House of the Week: $949,000 for a 19th-century row house near Trinity Bellwoods

Bragging Rights: Originally built in 1887 as living quarters for officers at Fort York, bits of reclaimed wood from the original home are decoratively scattered throughout.

Big Selling Point: The open-concept kitchen has a large centre island that should make a good focal point for parties. Just load it up with snacks and let the guests do the rest.

Possible Deal Breaker: The previous owners sacrificed grass for a parking spot, so the new owner will need to head to one of the nearby parks for a glimpse of green. Stanley Park and Trinity-Bellwoods are both within walking distance. (And the parking space is a nice consolation, in any case.)

By The Numbers:

• $949,000 • $3,222.47 in property taxes (2013) • 4 skylights • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • 1 additional bedroom in the basement • 1-car garage • 1 gas line in the backyard