For LeaseDetached · 3-StoreyMLS® #C14157656 · TRREB MLS®
53 Palmerston Ave, Toronto, Ontario
Trinity-Bellwoods, Toronto, Ontario M6J 2J2
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Lot Size
- 18.17 x 135 ft
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Type
- Detached
- Basement
- Partial Basement
$14,750 /mo
Estimated market value
About 53 Palmerston Ave
53 Palmerston Ave is a 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom detached house in Trinity-Bellwoods, Toronto, listed for rent at an asking rent of $14,750 a month (MLS® C14157656).
Is This Toronto's Coolest Living Room? The Toronto Star Certainly Thought It Was Worth Asking. Welcome To 53 Palmerston Avenue, An Architectural Showpiece In The Heart Of Trinity Bellwoods, Offered Fully Furnished With A Thoughtfully Curated Collection That Complements Its Extraordinary Design. Originally Dating To The 1860s, This Remarkable Residence Has Been Reinvented Into A Contemporary Masterpiece Where Historic Character Meets Bold, Modern Architecture. At Its Heart Is A Breathtaking Living Room With Soaring 20-Foot Ceilings, A Dramatic Sunken Lounge, Walls Of Glass And Spectacular Natural Light. Natural Oak Millwork, Sculptural Architectural Details, Micro-Cement Finishes, Heated Concrete Floors And Expansive Skylights Create Interiors That Are As Sophisticated As They Are Inviting. Overlooking The Main Living Space, A Stunning Mezzanine Library With Custom Arched Shelving Offers An Inspiring Retreat. Three Bedrooms Include An Exceptional Third-Floor Primary Suite With A Luxurious Five-Piece Ensuite And Direct Access To An Expansive, Partially Covered Rooftop Terrace With Toronto Skyline And CN Tower Views. A Beautifully Integrated Kitchen, Multiple Entertaining Spaces, Four Bathrooms And An Oversized Garage Complete The Offering. Steps From The Restaurants, Galleries And Boutiques Of Queen West And Moments From Trinity Bellwoods Park. Fully Furnished And Ready To Enjoy, This Is More Than A Luxury Rental. It's An Opportunity To Live In One Of Toronto's Most Distinctive Architectural Residences.
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Key facts
- MLS® number
- C14157656
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Days on market
- Size
- 2500-3000 sqft
- Lot Size
- 18.17 x 135 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 1 Detached, 1 Parking
- Lease terms
- 1 Year
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 53 Palmerston Ave, Toronto, Ontario
Sale history on this site covers the last 2 years, the window permitted under the TRREB MLS® VOW agreement.
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $14,750 | N/A | For Lease | C14157656 |
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Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Community
- Trinity-Bellwoods
- Municipality
- Toronto
Building
- Size
- 2500-3000 sqft
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 2pc Main, 1 × 4pc 2nd, 1 × 5pc 3rd, 1 × 2pc Lower
- Basement Type
- Partial Basement
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Street Only
- Garage Type
- Detached
- Garage
- 1
- Additional Parking
- 0
- Total Parking
- 1
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Radiant
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 18.17 ft
- Depth
- 135 ft
- Lot Size
- 18.17 x 135 ft
Additional
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Roof
- Flat
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Den
- Yes
- Family room
- Yes
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living | 4.78 × 8.94 m | Open Concept, Heated Floor, Recessed Lights | Main |
| Dining | 3.05 × 3.35 m | hardwood floor, Open Concept, Recessed Lights | Main |
| Kitchen | 3.05 × 5.0 m | Centre Island, B/I Appliances, Walk-Out | Main |
| Study | 1.83 × 2.74 m | hardwood floor, Open Concept | Main |
| Primary | 4.39 × 5.03 m | Ensuite Bath, Large Closet, W/O To Terrace | 3rd |
| 2nd Br | 3.15 × 3.4 m | hardwood floor, Bay Window, Large Closet | 2nd |
| 3rd Br | 2.57 × 4.22 m | hardwood floor, Closet, Glass Doors | 2nd |
| Library | 1.42 × 8.94 m | hardwood floor, O/Looks Living, B/I Shelves | 2nd |
| Loft | 3.35 × 2.44 m | Pot Lights, hardwood floor, O/Looks Living | 2nd |
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Detached homes for sale in Trinity-Bellwoods right now
- For sale now
- 13
- Median asking price
- $2.5M
- New in 7 days
- 1
- Price cuts
- 23%
Middle half: $2.1M to $2.95M
4 in 28 days
3 listings
This home is asking 99% below the median, lower than three quarters of them.
