This week’s Pick Five explores Swansea: a neighbourhood where housing styles, lot sizes, and prices vary dramatically within just a few blocks.

From a $1.6M estate sale renovation project, to a fully tenanted income-producing triplex, all the way up to a $6.39M designer new build on a massive lot, this episode highlights why Swansea remains one of the West End’s most sought-after family neighbourhoods. With proximity to High Park, Bloor West Village, transit, schools, and parks, Swansea offers an incredible mix of lifestyle and long-term value.

This week’s picks:

• 02:03 – 59 Ostend Ave: Detached estate sale on a 25 x 110 ft lot just south of Bloor. A true renovation project with original 1920s character, wide frontage, parking, and excellent bones
• 05:53 – 37 Lavinia Ave: Detached 3-bed, 4-bath home on a deeper 25 x 129 ft lot. Updated compared to Ostend and offering significantly more house for only a modest price increase
• 09:18 – 49 Morningside Ave: Two modern legal triplexes built after subdividing a single lot, with full tenancy potential producing an annual income and strong long-term upsides. A standout example of intelligent redevelopment and housing density in Swansea.
• 12:12 – 16 Palisades: A character-filled home on one of Swansea’s most prestigious streets and value in the lot and location, with nearby comps suggesting potential for a future rebuild or major renovation
• 16:09 – 30 Dacre Cres: A bold, architecturally striking new build on a massive 50 x 227 ft lot backing onto parkland. High-end design throughout, unique finishes, and true luxury that anchors the top of Swansea’s price range