21 Blackburn Street, Toronto

Charming end-of-row in South Riverdale with a welcoming setback, perennial garden and a little free library. Inside, over 9 ft high ceilings with Victorian ceiling roses, and an open-but-defined living and dining room create an easy main floor flow, anchored by built-in shelving and a clean-lined glass staircase. The renovated kitchen delivers style and function with two-tone cabinetry, herringbone tile and a layout that actually works for everyday cooking. Upstairs, two proper bedrooms are paired with a larger-than-expected 4-piece bathroom, and the 2024 engineered hardwood ties the level together. Out back, a surprisingly spacious and low-maintenance private deck stretches the living space outdoors and makes hosting or unwinding simple; the deck surface was fully replaced in 2024. The basement offers laundry and plenty of storage with decent ceiling height. Thoughtful updates include a newer hot water tank (2024), dishwasher (2023), washing machine (2022) and towel warmer in the bathroom (2024) that heats the whole room. All of this in a super desirable and walkable east-end pocket close to Riverdale Park, Lady Marmalade, Gerrard's Little Vietnam, Queen East, the Danforth, transit, shops, bars and restaurants - an ideal house for someone who wants character, comfort and a neighbourhood they'll actually use.