Tiny $800,000 Toronto bungalow is so much more than meets the eye

They always say not to judge a book by its cover, but at first glance, 517 Main St. looks like nothing more than a typical post-war Toronto bungalow. 

Sure, it’s cute with the ivy growing up the drain spout and the big tree in the front yard. 

The inside of the home is also very charming. 

The living room. 

There’s a cozy fireplace in the living room, original wood trim around the doors and windows, and the cute part of the original kitchen is still intact. 

The bathroom. 

The bathroom was updated in 2015 with classic subway tile and heated floors.

The new laundry room and home office. 

And in 2023, the owner added a laundry room/office area on the main floor of the home.  

The living room is open with the dining room. 

But despite some great upgrades, there’s still in-window air conditioning and baseboard heaters. 

The bedroom. 

There’s also technically only one bedroom. 

The vegetable garden. 

And so you might be tempted to right this house off, but this small house is actually a total front for an incredibly deep 293-foot ravine lot. 

More of the yard. 

It’s truly the best surprise you could find when it comes to Toronto real estate. 

The side of the new shed and a fun clawfoot tub planter. 

There’s so much room on this property that there’s an entire vegetable garden, then the massive shed, and then the rest of your backyard is basically Taylor Creek Park. 

The back patio off the kitchen. 

And it’s worth noting that the shed is so big it could be another tiny house. 

More of the backyard. 

The shed, which was built in 2018, is a spacious, 11 by 33-foot workshop/storage shed that comes insulated and equipped with a rough-in for a 60-amp electrical panel.

The basement apartment. 

Also, just when you thought there weren’t any more surprises for this bungalow, you learn that it’s actually a duplex with a full one-bedroom suite in the basement. 

The bedroom in the basement unit. 

It has its own entrance, hydro panel and thermostat, and in-suite laundry.

The bathroom in the basement unit. 

With eight-foot ceilings, a full kitchen, a jacuzzi tub, and brand-new carpet flooring, this suite is a great option for generating rental income.

The kitchen on the main floor. 

This property really goes to show you that you should never judge a house by its facade. 

A view of the back of the house. 

517 Main St. is listed for $798,000.