See all homes in Trinity-BellwoodsAsking prices and counts of the MLS® listings on this site as of today. Asking figures only, never sold or leased prices.
Signals around this home
Changing nearby. 6 open development applications within 800 m of this home.
161 BATHURST STOfficial plan or zoning amendmentUnder Review
Application to Amend the Zoning By-law to permit the redevelopment of the site at 141, 149 - 161 Bathurst Street and 579, 589-591 Richmond Street West with a 12-storey non-residential building containing retail uses at the ground level and office uses above. The heritage buildings at 141 Bathurst St and 579 Richmond St W are proposed to be partially retained. The heritage buildings at 159 and 161 Bathurst St are proposed to be demolished. This development proposal comprises Phase 1 of a larger master-planned development which also includes the sites at 555 Richmond Street West and 550 Adelaide Street West (Phase 2). The phase 1 and phase 2 development proposals are being reviewed concurrently. Please see Application No. 21- 172691 STE 10 OZ. An associated Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion application was also submitted (File No. 21-172661 STE 10 RH).
410 m away161 BATHURST STSite planUnder Review
Site Plan Approval for the properties at 141, 149-161 Bathurst Street, 579, 589 and 591 Richmond Street West to facilitate the development of a 12-storey office building with ground related retail. This application is being reviewing in conjunction with an application to Amend the Zoning By-law, File No. 21-172654 STE 10 OZ.
410 m away159 BATHURST STOfficial plan or zoning amendmentUnder Review
Application to Amend the Zoning By-law to permit the redevelopment of the site at 141, 149 - 161 Bathurst Street and 579, 589-591 Richmond Street West with a 12-storey non-residential building containing retail uses at the ground level and office uses above. The heritage buildings at 141 Bathurst St and 579 Richmond St W are proposed to be partially retained. The heritage buildings at 159 and 161 Bathurst St are proposed to be demolished. This development proposal comprises Phase 1 of a larger master-planned development which also includes the sites at 555 Richmond Street West and 550 Adelaide Street West (Phase 2). The phase 1 and phase 2 development proposals are being reviewed concurrently. Please see Application No. 21- 172691 STE 10 OZ. An associated Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion application was also submitted (File No. 21-172661 STE 10 RH).
410 m away159 BATHURST STSite planUnder Review
Site Plan Approval for the properties at 141, 149-161 Bathurst Street, 579, 589 and 591 Richmond Street West to facilitate the development of a 12-storey office building with ground related retail. This application is being reviewing in conjunction with an application to Amend the Zoning By-law, File No. 21-172654 STE 10 OZ.
410 m away157 BATHURST STSite planUnder Review
Site Plan Approval for the properties at 141, 149-161 Bathurst Street, 579, 589 and 591 Richmond Street West to facilitate the development of a 12-storey office building with ground related retail. This application is being reviewing in conjunction with an application to Amend the Zoning By-law, File No. 21-172654 STE 10 OZ.
420 m away157 BATHURST STOfficial plan or zoning amendmentUnder Review
Application to Amend the Zoning By-law to permit the redevelopment of the site at 141, 149 - 161 Bathurst Street and 579, 589-591 Richmond Street West with a 12-storey non-residential building containing retail uses at the ground level and office uses above. The heritage buildings at 141 Bathurst St and 579 Richmond St W are proposed to be partially retained. The heritage buildings at 159 and 161 Bathurst St are proposed to be demolished. This development proposal comprises Phase 1 of a larger master-planned development which also includes the sites at 555 Richmond Street West and 550 Adelaide Street West (Phase 2). The phase 1 and phase 2 development proposals are being reviewed concurrently. Please see Application No. 21- 172691 STE 10 OZ. An associated Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion application was also submitted (File No. 21-172661 STE 10 RH).
420 m away
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.
Heritage and ravine protection
- Not found on the Heritage Register
- Not in a mapped Heritage Conservation District
- Not in the mapped ravine protection area
What this means: 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.
