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
−$3,831/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 44 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 Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $1,599,000 | N/A | For Sale | E14143004 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- 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
- Rec3.83 × 6.9 mLaminate, Window, Combined W/Laundry
- Bathroom1.77 × 2.5 m3 Pc Bath, Quartz Counter, Ceramic Floor
- 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
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Station | TTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 2.7 km |
| Pape Station | TTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 2.7 km |
| Broadview Station | TTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 2.8 km |
| Donlands Station | TTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 2.8 km |
| Union Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-UniversityGO Transit train: Barrie, Kitchener, Lakeshore East, Lakeshore West, Milton, Richmond Hill, StouffvilleUP Express train | 3.4 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.
Around it
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
- New in 7 days
- 3
- Price cuts
- 11%
Middle half: $1.14M to $1.42M
10 in 28 days
2 listings
This home is asking 24% above the median, higher than three quarters of them.
See all homes in South RiverdaleAsking 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
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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What it costs to own
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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
$3,975
a month, median asking rent of 44 similar homes in Toronto.
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