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43.6789° N · 79.4313° W — Wychwood, Toronto — MLS® #C14098898

248 Benson Ave

$1,149,900

Wychwood, Toronto, Ontario M6G 2J6

3
BedroomsBeds
2
BathroomsBaths
700-1100 sqft700-1100
SizeSq ft
17.83 x 69 ft
Lot sizeLot

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In short · from the listing record

248 Benson Ave is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom semi-detached house in Wychwood, Toronto, listed for sale at an asking price of $1,149,900 (MLS® C14098898).

Welcome to 248 Benson Ave, a rare turnkey opportunity in the sought-after Wychwood neighborhood. Redesigned by owner-architect and renovated from the studs up in 2020; additional upgrades in 2022 include an insulated basement, new porch, front concrete staircase and retaining wall. Elevated from the street, enter through a spacious south-facing porch to an open concept main floor. Ergonomic custom kitchen doubles up as a dining area and is equipped with Caesar stone quartz countertops, marble tile backsplash and premium appliances. French patio doors with an oversized transom window enhance indoor-outdoor living. Rare three-piece main floor washroom, provides convenience for entertaining or pet care. Upstairs, spa-like bathroom is completed with a rare commercial-grade steam shower, marble tile, and designer fixtures. All three bedrooms are filled with light through oversized windows, feature engineered hardwood, solid wood trim and doors, including a custom closet in the main bedroom. Other upgrades include new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, new windows, roof maintenance and more, virtually every aspect of this home has been improved resulting in high energy efficiency rating that keeps the house naturally cool during the summer and warm in the winter. The basement offers additional living space, custom built-in storage, and a premium Electrolux laundry center. Outdoor living features a spacious 14' x 14' rear deck, professionally landscaped grounds, and cedar garden beds. Located steps to Wychwood Barns year-round farmer's market, St. Clair W restaurants, parks, schools, and transit, this family home offers exceptional urban accessibility. Move in with confidence knowing the home's major systems have been comprehensively updated and meticulously maintained. Parking is available through a parking pass guaranteed by city for $23.26 + HST/month and is readily available right in front of the house.

Listing readings

How it measures up

Scores from the listing record and the market around it.

  • 83Good

    Condition score

    3 documented update signals

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

  • 34Shortfall

    Cash flow quality

    −$1,496/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)

    Median of 5 homes with 3 bedrooms for lease in Wychwood 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
$5,387 / 2026
MLS® number
C14098898
Board
TRREB MLS®
Property Type
Semi-Detached
Time on market
Size
700-1100 sqft
Lot Size
17.83 x 69 ft
Listed on
Parking
None, 0 Parking

Listing history

Listing activity for 248 Benson Ave, Toronto, Ontario

Date StartDate EndList PricePriceEventListing ID
Date StartN/AN/A$1,149,900N/APcC14098898

Inside

Room by room

From the listing.

Main2 rooms
  • Kitchen3.66 × 4.83 mhardwood floor, O/Looks Backyard, Quartz Counter
  • Living4.11 × 4.39 mhardwood floor, Overlook Patio, Open Concept
2nd3 rooms
  • Primary3.09 × 3.96 mHardwood Floor
  • 2nd Br2.39 × 3.09 mHardwood Floor
  • 3rd Br2.89 × 2.9 mHardwood Floor
Bsmt1 room
  • Rec4.29 × 8.76 m

Property

Property Type
Semi-Detached
Style
2-Storey
Community
Wychwood
Municipality
Toronto

Building

Size
700-1100 sqft
Construction
Brick

Inside

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Bathroom Details
1 × 3pc 2nd, 1 × 3pc Main
Basement Type
Full
Kitchens
1

Parking

Driveway
None
Garage Type
None
Additional Parking
0
Total Parking
0

Utilities

Water
Municipal
Cooling
Central Air
Heating Type
Forced Air

Land

Sewer
Sewers
Frontage
17.83 ft
Depth
69 ft
Lot Size
17.83 x 69 ft

Where it sits

The street and the area

Asking prices on the map.

Map and tour

Transit nearby

StationLinesDistance
St Clair West StationTTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University1.4 km
Ossington StationTTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth1.9 km
Christie StationTTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth1.9 km
Oakwood StationTTC light rail: Line 5 Eglinton2.3 km
Bloor GOGO Transit train: KitchenerUP Express train2.9 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.

Around it

Semi-Detached in Wychwood

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Semi-detached homes for sale in Wychwood right now

For sale now
9
Median asking price
$1.25M

Middle half: $1.15M to $1.38M

New in 7 days
3

5 in 28 days

Price cuts
11%

1 listing

This home is asking 8% below the median.

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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
  • Permits1 clearedParty Wall Admin Permits Issued August 29, 2019
  • Signals nearby4 to note573 CHRISTIE ST, Site plan, 570 m away · 571 CHRISTIE ST, Site plan, 570 m away · 569 CHRISTIE ST, Site plan, 580 m away · 155 WYCHWOOD AVE, Site plan, 780 m away
  • ca regulatedNone in rangeNot in Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s mapped regulated area
  • 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: 880 m
  • trailOn recordA trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
  • permitsOn record48 building permits issued within 250 m in the last 2 years
  • airportOn recordNearest airport: 5.8 km
  • parcelOn recordMapped parcel: about 970 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 49 test or monitoring holes also recorded.
  • groundwaterOn recordGroundwater recorded about 2.2 m below ground nearby The middle water level in the well records within 500 m (153 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.
  • npriNone in rangeNo facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment Canada The nearest is John E. Goudey Mfg Limited, 1.6 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.
  • fcsiNone in rangeNo federal contaminated site within 1 km The federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about 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 this location Fixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (0 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, Dotto One, FibreStream, Rogers. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, 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
1,230 sq ft114 m²
Street frontage
17.83 ft5.4 m
Depth
69 ft21 m
17.83 × 69 ftBENSON AVE

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, measured by MPAC.

Land transfer tax on this home

Ontario land transfer tax
$19,473
Toronto municipal land transfer tax
$19,473
Total land transfer tax
$38,946
First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000 + Toronto up to $4,475)
−$8,475
Total for first-time buyers
$30,471
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 $1,149,900
$14,998
Ontario total
$19,473

Toronto’s municipal tax uses the same brackets at this price, so it adds another $19,473.

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

  • McMurrich Junior Public SchoolToronto DSBPublic · grades JK–689%Grade 6 average100 m
  • St Alphonsus Catholic SchoolToronto CDSBCatholic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion81%Grade 6 average500 m
  • St Bruno/St. Raymond Catholic SchoolToronto CDSBCatholic · grades JK–856%Grade 3 average700 m
  • ÉÉC du Sacré-Coeur-TorontoConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenirFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–660%Grade 6 average1.4 km

SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25

  • Oakwood Collegiate InstituteToronto DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion44%Grade 9 math400 m
  • Bloor Collegiate InstituteToronto DSBPublic · grades 9–1269%Grade 9 math2.3 km
  • Loretto College SchoolToronto CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1240%Grade 9 math2.3 km
  • École secondaire Toronto OuestConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1282%Grade 9 math2.9 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$1,149,900

A month, all in

$5,696

  • Mortgage$5,247
  • Property tax$449

A planning figure, not a quote.

Land transfer tax

$38,946

$30,471 for first-time buyers; Toronto adds its own tax.

Rent, similar homes

$4,200

a month, median asking rent of 5 similar homes in Wychwood.

Community

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