217 Major Street, Toronto, ON M5S 2L4
University, Toronto · Near Bloor & Spadina · View map
About this home
Cherished by the same family for over 50 years, this beautifully maintained double-brick Victorian semi offers a wonderful opportunity in the heart of Harbord Village. Set on an impressive 18.5 x 100 ft lot, this four-bedroom home blends timeless character with thoughtful improvements throughout. Features include high ceilings, a renovated kitchen with GE Café appliances, a spacious third-floor primary retreat with ensuite, and a finished, underpinned basement with high ceilings, offering additional living space. Extensive upgrades include updated electrical, plumbing, windows, owned furnace and water heater, central air conditioning and an ERV/HEPA system. A generous backyard completes this offering. Fantastic potential to create parking at the rear via Barbara Godard Lane (Buyer to verify size restrictions/permits.) 217 Major St. also qualifies for a laneway house with optional car garage. A home with history, substance and room to make it your own. Just steps to the neighbourhood cafés,restaurants, parks, transit and everything downtown Toronto has to offer.
The home
- Type
- Semi-detached home
- Style
- 2 1/2 Storey
- Square footage
- 1500-2000 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Kitchens
- 1
- Rooms
- 7
- Basement
- Finished
- Lot size
- 18.5 x 100 ft
- Faces
- East
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Monthly condo fee
- None
- Exterior
- Brick
Heating & cooling
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Heating type
- Forced Air
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Yes
Garage & parking
- Total parking
- None
- Parking features
- Lane
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $8,226/yr
- Tax year
- 2026
- Occupancy
- Owner
- Possession
- TBD
- Cross street
- Bloor & Spadina
- Neighbourhood
- University
More
- Price per sq ft
- ~$845 (at 1,750 sq ft)
- MLS® number
- C14147762
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The home and its surroundings
- Carpet Free
- ERV/HRV
- Solar Tube
- Sump Pump
- Ventilation System
- Water Heater Owned
- Mortgage
- Property tax
- Maintenance fee
Cash needed to close
Estimates only, using Canadian semi-annual compounding, Ontario land transfer tax and Toronto municipal land transfer tax. Mortgage default insurance is added when you put down less than 20%. Your lender and lawyer will confirm exact numbers.
217 Major Street, Toronto, ON M5S 2L4
University, Toronto · Near Bloor & Spadina
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Listing history for 217 Major Street
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Frequently asked questions about 217 Major Street
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 217 Major Street listed for, and what would it cost each month?
217 Major Street is listed for $1,479,000. With 20% down ($295,800), the mortgage payment would be roughly $5,966 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $6,651 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 217 Major Street freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
217 Major Street is a semi-detached home in University, Toronto. Ownership is freehold: you own the home and the lot. There is no monthly condo fee, so the roof, windows, driveway, snow and lawn are yours to look after.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 217 Major Street have?
217 Major Street has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The listing gives the style as 2 1/2 storey.
Does 217 Major Street have a garage and parking?
The listing does not show a garage. The listing does not include a parking space.
Does 217 Major Street have a finished basement?
The listing describes the basement as finished. Finished basement space is usually not counted in the square footage shown.
What style of home is 217 Major Street?
217 Major Street is a semi-detached home. A semi-detached home shares one side wall with the home next door.
How big is 217 Major Street, and what is the lot size?
The listing puts the home between 1,500 and 2,000 sq ft. The board reports a range rather than an exact figure, and it usually leaves out the basement. The lot is listed as 18.5 x 100 ft.
How is 217 Major Street heated and cooled?
Heating is forced air (gas). Cooling is central air.
What are the property taxes for 217 Major Street?
Property taxes are $8,226 a year (2026), or about $685 a month.
Where is 217 Major Street?
217 Major Street is in the University community of Toronto. The nearest main intersection is Bloor & Spadina. The postal code is M5S 2L4.
Is 217 Major Street still for sale?
Yes. It is an active listing (MLS® C14147762). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar properties near 217 Major Street asking?
Similar properties for sale nearby right now include 11 Major Street at $1,350,000 (3 bed), Rear - 105 Major Street at $1,499,000 and 30 Ulster Street at $1,429,000 (4+1 bed). These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 217 Major Street sold for?
Recent sales, leases and expired listings for this home and others at the same address are in the Sold history tab, with the price and date of each. It is free for members.
How do I book a showing at 217 Major Street?
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Listing information comes from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board through PropTx and is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate. It is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use. The trademarks MLS®, Multiple Listing Service® and the associated logos are owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA.
*Estimated monthly cost assumes 20% down, a 4.5% rate and a 30-year amortization, plus property tax. For illustration only.