$1,749,000
For sale: Semi-Detached/Link

Classic Prime Cabbagetown 3-storey red brick Victorian Semi located on one of the most coveted blocks at the east end of Wellesley Street just by the park. Elegant, well-loved and meticulously maintained by same devoted owners for decades, this impressive home exudes a creative energy that is simply good for the soul. Soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, glorious stained glass, deep crown mouldings and baseboards. Large windows bathe the interiors with natural light! A wood-burning fireplace with craftsman mantle anchors the living room and leads to a large separate dining room perfect for entertaining large groups of family and friends. Main floor 3-piece bath adds convenience to everyday life. A modern kitchen with breakfast bar flows seamlessly out to a magical sun-drenched wrap-around deck and backyard oasis - your private sanctuary for quiet morning coffee or languid summer nights dining al fresco. The primary suite has a large walk-in closet and fabulous 5-piece spa ensuite complete with sunken whirlpool tub and adjoining wet-room shower. A large 2nd bedroom has large windows overlooking front garden and double closets. The piece de resistance is an extraordinary open-concept entire 3rd floor family room, office and library with soaring cathedral ceilings, built-in bookshelves, library ladder, skylight, a cozy gas wood stove and treetop views - the kind of inspiring space artists and creatives dream about! The full-height basement currently used as artist's studio and workshop offers tremendous potential for additional living space and the lovingly landscaped gardens front and back add to this beautiful home's charm. Parking off rear lane and just steps to the park, transit, shops, restaurants and cafes of Parliament Street and the fabled Riverdale Farm!
Sold data
Homes in Cabbagetown South St James Town took a median of 32 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 14 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 61, across 35 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 82 days.
The median sale price was $600,000.
Homes sold for about 3.0% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 11% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 20% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 35 recorded sales in the last 90 days — a small sample, so treat these figures as indicative. 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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