12 Cowan Avenue in Toronto: South Parkdale House for sale (Toronto W01) : MLS®# W12795904
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Charming Cowan Detached Home with Ample Parking! This Low Maintenance, High Charm Home Offers the Best of Modern Convenience and Century Home Charm. An Excellent Floorplan That's Perfect for Family Life, Entertaining, or a Quiet Cup of Coffee Before Enjoying the Lake Nearby or Cocktails Before Dining Downtown. With a Fully Updated Kitchen, Open Dining Area, Charming Family Room a Main Floor Powder Room -and A Large Front Closet & Foyer this Home Ticks Lots of Boxes! Upstairs is Surprisingly Large with A Fully Updated Bathroom, Three Nice Sized Bedrooms and a Large Work from Home Space.There's a Peekaboo View of the Lake at the Back Deck - with an Attached Garage Underneath and Parking For Two Cars in Front of the Garage! This Home Has Been Lovingly Maintained By the Same Owner for Over 46 Years - From Water Proofing the Basement to The Bathroom and Kitchen Updates The Pride of Ownership is Apparent! This Incredibly Convenient Location Offers Access to Downtown via Streetcar or A Walk to the Lake in 10 Minutes Or Access to the Gardiner in 2 Minutes. Nearby You Can Enjoy Independent Coffee Shops, Cool Bars, Excellent Dining Options and An Incredible Community.
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
2-Storey
Approx. Age:
100+
Total Approx Floor Area:
1100-1500
Lot Depth:
52'3½"15.9 m
Lot Frontage:
26'1"7.95 m
Direction Faces:
West
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
8
Heating type:
Radiant
Heating Fuel:
Gas
Foundation:
Block, Brick
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Unfinished, Walk-Out
Fireplace Features:
Electric
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Garage:
Attached
Garage Spaces:
1.0
Parking Features:
Private Double
Parking Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
3.0
Family Room:
No
Possession Details:
30 - 60 Days
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Not Subject to HST
Taxes:
$5,278.61 /
2025
Assessment:
$- /
-
Toronto
Toronto W01
South Parkdale
Hospital, Lake/Pond, Library, Park, Public Transit, Rec./Commun.Centre
Auto Garage Door Remote, Sump Pump, Water Purifier, Water Softener
Deck, Landscaped, Porch
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detector
Hot Water Boiler and Furnace (Installed April 2025) for $213/month + HST
Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener System, Wine Fridge in Basement
Data was last updated February 18, 2026 at 08:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
20
Avg list price:
$2,024,950
Min list price:
$1,159,000
Max list price:
$7,615,000
Avg days on market:
29
Min days on market:
0
Max days on market:
118
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Toronto W01. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
• Full ownership with no shared walls or maintenance fees • Larger lots with backyards, driveways, and garage space • Located in family-friendly, transit-accessible areas • Significant long-term appreciation potential • Ideal for growing families, multigenerational living, or investment
Toronto Detached Homes – What You Can Expect
Detached homes in Toronto range from heritage houses to new custom builds, often offering:
• Multiple bedrooms, large kitchens, and open living areas • Private garages, fenced yards, and finished basements • Unique character homes in areas like The Annex or Roncesvalles • Newly built luxury homes in North York, Leaside, or Midtown
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