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531 Birchmount Road
Clairlea-Birchmount Toronto M1K 1P1

$699,000
Residential Freehold beds: 2+1 baths: 2.0

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential Freehold
MLS® Num:
E12343847
Bedrooms:
2+1
Bathrooms:
2
Attention Builders, Renovators and Visionaries! This is your chance to secure a detached 2+1 bedroom bungalow sitting on an exceptional 43 ft wide lot in one of Scarboroughs most convenient neighbourhoods. Whether you are dreaming of tearing down and building from the ground up or fully renovating to bring your personal dream to life, this property offers a blank canvas to create something truly one of a kind.The existing layout includes a full basement with separate side entrance, a 1+1 kitchen setup ideal for multi-generational living or rental potential, and direct walk-out access from the kitchen to an outdoor deck overlooking the backyard. You will also find a detached garage and a storage shed, adding practicality to this high-potential lot. The location delivers everything you could ask for with steps to transit, minutes to Kennedy Station and Scarborough GO, easy access to major routes, and close proximity to parks, schools, grocery stores, shopping and dining. The neighbourhoods strong mix of long-term residents and new development makes it an area of consistent growth and increasing value. Surrounded by new builds and thoughtful renovations, this propertys wide frontage sets it apart as a rare find. Here is your opportunity to take an empty shell with unlimited potential and turn it into a home or investment that perfectly matches your ambitions.
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
Bungalow
Total Approx Floor Area:
700-1100
Depth:
116'2"
Frontage:
43'7"
Lot Shape:
Rectangular
Direction Faces:
East
Bedrooms:
2+1
Bathrooms:
2.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
2
Kitchens in Basement:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
2
Bedrooms Below Grade:
1
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
5
Rooms Below Grade:
3
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Gas
Foundation:
Unknown
Roof:
Shingles
Basement:
Apartment, Separate Entrance
Fireplace/Stove:
No
Garage:
Detached
Garage Spaces:
1.0
Parking Features:
Private
Parking Spaces:
3
Total Parking Spaces:
4.0
Family Room:
No
Possession Details:
Immediate
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Taxes:
$4,216 / 2025
Assessment:
$- / -
Toronto E04
Clairlea-Birchmount
Toronto
Fenced Yard, Park, Place Of Worship, Public Transit, Rec./Commun.Centre, School
Carpet Free, Water Heater Owned
Deck, Porch
One stove included in as-is condition. Home being sold in as-is condition
Brick
No
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main
Living Room
12'9½" × 10'10"
Bay Window, Hardwood Floor
Main
Dining Room
11'2" × 10'10"
Hardwood Floor, Large Window
Main
Primary Bedroom
10'10" × 10'10"
B/I Closet, Hardwood Floor
Main
Kitchen
20' × 11'2"
Large Window, Overlooks Backyard
Main
Bedroom 2
11'5¾" × 9'2¼"
Laminate, Overlooks Backyard
-
Recreation
Measurements not available
Concrete Floor
-
Kitchen
Measurements not available
Tile Floor, Finished
-
Bedroom
Measurements not available
Tile Floor
Special Designation:
Unknown
Sewers:
Sewer
Air Conditioning:
Central Air
Central Vacuum:
No
Seller Property Info Statement:
Yes
Ensuite Laundry:
No
Date Listed:
Aug 14, 2025
Original Price:
Previous Price:
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Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE YOUR COMMUNITY REALTY
Data was last updated September 4, 2025 at 05:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
42
Avg list price:
$1,109,950
Min list price:
$698,000
Max list price:
$2,349,000
Avg days on market:
30
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
142
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Clairlea-Birchmount. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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