare urban tranquility just steps to top-rated schools, parks, transit, and fine dining. Quiet family living with to-tier urban convenience.
Sold data
Detached homes in Toronto (Casa Loma) 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 39, across 1,852 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 39 days.
The median sale price was $1,199,000.
Homes sold for about 3.1% 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 1,852 recorded sales in the last 90 days. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Toronto (Casa Loma) 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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