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Coming Soon | 21 Blackburn St
Coming to MLS on December 2
Send This Listing To A FriendA welcoming end-of-row home on a quiet South Riverdale street, 21 Blackburn St offers the kind of ease and character buyers wait months to find. High ceilings, a renovated kitchen, two real bedrooms and a larger-than-expected bathroom make the interior feel balanced and move-in-ready, while the deep lot offers a backyard that’s genuinely usable.
Steps to Riverdale Park, Gerrard, Queen East and the Danforth, this is a rare chance to get into a walkable, well-loved pocket of the east end. Want the full details before it hits the market? Reach out and we’ll share everything.
5 Things We Love
- Over 9 ft high ceilings that lift the entire main floor. The extra height adds light, air, and a sense of ease. It makes the living and dining rooms feel more open without losing their definition.
- A renovated kitchen designed for real cooking. The two-tone cabinetry and herringbone tile add style, but the real win is the layout—it’s efficient, practical, and easy to work in. This is a kitchen built for weekday meals as much as weekend hosting.
- A bathroom that actually gives you room to breathe. Most houses this size settle for the classic 5×7 “hold your elbows in” setup. Not here. The four-piece bathroom upstairs is noticeably larger, genuinely functional, and makes morning routines far less chaotic.
- A backyard you’ll actually use. The patio is wide, private, and intentionally low maintenance. There’s space for dinners outside, weekend coffee, or a couple of friends without feeling squeezed—and you won’t spend your summer managing it.
- A neighbourhood where you can walk to everything. Riverdale Park, Lady Marmalade, Gerrard’s Little Vietnam, Queen East, the Danforth, transit, restaurants, cafés—it’s all within reach. Daily errands and weekend plans don’t require a car or a schedule.
About Leslieville and South Riverdale
There are neighbourhoods that are easy to love at first sight, and then there’s Leslieville and South Riverdale—where love turns into loyalty. This pocket of Toronto’s east end has evolved into one of the city’s most magnetic communities, blending character, creativity, and convenience in a way that feels effortless.
What makes it different? It’s the balance. Tree-lined streets and converted lofts sit comfortably alongside design-forward condos like The Carlaw. There’s a relaxed, almost village-like vibe, but you’re never more than a few steps from something new to taste, see, or explore. People actually know their baristas here, and it’s not unusual for a brunch spot to have a lineup of locals before the doors even open.
Food is part of the DNA. From Piano Piano right at street level to nearby institutions like Maple Leaf Tavern, plus the endless choices along Queen Street East, you’ll never wonder where to eat—only how to decide. Cocktail bars, breweries, and coffee shops double as community hangouts, making nights out as simple as a stroll down the block.
And then there’s the lifestyle side: running groups cutting through tree-lined streets, cyclists coasting toward the lake, and farmers’ market bags filled with produce from local growers. Boutique fitness studios, galleries, and indie shops dot the neighbourhood, giving the area its design-savvy, creative pulse. Families, professionals, and long-time residents all overlap here, and the result is a neighbourhood that feels both lived-in and forward-thinking.
Proximity is another draw. Living here means quick access to downtown without the daily grind of downtown living. Transit, bike lanes, and major routes make commuting easy, but most days you’ll find what you need within walking distance. Parks, off-leash dog areas, splash pads, and patios keep weekends full without needing a plan.
In short: Leslieville and South Riverdale are places where daily life feels intentional. It’s not just about being close to the action—it’s about having a neighbourhood that makes the everyday better.
