MLS® listing
21 Rose Avenue: fourplex for sale
$2,898,000
From the listing brokerage
Circa 1880 Victorian Grande Dame on a rarely available 50 ft x 130 ft double lot with heritage features retained and restored, including slate roof, woodburning fireplaces, stained glass windows, pocket doors, ornate millwork, and plaster mouldings. Previously, the multi-generational home of a prominent Toronto family, this property has been owner occupied for the last 40 years with income from rental of the partial 2nd floor, 3rd floor, and separate coach house apartments. Accessed through two ground floor walkouts is an immaculate garden with mature trees, floral borders, raised vegetable beds, seating areas, and a classic water feature with stone border and antique fountain. The private drive currently has parking for two cars.*****This property is a legal fourplex and is ideally suited to a buyer looking to create a private family compound, mansion flats, or someone who will reside in the main house with income from the 3rd floor and separate 1-1/2 storey brick coach house.*****For a buyer looking to create mansion flats, the main house could be three spacious 2 bedroom plus den apartments plus the 1 bedroom separate coach house. Book a private showing appointment to view the scale and character features of this special property and see how you would bring forth its full potential.
Facts on the listing
| Square feet | 5000 + |
|---|---|
| Approximate age | 100+ |
| Style | 3-Storey |
| Basement | Unfinished |
| Lot width | 50.27 |
| Lot depth | 130.56 |
| Lot measured in | Feet |
| Faces | East |
| Parking spaces | 2 |
| Garage | None |
| Heating | Radiant |
| Cooling | Other, Wall Unit(s) |
| Kitchens | 4 |
| Property tax | $20,234 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Interior features | Accessory Apartment, In-Law Capability, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor |
| Features | Fenced Yard, Park, Public Transit, Rec./Commun.Centre, School |
Listing courtesy of SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA. MLS® C13791150.
About this fourplex
21 Rose Avenue is an 8 bedroom fourplex in TRREB's Cabbagetown-South St. James Town community in Toronto, listed for sale at $2,898,000. The listing shows 4 bathrooms and 5000 + square feet. The style is given as 3-storey. The lot is listed as 50.27 by 130.56 feet. The listing gives the basement as unfinished. It comes with 2 parking spaces according to the listing. The nearest main intersection given is Parliament & Winchester. The age is listed as 100+ years.
These details come from the listing brokerage through TRREB's MLS® System. Room sizes, the lot, the taxes and what is included in the sale should all be confirmed before an offer is firm.
What it costs to buy 21 Rose Avenue
At the asking price of $2,898,000, a buyer pays two land transfer taxes on closing: the Ontario tax and the City of Toronto's municipal tax. Both apply to every home inside the City.
| Asking price | $2,898,000 |
|---|---|
| Ontario land transfer tax | $58,925 |
| Toronto municipal land transfer tax | $58,925 |
| Both taxes | $117,850 |
| First-time buyer relief, if you qualify | up to $8,475 |
| Minimum down payment | $579,600 |
The down payment figure is the federal minimum: 20 percent, because a home at $1.5 million or more cannot carry mortgage default insurance. A lender can ask for more. These figures use the asking price, so they change if you pay more or less. The rates above $2,000,000 used here are the ones for a home with one or two single family residences. A property with more units is taxed differently. Legal fees, title insurance and adjustments are extra: ask your lawyer for a written quote. This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Confirm the figures with a lawyer or accountant. You can change the price in our land transfer tax calculator and our mortgage calculator.
What it costs to own each month
| Property tax (2026) | $20,234 a year, about $1,686 a month |
|---|
That is before a mortgage payment, home insurance and utilities. The listing shows no monthly maintenance fee, so upkeep of the building and the lot is the owner's own cost.
What to check before you make an offer
- Book a home inspection. An inspector looks at the roof, foundation, wiring, plumbing and heating. The listing gives the heating as radiant.
- Have a lawyer search the title. A title search shows mortgages, liens and easements registered against the property. Ask whether a survey exists and whether it matches the lot on the listing, 50.27 by 130.56 feet.
- Ask about permits. Ask which renovations had building permits and whether those permits were closed. The listing shows 4 kitchens. If there is a second unit, ask whether it meets the municipality's rules for one.
- Confirm what is included. Appliances, light fixtures and window coverings are included only if the agreement says so. Ask whether the water heater or furnace is rented.
- Get your financing in writing. A lender looks at the property tax and heating costs as well as the price.
- See it in person. The listing has a virtual tour, but photos do not show noise, light at different hours or the state of the street and the homes beside it.
Our first-time home buyer guide and our page for buyers walk through each step. This is general information, not legal advice. Confirm the details with a lawyer.
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Questions about 21 Rose Avenue
How much is land transfer tax on 21 Rose Avenue?
At the asking price of $2,898,000 the Ontario tax is $58,925 and the Toronto tax is $58,925, $117,850 in total. A first-time buyer who qualifies can get up to $8,475 back. Confirm the final figures with your lawyer.
What is the minimum down payment for 21 Rose Avenue?
$579,600 at the asking price of $2,898,000, under the federal minimum down payment rules. A lender may require more.
How much is the property tax on 21 Rose Avenue?
The listing shows $20,234 a year for 2026, about $1,686 a month.
How do I book a showing for 21 Rose Avenue?
Use the form on this page or call us. Quote MLS® C13791150. We will confirm the listing is still available and arrange a time with the listing brokerage.
Is 21 Rose Avenue still for sale?
This page is refreshed from TRREB's MLS® System through the day. If the listing sells or is withdrawn the page says so. Contact us to confirm before you make plans.
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