This week, David returns to Sunnylea, one of his favourite residential areas in Toronto, to explore five homes that showcase just how dramatically housing styles, sizes, and prices can vary within a relatively small part of the city. From mid-century bungalows to brand-new custom builds, Sunnylea offers a fascinating mix of old and new on some surprisingly large lots.
David tours five properties ranging from just over $1 million to more than $4 million, while looking at what buyers are actually getting at each price point. He examines the importance of school districts, lot size, proximity to major roads, and layouts that actually work functionally for Toronto families.
This week’s picks:
- 02:49 – 4 Ivy Lea Crescent: A classic 1953 bungalow on an exceptional 65 x 120 ft lot, listed at $1.485M. While the interior could use updating, the real value is in the land, location, and enormous lot
- 06:19 – 19 Park Lane: A surprisingly large three-storey home on a spectacular 31 x 175 ft lot, now listed at just under $2M after previously asking more than $2.1M. David reveals how the property appears to have been transformed from an original bungalow into a much larger home
- 11:16 – 4 Winston Grove: A beautifully renovated three-bedroom home that demonstrates what can be achieved by keeping an original footprint. This home features large bedrooms, a functional basement, excellent outdoor space, and a prime Sunnylea location
- 15:36 – 64 Thompson Ave: A spectacular new custom home listed at $3.548M, built after the original property was demolished in 2020. The architecture, finishes, large walk-in closets, sauna, outdoor kitchen, and overall design add a premium but raises the question of whether the layout sacrifices a proper living room and dining room in favour of oversized secondary spaces
- 22:48 – 12 Bernice Cres: A new luxury build listed at $4.2M after previously asking $4.55M. With a 50-foot lot, two-car garage, floating staircase, gym, and high-end finishes, the home delivers plenty of luxury, but David questions whether the main level layout provides the traditional living and dining spaces buyers expect at this price point
If you’re curious about Sunnylea or want to see how much Toronto’s housing market can change within a few streets, this Pick 5 highlights the very different ways buyers can approach one of Toronto’s most established residential areas.