230 Shaw Street

For Sale: $1,199,000

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

WHERE CHARACTER LIVES
A rare opportunity to live in a home that feels quietly exceptional.

230 Shaw Street is a 1907 home with presence, preserved detail, and everyday function already in place. Set on a 19 x 121.5 ft lot with a fully enclosed yard and a two-car garage, it offers space that is increasingly hard to find in Toronto.

While part of a row, the home is fully detached, with the south wall abutting the adjacent property. Importantly, there are no shared walls, enhancing privacy and allowing greater flexibility when planning potential future updates.

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Key infrastructure updates are complete, including a new flat roof (2025), updated electrical with 200amp service, plumbing to the street, new vinyl and broadloom, updated light fixtures, and a fresh coat of paint. Enjoy the home for years to come, with a clear path for thoughtful improvements over time — a balance that’s highly sought after and rarely found.

Set along charming, tree-lined Shaw St, the home offers a sense of calm and openness that feels quietly removed from the city’s energy, yet remains right where you want to be. Situated in the heart of Trinity Bellwoods, one of Toronto’s most sought-after urban neighbourhoods, this is perfect urban everyday living at its best. Think morning coffee runs, weekend strolls through Trinity Bellwoods Park, and a lineup of some of the city’s best dining and boutique shopping just around the corner.

A STRONG FIRST IMPRESSION

You enter through a defined foyer with classic black-and-white checkered flooring, where the ceiling height is immediately noticeable and a clear sightline extends through the home. The staircase features newly installed carpet for added comfort and polish. Hooks are located down the hall for everyday convenience. A strong first impression that sets the tone for the home.

DEFINED CHARACTER

A colour-drenched living space anchored by a fireplace that serves as a bold focal point. Generous ceiling height and front-facing windows give the room scale and presence. Double doors are present and can be reinstated if separation is desired.

BUILT FOR HOSTING

A full-scale dining room, that flows seamlessly off the living room, comfortably fits a large table with room for a hutch. Natural light and ceiling height enhance this space, suitable for everyday use and entertaining alike. The proportions allow flexibility in how the space is configured.

FLEXIBLE BY DESIGN

A fully enclosed room with access from both the kitchen and dining areas, offers flexibility as a home office, mudroom, pantry extension, or additional living space. A large window overlooking the backyard brings in abundant natural light, with strong afternoon sun that brightens the space throughout the day.

SIMPLE AND FUNCTIONAL

A clean, practical kitchen designed for everyday living, with generous cabinet space and a dedicated pantry for added storage. A walkout to the backyard brings in natural light and creates an easy connection for indoor-outdoor living. Well-maintained and fully functional as is, with clear potential for future redesign if desired.

A CLASSIC PRIMARY WITH TIMELESS CHARM

Overlooking Shaw Street, this primary space is grounded with character, featuring a classic bay window and fireplace. There is room for all essential furnishings and a calm, established feel.

QUIET AND GENEROUS

Quietly tucked away at the rear of the home, this cozy and well-proportioned bedroom offers a sense of privacy, complete with a walk-in closet and a comfortable feel.

MULTIPLE USES, REAL FLEXIBILITY

Additional rooms offer true flexibility, ideal for a nursery, studio/hobby space or dressing areas. At the rear, one opens to a private balcony overlooking the backyard. A front-facing room is perfect as a dedicated dressing space, a refined home office, or it can be converted back into a walk-out to a future front porch balcony. An additional walk-in closet in the hallway provides excellent storage, whether for the primary bedroom or as a well-appointed linen closet. These are considered, usable spaces.

PRIVATE OUTDOOR MOMENT

Located at the rear of the home, away from the energy of Shaw Street, this quiet elevated space overlooks the backyard. Functional and simple, it offers a private upper-level retreat and an outdoor extension of the home.

CLEAN AND MAINTAINED

Both bathrooms are updated, well-kept, and in excellent condition, each featuring a medicine cabinet for added storage. A space that feels ready to be used and enjoyed as-is.

USABLE SPACE WITH POTENTIAL

The lower level offers good ceiling height, a full bathroom, and walkout access to the backyard, along with ample storage, including large open shelving at the top of the stairs. It can function as additional storage, recreation space, or a potential future income suite. A clean, open space that adapts easily to your lifestyle.

ADDITIONAL STORAGE

Located beneath the den with built-in shelving, this cold room offers practical, functional storage ideal for seasonal items, bulk goods, and anything best kept cool.

QUIETLY DISTINCT ON SHAW

A classic exterior with understated presence that quietly stands out the moment you pass by. Well-maintained with a garden, interlock patio, and porch that soften the streetscape and add to its charm. The home is located south of Dundas and north of Queen, close to the city’s core while still feeling grounded on a residential stretch. The Shaw Street treed median enhances the beauty of the street and overall neighbourhood aesthetic. Storage is located under the porch.

A BACKYARD WITH BREATHING ROOM

A fully enclosed, deep backyard, larger than most in the area and framed by mature greenery that creates a quiet, tucked-away feel. Private and well-scaled for everyday use or entertaining, with easy access from both the kitchen and the lower level. The garage is thoughtfully positioned and designed so as not to compromise the aesthetic or functionality of the space.

A TRUE RARITY IN THE AREA

The updated detached two-car garage offers flexibility for parking, storage, or a workspace. Positioned near the end of a wide, generous laneway, it allows for easy, seamless access in and out. The home’s 200 amp service provides a strong foundation for an EV charger, while the property also qualifies for a significantly sized laneway housing build if desired.

Possession | Immediate
Property Taxes | $7,834.96/ 2025
Size | 1,317 square feet above grade + 614 square feet below grade + 400 square foot garage
Lot Size | 19 x 121.5 ft
House Built | 1907
Parking | 2 car garage off laneway (built 2002)
*qualifies for a max 1246 square foot laneway house
Inclusions | Fridge/freezer, stove, electrical light fixtures, boiler, garage door opener with remote, washer/dryer.
Exlcusions | Staging items/decor.
Other | 200amp electrical service with potential to add an EV charging station.