44 Donlea Drive

Leaside, Toronto, M4G 2M4

Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES OXLEY REAL ESTATE

$2,995,000

4+2 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
3 parking
2500-3000 sq ft

Listed today · MLS® C14103506

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About this home

Some homes simply have a presence about them. A sense of space, an abundance of natural light, and an easy elegance that makes you feel at home the moment you walk through the door. 44 Donlea Drive is one of those homes. Set on a beautiful family-friendly street in the heart of prime North Leaside, this substantial four-bedroom, four-bath detached residence blends generous proportions, thoughtful luxury, and the warmth of a true family home. Offering approximately 2,674 square feet above grade, plus an additional 1,030 square feet on the lower level, this home stands apart for its exceptional scale, smart design and beautiful upgrades. The main floor layout is wonderful with proper formal living and dining rooms, complemented by a spacious chef's kitchen that overlooks the family room and breakfast area. The current owners have invested significantly throughout, including a spectacular fully renovated lower level with heated floors, all new windows and exterior doors and upstairs a former second-floor balcony has been transformed into an expansive, custom-designed walk-in closet, beautifully appointed and indulgent in both finish and function. The inviting interiors and generous layout support everything from lively gatherings to quiet evenings at home. And then there's the neighborhood. North Leaside is one of Toronto's most sought-after communities, celebrated for its beautiful streets, outstanding schools, wonderful parks, welcoming atmosphere and access to shops, restaurants and transit.

Details

Type: Detached
Style: 2-Storey
Size: 2500-3000 sq ft
Lot: 33 × 130 ft
Basement: Finished
Garage: Built-In
Kitchens: 1
Property tax: $13,996 (2026)
Neighbourhood: Leaside
Municipality: Toronto C11
Price per sq ft: $1,089 (22% below detached houses in Leaside, $1,400)

Interior

Bedrooms: 4 above ground + 2 below
Bathrooms: 1 × 2-piece (main), 2 × 5-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (lower)
Rooms: 9 above ground + 4 below
Family room or den: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
Features: Central Vacuum, Auto Garage Door Remote

Heating, cooling and services

Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning: Central Air
Water and sewer: Sewer

Building and exterior

Style: 2-Storey
Exterior: Brick, Stucco (Plaster)
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Faces: North

Parking

Garage spaces: 1
Total parking: 3

Lot

Size: 33 × 130 ft

Possession: TBD
Cross street: Eglinton and Hanna

Rooms

Room	Level	Size	Features
Living Room	Main	6.27 × 3.25 m (20'7" × 10'8")	Hardwood Floor, Gas Fireplace, Bay Window
Dining Room	Main	3.73 × 3.25 m (12'3" × 10'8")	Hardwood Floor, Crown Moulding, Pot Lights
Kitchen	Main	6.02 × 4.01 m (19'9" × 13'2")	Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Stainless Steel Appl
Breakfast	Main	3.3 × 3.05 m (10'10" × 10')	Hardwood Floor, Pot Lights, Bay Window
Family Room	Main	5 × 4.6 m (16'5" × 15'1")	B/I Shelves, Gas Fireplace, W/O To Deck
Primary Bedroom	Second	6.12 × 5.72 m (20'1" × 18'9")	Gas Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), 5 Pc Ensuite
Bedroom 2	Second	5.26 × 4.04 m (17'3" × 13'3")	Hardwood Floor, Double Closet, South View
Bedroom 3	Second	3.79 × 3.28 m (12'5" × 10'9")	Hardwood Floor, Double Closet, South View
Bedroom 4	Second	3.73 × 2.82 m (12'3" × 9'3")	Hardwood Floor, Double Closet, Skylight
Laundry	Second	2.41 × 2.18 m (7'11" × 7'2")	Laundry Sink, Tile Floor
Recreation	Lower	4.83 × 4.19 m (15'10" × 13'9")	Vinyl Floor, Above Grade Window, Heated Floor
Play	Lower	5.56 × 5.46 m (18'3" × 17'11")	Heated Floor, Vinyl Floor, Double Closet
Bedroom	Lower	3.79 × 3.15 m (12'5" × 10'4")	Heated Floor, Above Grade Window, B/I Closet
Bedroom	Basement	4.6 × 3.25 m (15'1" × 10'8")	Heated Floor, Above Grade Window

History of this address

3 earlier listings at this address, with sold and leased prices. Create a free account or sign in to see them.

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

🚇 Leaside LRT8 min walk
🚇 Laird LRT9 min walk
🚆 Oriole GO5.8 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 8 grocery stores, 40 cafés and restaurants, 8 parks, 4 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Metro (600 m). Nearest park: Bessborough Parkette (250 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

Northlea Elementary and Middle School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 82%4 min walk
Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 93%, math 80%11 min walk
St. Anselm Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 75%14 min walk
Maurice Cody Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 94%, math 87%16 min walk

Secondary

Leaside High School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 79%, literacy test 95%4 min walk
Northern Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 72%, literacy test 91%1.5 km

EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.

Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.

Who lives here postal area M4G

Owners / renters: 68% / 32%
Median household income: $130,000
Average age: 43
Children under 15: 16%
Homes: 42% detached, 23% high-rise
Commute by transit: 13%
Population: 19,598

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 0.9%, Spanish 0.8%, Iranian Persian 0.7%, Portuguese 0.7%.

Flood and conservation No mapped hazard

Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area.

Screening maps only. Ask the conservation authority for a property inquiry before relying on this.

Safety

Major crime per resident in Leaside-Bennington (2025): 43% below the Toronto average, about the same from the year before.

Assault72% below average
Break and enterabout average
Auto theft32% above average
Robbery86% below average
Theft from vehiclesabout average
Shootingsnone reported

Crime Severity Index for Toronto police: 60 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).

Police-reported figures for the whole neighbourhood, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.

Development nearby 6 active

278 BESSBOROUGH DR · 300 m

Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2025

Site Plan Control Application proposes the development of a 44-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial use at grade. The building will…
Application details
278 BESSBOROUGH DR · 300 m

Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Under Review · applied 2024

Rezoning Application to permit a transit supportive mixed-use development featuring three towers of 32, 37 and 43 storeys, A total of 1,201 dwelling units and…
Application details
1787 BAYVIEW AVE · 500 m

Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2022

Proposal for 35-storey mixed use building containing a total of 373 dwelling units and 541 square metres of retail space. The development would have a total…
Application details
1787 BAYVIEW AVE · 500 m

Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · OMB Appeal · applied 2022

Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for a 35-storey mixed use building containing a total of 373 dwelling units and 541 square metres of retail space.…
Application details
2 GLAZEBROOK AVE · 500 m

Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2022

Propose 34-storey (109.9 metre) residential and commercial mixed-use building. 434 residential units are proposed with 314 square metres of retail. The total…
Application details
660 EGLINTON AVE E · 400 m

Site Plan · NOAC Issued · applied 2019

In December 2014, RioCan made application for a Zoning By-law Amendment (file no. 14-267342 NNY 26 OZ) to permit a mix use development at the Property that was…
Application details

3 more within 500 m.

Rezoning, site plan, subdivision and condominium applications filed with the city.

Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Neighbourhood crime: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal (Open Government Licence – Toronto Police Service). Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada. Planning applications: City of Toronto open data.

Living here

Commute

To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 8 km. Transit times · Driving times

Coming transit

🚧 Thorncliffe Park 1.9 km

Stations under construction or approved. Opening dates are the latest public estimates and often move.

Noise Nothing major nearby

No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.

Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.

What can be built RD

Residential Detached.

✅ Up to 4 homes on the lot (multiplex)
✅ Garden suite in the backyard
✅ Laneway suite, if the lot backs onto a lane

From Toronto’s Zoning By-law 569-2013 map. Lot size, setbacks and trees decide what actually fits; check with a planner before you buy.

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Building permits

Interior Alterations · 2024 · Closed
REVISION - revised layoutPROPOSAL FOR INTERIOR FLOOD DAMAGE REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS & RENOVATION TO EXISTING BASEMENT.
Addition · 2022 · Closed
Proposal to enclose the 2nd floor balcony of an existing SFD-detached dwelling.See also 22 161388 ZAP.

1 permit on this block of the street in the last 2 years.

Permits filed with the City of Toronto. A permit doesn’t mean the work passed final inspection.

Trees

53 City street trees within 100 m, mostly maples. That’s more than the Toronto average of 42.

Trees on City boulevards only, not private yards or parks.

Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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Short-term rentals

Only in your principal residence (where you live). The entire home can be rented up to 180 nights a year; renting up to 3 bedrooms while you live there has no limit. Hosts register with the City and collect the 6% accommodation tax.

City rules

Zoning, heritage, building permits and street trees: City of Toronto open data (Open Government Licence – Toronto). Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

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Estimated monthly cost

Mortgage: $13,115
Property tax: $1,166
Total: $14,281

$599,000 down, 25-year amortization at 4.39%.

Cash needed to buy

Down payment: $599,000
Land transfer tax (Ontario + Toronto): $122,816
Legal and other costs: ~$2,500
Total: $724,316

First-time buyers can get up to $8,475 of land transfer tax back. All closing costs

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Rental potential

$11,000/month

Typical asking rent for 4+ bedroom homes like this within 2 km (5 for rent now; most $11,000–$14,900).

As a rental, with 20% down

Rent: $11,000
Mortgage: −$13,115
Property tax: −$1,166
Insurance, repairs, vacancy: −$1,110
Cash flow: −$4,391/month

Cap rate 3.5% · gross yield 4.4%. Rentals need 20% down. Rough figures before income tax; ask us for a full analysis.

Rent control: Depends on when the unit was first lived in: before Nov. 15, 2018 it’s covered by Ontario’s yearly limit (2.1% in 2026); after, there’s no cap.

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