238 River Street in Toronto: Cabbagetown-South St. James Town House for sale (Toronto C08) : MLS®# C12723748
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Something special sits on River... a home so beautiful, it will make you shiver! Welcome to 238 River Street in Toronto's highly desirable and uniquely charming Cabbagetown neighbourhood. Step off the inviting front porch and enter the proper foyer that provides separation from the home's living spaces. A warm fire burns in the raised living room overlooking the dining room beyond and natural light pours in from the east facing window. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances and sliding glass double-doors to the backyard beyond - lush in summer and picturesque with snow in winter. The finished partial basement features laundry and a fully-updated bathroom, plus some extra room for storage. Upstairs on the second level find two family-sized bedrooms plus another completely updated bathroom with stylish designer finishes. Parking can easily be added by moving fence at the rear, or street parking on Spruce St. a few metres away is simple and easy. Located in Cabbagetown, one of Toronto's quaintest, most charming, and unique neighbourhoods, 238 River St. is a home that dreams are made of. Runners, cyclists, and dog parents will be thrilled to have Riverdale Park West and the Lower Don River Trail right outside your front door, and transit has never been easier with the 506 TTC streetcar stop right outside as well, taking you downtown in minutes. If transit isn't your thing, hop on the DVP and head anywhere in the city with ease. The area is a foodie paradise with all the best restaurants in Cabbagetown, east Chinatown, and Riverside a quick stroll away. Got a big wish list and need a home that will deliver? Look no further than this gem at 238 River!
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Att/Row/Townhouse
Property Attached:
Yes
Home Style:
2-Storey
Approx. Age:
100+
Total Approx Floor Area:
700-1100
Lot Depth:
88'9"27.1 m
Lot Frontage:
15'10"4.82 m
Lot Details:
15.83 x 88.75 Feet
Direction Faces:
West
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
2.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
2
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
# Main Level Bedrooms:
0
# Main Level Bathrooms:
0
Rooms Above Grade:
5
Rooms:
5
Heating type:
Baseboard
Heating Fuel:
Electric
Foundation:
Unknown
Roof:
Shingles
Basement:
Finished, Partial Basement
Fireplace Features:
Natural Gas
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Garage:
None
Garage Spaces:
0.0
Parking Features:
Right Of Way
Parking Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
1.0
Family Room:
No
Possession Details:
60/TBA/Flexible
Pool:
None
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Taxes:
$6,145.81 /
2025
Assessment:
$- /
-
Toronto
Toronto C08
Cabbagetown-South St. James Town
Park, Public Transit, School, Wooded/Treed
None
Hot Water Tank (approx. $20.98/month)
Fridge, Stove, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer & Dryer, All Window Coverings & All Electrical Light Fixtures, Smart Door Lock, Bathroom Mirrors Where Hung.
Data was last updated January 23, 2026 at 04:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
17
Avg list price:
$1,479,800
Min list price:
$788,000
Max list price:
$3,775,000
Avg days on market:
37
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
155
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Toronto C08. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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