217 Melrose Avenue, Dows Lake - Civic Hospital and Area, ON K1Y 1V3
Dows Lake - Civic Hospital and Area, ON K1Y 1V3
Quick cost estimateKnown monthly subtotal$7,568.31 / monthLand transfer tax $23,475One-time estimate
Quick cost estimate
$7,568.31 / monthKnown monthly subtotal
- Mortgage principal & interest
- $6,281.33
- Property tax / month
- $1,286.97
- Maintenance / month
- Period / amount not reported
Assumes 20% down, 5% annual interest and 25-year amortization. Illustrative rate, not a current quote.
Unknown expenses excluded. Mortgage insurance and closing costs are excluded; add insurance and utilities in the assumptions.
Land transfer tax · one time
- Transfer tax total
- $23,475
Before rebates, surcharges and fees. Not part of the monthly subtotal.
Tax assumptions & breakdown
Toronto municipal land transfer tax does not apply to this listing outside the City of Toronto.
- Ontario tax
- $23,475
- Toronto municipal tax
- $0
Current purchase scenario, before rebates, foreign-buyer taxes and fees. Confirm residence classification. Not historical tax paid; excluded from the monthly subtotal.
Ontario rates · Toronto rates (April 2026)
Eligible first-time purchasers may qualify for an Ontario land transfer tax refund of up to $4,000. Toronto buyers may also qualify for a separate municipal rebate of up to $4,475. Eligibility varies and these maximums are not guaranteed savings. See official eligibility links and details.
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About this home
This beautifully designed circa 1920s Tudor-style home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates in an exceptional location. Situated near the Civic Hospital, parks, cycling paths, and the Central Experimental Farm, the property offers the convenience of urban living while enjoying the privacy and charm of a mature residential setting. A classic centre hall plan welcomes you inside, where rich woodwork, hardwood flooring, elegant mouldings, decorative glass details, and French doors reflect the craftsmanship and architectural character of the era. The updated kitchen features white cabinetry, a centre island, ample storage and preparation space, and a breakfast nook overlooking the backyard. The second floor offers three well-proportioned bedrooms. Occupying the third level, the private primary suite features a sitting room, walk-in closet, and ensuite bathroom. The lower level extends the living space with a recreation room and two additional bedrooms, providing flexibility for family living, guests, or a home office. Surrounded by mature landscaping, the exterior offers excellent curb appeal with perennial gardens, mature trees, a private backyard with deck, interlock driveway, driveway parking, and a double garage. Convenient access is available through both the front and side entrances.
Home details
- Days on market
- Not reported
- Property type
- Detached
- MLS® number
- X13469464
- Source status
- Extension
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Postal code
- K1Y 1V3
- Kitchens
- 1
- Kitchens above grade
- 1
- Family room / den
- No
- Interior size (reported range)
- 3000-3500
- Lot depth
- 87.17 ft
- Garage parking spaces
- Not reported
- Total parking spaces
- 6
- Occupancy
- Vacant
- Possession type
- Flexible
- Garage
- Attached
- Annual property tax
- 15443.68
- Basement
- Partially Finished
- Interior features
- Storage, Other
- Exterior features
- Deck, Landscaped
- Architectural style
- 3-Storey
- Parking features
- Inside Entry, Private
- Pool features
- None
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Waterfront
- No
- Garage available
- Yes
- Heating system
- Other
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Cooling
- Other
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Direction facing
- East
- Construction materials
- Stucco (Plaster), Stone
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Block
- MLS entry age (not confirmed DOM)
- 140 days
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Utilities and services
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Heating system
- Other
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Cooling
- Other
A reported service is not necessarily included in rent or maintenance. Missing information does not mean a service is absent.
Rooms & virtual tours
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- Bedrooms above grade
- 4
- Bedrooms below grade
- 2
- Rooms above grade
- 11
- Rooms below grade
- 3
- Den / family room reported
- No
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Listing dates & price record
- Asking amount
- $1,350,000
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Home and neighbourhood overview
217 Melrose Avenue, Dows Lake - Civic Hospital and Area, ON K1Y 1V3, Dows Lake - Civic Hospital and Area is listed for sale as a Detached. The listing reports 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, reported interior area of 3000-3500 (units not reported), kitchens reported as 1, parking spaces reported as 6. Asking price: $1,350,000. Occupancy is reported as Vacant. Review the Home details, room measurements and utility sections below to compare reported specifications; confirm important details with the listing brokerage. MLS® X13469464.
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Listing brokerage: ROYAL LEPAGE TEAM REALTY. Displayed by EnterHome Realty. Source: authorized IDX record, MLS® X13469464. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.