247 Melrose Avenue, Toronto, ON M5M 1Z2
Bedford Park-Nortown, Toronto · Near Lawrence and Avenue · View map
About this home
A home with beautiful character, room to grow, and tremendous potential - in a location that is hard to beat. This special home offers the kind of architectural character that is increasingly difficult to find, along with the opportunity to update and make it truly your own. The main floor is filled with beautiful details, including a beamed ceiling in the dining room, elegant beveled-glass doors opening to the living room, and gorgeous newer hardwood floors. The large, bright family room offers plenty of space for family life or entertaining. With its wonderful original details and spacious layout, the home provides an inspiring foundation for a thoughtful renovation. The kitchen, bathroom and mechanical systems are ready for updating, giving the next owner the opportunity to modernize the essentials while preserving the character and charm that make this home distinctive. The basement adds significant flexibility, with abundant storage and a partially finished room formerly used as a sewing workshop - ideal for hobbies, a home office, workshop or additional recreation. Existing plumbing also provides an excellent opportunity to create a second bathroom. And then there is the location: steps from Avenue Road and just minutes from Yonge Street, with an exceptional selection of boutique shops, restaurants, cafés, grocery stores and everyday conveniences all close at hand. Parkingis another welcome advantage, with a legally widened driveway accommodating one car, plus the mutual drive providing access to the rear, where a small car can also be parked. A character-filled home with beautiful architectural details, generous living space, abundant storage and exciting potential - all in a truly fabulous, walkable location.
The home
- Type
- 2-storey detached home
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Square footage
- 1100-1500 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Kitchens
- 1
- Rooms
- 7
- Basement
- Partially Finished
- Lot size
- 25.1 x 110.1 ft
- Faces
- South
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Monthly condo fee
- None
- Exterior
- Brick
Heating & cooling
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Heating type
- Water
- Air conditioning
- Wall Unit(s)
- Fireplace
- No
Garage & parking
- Garage
- Detached
- Driveway spaces
- 2
- Total parking
- 2
- Parking features
- Front Yard Parking, Mutual
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $7,511/yr
- Tax year
- 2025
- Occupancy
- Partial
- Possession
- TBD
- Cross street
- Lawrence and Avenue
- Neighbourhood
- Bedford Park-Nortown
More
- Price per sq ft
- ~$1,076 (at 1,300 sq ft)
- MLS® number
- C14085568
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The home and its surroundings
- Carpet Free
- Floor Drain
- Mortgage
- Property tax
- Maintenance fee
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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.
247 Melrose Avenue, Toronto, ON M5M 1Z2
Bedford Park-Nortown, Toronto · Near Lawrence and Avenue
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Listing history for 247 Melrose Avenue
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Frequently asked questions about 247 Melrose Avenue
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 247 Melrose Avenue listed for, and what would it cost each month?
247 Melrose Avenue is listed for $1,399,000. With 20% down ($279,800), the mortgage payment would be roughly $5,643 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $6,269 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 247 Melrose Avenue freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
247 Melrose Avenue is a 2-storey detached home in Bedford Park-Nortown, 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 247 Melrose Avenue have?
247 Melrose Avenue has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Does 247 Melrose Avenue have a garage and parking?
Yes. The listing shows the garage as detached. The driveway adds 2 spaces. In total the listing counts 2 parking spaces.
Does 247 Melrose Avenue have a finished basement?
The listing describes the basement as partially finished. Finished basement space is usually not counted in the square footage shown.
What style of home is 247 Melrose Avenue?
247 Melrose Avenue 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 247 Melrose Avenue, and what is the lot size?
The listing puts the home between 1,100 and 1,500 sq ft. The board reports a range rather than an exact figure, and it usually leaves out the basement. The lot is listed as 25.1 x 110.1 ft.
How is 247 Melrose Avenue heated and cooled?
Heating is water (gas). Cooling is wall unit(s).
What are the property taxes for 247 Melrose Avenue?
Property taxes are $7,511 a year (2025), or about $626 a month.
Where is 247 Melrose Avenue?
247 Melrose Avenue is in the Bedford Park-Nortown community of Toronto. The nearest main intersection is Lawrence and Avenue. The postal code is M5M 1Z2.
Is 247 Melrose Avenue still for sale?
Yes. It is an active listing (MLS® C14085568). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar detached homes near 247 Melrose Avenue asking?
Similar detached homes for sale nearby right now include 351 Fairlawn Avenue at $1,599,000 (3 bed), 27 Armour Boulevard at $1,619,000 (4+1 bed) and 351 Lawrence Avenue W at $1,799,000 (5 bed). These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 247 Melrose Avenue 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 247 Melrose Avenue?
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Listing information comes from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board through PropTx and is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate. It is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use. The trademarks MLS®, Multiple Listing Service® and the associated logos are owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA.
*Estimated monthly cost assumes 20% down, a 4.5% rate and a 30-year amortization, plus property tax. For illustration only.