City of Toronto Heritage Register, Heritage Conservation Districts and the Ravine and Natural Feature Protection by-law, read at this address from the City’s maps. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
Water and conservation3
- Not in Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s mapped regulated areaAt the address
- No mapped wetland within 120 m120 m
- No water-supply well recorded within 250 m3 test or monitoring holes also recorded.250 m
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority · Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity4
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areasAt the address
- 84 building permits issued within 250 m in the last 2 years250 m
- Nearest airport: 2.0 km2 km
- Mapped parcel: about 2,530 sq ftMeasured from the municipal parcel map, which can differ from the survey and from the lot size in the listing.At the address
Province of Ontario open data · Municipal building permits · toronto.parcels
Around the home2
- Nearest rail line: 970 m970 m
- A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km1 km
Province of Ontario open data
Environmental records4
- No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m250 m
- No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaThe nearest is The Governing Council of the University of Toronto — St George Campus, 1.6 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.1 km
- No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.1 km
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet3
- Electricity is distributed here by Toronto Hydro-Electric System LimitedAt the address
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at this locationFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (20 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.At the address
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Beanfield Metroconnect, Bell, CIK Telecom, Dotto One, FibreStream, Rally, Rogers. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Rogers, 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.Area-wide
Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Each record is placed at the distance its own line states. None of it is an inspection of the property. Confirm anything that matters to you with the municipality, Toronto and Region Conservation Authorityor the record’s publisher.
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.
Permit history
6 building permits cleared at this address in the City’s file.
Building Permit Related(PS)Closed
Plumbing - Install new powder room bath (2 pc) on main floor.Proposed interior alterations, new 2-storey addition and new balcony in the rear yard of the existing single family detached dwelling.
Issued November 12, 2020
Building Permit Related(MS)Closed
HVAC - Proposed interior alterations, new 2-storey addition and new balcony in the rear yard of the existing single family detached dwelling.
Issued July 8, 2020
Multiple ProjectsClosed
REV 01 - Changes as per drawing Foundation walls, rear exterior walls roof framing, and interior alterations. Proposed interior alterations, new 2-storey addition and new balcony in the rear yard of the existing single family detached dwelling.
Issued June 30, 2020
GarageClosed
Proposal to construct a detached garage to existing sfd-semi.
Issued September 13, 2017
Building Permit Related(PS)Closed
Plumbing - Proposal to do interior alterations and demolish existing sunroom
Issued August 9, 2017
Interior AlterationsClosed
Proposal to do interior alterations (to convert internal garage into livable space) and demolish existing sunroom
Issued August 9, 2017
City of Toronto Open Data — cleared building permits, which begin in 2017. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.
Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles G Fraser Junior Public SchoolToronto DSB | Public · grades JK–6 | 200 m | 87%Grade 6 average |
| St Mary Catholic SchoolToronto CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion | 400 m | 75%Grade 6 average |
| Ryerson Community School Junior SeniorToronto DSB | Public · grades JK–8 · French Immersion | 450 m | 52%Grade 6 average |
| École élémentaire Pierre-Elliott-TrudeauConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades JK–6 | 700 m | 94%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Msgr Fraser College (Southwest)Toronto CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 1.2 km | — |
| Subway Academy IIToronto DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 1.2 km | — |
| Heydon Park Secondary SchoolToronto DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 1.2 km | 8%Grade 9 math |
| ÉSC Saint-Frère-AndréConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French-language Catholic · grades 9–12 | 2.7 km | 69%Grade 9 math |
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.
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Osgoode Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University | 1.6 km |
| St Patrick Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University | 1.6 km |
| Exhibition GO | GO Transit train: Lakeshore West | 1.8 km |
| St Andrew Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University | 1.8 km |
| Queen's Park Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University | 1.8 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 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.
Zoning
Zone
R (d1.0) (x806)By-law
569-2013Municipality
Toronto1 d1.0
Density: floor area is capped at 1.0 times the lot area.
2 x806
Site-specific exception 806: this site has rules of its own, written in the by-law.
3 Where this is written
Chapter 10, section 10.10 of By-law 569-2013 · Exception 900.2.10(806)
4 What that means in practice
These are the zone’s rules, not permission for this lot. What can be built also depends on the exceptions, overlays and setbacks that apply here. Confirm with the City before you plan.
City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, read at this address from the City’s zoning map. Open the City’s zoning map. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.
Lot
- Lot area
- 2,453 sq ft228 m²
- Street frontage
- 18.17 ft5.5 m
- Depth
- 135 ft41.1 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.
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