161 Winchester Street, Toronto, ON M4X 1B5
Cabbagetown-South St. James Town, Toronto · Near Sumach St/ Winchester St · View map
About this home
Rare opportunity to own a truly unique mixed-use corner property in the heart of Cabbagetown, directly across from Riverdale Park and Riverdale Farm. This character-filled property features a functioning main floor corner commercial space currently operating as a well-established ice cream/snack bar, along with two separate and self-contained one-bedroom residential units known as the Loft and the Cottage. The property also offers two private decks and a large backyard, creating exceptional outdoor space rarely found in the city. A landmark location with incredible charm, strong visibility, and income in one of Toronto's most sought-after neighbourhoods. Steps to parks, transit, local shops, and downtown amenities. An exceptional opportunity for investors, end users, or those seeking a unique live/work property. Parking Currently Not In Use.
The home
- Type
- 2-storey detached home
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Square footage
- 2500-3000 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Kitchens
- 3
- Rooms
- 9
- Basement
- Partial Basement
- Lot size
- 28.3 x 80 ft
- Faces
- South
- View
- Park/Greenbelt
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Monthly condo fee
- None
- Exterior
- Brick, Board & Batten
Heating & cooling
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Heating type
- Forced Air
- Fireplace
- No
Garage & parking
- Driveway spaces
- 2
- Total parking
- 2
- Parking features
- Private
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $14,779/yr
- Tax year
- 2025
- Occupancy
- Owner+Tenant
- Possession
- TBA
- Cross street
- Sumach St/ Winchester St
- Neighbourhood
- Cabbagetown-South St. James Town
More
- Price per sq ft
- ~$636 (at 2,750 sq ft)
- MLS® number
- C13171756
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The home and its surroundings
- Separate Hydro Meter
- Fenced Yard
- Hospital
- Park
- Public Transit
- School
- Mortgage
- Property tax
- Maintenance fee
Cash needed to close
Estimates only, using Canadian semi-annual compounding, Ontario land transfer tax and Toronto municipal land transfer tax. Mortgage default insurance is added when you put down less than 20%. Your lender and lawyer will confirm exact numbers.
161 Winchester Street, Toronto, ON M4X 1B5
Cabbagetown-South St. James Town, Toronto · Near Sumach St/ Winchester St
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Listing history for 161 Winchester Street
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Frequently asked questions about 161 Winchester Street
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 161 Winchester Street listed for, and what would it cost each month?
161 Winchester Street is listed for $1,749,900. With 20% down ($349,980), the mortgage payment would be roughly $7,059 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $8,290 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 161 Winchester Street freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
161 Winchester Street is a 2-storey detached home in Cabbagetown-South St. James Town, Toronto. Ownership is freehold: you own the home and the lot. There is no monthly condo fee, so the roof, windows, driveway, snow and lawn are yours to look after.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 161 Winchester Street have?
161 Winchester Street has 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
Does 161 Winchester Street have a garage and parking?
The listing does not show a garage. The driveway adds 2 spaces. In total the listing counts 2 parking spaces.
Does 161 Winchester Street have a finished basement?
The listing describes the basement as partial basement.
What style of home is 161 Winchester Street?
161 Winchester Street is a 2-storey detached home. A 2-storey detached house has its living space on the main floor and the bedrooms upstairs, on its own lot with no shared walls.
How big is 161 Winchester Street, and what is the lot size?
The listing puts the home between 2,500 and 3,000 sq ft. The board reports a range rather than an exact figure, and it usually leaves out the basement. The lot is listed as 28.3 x 80 ft.
How is 161 Winchester Street heated and cooled?
Heating is forced air (gas). The listing does not show air conditioning.
What are the property taxes for 161 Winchester Street?
Property taxes are $14,779 a year (2025), or about $1,232 a month.
Where is 161 Winchester Street?
161 Winchester Street is in the Cabbagetown-South St. James Town community of Toronto. The nearest main intersection is Sumach St/ Winchester St. The postal code is M4X 1B5.
Is 161 Winchester Street still for sale?
Yes. It is an active listing (MLS® C13171756). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar detached homes near 161 Winchester Street asking?
Similar detached homes for sale nearby right now include 6 Bowman Street at $1,735,000 (3 bed), 63 Astley Avenue at $2,149,000 (3+1 bed) and 26 Jerome Street at $1,300,000 (3 bed). These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 161 Winchester Street sold for?
Recent sales, leases and expired listings for this home and others at the same address are in the Sold history tab, with the price and date of each. It is free for members.
How do I book a showing at 161 Winchester Street?
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*Estimated monthly cost assumes 20% down, a 4.5% rate and a 30-year amortization, plus property tax. For illustration only.