Houses for sale in Casa Loma

Houses in Casa Loma

Most houses in Casa Loma are detached, with semis on several streets and a handful of estate-scale properties near the castle. Lots tend to be wider and deeper than the Toronto norm, which is why so many owners have added rear extensions, garages or garden studios rather than moving. On streets such as Wells Hill Avenue, Austin Terrace and Lyndhurst Court, houses don’t come up often, and when they do, buyers who’ve been watching tend to move quickly.

Before you buy, check a few things. Parts of the area (Wells Hill Avenue among them) have been studied for heritage conservation district status, so confirm what applies to the address before you plan an addition. Most houses here are close to a century old, so budget for updated wiring, plumbing and windows if they haven’t already been done. The hill matters too: lots on the slope can raise drainage questions, and some driveways are steep in winter.

That said, the payoff is real space close to the core. A renovated semi near Dupont station suits a buyer who wants the subway at the corner, while a detached house on the crest suits someone after privacy and tree canopy. We’d suggest walking the streets at different times of day; the feel can change a lot within a block or two.