For SaleDuplex · 3-StoreyMLS® #C14166426 · TRREB MLS®
53 Argyle St, Toronto, Ontario
Trinity-Bellwoods, Toronto, Ontario M6J 1N8
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Lot Size
- 52 x 50 ft
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Type
- Duplex
- Basement
- Finished
$3,490,000
Estimated market value
About 53 Argyle St
53 Argyle St is a 6-bedroom, 5-bathroom duplex in Trinity-Bellwoods, Toronto, listed for sale at an asking price of $3,490,000 (MLS® C14166426).
A Rare Opportunity in the Heart of the Ossington District. Step inside this 4,500+ sq. ft. architectural treasure, where historic character meets modern luxury. Built in 1933 as a community centre, 53 Argyle Street has been reimagined into a one-of-a-kind residence with commercial + residential zoning - ideal for live/work flexibility or a creative entrepreneurial vision. Located in the Soho of Toronto - Vogue's pick as the World's 2nd Hippest District - you're just steps from Trinity Bellwoods Park, Queen West, Ossington's vibrant cafe culture, art galleries, and award-winning restaurants. The main floor impresses with open-concept living and dining, a chef's kitchen with granite counters and extra-large fridge, sun-filled atrium and office space. Heated floors and skylights add comfort and light throughout. The second floor features a serene primary suite with walk-in closet, ensuite spa (Roman bath, bidet, sauna), plus three additional bedrooms and a luxe five-piece bath. Upstairs, discover a third-floor retreat - two bedrooms linked by a secret passage that kids will love it, and a copper soaking tub. The finished basement offers 8'5" ceilings, a second kitchen, bathroom, and elevator access - perfect for an artist's studio, guest suite, or private office. Step outside to a private courtyard oasis that you can turn into an entertainer's dream. Additional features include marble and hardwood finishes, central air and alarm system. This property is more than a home - it's a lifestyle, a statement, and an investment in Toronto's most coveted urban playground.
Insights
Condition Score
Good6 condition-related facts documented
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall−$11,598/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 61 homes with 6 bedrooms for lease in Toronto right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
Key facts
- Tax
- $20,104 / 2025
- MLS® number
- C14166426
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Duplex
- Days on market
- Size
- 5000 + sqft
- Lot Size
- 52 x 50 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- None, 2 Parking
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 53 Argyle St, 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 | $3,490,000 | N/A | For Sale | C14166426 |
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Estimate
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The estimate is an automated value built from public and MLS® data. It is not an appraisal; ask Michelle Lacroix for a full comparative market analysis.
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Duplex
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Community
- Trinity-Bellwoods
- Municipality
- Toronto
Building
- Size
- 5000 + sqft
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 3pc Main, 1 × 4pc 2nd, 1 × 4pc Main, 1 × 3pc 3rd, 1 × 3pc Bsmt
- Basement Type
- Finished
- Kitchens
- 2
Parking
- Driveway
- Pvt Double
- Garage Type
- None
- Additional Parking
- 2
- Total Parking
- 2
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 52 ft
- Depth
- 50 ft
- Lot Size
- 52 x 50 ft
Additional
- Foundation
- Brick
- Roof
- Other
- Fireplace
- No
- Pool
- None
- Den
- Yes
- Family room
- Yes
- Extras
- Fridge & Stove, Microwave, Existing Built-in Shelving & Desks, TV. 2 Parking Spaces, Lots ofStorage , 2 Staircases.
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family | 3.7 × 4.1 m | French Doors, Marble Floor, Juliette Balcony | Main |
| Kitchen | 3.6 × 4.8 m | Granite Counter, Open Concept, Concrete Floor | Main |
| Dining | 3.0 × 3.9 m | Marble Floor, Open Concept, Combined W/Family | Main |
| Living | 3.3 × 3.8 m | Marble Floor, Window, Combined W/Dining | Main |
| Office | 3.0 × 3.6 m | Marble Floor, Window | Main |
| Primary | 4.0 × 5.6 m | hardwood floor, Ensuite Bath, W/I Closet | 2nd |
| 2nd Br | 3.5 × 4.0 m | hardwood floor, Window | 2nd |
| 3rd Br | 3.4 × 3.4 m | hardwood floor, Window | 2nd |
| 4th Br | 3.4 × 3.6 m | hardwood floor, Window | 2nd |
| 5th Br | 4.0 × 7.1 m | hardwood floor, Window, W/I Closet | 3rd |
| Br | 3.3 × 7.1 m | hardwood floor, Window, Closet | 3rd |
| Rec | 4.2 × 5.4 m | Concrete Counter, Window, Open Concept | Lower |
Map and tour
Multiplexes for sale in Trinity-Bellwoods right now
- For sale now
- 6
- Median asking price
- $1.57M
- New in 7 days
- 2
- Price cuts
- 17%
Middle half: $1.26M to $1.91M
4 in 28 days
1 listing
This home is asking 122% above the median, higher 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.
