MLS® listing
257 Lawrence Avenue E: detached house for sale
$6,488,000
From the listing brokerage
This stunning modern custom residence is ideally situated in the coveted Granite Club neighborhood. It offers over 6,300 square feet of sophisticated living space seamlessly combining contemporary elegance, comfort, and functionality. Main floor features a spacious living room and dining room featuring expansive aluminum windows, a linear fireplace and a stunning wine bar. The meticulously designed open-concept kitchen features a large center island and breakfast area, flowing effortlessly into the family room, complete with an elegant wall unit. An oversized aluminum sliding door opens from the family room onto a breathtaking covered terrace, creating an ideal setting for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. A spectacular library features a custom wall unit, soaring ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows. A modern staircase and a private elevator provide convenient access to the second floor. Four skylights throughout the home further enhance the abundance of natural light. The second floor offers a spacious primary suite with a large picture window, complemented by a stunning ensuite bathroom and luxurious dressing room, each featuring a skylight, high-quality custom cabinetry, and elegant sconces and integrated strip lighting. Three additional spacious bedrooms each feature their own ensuite bathroom. The walk-up basement provides exceptional additional living and entertaining space, including a separate entrance, exercise room, nanny suite, sauna, and a large recreation room with walk-up access to beautifully landscaped backyard. Ideally located just minutes from the Granite Club, Crescent Private School, Toronto International French School, York University's Glendon Campus, shopping, parks, and major transportation routes, with convenient access to Highway 401.
Facts on the listing
| Square feet | 3500-5000 |
|---|---|
| Approximate age | 0-5 |
| Style | 2-Storey |
| Basement | Finished, Walk-Up, Separate Entrance |
| Lot width | 50 |
| Lot depth | 139 |
| Lot measured in | Feet |
| Faces | South |
| Parking spaces | 2 |
| Garage | Built-In |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Kitchens | 1 |
| Property tax | $25,000 |
| Tax year | 2025 |
| Parking | Private Double |
| Interior features | Air Exchanger, Auto Garage Door Remote, Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Carpet Free, Central Vacuum, In-Law Suite, Sauna, Ventilation System, Water Heater Owned, Water Meter |
| Features | Fenced Yard, Hospital, School, Wooded/Treed |
| View | Trees/Woods |
Listing courtesy of ROYAL LEPAGE SIGNATURE REALTY. MLS® C13821986.
About this detached house
257 Lawrence Avenue E is a 6 bedroom detached house in TRREB's Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills community in Toronto, listed for sale at $6,488,000. The listing shows 8 bathrooms and 3500-5000 square feet. The style is given as 2-storey. The lot is listed as 50 by 139 feet. The listing gives the basement as finished, walk-up, separate entrance. It comes with 2 parking spaces and a built-in garage according to the listing. The nearest main intersection given is Bayview Ave/ Lawrence Ave. The age is listed as 0-5 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 257 Lawrence Avenue E
At the asking price of $6,488,000, 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 | $6,488,000 |
|---|---|
| Ontario land transfer tax | $148,675 |
| Toronto municipal land transfer tax | $256,695 |
| Both taxes | $405,370 |
| First-time buyer relief, if you qualify | up to $8,475 |
| Minimum down payment | $1,297,600 |
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 (2025) | $25,000 a year, about $2,083 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.
How the asking price compares
TRREB recorded 550 detached house sales in the City of Toronto in August 2026, at a median price of $1,170,000 and an average of $1,525,749. This home is listed at $6,488,000, which is $5,318,000 above that median.
The median covers every neighbourhood, size and condition in the City of Toronto, so it is a reference point and not a valuation of this home. Location, size, lot, parking and condition all move the price. Our Toronto house prices page has the figures for every home type.
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 forced air.
- 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 by 139 feet.
- Ask about permits. Ask which renovations had building permits and whether those permits were closed.
- 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. 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 257 Lawrence Avenue E
How much is land transfer tax on 257 Lawrence Avenue E?
At the asking price of $6,488,000 the Ontario tax is $148,675 and the Toronto tax is $256,695, $405,370 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 257 Lawrence Avenue E?
$1,297,600 at the asking price of $6,488,000, under the federal minimum down payment rules. A lender may require more.
How much is the property tax on 257 Lawrence Avenue E?
The listing shows $25,000 a year for 2025, about $2,083 a month.
Is 257 Lawrence Avenue E priced above or below the median?
It is listed at $6,488,000. The August 2026 median for detached house sales in the City of Toronto was $1,170,000 across 550 sales, so the asking price is $5,318,000 higher. The median covers all sizes and neighbourhoods.
How do I book a showing for 257 Lawrence Avenue E?
Use the form on this page or call us. Quote MLS® C13821986. We will confirm the listing is still available and arrange a time with the listing brokerage.
Is 257 Lawrence Avenue E 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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