Victorian character, reimagined with inspired modern design: 281 Lisgar Street is a residence of rare distinction. Set on the coveted Lisgar bend with unobstructed, west-facing light, this 2 1/2-storey semi has undergone $450,000+ in renovations that honour its heritage bones while introducing luxurious contemporary finishes. Soaring ceilings crown an open main floor that flows through double sliding glass doors to the backyard. The dining room is a moment unto itself: original whitewashed brick fireplace, bay window, built-in banquette storage, and a Schonbek crystal chandelier - opening onto a chef's kitchen with waterfall black tile, pot filler, and gas range. Three brand-new bathrooms, each a statement. All-new electrical, plumbing, HVAC & AC. The third floor surprises with 10.5-ft vaulted ceilings, a full kitchenette, and a new terrace with CN Tower views. A legal basement apartment offers private walkout access and 5-star short-term rental history at $165+/night. 4+1 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Steps to Pizza Badiali, Trinity Bellwoods Park, and the Ossington strip. Little Portugal at its finest
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Facts and features of 281 Lisgar Street
| Type | Semi-Detached |
|---|---|
| Style | 2 1/2 Storey |
| Bedrooms | 4 + 1 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Size | 1500-2000 sq ft |
| Lot | 22.33 x 85 Feet |
| Garage | None |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air, Wall Unit(s) |
| Basement | Apartment, Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance, Full, Walk-Out, Finished |
| Exterior | Brick |
| Taxes | $6,116 (2026) |
| Days on market | 46 |
| Listing brokerage | HARVEY KALLES REAL ESTATE LTD. |
Rooms
17 rooms, with sizes
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Lower | 12′ 10″ × 10′ 3″ 3.91 × 3.12 m | breakfast area, w/o to yard, stone counters |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 12′ 11″ × 10′ 2″ 3.94 × 3.1 m | wood, window, closet |
| Kitchen | Third | 13′ 4″ × 8′ 9″ 4.06 × 2.67 m | W/O To Terrace |
| Other | Lower | 6′ 8″ × 5′ 3″ 2.03 × 1.6 m | |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 15′ 9″ × 14′ 7″ 4.8 × 4.44 m | w/o to balcony, bay window, large closet |
| Bedroom 4 | Third | 16′ 7″ × 15′ 9″ 5.05 × 4.8 m | window, hardwood floor |
| Bathroom | Second | 0′ 0″ × 0′ 0″ 0.0 × 0.0 m | 4 pc bath, soaking tub |
| Kitchen | Main | 14′ 3″ × 11′ 2″ 4.34 × 3.4 m | stone counters, breakfast bar, stainless steel appl |
| Other | Third | 13′ 5″ × 9′ 8″ 4.09 × 2.95 m | Overlooks Backyard |
| Utility Room | Lower | 7′ 8″ × 5′ 6″ 2.34 × 1.68 m | Concrete Floor |
| Living Room | Main | 18′ 5″ × 10′ 3″ 5.61 × 3.12 m | combined w/dining, hardwood floor |
| Bathroom | Lower | 0′ 0″ × 0′ 0″ 0.0 × 0.0 m | 3 pc bath, separate shower, stone floor |
| Powder Room | Main | 0′ 0″ × 0′ 0″ 0.0 × 0.0 m | 2 pc bath, stone floor |
| Other | Lower | 10′ 3″ × 3′ 7″ 3.12 × 1.09 m | |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 11′ 4″ × 6′ 11″ 3.45 × 2.11 m | window, wood, overlooks backyard |
| Dining Room | Main | 14′ 3″ × 13′ 1″ 4.34 × 3.99 m | fireplace, hardwood floor, bay window |
| Bedroom | Lower | 11′ 2″ × 9′ 4″ 3.4 × 2.84 m | linoleum, closet, bay window |
Around this home
What’s near 281 Lisgar Street
From 281 Lisgar Street, the nearest station is Ossington station (Line 2 Bloor-Danforth), about 1.5 km away; the nearest grocery store is Our Butcher Shop, about 100 m away; the nearest TDSB elementary school is The Grove Community School, about 350 m away; and the nearest park is Harrison-Dovercourt Parkette, about 250 m away.
Transit
- Ossington station Line 2 Bloor-Danforth about 1.5 km
- Christie station Line 2 Bloor-Danforth about 1.8 km
Groceries and pharmacies
- Our Butcher Shop Grocery about 100 m
- R&C Fruit Market Grocery about 100 m
- Rexall Pharmacy about 250 m
- Flora Universal Health Foods Grocery about 250 m
- Guardian Pharmacy about 400 m
Parks
- Harrison-Dovercourt Parkette Park about 250 m
- Lakeview Avenue Parkette Park about 300 m
- Osler Park Park about 450 m
Schools
- The Grove Community School TDSB elementary · JK-6 about 350 m
- Alexander Muir/Gladstone Ave Junior and Senior Public School TDSB elementary · JK-8 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 6 reading 86% · Gr 6 math 42% about 400 m
- St Ambrose Catholic School Catholic elementary · JK-8 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 6 reading 92% · Gr 6 math 58% about 450 m
- Msgr Fraser College (Southwest) Catholic secondary · 9-12 about 550 m
- City View Alternative Senior School TDSB middle school · 7-8 about 800 m
- Central Toronto Academy TDSB secondary · 9-12 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 9 math 47% · Gr 10 literacy 91% about 1.1 km
Nearest schools, not necessarily the ones that serve this address. Check with the TDSB and TCDSB school locators.
Community
- College/Shaw Library Library about 900 m
- Trinity Community Recreation Centre Community centre about 1000 m
- Alex Duff Memorial Pool Pool or arena about 1.8 km
Restaurants
- Eno-Teca Sociale Google reviews about 100 m
- E. L. Ruddy Google reviews about 100 m
- Mi Lou Google reviews about 150 m
- Stefano’s Google reviews about 150 m
- La Chingada Google reviews about 200 m
Places: OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026. Straight-line distances. Schools: EQAO 2024-25, Ontario Ministry of Education.
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