MLS® listing
1617 Islington Avenue: detached house for sale
$1,799,000
From the listing brokerage
Set well back from the street on a 75' x 150' lot, steps from St. George's Golf & Country Club, this two-storey Etobicoke home has been substantially reworked over the past decade. A new circular driveway gives the front real presence, with easy parking for eight cars. Inside, the kitchen is the biggest change. It was expanded into an oversized kitchen with 10- foot ceilings flowing into an open living area on a scale you rarely see in a home of this age. A glass sunroom off the back brings in light all day and opens directly onto the yard. Upstairs, the primary has a renovated ensuite and the kids' bathroom has been redone. TNewly built main floor powder room, and the finished basement works as a rec room, office, gym or guest space. The yard is the other half of the story. The 75-foot frontage and deep lot give you a private backyard with a poured-concrete basketball and pickleball court, and plenty of lawn left over. Mature trees, large lots and quick access to the Islington shops, Richview Library, solid public, Catholic and private schools, Pearson, the highways and downtown.
Facts on the listing
| Square feet | 2000-2500 |
|---|---|
| Style | 2-Storey |
| Basement | Finished with Walk-Out |
| Lot width | 75 |
| Lot depth | 150 |
| Lot measured in | Feet |
| Faces | East |
| Parking spaces | 8 |
| Garage | None |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Kitchens | 1 |
| Property tax | $7,562 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Parking | Circular Drive, Private |
| Interior features | Water Heater |
Listing courtesy of CENTURY 21 ATRIA REALTY INC.. MLS® W13845716.
About this detached house
1617 Islington Avenue is a 5 bedroom detached house in TRREB's Islington-City Centre West community in Toronto, listed for sale at $1,799,000. The listing shows 3 bathrooms and 2000-2500 square feet. The style is given as 2-storey. The lot is listed as 75 by 150 feet. The listing gives the basement as finished with walk-out. It comes with 8 parking spaces according to the listing. The nearest main intersection given is Islington Ave/The Kingsway.
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 1617 Islington Avenue
At the asking price of $1,799,000, 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 | $1,799,000 |
|---|---|
| Ontario land transfer tax | $32,455 |
| Toronto municipal land transfer tax | $32,455 |
| Both taxes | $64,910 |
| First-time buyer relief, if you qualify | up to $8,475 |
| Minimum down payment | $359,800 |
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. 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) | $7,562 a year, about $630 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 $1,799,000, which is $629,000 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, 75 by 150 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. 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.
About Islington Village
Detached houses around Dundas Street West and a large condo area near Islington and Kipling stations, at the western end of Line 2. TRREB reports both in one community, so its figures mix the two.
Transit: Line 2 Bloor Danforth at Islington and Kipling stations; Kipling GO station connected to Kipling station; 37 Islington, 110 Islington South, 111 East Mall and 49 Bloor West buses
| Property type | Median | Sales and average |
|---|---|---|
| All property types | $594,500 | 170 sales, average $859,205 |
| Detached | About $1,301,000 | 43 sales, average about $1,592,000 |
| Freehold townhouse (TRREB att/row/townhouse) | About $1,170,000 | 10 sales, average about $1,198,000 |
| Condo townhouse | About $813,000 | 6 sales, average about $778,000 |
| Condo apartment | About $518,000 | 109 sales, average about $540,000 |
Source: TRREB community housing market reports, as set out in the guide.
Questions about Islington Village
Is Islington Village a good place to live?
On housing and transit it offers two very different price points on one subway line. From April to June 2026 condo apartments sold at a median of about $518,000 and detached houses at about $1,301,000, with Islington and Kipling stations on Line 2 and Kipling GO next to Kipling station (TRREB, TTC).
Why is the median price in Islington Village so low?
TRREB's Islington-City Centre West community includes the Etobicoke City Centre condo area. 109 of the 170 sales from April to June 2026 were condo apartments, which pulls the all property types median down to $594,500.
How much is a detached house in Islington Village?
From April to June 2026 the detached median was about $1,301,000 across 43 sales, with an average of about $1,592,000 (TRREB). These are chart readings, so treat them as approximate.
How many subway stops is Islington from Union station?
From Islington station it is 14 stops east on Line 2 to St George, then 6 stops south on Line 1 to Union, 20 stops in all (TTC map). Kipling station also connects to Kipling GO station.
Is Islington Village a heritage conservation district?
The City of Toronto's list of heritage conservation districts does not include one here. Montgomery's Inn at 4709 Dundas Street West is a City facility and individual properties can still carry heritage listings, so check the exact address.
Is there a GO station in Islington Village?
Yes. Kipling GO station, at 27 St. Albans Road, connects to Kipling station on Line 2 (TTC). Compare the GO and subway trips for your own schedule.
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Questions about 1617 Islington Avenue
How much is land transfer tax on 1617 Islington Avenue?
At the asking price of $1,799,000 the Ontario tax is $32,455 and the Toronto tax is $32,455, $64,910 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 1617 Islington Avenue?
$359,800 at the asking price of $1,799,000, under the federal minimum down payment rules. A lender may require more.
How much is the property tax on 1617 Islington Avenue?
The listing shows $7,562 a year for 2026, about $630 a month.
Is 1617 Islington Avenue priced above or below the median?
It is listed at $1,799,000. 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 $629,000 higher. The median covers all sizes and neighbourhoods.
How do I book a showing for 1617 Islington Avenue?
Use the form on this page or call us. Quote MLS® W13845716. We will confirm the listing is still available and arrange a time with the listing brokerage.
Is 1617 Islington 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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