MLS® listing
291 St Helen's Avenue: semi-detached house for sale
$829,900
From the listing brokerage
Century semi steps from transit and eclectic mix of cafes, restaurants and services. Perfect option for owner-occupants and investors alike, looking to put their personal stamp on a low-cost home with great "bones", including large lot with detached garage, parking, high ceilings, spacious rooms and character wood trim/built-ins throughout. Yard includes quiet east exposure with fenced in lawn leading to spacious garage. Unmatched transit accessibility: 4 min walk to Lansdowne subway, 8 min walk to UP Express and Bloor GO. Additionally, new Junction Triangle GO station construction underway at doorstep (aka Bloor-Lansdowne GO Station), and will be a new stop on the Barrie line. Excellent school district: Brock Junior Public School & Bloor Collegiate - currently ranked 12th top Ontario high school on Fraser Institute Rankings, within ~10 min walk. Set-back from Bloor and Lansdowne, this home is wealthy in sense of lot size & home features, surrounding community, excellent transit, top schools, cool shops & services and overall location! Virtually renovated images available.
Facts on the listing
| Square feet | 1100-1500 |
|---|---|
| Approximate age | 100+ |
| Style | 2-Storey |
| Basement | Unfinished |
| Lot width | 18.67 |
| Lot depth | 120 |
| Lot measured in | Feet |
| Faces | East |
| Parking spaces | 1 |
| Garage | Detached |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Kitchens | 1 |
| Property tax | $5,156 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Interior features | Workbench |
| Features | Fenced Yard, Public Transit, Park, School, Arts Centre, Place Of Worship |
Listing courtesy of CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LIMITED. MLS® C13862044.
About this semi-detached house
291 St Helen's Avenue is a 2 bedroom semi-detached house in TRREB's Dufferin Grove community in Toronto, listed for sale at $829,900. The listing shows 1 bathroom and 1100-1500 square feet. The style is given as 2-storey. The lot is listed as 18.67 by 120 feet. The listing gives the basement as unfinished. It comes with 1 parking space and a detached garage according to the listing. The nearest main intersection given is Bloor and Lansdowne. 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 291 St Helen's Avenue
At the asking price of $829,900, 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 | $829,900 |
|---|---|
| Ontario land transfer tax | $13,073 |
| Toronto municipal land transfer tax | $13,073 |
| Both taxes | $26,146 |
| First-time buyer relief, if you qualify | up to $8,475 |
| Minimum down payment | $57,990 |
The down payment figure is the federal minimum: 5 percent of the first $500,000 and 10 percent of the rest. A lender can ask for more. These figures use the asking price, so they change if you pay more or less. 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) | $5,156 a year, about $430 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 159 semi-detached house sales in the City of Toronto in August 2026, at a median price of $981,000 and an average of $1,110,639. This home is listed at $829,900, which is $151,100 below 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, 18.67 by 120 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 291 St Helen's Avenue
How much is land transfer tax on 291 St Helen's Avenue?
At the asking price of $829,900 the Ontario tax is $13,073 and the Toronto tax is $13,073, $26,146 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 291 St Helen's Avenue?
$57,990 at the asking price of $829,900, under the federal minimum down payment rules. A lender may require more.
How much is the property tax on 291 St Helen's Avenue?
The listing shows $5,156 a year for 2026, about $430 a month.
Is 291 St Helen's Avenue priced above or below the median?
It is listed at $829,900. The August 2026 median for semi-detached house sales in the City of Toronto was $981,000 across 159 sales, so the asking price is $151,100 lower. The median covers all sizes and neighbourhoods.
How do I book a showing for 291 St Helen's Avenue?
Use the form on this page or call us. Quote MLS® C13862044. We will confirm the listing is still available and arrange a time with the listing brokerage.
Is 291 St Helen's 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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