26 OSSINGTON AVESite planUnder Review
Site Plan Application to permit a 3-storey mixed use building containing 4 residential units and retail at grade.
220 m away1117 DUNDAS ST WSite planUnder Review
Site Plan Approval for a 10 storey residential building with 74 dwelling units, 23 of which will be affordable housing and a one-storey ancillary building at the rear of the site.
280 m away1117-1125 DUNDAS ST WSite planUnder Review
Site Plan Approval for a 10 storey residential building with 74 dwelling units, 23 of which will be affordable housing and a one-storey ancillary building at the rear of the site.
290 m away1113 DUNDAS ST WSite planUnder Review
Site Plan Approval for a 10 storey residential building with 74 dwelling units, 23 of which will be affordable housing and a one-storey ancillary building at the rear of the site.
300 m away1117 QUEEN ST WOfficial plan or zoning amendmentAppeal Received
Combined Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment for a 29-storey mixed use building and retains the existing 2-storey Postal Station C building in its entirety. The proposal comprises a total gross floor area of 17,384 square metres, including 16,465 square metres of residential GFA and 919 square metres of non-residential GFA. The non-residential GFA will be programmed exclusively as community space, to be operated within the retained Postal Station C building. 272 residential dwelling units are proposed.
510 m away108 HARRISON STSite planUnder Review
Site Plan Approval for renovations to the existing building at 108 Harrison Street to serve as a municipal shelter.
520 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.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $73,725
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $78,625
- Total land transfer tax
- $152,350
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000 + Toronto up to $4,475)
- −$8,475
- Total for first-time buyers
- $143,875
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 $2,000,000
- $32,000
- 2.5% from $2,000,000 to $3,490,000
- $37,250
- Ontario total
- $73,725
Toronto’s municipal tax has its own higher brackets at this price, so it adds $78,625.
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
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.
Permit history
1 building permit cleared at this address in the City’s file.
Party Wall Admin PermitsClosed
Admin permit for work at 114 Ossington as per examiner's notice
Issued November 2, 2015
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Givins/Shaw Junior Public SchoolToronto DSB | Public · grades JK–6 | 200 m | 86%Grade 6 average |
| Pope Francis Catholic SchoolToronto CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 550 m | 60%Grade 6 average |
| The Grove Community SchoolToronto DSB | Public · grades JK–6 | 650 m | — |
| École élémentaire Pierre-Elliott-TrudeauConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades JK–6 | 750 m | 94%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Msgr Fraser College (Southwest)Toronto CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 100 m | — |
| Central Toronto AcademyToronto DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 1.3 km | 47%Grade 9 math |
| Parkdale Collegiate InstituteToronto DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 1.5 km | 61%Grade 9 math |
| ÉSC Saint-Frère-AndréConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French-language Catholic · grades 9–12 | 1.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibition GO | GO Transit train: Lakeshore West | 1.2 km |
| Ossington Station | TTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 1.8 km |
| Christie Station | TTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 1.9 km |
| Dufferin Station | TTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 1.9 km |
| Lansdowne Station | TTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 2.3 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
CR 2.5 (c2.0; r1.5) SS2 (x1782)By-law
569-2013Municipality
Toronto1 2.5
Density: total floor area is capped at 2.5 times the lot area.
2 c2.0
Commercial floor area is capped at 2.0 times the lot area.
3 r1.5
Residential floor area is capped at 1.5 times the lot area.
4 x1782
Site-specific exception 1782: this site has rules of its own, written in the by-law.
5 SS2
Standards set 2: the setback, height and coverage rules the by-law applies to this zone.
6 Where this is written
Chapter 40, section 40.10 of By-law 569-2013 · Exception 900.11.10(1782)
7 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
- 2,600 sq ft242 m²
- Street frontage
- 52 ft15.8 m
- Depth
- 50 ft15.2 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, measured by MPAC.
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Mortgage Details
4.8% · 5-year term · 25-year amortization · 20% down
- Total down payment
- $698,000
- Total mortgage amount
- $2,792,000
- Total interest payment
- $1,984,900
- Total purchase cost
- $5,474,900
- Mortgage payment
- $15,923/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
78%Monthly carrying cost
$17,598- Rent $6,000
- Shortfall $11,598
Rental income opens at $6,000, the median asking rent of 61 comparable homes for lease in Toronto. Type over it with the rent you expect. This is a planning tool, not advice.
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