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Coming Soon | 61 First Ave
Coming to MLS on March 3
Send This Listing To A Friend61 First Ave is a 1904 Edwardian row house tucked along a tree-lined block in South Riverdale. With four bedrooms across three storeys, including a third-floor suite with skylights and its own bath, this is the kind of layout families wait for.
The main floor offers generous principal rooms, a large kitchen open to the dining area, and a bright south-facing breakfast room that opens onto a private deck and garden. Freshly painted and lovingly maintained by one family for decades, the home offers space, flexibility, and substance in a neighbourhood people move into and tend to stay.
Laneway parking, three streetcar routes within a block, and Riverdale Park just minutes away complete the picture.
5 Things We Love
- A True 1904 Edwardian With Four Bedrooms. This is the kind of Riverdale house people wait for. Built in 1904, it retains the character detailing that gives these homes their presence, particularly in the front windows. The layout delivers real substance, with four bedrooms across three storeys, including a third-floor suite with its own 3-piece bath. It feels established, solid, and comfortably scaled.
- A Kitchen With Space to Spread Out. The kitchen offers generous counter space and ample storage, and it connects directly to the dining room through a pass-through that keeps everything flowing. There is room to cook properly, to set up for a crowd, or to have multiple people moving through the space without bumping into each other. It is practical in the best sense of the word.
- The Skylit Breakfast Room at the Back. The rear extension is where daily life naturally gathers. South-facing windows and two skylights draw light deep into the home, and sliding glass doors lead straight to the deck. It works as an eat-in kitchen, a casual family room, or a homework hub just off the main living space. It is bright, flexible, and easy.
- A South-Facing Deck Under a Mature Maple. In the summer, the large maple tree provides welcome shade, making the deck a comfortable place to spend the afternoon. There is space to dine and relax, with the garden just beyond. Laneway parking at the rear adds everyday convenience.
- A Neighbourhood That Holds Onto Its People. Riverdale Park is close enough for regular toboggan runs and evenings on the track. Riverdale Farm is an easy outing for kids. Queen Street East and Little Vietnam are within walking distance, and three nearby streetcar routes run. It is a family-friendly stretch of Riverdale where neighbours know each other, and people tend to stay.
About 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.
