Welcome to your forever home in prime High Park! Nestled on a quiet, picture-perfect, tree-lined street in one of Toronto's most coveted family neighbourhoods, this magnificent 3-storey detached masterpiece seamlessly blends timeless historic elegance with exceptional upgrades. From the moment you arrive, exquisite preserved details, including original stained glass accents, classic architectural charm, meticulous care warm the soul while top-tier mechanical systems ensure complete long-term peace of mind. Built on a rock solid foundation w/superior waterproofing, a Lifetime Slate Roof, updated 200-amp electrical service, a high-efficiency boiler & an on-demand hot water system, this property has been exceptionally maintained from top to bottom. This home offers 5 spacious bedrms, 4 upstairs & 1 ideally situated on the main flr, providing abundant room and flexibility for a growing family. The L/R serves as a cozy centrepiece, anchored by a traditional wood-burning fireplace. Culinary enthusiasts will adore the chef's kitchen, fully custom-designed w/solid cherry wood cabinetry, sitting area & Caesar-stone countertops,& premium appliances featuring Jenn-Air gas cooktop, microwave, B/I oven & warming drawer. Upstairs, the primary bedroom suite acts as a peaceful sanctuary, complete with its own wood-burning fireplace, a sitting area & a private w/o terrace. The 2nd floor laundry room opens directly onto a sun-drenched, south-facing large terrace overlooking the serene neighbourhood.The lower level extends your living space even further with a fully finished basement apartment & its own dedicated separate entrance. Perfectly suited as an expansive in-law suite, multi-generational retreat, or a high-demand rental unit, this versatile suite provides endless potential. Complete with a rare detached 2-car garage, this rare gem sits just steps from the lush green trails of High Park, top-rated schools, vibrant local cafes & transit, offering a masterclass in Toronto Living
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Facts and features of 161 Westminster Avenue
| Type | Detached |
|---|---|
| Style | 3-Storey |
| Bedrooms | 5 + 1 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Size | 2500-3000 sq ft |
| Lot | 29 x 130 Feet |
| Parking | 2 |
| Garage | Detached |
| Heating | Heat Pump |
| Cooling | Wall Unit(s) |
| Basement | Apartment, Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance |
| Exterior | Brick, Stone |
| Age | 100+ |
| Taxes | $10,633 (2025) |
| Days on market | 27 |
| Listing brokerage | BOSLEY REAL ESTATE LTD. |
Rooms
24 rooms, with sizes
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | Second | 9′ 2″ × 8′ 6″ 2.8 × 2.6 m | hardwood floor, combined w/sitting, w/o to terrace |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 14′ 1″ × 9′ 10″ 4.3 × 3.0 m | hardwood floor, large closet, separate room |
| Laundry | Basement | 9′ 6″ × 9′ 2″ 2.9 × 2.8 m | tile floor, separate room, laundry sink |
| Kitchen | Basement | 11′ 10″ × 5′ 3″ 3.6 × 1.6 m | porcelain floor, eat-in kitchen, w/o to yard |
| Sitting | Second | 14′ 1″ × 11′ 10″ 4.3 × 3.6 m | hardwood floor, combined w/br, fireplace |
| Bedroom | Third | 14′ 5″ × 13′ 1″ 4.4 × 4.0 m | hardwood floor, closet, window |
| Bedroom | Second | 14′ 5″ × 9′ 10″ 4.4 × 3.0 m | hardwood floor, window |
| Kitchen | Second | 17′ 5″ × 8′ 6″ 5.3 × 2.6 m | hardwood floor, eat-in kitchen, double sink |
| Recreation | Basement | 20′ 0″ × 18′ 4″ 6.1 × 5.6 m | wood, closet, window |
