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43.6563° N · 79.3396° W — South Riverdale, Toronto — MLS® #E14143004

40 Morse St

$1,599,000

South Riverdale, Toronto, Ontario M4M 2P6

3+1
BedroomsBeds
3
BathroomsBaths
1100-1500 sqft1100-1500
SizeSq ft
18 x 129 ft
Lot sizeLot

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In short · from the listing record

40 Morse St is a 3+1-bedroom, 3-bathroom semi-detached house in South Riverdale, Toronto, listed for sale at an asking price of $1,599,000 (MLS® E14143004).

Contemporary urban living on a serene and picturesque tree-lined street in the heart of Leslieville. Turnkey sophistication meets refined style in this beautifully renovated 3+1 bedroom, 3 bathroom red brick semi, showcasing exceptional curb appeal, a welcoming front porch with sleek glass railings & thoughtfully curated modern finishes throughout. The light-filled, open-concept living & dining areas feature a striking staircase with glass railings, creating an airy, design-forward aesthetic further illuminated by a skylight. The sleek chef-inspired kitchen features a centre island, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops & ample storage including pantry closet. The generous centre island anchors the space, offering breakfast bar seating for casual dining & entertaining. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the adjoining family room overlooking the rear deck w/a walk-out to the gardens. A rare main-floor powder room adds everyday convenience & an entry closet in the foyer completes this space. Upstairs, the spacious primary retreat features a charming window seating area (or desk alcove) & wall-to-wall built-in closet storage. The 2nd bedroom has a walkout to a sundeck w/glass railings & glimpses of the CN Tower & skyline views, while the 3rd bedroom provides the flexibility to serve as a bedroom, nursery or stylish home office. A spacious 2nd floor bathroom featuring a double-sink vanity & a shower/bathtub combination w/glass doors + an oversized linen closet completes this level. The lower level offers an inviting additional retreat to unwind, featuring a recreation room (or guest bedroom), dedicated desk alcove, 3-pc bathroom, convenient laundry area & mechanical room w/storage. Step outside to your private, fully fenced urban oasis, complete w/spacious wrap around deck, gas BBQ hookup & convenient laneway parking w/an automated "roll up" garage door. A stylish, move-in-ready home that perfectly balances modern design, urban convenience & comfortable living.

Listing readings

How it measures up

Scores from the listing record and the market around it.

  • 78Good

    Condition score

    2 documented update signals

    Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.

  • 11Shortfall

    Cash flow quality

    −$3,856/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)

    Median of 43 semi-detached homes with 4 bedrooms for lease in Toronto right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.

Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.

The data table

Every fact

Everything the board publishes for this home.

Tax
$6,131 / 2026
MLS® number
E14143004
Board
TRREB MLS®
Property Type
Semi-Detached
Time on market
Size
1100-1500 sqft
Lot Size
18 x 129 ft
Listed on
Parking
None, 1 Parking

Listing history

Listing activity for 40 Morse St, Toronto, Ontario

Date StartDate EndList PricePriceEventListing ID
Date StartN/AN/A$1,599,000N/AFor SaleE14143004

Inside

Room by room

From the listing.

Main5 rooms
  • Foyer0.88 × 2.15 m2 Pc Bath, Closet, Pot Lights
  • Living3.53 × 7.46 mOpen Concept, Picture Window, hardwood floor
  • Dining3.53 × 7.46 mOpen Concept, Combined W/Living, Pot Lights
  • Kitchen3.32 × 4.9 mRenovated, Centre Island, Breakfast Bar
  • Family2.71 × 2.71 mLarge Window, Sliding Doors, W/O To Deck
Lower2 rooms
  • Rec3.83 × 6.9 mLaminate, Window, Combined W/Laundry
  • Bathroom1.77 × 2.5 m3 Pc Bath, Quartz Counter, Ceramic Floor
2nd4 rooms
  • Primary4.36 × 4.42 mW/W Closet, Large Window, hardwood floor
  • 2nd Br3.02 × 3.32 mW/O To Deck, West View, hardwood floor
  • 3rd Br2.74 × 2.84 mhardwood floor, Window, Pot Lights
  • Bathroom2.74 × 2.76 m5 Pc Bath, Double Sink, Soaker

