43.6467° N · 79.4834° W — High Park-Swansea, Toronto — MLS® #W14129042
27 Verbena Ave
$1,999,999
High Park-Swansea, Toronto, Ontario M6S 1E6
- 3+1
- BedroomsBeds
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 2000-2500 sqft2000-2500
- SizeSq ft
- 39 x 100 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
27 Verbena Ave is a 3+1-bedroom, 3-bathroom detached house in High Park-Swansea, Toronto, listed for sale at an asking price of $1,999,999 (MLS® W14129042).
Bloor West Village Beauty! A rare 3+1 bedroom 1930s home offering remarkable space and flexibility on an impressive 39-ft-wide lot. Beautifully preserved original details blend with a generous floor plan offering 2,075 sq. ft. above grade plus an additional 1,135 sq. ft. lower level. A gracious entrance opens to an expansive living room with working fireplace, hardwood floors and leaded-glass bay window. The dining room features original wainscotting and in a charming nod to the home's heritage, the original swing door to the kitchen, while French doors open to the family room. The exceptional main floor also offers a bedroom, washroom and separate den, providing flexibility for guests, working from home or convenient one-level living. The updated kitchen walks out to a deck and lush private garden. Upstairs, two exceptionally spacious bedrooms feature charming curved ceilings, generous closets and a 4-piece bath. The surprise is downstairs: a high-ceilinged 1,135 sq. ft. lower level with a substantial living area, fireplace, bedroom, washroom and separate entrance directly to the garden and sheltered patio. Ideal for a nanny suite, guest retreat, extended family or fabulous entertainment space. With 3+1 bedrooms, 3 washrooms, 2 fireplaces, 2-car parking and over 3,200 sq. ft. of total living space, this is a wonderful alternative to condo living or a character-filled family home with room to grow. Set in Swansea, loved for its strong sense of community and family-friendly lifestyle, steps to Jane Subway, Bloor West Village shops, restaurants, schools, parks and green space.
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
73Good
Condition score
1 documented update signal
Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
5Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$5,865/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 196 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
- $9,783 / 2026
- MLS® number
- W14129042
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 51-99
- Time on market
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 39 x 100 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- None, 2 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 27 Verbena Ave, Toronto, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $1,999,999 | N/A | For Sale | W14129042 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Foyer1.98 × 3.65 mStaircase, hardwood floor, Wainscoting
- Living4.42 × 5.48 mBay Window, hardwood floor, Fireplace
- Dining3.35 × 3.65 mhardwood floor, Wainscoting, French Doors
- Family3.35 × 3.96 mhardwood floor, French Doors, Stained Glass
- Kitchen3.04 × 4.14 mB/I Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Sink, Updated
- Br2.87 × 4.11 mhardwood floor, Large Window, Stained Glass
- Office86.0 × 5.41 mhardwood floor, Large Window, Wainscoting
- Family3.96 × 7.79 mFireplace, Walk-Out, carpet free
- Br3.17 × 4.57 mWindow, Broadloom, 3 Pc Bath
- Kitchen1.85 × 3.17 mTile Floor, Stainless Steel Sink, Galley Kitchen
- Furnace4.34 × 7.51 mCombined W/Laundry, Unfinished
- Primary3.73 × 4.8 mhardwood floor, W/I Closet, Large Window
- 3rd Br3.73 × 3.91 m4 Pc Bath, Large Window, Closet
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 1 1/2 Storey
- Community
- High Park-Swansea
- Municipality
- Toronto
Building
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Building Age
- 51-99
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3+1
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 4pc Ground, 1 × 4pc 2nd, 1 × 3pc Bsmt
- Basement Type
- Full
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Private
- Garage Type
- None
- Additional Parking
- 2
- Total Parking
- 2
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Wall Unit
- Heating Type
- Radiant
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 39 ft
- Depth
- 100 ft
- Lot Size
- 39 x 100 ft
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Station | TTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 400 m |
| Runnymede Station | TTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 850 m |
| Old Mill Station | TTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 1 km |
| Bloor GO | GO Transit train: KitchenerUP Express train | 2.9 km |
| Mount Dennis Station | TTC light rail: Line 5 EglintonGO Transit train: KitchenerUP Express train | 4.7 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
Detached in High Park-Swansea
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Detached homes for sale in High Park-Swansea right now
- For sale now
- 23
- Median asking price
- $2.6M
- New in 7 days
- 3
- Price cuts
- 4%
Middle half: $1.75M to $3M
12 in 28 days
1 listing
This home is asking 23% below the median.
See all homes in High Park-SwanseaAsking 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
- ZoningRD (f9.0; d0.6) (x1249)Residential Detached zone (RD) · Chapter 10, section 10.20 of By-law 569-2013 · Exception 900.3.10(1249)
- PermitsNone on fileNo building permits on file at this address.
- Signals nearbyNone openNo open development applications within 800 m of this home.
- 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
- trailOn recordA trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
- permitsOn record46 building permits issued within 250 m in the last 2 years
- airportOn recordNearest airport: 6.7 km
- parcelOn recordMapped parcel: about 3,990 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 17 test or monitoring holes also recorded.
- groundwaterOn recordGroundwater recorded about 10.6 m below ground nearby The middle water level in the well records within 500 m (70 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 City of Toronto — Humber Treatment Plant, 1.5 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 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, FibreStream, 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
- 3,900 sq ft362 m²
- Street frontage
- 39 ft11.9 m
- Depth
- 100 ft30.5 m
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
- $36,475
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $36,475
- Total land transfer tax
- $72,950
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000 + Toronto up to $4,475)
- −$8,475
- Total for first-time buyers
- $64,475
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 $1,999,999
- $32,000
- Ontario total
- $36,475
Toronto’s municipal tax uses the same brackets at this price, so it adds another $36,475.
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
- St Pius X Catholic SchoolToronto CDSBCatholic · grades JK–887%Grade 6 average500 m
- Swansea Junior and Senior Junior and Senior Public SchoolToronto DSBPublic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion79%Grade 6 average650 m
- Runnymede Junior and Senior Public SchoolToronto DSBPublic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion91%Grade 6 average1.1 km
- ÉÉC Sainte-Marguerite-d'YouvilleConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenirFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–887%Grade 6 average2.2 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- The Student SchoolToronto DSBPublic · grades 9–12—1.3 km
- Ursula Franklin AcademyToronto DSBPublic · grades 9–1286%Grade 9 math1.4 km
- Bishop Allen Academy Catholic Secondary SchoolToronto CDSBCatholic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion81%Grade 9 math2.3 km
- École secondaire Toronto OuestConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1282%Grade 9 math3.5 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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What it costs to own
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A month, all in
$9,940
- Mortgage$9,125
- Property tax$815
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$72,950
$64,475 for first-time buyers; Toronto adds its own tax.
Rent, similar homes
$4,075
a month, median asking rent of 196 similar homes in Toronto.
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