| Kitchen | Third | 17′ 5″ × 8′ 6″ 5.3 × 2.6 m | hardwood floor, eat-in kitchen, double sink |
| Dining Room | Second | 14′ 5″ × 9′ 2″ 4.4 × 2.8 m | hardwood floor, french doors, separate room |
| Laundry | Second | 14′ 5″ × 5′ 11″ 4.4 × 1.8 m | stone floor, b/i shelves, w/o to terrace |
| Bedroom | Basement | 17′ 1″ × 8′ 10″ 5.2 × 2.7 m | wood, closet, window |
| Dining Room | Main | 14′ 5″ × 11′ 2″ 4.4 × 3.4 m | hardwood floor, pocket doors, separate room |
| Primary Bedroom | Ground | 14′ 1″ × 9′ 10″ 4.3 × 3.0 m | hardwood floor, large closet, separate room |
| Kitchen | Ground | 17′ 5″ × 8′ 6″ 5.3 × 2.6 m | hardwood floor, eat-in kitchen, double sink |
| Bedroom | Third | 17′ 1″ × 16′ 5″ 5.2 × 5.0 m | hardwood floor, closet, large window |
| Kitchen | Main | 14′ 5″ × 14′ 1″ 4.4 × 4.3 m | centre island, stainless steel appl, b/i shelves |
| Living Room | Main | 14′ 5″ × 13′ 5″ 4.4 × 4.1 m | hardwood floor, fireplace, separate room |
| Living Room | Second | 14′ 5″ × 11′ 10″ 4.4 × 3.6 m | hardwood floor, brick fireplace, separate room |
| Bedroom | Main | 13′ 1″ × 9′ 2″ 4.0 × 2.8 m | hardwood floor, closet, window |
| Mud Room | Main | 8′ 10″ × 6′ 3″ 2.7 × 1.9 m | marble floor, b/i shelves, w/o to yard |
| Living Room | Ground | 14′ 5″ × 11′ 10″ 4.4 × 3.6 m | hardwood floor, brick fireplace, separate room |
| Dining Room | Ground | 14′ 5″ × 9′ 2″ 4.4 × 2.8 m | hardwood floor, french doors, separate room |
Around this home
What’s near 161 Westminster Avenue
From 161 Westminster Avenue, the nearest grocery store is A Lota Seafoods, about 1.7 km away; the nearest TDSB elementary school is Howard Junior Public School, about 450 m away; and the nearest park is Gwynne Avenue Parkette, about 1.9 km away.
Groceries and pharmacies
- A Lota Seafoods Grocery about 1.7 km
- HN. Grocery Grocery about 1.8 km
- Rexall Pharmacy about 1.9 km
- Metro Grocery about 2.1 km
- Pharmasave Pharmacy about 2.1 km
Parks
- Gwynne Avenue Parkette Park about 1.9 km
- Dufferin Amphitheatre Park about 1.9 km
- Dufferin Grove Park Park about 2.0 km
Schools
- Howard Junior Public School TDSB elementary · JK-6 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 6 reading 93% · Gr 6 math 87% about 450 m
- Garden Avenue Junior Public School TDSB elementary · JK-6 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 6 reading 100% · Gr 6 math 94% about 450 m
- City View Alternative Senior School TDSB middle school · 7-8 about 1.3 km
- St Vincent de Paul Catholic School Catholic elementary · JK-8 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 6 reading 89% · Gr 6 math 63% about 400 m
- Parkdale Collegiate Institute TDSB secondary · 9-12 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 9 math 61% · Gr 10 literacy 86% about 1.5 km
- Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School Catholic secondary · 9-12 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 9 math 41% · Gr 10 literacy 69% about 1.1 km
Nearest schools, not necessarily the ones that serve this address. Check with the TDSB and TCDSB school locators.
Restaurants
- Kaminari Google reviews about 1.8 km
- Nuna Google reviews about 1.8 km
- Guu Izakaya Google reviews about 1.8 km
- Molkagtez Mexican Cuisine Google reviews about 1.8 km
- Antler Kitchen & Bar Google reviews about 1.8 km
Places: OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026. Straight-line distances. Schools: EQAO 2024-25, Ontario Ministry of Education.
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MLS® W13852750 Data source: PropTx Listed October 1, 2026
