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161 Winchester Street, Toronto, ON M4X 1B5

Cabbagetown-South St. James Town
2
3
2,500–3,000 ft²
Detached2 Parking28.29 × 80 ft Lot
Listed by SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA

Assigned school

59% EQAO

Sprucecourt Junior Public School

Childcare

6 centres

0.3 km closest

Block profile

51% owners

$96k median

Small-area Census counts are randomly rounded by Statistics Canada.

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Property Information

Property TypeDetached
Lot Size28.29 × 80 ft
BasementPartial Basement
Parking2 parking spaces · Private
Property taxes$14,779/yr (2025)
Days on Market104 Days
Listed DateMay 25, 2026
MLS® NumberC13171756

Monthly Cost

Description

Rare opportunity to own a truly unique mixed-use corner property in the heart of Cabbagetown, directly across from Riverdale Park and Riverdale Farm. This character-filled property features a functioning main floor corner commercial space currently operating as a well-established ice cream/snack bar, along with two separate and self-contained one-bedroom residential units known as the Loft and the Cottage. The property also offers two private decks and a large backyard, creating exceptional outdoor space rarely found in the city. A landmark location with incredible charm, strong visibility, and income in one of Toronto's most sought-after neighbourhoods. Steps to parks, transit, local shops, and downtown amenities. An exceptional opportunity for investors, end users, or those seeking a unique live/work property. Parking Currently Not In Use.

Listing History

Event
Date
Price
Price Changed
Aug 10, 2026
$1,799,000
Listed
May 25, 2026
$1,899,000

Shows activity for this MLS® listing. Prior listings and sold records appear when available.

Location

Map showing 161 Winchester Street, Toronto, ON M4X 1B5 inside the Sprucecourt Junior Public School attendance boundaryView on Map

School Catchments

School boundaries and eligibility may change. Confirm school eligibility directly with the school board.

All Toronto school catchments

Licensed Childcare Nearby

6 licensed centres nearby · closest 271 m

Licensed Child Care Centre
Sprucecourt Child Care Centre
70 Spruce Street, Toronto
0.3 km
Before & after school
Operator: George Brown College Of Applied Arts & Technology
Licence #56552·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Buds And Blossoms
517 Parliament Street, Toronto
0.4 km
Half day · Before & after school
Operator: The Happy Kidz Group Inc.
Licence #57765·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Winchester Site Day Care (Central Neighbourhood House)
15 Prospect Street, Toronto
0.6 km
Full day · Before & after school
Operator: The Neighbourhood Group Community Services
Licence #0003614·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
The Yonge Street Mission / Davis Centre
270 Gerrard Street, Toronto
0.6 km
Full day
Operator: The Yonge Street Mission
Licence #08479·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Momentum Montessori
237 Sackville Street, Toronto
0.7 km
Full day
Operator: Momentum Montessori Regent Park Inc
Licence #57915·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Lord Dufferin Community Day Care Centre
350 Parliament Street, Toronto
0.7 km
Before & after school
Licence #04647·Child Care Centre

Area Checks

  • Inside a Toronto Heritage Conservation District — Cabbagetown North

    HCD rules restrict exterior alterations and demolition — review the district plan before planning changes.

    Source: City of Toronto — Heritage Conservation Districts · as of Sep 2026

Also checked, nothing flagged at this location: flood hazard mapping, conservation-regulated areas, provincially significant wetlands, the Greenbelt, the Oak Ridges Moraine, the Niagara Escarpment plan, areas of natural and scientific interest, rail corridors, hydro transmission corridors.

Screened against public government mapping at this home’s location — simplified boundaries, not a survey, an appraisal or a legal determination. Confirm anything that matters with the authority named.

About Cabbagetown-South St. James Town

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Who lives here

A snapshot of this home’s immediate area — the census dissemination area it sits in.

51%
Homeowners
48%
Households with kids
$96,000
Median income
47
Median age
More about this area
2.1
Avg. household size
53%
University degree
35%
Newcomers (immigrants)
Age profile512 residents
Under 2016%
20–3416%
35–6446%
65+21%

StatCan 2021 Census · this home’s dissemination area (DA 35203183). Values are randomly rounded by Statistics Canada for privacy.

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DistrictIQ Inc., BrokerageMLS® data provided by PropTxUpdated Aug 10, 2026
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