Kitchen (2.8 × 2.7)
Window
Level: 2nd
298 Seaton St
Cabbagetown-South St. James Town, Toronto, Ontario M5A 2T7
Description
A rare opportunity to own a classic Victorian heritage duplex in the heart of Toronto's coveted Cabbage town Southwest Heritage Conservation District. Nestled on one of the city's most picturesque, tree-lined streets, this charming century home offers the perfect blend of timeless character, income potential, and unbeatable downtown convenience.This legal duplex features two self-contained units with separate private entrances, making it ideal for investors, multi-generational families, or homeowners looking to live in one unit while generating rental income from the other. Unit 1 offers a spacious two-storey layout with3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, while Unit 2 features a bright two-storey layout with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. The flexible floor plan also presents excellent potential for furnished executive rentals or short-term accommodations (subject to municipal bylaws and licensing requirements). A high, dry unfinished basement provides abundant storage or future potential. Rich in original Victorian charm and meticulously maintained, this property is surrounded by North America's largest continuous collection of preserved Victorian homes. Enjoy the unique village atmosphere Cabbage town is famous for while being just minutes from Toronto's downtown core. Step outside and walk to Parliament Street's beloved cafes, restaurants, pubs, boutiques, and everyday amenities. Explore nearby Riverdale Farm, Allan Gardens Conservatory, beautiful parks, cycling and walking trails, and enjoy easy access to TTC transit, major hospitals, universities, the Financial District, and the Distillery District. Whether you're searching for a prime investment property, an owner-occupied income opportunity, or a unique heritage home with exceptional rental flexibility, this property offers outstanding long-term value in one of Toronto's most sought-after neighbourhoods. A true urban gem where historic charm meets modern convenience.
01 / Property recordListing detailsFacts, history, rooms and location
Key Facts
- MLS® #
- C14098400
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Days on market
- Tax
- $8,499
- Size
- 2500-3000 sqft
- Lot
- 19.31 × 100 Feet
- Parking
- None, 1 Parking
Listing History
Listing activity for 298 Seaton St, Toronto, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $1,748,888 | N/A | For Sale | C14098400 |
Property Details
Property
- Property Type
- Duplex
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Community
- Cabbagetown-South St. James Town
- Municipality
- Toronto
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Bathroom Detail
- 1, 4pc, Ground
- Bathroom Detail
- 1, 4pc, Bsmt
- Bathroom Detail
- 1, 4pc, 3rd
- Bathroom Detail
- 1, 4pc
- Basement Type
- Finished
- Kitchens
- 2
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Building
- Size
- 2500-3000 sqft
- Construction
- Brick
Parking
- Driveway
- Private
- Garage Type
- None
- Add. Parking
- 1
- Total Parking
- 1
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Lot Size
- 19.31 × 100 Feet
- Lot Size Code
- Feet
Additional
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- N
- Pool
- None
- Den
- N
- Family room
- N
Rooms (11)
3rd Br (2.77 × 3.5)
Closet
Level: 3rd
Primary (3.65 × 5.5)
Closet
Level: 3rd
2nd Br (3.1 × 2.47)
Closet
Level: 2nd
Primary (4.14 × 4.29)
Closet
Level: 2nd
Living (7.95 × 5.42)
Combined W/Dining
Level: 2nd
Living (3.38 × 5.4)
Combined W/Dining
Level: Main
Primary (4.3 × 3.4)
Closet
Level: Main
Kitchen (2.65 × 3.2)
Modern Kitchen
Level: Main
Rec (16.1 × 5.33)
Open Concept
Level: Bsmt
Dining (3.78 × 4.39)
Combined W/Living
Level: Main
Location
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
17 records read 10 on record nearby 7 checked, none on recordRead 2026-11-04
Water and conservation
- Not in Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s mapped regulated area
- No mapped wetland within 120 m
- No water-supply well recorded within 250 m46 test or monitoring holes also recorded.
- Groundwater recorded about 1.5 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (236 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority · Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areas
- 69 building permits issued within 250 m in the last 2 years
- 7 open development applications within 250 mAn application is a proposal: it may change, be refused or never be built.
- Nearest airport: 3.5 km
- Mapped parcel: about 1,760 sq ftMeasured from the municipal parcel map, which can differ from the survey and from the lot size in the listing.
Province of Ontario open data · Municipal building permits · Municipal development applications · toronto.parcels
Around the home
- A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
Province of Ontario open data
Environmental records
- No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m
- No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaThe nearest is Enwave Energy Corporation — Walton Street Steam Plant, 1.3 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.
- 1 federal contaminated site within 1 kmAll of them are closed. The federal inventory covers federal land only, not provincial or private sites.
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet
- Electricity is distributed here by Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 40 m awayFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (40 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Beanfield Metroconnect, Bell, CIK Telecom, Dotto One, FibreStream, Rally, Rogers. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Rogers, Routcom, SkyChoice Communications. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.
Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
None of this is an inspection of the property. Confirm anything that matters to you with the municipality, the conservation authority or the record’s publisher. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Contains information made available under the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Open Data Licence v1.0.
02 / Plan your numbersToolsMortgage and cash-flow planning
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Monthly Payment
$8,017
- Down payment$349,778
- Mortgage amount$1,399,110
- Total interest$1,005,990
- Total cost$2,754,878
Cash flow analysis
$8,017
Total monthly payment
$8,725
Break-even down payment
100%
Cash flow-$8,725
03 / Community profileNeighbourhood demographicsPeople, homes and household context
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