Character-filled Toronto home for under $1 million is an increasingly rare find
Misha Gajewski
created: April 12, 2025, 4:02 a.m. | updated: April 14, 2025, 5:41 p.m.
<img class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" src="https://display.blogto.com/articles/20250403-249ashdaleave-toronto-1.jpg?w=1200&cmd=resize_then_crop&height=630&quality=70" width="100%" /><p>Toronto homes under $1 million that don't require a full gut renovation are getting rarer by the day.</p><p>So in the land of million-dollar tear-downs and closet-sized condos, finding this semi-detached gem with serious charm and space, for less than seven figures, is a bit of a miracle.</p><p>Located on one of those postcard-perfect, tree-lined streets near Gerrard and Coxwell, 249 Ashdale Ave. is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with a ton of character.</p><p><img alt="249 Ashdale Ave. Toronto" id="content-image-116097" src="https://display.blogto.com/uploads/2025/04/08/1744141152-20250403-249ashdaleave-toronto-16.jpg?w=1400&cmd=resize&quality=70" width="100%" /></p><p class="caption">The living room. </p><p>From the exposed brick walls to the coved ceilings in the dining room and the multiple fireplaces, this place is inviting and cozy. </p><p><img alt="249 Ashdale Ave. Toronto" id="content-image-116096" src="https://display.blogto.com/uploads/2025/04/08/1744141152-20250403-249ashdaleave-toronto-15.jpg?w=1400&cmd=resize&quality=70" width="100%" /></p><p class="caption">The dining room. </p><p>The main floor has a bright and airy open concept living and dining area.</p><p><img alt="249 Ashdale Ave. Toronto" id="content-image-116094" src="https://display.blogto.com/uploads/2025/04/08/1744141151-20250403-249ashdaleave-toronto-13.jpg?w=1400&cmd=resize&quality=70" width="100%" /></p><p class="caption">The kitchen. </p><p>The kitchen is definitely in need of some updates. It looks like it hasn't been touched since <a href="https://strata.ca/mls/e3976342" target="_blank">well before 2017,</a> when the house was last on the market, and the mismatched cupboards could be improved. </p><p><img alt="249 Ashdale Ave. Toronto" id="content-image-116095" src="https://display.blogto.com/uploads/2025/04/08/1744141152-20250403-249ashdaleave-toronto-14.jpg?w=1400&cmd=resize&quality=70" width="100%" /></p><p class="caption">Exposed brick wall in the kitchen. </p><p>But with exposed brick and a good footprint, there's tons of potential.</p><p><img alt="249 Ashdale Ave. Toronto" id="content-image-116084" src="https://display.blogto.com/uploads/2025/04/08/1744141149-20250403-249ashdaleave-toronto-3.jpg?w=1400&cmd=resize&quality=70" width="100%" /></p><p class="caption">The backyard. </p><p>The kitchen opens out to a private, fenced-in yard and a deck.</p><p><img alt="249 Ashdale Ave. Toronto" id="content-image-116091" src="https://display.blogto.com/uploads/2025/04/08/1744141151-20250403-249ashdaleave-toronto-10.jpg?w=1400&cmd=resize&quality=70" width="100%" /></p><p class="caption">A bedroom. </p><p>Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and a bathroom.</p><p><img alt="249 Ashdale Ave. Toronto" id="content-image-116093" src="https://display.blogto.com/uploads/2025/04/08/1744141151-20250403-249ashdaleave-toronto-12.jpg?w=1400&cmd=resize&quality=70" width="100%" /></p><p class="caption">The primary bedroom. </p><p>The primary bedroom has a bay window, exposed brick, a fireplace, and a built-in wardrobe. </p><p><img alt="249 Ashdale Ave. Toronto" id="content-image-116089" src="https://display.blogto.com/uploads/2025/04/08/1744141150-20250403-249ashdaleave-toronto-8.jpg?w=1400&cmd=resize&quality=70" width="100%" /></p><p class="caption">The upstairs bathroom. </p><p>The one downside is the upstairs bathroom seems to only have a bathtub... no shower. </p><p><img alt="249 Ashdale Ave. Toronto" id="content-image-116085" src="https://display.blogto.com/uploads/2025/04/08/1744141150-20250403-249ashdaleave-toronto-4.jpg?w=1400&cmd=resize&quality=70" width="100%" /></p><p class="caption">The basement bathroom. </p><p>But downstairs, the three-piece bathroom does have a shower. </p><p><img alt="249 Ashdale Ave. Toronto" id="content-image-116088" src="https://display.blogto.com/uploads/2025/04/08/1744141150-20250403-249ashdaleave-toronto-7.jpg?w=1400&cmd=resize&quality=70" width="100%" /></p><p class="caption">The basement rec room. </p><p>The basement is fully finished with a separate entrance and enough room for a rec room, office, gym, or in-law suite situation. </p><p><img alt="249 Ashdale Ave. Toronto" id="content-image-116090" src="https://display.blogto.com/uploads/2025/04/08/1744141151-20250403-249ashdaleave-toronto-9.jpg?w=1400&cmd=resize&quality=70" width="100%" /></p><p class="caption">Another bedroom. </p><p>249 Ashdale Ave. is <a href="https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/28129125/249-ashdale-avenue-toronto-greenwood-coxwell-greenwood-coxwell">listed for $999,000</a>, although we wouldn't be surprised if it sold for more. </p><p><img alt="249 Ashdale Ave. Toronto" id="content-image-116083" src="https://display.blogto.com/uploads/2025/04/08/1744141148-20250403-249ashdaleave-toronto-2.jpg?w=1400&cmd=resize&quality=70" width="100%" /></p><p class="caption">The backyard and back of the house. </p><p>Semi-detached homes in this neighbourhood have sold for as much as $1,725,000.</p>
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