Property

Property Type
Semi-Detached
Style
2-Storey
Community
South Riverdale
Municipality
Toronto

Building

Size
1100-1500 sqft
Construction
Brick

Inside

Bedrooms
3+1
Bathrooms
3
Bathroom Details
1 × 2pc Main, 1 × 5pc 2nd, 1 × 3pc Lower
Basement Type
Finished
Kitchens
1

Parking

Driveway
Lane
Garage Type
None
Additional Parking
1
Total Parking
1

Utilities

Water
Municipal
Cooling
Central Air
Heating Type
Forced Air

Land

Sewer
Sewers
Frontage
18 ft
Depth
129 ft
Lot Size
18 x 129 ft

Where it sits

The street and the area

Asking prices on the map.

Map and tour

Transit nearby

StationLinesDistance
Chester StationTTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth2.7 km
Pape StationTTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth2.7 km
Broadview StationTTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth2.8 km
Donlands StationTTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth2.8 km
Union StationTTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-UniversityGO Transit train: Barrie, Kitchener, Lakeshore East, Lakeshore West, Milton, Richmond Hill, StouffvilleUP Express train3.4 km

The nearest subway, light rail, train, bus rapid transit stations 5 km, as the crow flies. Source: TTC schedule data (GTFS) from the Toronto Transit Commission under the Open Government Licence – Toronto; GO Transit and UP Express schedule data (GTFS) from Metrolinx under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx, downloaded October 18, 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Data used in this product or service is provided with the permission of Metrolinx. Metrolinx makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, with respect to the Data and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or currency of the data used in this product or service. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx.

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Semi-Detached in South Riverdale

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Semi-detached homes for sale in South Riverdale right now

For sale now
19
Median asking price
$1.29M

Middle half: $1.14M to $1.42M

New in 7 days
3

10 in 28 days

Price cuts
11%

2 listings

This home is asking 24% above the median, higher than three quarters of them.

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Asking prices and counts of the MLS® listings on this site as of today. Asking figures only, never sold or leased prices.

Site report

What the record says

What the City and the conservation authority have on file for this address.

  • Heritage and ravineNone foundNot found on the Heritage Register
  • Heritage and ravineNone foundNot in a mapped Heritage Conservation District
  • Heritage and ravineNone foundNot in the mapped ravine protection area
  • ZoningR (d0.6)Residential zone (R) · Chapter 10, section 10.10 of By-law 569-2013
  • Permits8 clearedBuilding Permit Related(MS) Issued July 2, 2025 · Building Permit Related(PS) Issued April 29, 2025 · Building Permit Related (DR) Issued April 29, 2025 · Interior Alterations Issued April 28, 2025 · Building Permit Related(MS) Issued October 30, 2017 · Building Permit Related(PS) Issued October 25, 2017 · Interior Alterations Issued October 25, 2017 · Back Water Valve (Sewer only) Issued October 6, 2017
  • Signals nearby6 to note65-87 HEWARD AVE, Official plan or zoning amendment, 240 m away · 120 BOUCHETTE ST, Official plan or zoning amendment, 460 m away · 385 EASTERN AVE, Site plan, 520 m away · 375 EASTERN AVE, Site plan, 530 m away · 685 LAKE SHORE BLVD E, Official plan or zoning amendment, 560 m away · 685 LAKE SHORE BLVD E, Site plan, 560 m away
  • ca regulatedOn recordInside Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s mapped regulated area Here the area is drawn from flood hazard, crest of slope, river meander belt, shoreline hazard mapping. Work on the property, such as an addition or grading, may need a permit from Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. It does not mean the house floods.
  • provincial plansNone in rangeOutside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areas
  • wetlandNone in rangeNo mapped wetland within 120 m
  • aggregateNone in rangeNo licensed pit or quarry within 2 km
  • wellsNone in rangeNo recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m
  • railOn recordNearest rail line: 180 m
  • trailOn recordA trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
  • permitsOn record23 building permits issued within 250 m in the last 2 years
  • airportOn recordNearest airport: 4.7 km
  • parcelOn recordMapped parcel: about 2,420 sq ft Measured from the municipal parcel map, which can differ from the survey and from the lot size in the listing.
  • water wellsNone in rangeNo water-supply well recorded within 250 m 110 test or monitoring holes also recorded.
  • npriOn record4 facilities within 1 km report pollutant releases to Environment Canada The nearest is City of Toronto — Eastern And Booth Blocks, 420 m away. Facilities report to the National Pollutant Release Inventory above set thresholds; reporting a release is not a finding of harm.
  • fcsiOn record1 federal contaminated site within 1 km All of them are closed. The federal inventory covers federal land only, not provincial or private sites.
  • electricityOn recordElectricity is distributed here by Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited
  • internet speedOn recordWired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 40 m away Fixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (40 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.
  • broadbandOn recordAcross the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listed Fibre to the home: Beanfield Metroconnect, Bell, CIK Telecom, Dotto One, FibreStream, Rally, Rogers. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Rogers, Routcom, SkyChoice Communications. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.

