$888,000Asking Price
Welcome to 286 Gilbert Ave, a beautifully renovated detached 3+1 bedroom home in Toronto's evolving Caledonia-Fairbank neighbourhood. Thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, this move-in ready home offers exceptional peace of mind with extensive mechanical, structural, and cosmetic improvements already completed. The bright, open-concept main floor is designed for both everyday living & entertaining. Rich hardwood floors flow throughout the spacious principal rooms, while a striking 3-sided natural gas fireplace creates a stunning focal point, adding warmth & architectural character to the living & dining areas. Custom built-in cabinetry offers stylish storage, & the beautifully renovated kitchen (2023) features a large breakfast bar overlooking the backyard, a sleek induction cooktop, built-in microwave, built-in dishwasher, & seamlessly connects the living spaces. Freshly repainted throughout, the home offers a clean, contemporary feel that's ready to enjoy. Upstairs, generous bedrooms include a custom-designed primary suite with built-in storage. The finished basement, complete with a separate entrance, additional bedroom, & full bathroom, provides outstanding flexibility for extended family, guests, a home office, or future income potential. Recent capital improvements include a new roof & gutters (2026), new windows & exterior doors (2025), high-efficiency heat pump & furnace (2025), owned hot water tank (2026), new toilets, newer washer & dryer (2021), electric blinds, custom primary built-ins (2020), & updated interlocking, fencing, landscaping, & rear porch enhancements (2025). Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard with a private patio & landscaped outdoor space, plus laneway access with private parking for 2 vehicles. Ideally located near parks, schools, cafés, restaurants, shopping, TTC, the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Allen Road, & HWY 401, this home offers exceptional convenience with Cedarvale Park, Corso Italia, Yorkdale Shopping & Stockyards mins away.
Welcome to 286 Gilbert Ave, a beautifully renovated detached 3+1 bedroom home in Toronto's evolving Caledonia-Fairbank neighbourhood. Thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, this move-in ready home offers exceptional peace of mind with extensive mechanical, structural, and cosmetic improvements already completed. The bright, open-concept main floor is designed for both everyday living & entertaining. Rich hardwood floors flow throughout the spacious principal rooms, while a striking 3-sided natural gas fireplace creates a stunning focal point, adding warmth & architectural character to the living & dining areas. Custom built-in cabinetry offers stylish storage, & the beautifully renovated kitchen (2023) features a large breakfast bar overlooking the backyard, a sleek induction cooktop, built-in microwave, built-in dishwasher, & seamlessly connects the living spaces. Freshly repainted throughout, the home offers a clean, contemporary feel that's ready to enjoy. Upstairs, generous bedrooms include a custom-designed primary suite with built-in storage. The finished basement, complete with a separate entrance, additional bedroom, & full bathroom, provides outstanding flexibility for extended family, guests, a home office, or future income potential. Recent capital improvements include a new roof & gutters (2026), new windows & exterior doors (2025), high-efficiency heat pump & furnace (2025), owned hot water tank (2026), new toilets, newer washer & dryer (2021), electric blinds, custom primary built-ins (2020), & updated interlocking, fencing, landscaping, & rear porch enhancements (2025). Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard with a private patio & landscaped outdoor space, plus laneway access with private parking for 2 vehicles. Ideally located near parks, schools, cafés, restaurants, shopping, TTC, the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Allen Road, & HWY 401, this home offers exceptional convenience with Cedarvale Park, Corso Italia, Yorkdale Shopping & Stockyards mins away.
See More| Room | Floor | Dimensions | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kitchen | Main | 16.08' x 12.47' | Breakfast Bar, Renovated, Overlooks Backyard |
| 1 4-Piece Bathroom | ||||
| 1 3-Piece Bathroom | ||||
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Fairbank, Toronto is a central Toronto neighbourhood notable for its salespeople and tradespeople. It has a higher than average population of immigrants, particularly those from Portugal and the Philippines, and Italian, Spanish, Tagalog and Portuguese speakers. Residents tend to be older with a significant number of adults aged 35 to 64.
Kids Per Family
1.2
kids per family
in the neighbourhood.
46%
of residents are
single and loving it.
46% singles
Toronto (50%)
36%
of residents
are renters.
36% renters
Toronto (47%)
21%
of residents are
university grads.
21% university grads
Toronto (48%)Average Household Income
$97K
is the average household
income in the neighbourhood.
Professions
| Sales | 19% |
| Trades | 14% |
| Business | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Management | 4% |
54%
of residents were
born outside of Canada.
54% immigrants
Toronto (48%)17.1% from Portugal
All-time
2.0% from Philippines
Recent
Foreign Languages
| Portuguese | 26% |
| Spanish | 8% |
| Italian | 5% |
| Tagalog | 5% |
| Vietnamese | 1% |
Religions
| Christian | 81% |
| Buddhist | 3% |
| Hindu | 2% |
| Muslim | 2% |
Social Housing Buildings
0
Social housing buildings
in the neighbourhood.
Shelters
1
Homeless shelters in
the neighbourhood.