842 Shaw Street, Toronto, ON M6G 3M2
Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction, Toronto · Near North on Shaw from Bloor St. Just west of Christie Pits Park · View map
About this home
Exceptional potential meets an unbeatable location at 842 Shaw Street. Offered for the first time in 57 years, this solid, well-maintained three-bedroom home features bright living spaces, generous proportions and a versatile layout ready for your personal touch.The separate basement entrance and family-sized kitchen offer flexibility for multi-generational living or potential rental income. A second-floor kitchen rough-in with a gas line adds even more possibilities. The property also offers exciting garden suite potential, supported by an attached qualification letter. Recent improvements include a new roof in 2026, new weeping tiles, a new 1-inch water line and a new sewage backflow preventer. Enjoy the best of midtown and west-end living, just a short stroll from Christie Pits Park, Bloor Street shops and cafés, schools and rapid transit. A rare opportunity for end-users and investors alike.
The home
- Type
- Semi-detached home
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Square footage
- 1100-1500 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Kitchens
- 2
- Rooms
- 6
- Basement
- Full, Walk-Up
- Lot size
- 20.3 x 127 ft
- Faces
- East
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Monthly condo fee
- None
- Exterior
- Brick, Stone
Heating & cooling
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Heating type
- Forced Air
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Yes
Garage & parking
- Driveway spaces
- 3
- Total parking
- 3
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $5,962/yr
- Tax year
- 2026
- Occupancy
- Partial
- Possession
- 30 - 59
- Cross street
- North on Shaw from Bloor St. Just west of Christie Pits Park
- Neighbourhood
- Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction
More
- Price per sq ft
- ~$769 (at 1,300 sq ft)
- MLS® number
- W14120610
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The home and its surroundings
- Carpet Free
- Porch
- 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.
842 Shaw Street, Toronto, ON M6G 3M2
Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction, Toronto · Near North on Shaw from Bloor St. Just west of Christie Pits Park
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Listing history for 842 Shaw Street
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Frequently asked questions about 842 Shaw Street
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 842 Shaw Street listed for, and what would it cost each month?
842 Shaw Street is listed for $999,999. With 20% down ($200,000), the mortgage payment would be roughly $4,034 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $4,531 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 842 Shaw Street freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
842 Shaw Street is a semi-detached home in Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction, 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 842 Shaw Street have?
842 Shaw Street has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The listing gives the style as 2-storey.
Does 842 Shaw Street have a garage and parking?
The listing does not show a garage. The driveway adds 3 spaces. In total the listing counts 3 parking spaces.
Does 842 Shaw Street have a finished basement?
The listing describes the basement as full, walk-up.
What style of home is 842 Shaw Street?
842 Shaw Street is a semi-detached home. A semi-detached home shares one side wall with the home next door.
How big is 842 Shaw Street, and what is the lot size?
The listing puts the home between 1,100 and 1,500 sq ft. The board reports a range rather than an exact figure, and it usually leaves out the basement. The lot is listed as 20.3 x 127 ft.
How is 842 Shaw Street heated and cooled?
Heating is forced air (gas). Cooling is central air.
What are the property taxes for 842 Shaw Street?
Property taxes are $5,962 a year (2026), or about $497 a month.
Where is 842 Shaw Street?
842 Shaw Street is in the Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction community of Toronto. The nearest main intersection is North on Shaw from Bloor St. Just west of Christie Pits Park. The postal code is M6G 3M2.
Is 842 Shaw Street still for sale?
Yes. It is an active listing (MLS® W14120610). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar properties near 842 Shaw Street asking?
Similar properties for sale nearby right now include 971 Lansdowne Avenue at $1,099,000 (3+2 bed), 1526 Davenport Road at $1,199,000 (3+1 bed) and 72 Symington Avenue at $1,199,000 (3 bed). These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 842 Shaw 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 842 Shaw Street?
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*Estimated monthly cost assumes 20% down, a 4.5% rate and a 30-year amortization, plus property tax. For illustration only.