None of these City records was found at this address. That does not rule out other approvals, such as a conservation authority permit, so check before you plan work.

Each record is the map at the home’s location, not an inspection. Confirm anything that matters with the municipality, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority or the record’s publisher.

City of Toronto Open Data and zoning map, read at this address. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. City of Toronto Open Data — Development Applications and Building Permits (cleared permits since 2017). An application is a proposal: it may change, be refused or never be built. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Contains information made available under the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Open Data Licence v1.0.

Lot

Lot area
2,322 sq ft216 m²
Street frontage
18 ft5.5 m
Depth
129 ft39.3 m
18 × 129 ftMORSE ST

The area is the frontage multiplied by the depth, so boundaries are approximate. Confirm with a survey before you buy.

Source: the MLS® listing record.

Land transfer tax on this home

Ontario land transfer tax
$28,455
Toronto municipal land transfer tax
$28,455
Total land transfer tax
$56,910
First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000 + Toronto up to $4,475)
−$8,475
Total for first-time buyers
$48,435
See how this is worked out
0.5% on the first $55,000
$275
1.0% from $55,000 to $250,000
$1,950
1.5% from $250,000 to $400,000
$2,250
2.0% from $400,000 to $1,599,000
$23,980
Ontario total
$28,455

Toronto’s municipal tax uses the same brackets at this price, so it adds another $28,455.

An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.

Schools

Nearest schools

Straight-line distances. Check catchments with the board.

ElementaryEQAO average 2024–25

  • Morse Street Junior Public SchoolToronto DSBPublic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion81%Grade 6 average450 m
  • Bruce Public SchoolToronto DSBPublic · grades JK–876%Grade 6 average750 m
  • St Joseph Catholic SchoolToronto CDSBCatholic · grades JK–878%Grade 6 average1.3 km
  • ÉÉC du Bon-BergerConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenirFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–6—1.8 km

SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25

  • Eastdale Collegiate InstituteToronto DSBPublic · grades 9–12—1.3 km
  • Riverdale Collegiate InstituteToronto DSBPublic · grades 9–1277%Grade 9 math1.6 km
  • St Martin Catholic School (St.Martin)Toronto CDSBCatholic · grades 9–12—2.4 km
  • École secondaire Michelle-O'BonsawinConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1279%Grade 9 math2.8 km

EQAO: share of students at or above the provincial standard, 2024–25 (Ontario open data). These are the schools nearest this home, not the schools it is assigned to: boundaries change, and some schools take students by application. Confirm with the board before you buy. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.

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The ledger

What it costs to own

Worked out for this home. Change any number.

Price$1,599,000

A month, all in

$7,806

  • Mortgage$7,295
  • Property tax$511

A planning figure, not a quote.

Land transfer tax

$56,910

$48,435 for first-time buyers; Toronto adds its own tax.

Rent, similar homes

$3,950

a month, median asking rent of 43 similar homes in Toronto.

Community

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