House of the Week: $700,000 for a cute detached home northwest of High Park
Address: 173 Brookside Avenue
Neighbourhood: Runnymede-Bloor West Village-High Park North
Agent: Caitlin Elizabeth Turner, Sutton Group Realty Systems Inc., Brokerage
Price: $695,000
The Place: A sweet family home—complete with an antique porch swing on the veranda—in the heart of Lambton.
Bragging Rights: When listing agent Caitlin Turner and her husband bought the house two years ago, it was well-maintained but dated as the previous homeowner had lived there for 35 years. The pair, who run Harvey Homes and Interiors, did a savvy reno job, opening up the closed-in porch, adding cedar shakes to the exterior and completely overhauling the kitchen.
Big Selling Point: The welcoming kitchen, which has coffered ceilings, an oversized farmhouse sink and a chalkboard wall perfect for writing out menus and grocery lists. The cupboards are Ikea, but the overall effect is more French countryside than Swedish assembly line.
Possible Deal Breaker: The rustic exposed beams in the basement are against regulations for leasing to tenants. You’ll either have to cover them back up, use the space as a nanny suite, or just be thankful you have two kitchens for prep come Thanksgiving.
By the Numbers:
• $695,000
• 4 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• 2 storeys
• 2 years of renovations
• 1 antique porch swing
• 1 garage
225497 The house is on a quiet street in Lambton, a five-minute drive north from Bloor West Village (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-intro.jpg 656 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-intro/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-intro 0 0
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225474 The current owners bought the home two years ago and immediately began renovating. They opened up the front porch to improve curb appeal and to allow more light to flow into the house (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-01.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-01/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-01 0 0
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225475 They kept the high baseboards and sanded and refinished the walnut floors (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-02.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-02/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-02 0 0
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225476 They also kept the same layout: the living room, dining room and kitchen are on the main floor, and the three bedrooms are on the second level (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-03.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-03/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-03 0 0
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225477 Living room, main floor (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-04.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-04/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-04 0 0
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225478 Living and dining rooms, main floor (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-05.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-05/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-05 0 0
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225479 Dining room, main floor (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-06.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-06/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-06 0 0
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225480 The kitchen was completely redone. New features include the waffle ceiling, the beveled subway tiles, the chalkboard wall and the refinished desk that’s now used as an island (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-07.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-07/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-07 0 0
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225481 Kitchen, main level (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-08/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-08 0 0
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225482 Landing, second level (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-09/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-09 0 0
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225483 Master bedroom, second level (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-10.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-10/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-10 0 0
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225484 Second bedroom, second level (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-11.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-11/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-11 0 0
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225485 Third bedroom, second level (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-12.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-12/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-12 0 0
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225486 Main bathroom, second level (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-13.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-13/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-13 0 0
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225487 The basement contains an in-law suite with a sitting room, a bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom. The laundry room is also on this level (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-14.jpg 624 416 {"copyright":"Michael Sobocan Photography"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-14/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-14 0 0
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225488 Living room, lower level (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-15.jpg 624 416 {"copyright":"Michael Sobocan Photography"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-15/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-15 0 0
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225489 Kitchen, lower level (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-16.jpg 624 416 {"copyright":"Michael Sobocan Photography"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-16/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-16 0 0
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225490 Kitchen, lower level (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-17-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-17.jpg 624 416 {"copyright":"Michael Sobocan Photography"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-17/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-17 0 0
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225491 Dining area, lower level (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-18-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-18.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-18.jpg 624 416 {"copyright":"Michael Sobocan Photography"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-18/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-18 0 0
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225492 Bedroom, lower level (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-19-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-19.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-19.jpg 624 416 {"copyright":"Michael Sobocan Photography"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-19/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-19 0 0
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225493 The current owners added a stone patio and a cedar pergola to the backyard (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-20-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-20.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-20.jpg 624 416 {"copyright":"Michael Sobocan Photography"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-20/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-20 0 0
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225494 Backyard (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-21-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-21.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-21.jpg 624 416 {"copyright":"Michael Sobocan Photography"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-21/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-21 0 0
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225496 They also resided the garage (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-23-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-23.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-23.jpg 624 416 {"copyright":"Michael Sobocan Photography"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-23/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-23 0 0
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225495 Back garden (Image: Homeview Photo) House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue House of the Week: 173 Brookside Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-22-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-22.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-22.jpg 624 416 {"copyright":"Michael Sobocan Photography"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue/slide/house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-22/ house-of-the-week-173-brookside-avenue-toronto-22 0 0
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Does $700k (+ the obligatory bidding war) now count as a “starter home”?
How the F does a $700,000 property qualify as a starter home?!?! C’mon!
Is this a joke? Right on dundas, right next to commercial property and right across the street from train tracks. This city has gone bananas.
Time to leave Toronto for someplace civilized and affordable like Ithaca, New York.
Wow that’s pretty crazy.
What’s even crazier is that Harvey Homes is a scam. They’re flippers
that break the rules, don’t follow code AND don’t use permits. One day
it’ll catch up to them. Harvey Homes should be put out of business.
Your children can join the Gooch Ave Crips