MLS® listing
1 Harvard Avenue: detached house for sale
$1,399,000
From the listing brokerage
Welcome to 1 Harvard Avenue, a rare offering in the heart of Roncesvalles. Situated on a generous corner lot, this detached Edwardian-era home is a legal three-unit property, featuring 2,149 sqft. above grade living, 4+1 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, two parking spaces, and a detached garage where historic character meets extraordinary potential. Whether your goal is to generate rental income, create independent living spaces, or transform the entire property into a spectacular single-family home, the possibilities are endless. Upstairs, the beautifully renovated second floor blends historic charm with contemporary European design. Rich chevron hardwood floors, two well-appointed bedrooms, a sleek kitchen with minimalist dark cabinetry, and a stunning bathroom featuring geometric tilework, an enamelled cast-iron bathtub, TOTO toilet, and GROHE fixtures offer sophisticated, move-in-ready living. The third floor is a private retreat featuring herringbone hardwood floors, distinctive sloped ceilings, a contemporary ensuite with a glass-enclosed shower, and a private balcony. With kitchen and laundry rough-ins already in place, this level offers exciting potential for an independent living unit, subject to separating the existing private entrance. The main floor remains an unfinished blank canvas that features original stained-glass, bay windows, soaring ceilings, and intricate woodwork - awaiting your vision to bring it to life. Extensive structural work has been completed throughout the home with every joist sistered and every floor leveled. The main floor ceilings are exposed, giving buyers maximum flexibility and a valuable head start on the next phase of renovations. The treelined exterior includes a detached garage, parking for two vehicles and a long rear driveway located within the property boundaries, subject to a right-of-way for the adjacent homes. All this in one of Toronto's most coveted west-end pockets. Come see this gem for yourself and get into Harvard!
Facts on the listing
| Square feet | 2000-2500 |
|---|---|
| Approximate age | 100+ |
| Style | 3-Storey |
| Basement | Unfinished |
| Lot width | 24.53 |
| Lot depth | 100.65 |
| Lot measured in | Feet |
| Faces | South |
| Parking spaces | 2 |
| Garage | Detached |
| Heating | Radiant |
| Cooling | Wall Unit(s) |
| Kitchens | 2 |
| Property tax | $7,804 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Interior features | Carpet Free |
| Features | Hospital, Park, Public Transit |
Listing courtesy of ROYAL LEPAGE SIGNATURE REALTY. MLS® W14130534.
About this detached house
1 Harvard Avenue is a 5 bedroom detached house in TRREB's Roncesvalles community in Toronto, listed for sale at $1,399,000. The listing shows 3 bathrooms and 2000-2500 square feet. The style is given as 3-storey. The lot is listed as 24.53 by 100.65 feet. The listing gives the basement as unfinished. It comes with 2 parking spaces and a detached garage according to the listing. The nearest main intersection given is Queen & Roncesvalles. 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 1 Harvard Avenue
At the asking price of $1,399,000, 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 | $1,399,000 |
|---|---|
| Ontario land transfer tax | $24,455 |
| Toronto municipal land transfer tax | $24,455 |
| Both taxes | $48,910 |
| First-time buyer relief, if you qualify | up to $8,475 |
| Minimum down payment | $114,900 |
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) | $7,804 a year, about $650 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 $1,399,000, which is $229,000 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 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, 24.53 by 100.65 feet.
- Ask about permits. Ask which renovations had building permits and whether those permits were closed. The listing shows 2 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. 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 1 Harvard Avenue
How much is land transfer tax on 1 Harvard Avenue?
At the asking price of $1,399,000 the Ontario tax is $24,455 and the Toronto tax is $24,455, $48,910 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 1 Harvard Avenue?
$114,900 at the asking price of $1,399,000, under the federal minimum down payment rules. A lender may require more.
How much is the property tax on 1 Harvard Avenue?
The listing shows $7,804 a year for 2026, about $650 a month.
Is 1 Harvard Avenue priced above or below the median?
It is listed at $1,399,000. 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 $229,000 higher. The median covers all sizes and neighbourhoods.
How do I book a showing for 1 Harvard Avenue?
Use the form on this page or call us. Quote MLS® W14130534. We will confirm the listing is still available and arrange a time with the listing brokerage.
Is 1 Harvard 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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