768 Shaw Street in Toronto: Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction House for sale (Toronto W02) : MLS®# W12144990
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Welcome to 768 Shaw St, a charming 2.5-storey Edwardian gem in the heart of dynamic Christie Pits. This delightful home greets you w/ a lush perennial garden, fragrant lilac tree & welcoming front porch perfect for savoring Saturday morning coffee or watching the world go by on a summer's eve! Inside, sunny maple hardwood, original wood staircase & banister, stained glass, & lovingly restored wide baseboards add warmth & character throughout. The cozy main floor living room, anchored by a gorgeous fireplace, flows into a bright, modern dining room & oversized eat-in kitchen featuring Caesarstone counters, quality appliances, stainless steel island & walk-out to a private garden framed by 2 mature cherry trees--the literal cherry on top! Upstairs, you'll find 4 airy bedrooms across the 2nd & 3rd floors, plus a 5th bedroom in the finished basement--ideal for guests or extended family. The home features 2 full 4-pc baths (2nd floor & basement). You'll love the original limestone walls in the lower level & want to cozy up in the rec room to watch your fave shows. A dedicated laundry area completes the basement. Tons of storage can be found throughout the home thanks to numerous closets. There's even a hidden spot out front for garbage & recycling bins! With its versatile layout, the property works beautifully as a single-family home or could be easily converted into 2 generous suites--ideal for multi-gen living or healthy rental income. Exciting potential to expand the 3rd floor by adding another room and/or a rooftop deck--imagine the possibilities! The location couldn't be more ideal--just steps to Bloor St's restos & shops, Ossington & Christie TTC stations, bike lanes, Christie Pits & Bickford Parks (pools, skating, basketball, dog park, movie nights & AAA Toronto Maple Leafs baseball). With Mirvish Village, Residences at Dupont & Shaw, Galleria on the Park all coming soon, now's the time to invest in this truly special home in a thriving community--don't miss out!
Under Contract:
None
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Semi-Detached
Home Style:
2 1/2 Storey
Approx. Age:
100+
Total Approx Floor Area:
1500-2000
Depth:
77'3"23.5 m
Frontage:
15'11"4.85 m
Direction Faces:
West
Bedrooms:
4+1
Bathrooms:
2.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
4
Bedrooms Below Grade:
1
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
8
Rooms Below Grade:
2
Ensuite Laundry:
No
Fractional Ownership:
No
Assignment:
No
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Gas
Fireplaces:
1
Foundation:
Stone
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Finished
Fireplace/Stove:
No
Garage:
None
Garage Spaces:
0.0
Parking Features:
None
Parking Spaces:
0
Total Parking Spaces:
0.0
Family Room:
No
Possession Details:
30/60/90
Pool:
None
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Assessment Year:
2025
Taxes:
$5,049.94 /
2024
Assessment:
$- /
2025
Toronto W02
Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction
Toronto
Fenced Yard, Park, Public Transit, School, Rec./Commun.Centre, Library
Storage, Water Heater Owned
Porch
Wrought iron table and 4 chairs, grey storage bin (back garden)
Data was last updated May 14, 2025 at 04:15 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
21
Avg list price:
$1,198,000
Min list price:
$889,000
Max list price:
$2,590,000
Avg days on market:
26
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
655
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction. Average values are
derived using median calculations.
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