$899,000Asking Price
Mechanically upgraded and move-in ready, 286 Gilbert Ave offers the kind of peace of mind today's buyers are looking in Toronto's west end. With major recent improvements already completed, including new windows and exterior doors (2025), electric blinds, a new heat pump and furnace (2025), updated owned water heater (2026), newer washer/dryer (2021), taste fully remodeled kitchen (2023), custom primary bedroom built-ins (2020), updated interlocking, fencing, landscaping, and back porch enhancements (2025) - this detached Caledonia-Fair bank home combines solid long-term value with everyday comfort and style. Inside, the home features a bright and spacious layout with hardwood floors, generous sized rooms, and an updated kitchen designed for modern living. A separate entrance leads to the finished basement with an additional bedroom (2023), creating flexibility for extended family, guests, or future potential. Outside, the backyard offers plenty of room to play, entertain, relax, and grow into over time. Situated in the evolving and increasingly popular Caledonia-Fairbank neighbourhood, you're surrounded by parks, schools, local cafés, bakeries, shopping, and convenient newly opened LRT and TTC access that keeps the entire city within reach. With a strong sense of community, tree-lined residential streets, and a vibrant west-end energy, this is a neighbourhood that delivers both character and convenience.
Mechanically upgraded and move-in ready, 286 Gilbert Ave offers the kind of peace of mind today's buyers are looking in Toronto's west end. With major recent improvements already completed, including new windows and exterior doors (2025), electric blinds, a new heat pump and furnace (2025), updated owned water heater (2026), newer washer/dryer (2021), taste fully remodeled kitchen (2023), custom primary bedroom built-ins (2020), updated interlocking, fencing, landscaping, and back porch enhancements (2025) - this detached Caledonia-Fair bank home combines solid long-term value with everyday comfort and style. Inside, the home features a bright and spacious layout with hardwood floors, generous sized rooms, and an updated kitchen designed for modern living. A separate entrance leads to the finished basement with an additional bedroom (2023), creating flexibility for extended family, guests, or future potential. Outside, the backyard offers plenty of room to play, entertain, relax, and grow into over time. Situated in the evolving and increasingly popular Caledonia-Fairbank neighbourhood, you're surrounded by parks, schools, local cafés, bakeries, shopping, and convenient newly opened LRT and TTC access that keeps the entire city within reach. With a strong sense of community, tree-lined residential streets, and a vibrant west-end energy, this is a neighbourhood that delivers both character and convenience.
See More| Room | Floor | Dimensions | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kitchen | Main | 16.08' x 12.47' | Breakfast Bar, Renovated, Overlooks Backyard |
| 1 4-Piece Bathroom | ||||
| 1 3-Piece Bathroom | ||||
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Fairbank, Toronto is a central Toronto neighbourhood notable for its salespeople and tradespeople. It has a higher than average population of immigrants, particularly those from Portugal and the Philippines, and Italian, Spanish, Tagalog and Portuguese speakers. Residents tend to be older with a significant number of adults aged 35 to 64.
Kids Per Family
1.2
kids per family
in the neighbourhood.
46%
of residents are
single and loving it.
46% singles
Toronto (50%)
36%
of residents
are renters.
36% renters
Toronto (47%)
21%
of residents are
university grads.
21% university grads
Toronto (48%)Average Household Income
$97K
is the average household
income in the neighbourhood.
Professions
| Sales | 19% |
| Trades | 14% |
| Business | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Management | 4% |
54%
of residents were
born outside of Canada.
54% immigrants
Toronto (48%)17.1% from Portugal
All-time
2.0% from Philippines
Recent
Foreign Languages
| Portuguese | 26% |
| Spanish | 8% |
| Italian | 5% |
| Tagalog | 5% |
| Vietnamese | 1% |
Religions
| Christian | 81% |
| Buddhist | 3% |
| Hindu | 2% |
| Muslim | 2% |
Social Housing Buildings
0
Social housing buildings
in the neighbourhood.
Shelters
1
Homeless shelters in
the neighbourhood.