42 Carr St – 3 + 1 Beds, 3 Baths – Detached Bungalow For Sale - Wins Lai

Overview: 42 Carr St is a detached corner lot bungalow with 3 + 1 beds, 3 baths, 2 kitchens, a finished basement, a spacious front yard with parking, a garage, and a Kensington-Chinatown location.

Address: 42 Carr St Toronto, ON M5T 1B5

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Chinatown

Parking: 3 spaces (1 in garage + 2 in front yard)

# of Storeys: 1

Size: 1,818 sq. ft. interior

Lot Size: 35.83 x 88 ft

Rooms: 3 + 1 bedrooms + 2 baths

Price: $1,588,000

Agent: Re/Max Ultimate Realty Inc., Brokerage

42 Carr St – Front

Front of 42 Carr St with green wire fence. — A fence offers security, while a corner lot offers privacy.

42 Carr St is visually charming, with a classic red-brick exterior, a large bay window with a white trim, a front yard with shrubbery, and an entrance with a decorative black metal security gate.

Across the street view of 42 Carr St, with parked cars on left and houses on right. — That visual charm extends to its location, which is serene and free of condos.

The sides and rear of the house are just as attractive as its front.

Fence with colourful mural of fish and bird, next to empty street with houses in distance. — While most fences are boring, 42 Carr residents enjoy colourful works of art.

In fact, murals like the one above can increase a property’s value, make it stand out, and attract more buyers and renters.

Aerial view of 42 Carr St, with red rectangle drawn around house and driveway. — 42 Carr also contains 2 parking spots in the front (and a 1-car garage at the rear).

Not that owning a car is a necessity…

With a near-perfect Walk, Bike and Transit Score, residents are minutes from the best of Toronto, including shops, restaurants, parks, schools and streetcars.

42 Carr St – Main Floor

42 Carr St hallway with partial views of dining room and kitchen. — The main floor is home to 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

It also consists of a living room, dining room, and kitchen.

House kitchen and hallway with intricately patterned tiles on floor and wall. — The hallway and kitchen are decked out in intricate, eye-catching tiles.

42 Carr has a galley or walk-through kitchen with an open-concept design for better flow.

42 Carr St galley kitchen with brown cabinets and drawers, tiled floors, stainless-steel fridge, white stove, marble counter, and large window. — The kitchen boasts warm brown cabinets, a tiled backsplash and large windows.

The kitchen also comes with a stainless-steel LG fridge, a range hood, stove, and microwave.

42 Carr St living room with bed, bay windows and hardwood floors. — 42 Carr’s living room is brilliantly lit by a multi-panel bay window.

It also sports hardwood floors and enough space to serve as a bedroom or guest suite.

Dining room with 3D rendered dining table, chairs and artwork. — 42 Carr’s dining room is just opposite the living room.

The elegant dining room flaunts hardwood floors, LED lights and a window overlooking the front yard.

42 Carr St large primary bedroom with 3D-rendered bed, hardwood floors, closet and window. — This enormous primary bedroom is furnished with hardwood floors and a spacious closet.

Residents also enjoy modern LED light fixtures and a window with a view.

Second spacious bedroom of 42 Carr Street with hardwood floors, LED lights, window, and 3D rendered bed. — The second bedroom is almost as big as the primary and just as luxurious.

For instance, it’s also outfitted with rich hardwood floors, high-end LED lights, and a window overlooking the tranquil tree-lined neighbourhood.

House bedroom with hardwood floors, window, LED light, closet and 3D rendered furniture. — 42 Carr’s third bedroom is no less spacious or luxurious than the other two.

Like the primary and secondary, the third bedroom is massive, arrayed in exquisite hardwood floors, contains a closet and LED lights, and has a window that provides scenic views and sunshine.

42 Carr St 3-piece bathroom with tiled floors, sink with storage, wall-mounted medicine cabinet, and walk-in shower with detachable showerhead. — The main floor is home to two 3-piece bathrooms.

Not only are the bathrooms right next to each other, they also share similar designs, including tiled floors, sinks with storage, wall-mounted medicine cabinets, and walk-in showers with detachable showerheads.

42 Carr St – Basement

Stairs leading down to 42 Carr St's basement. — The basement has its own separate entrance—making it renter-friendly.

Other renter-friendly highlights include a full-sized kitchen with dining area, a large rec room, a huge bedroom, a 4-piece bath, and a convertible storage space.

L-shaped basement kitchen with several cabinets, drawers and counters, ceramic floors, fluorescent lighting, and window. — The basement kitchen is actually bigger than the one on the main floor.

It features an L-shaped design with abundant storage, ceramic floors, fluorescent lighting, and a window.

Kitchen with dark gray counters that contrast against white cabinets and backsplash. — Dark gray counters provide a striking contrast to the white cabinets and gorgeous backsplash.

The kitchen comes with a Maytag fridge, Frigidaire stove, Whirlpool dishwasher, and a Danby microwave.

Basement rec room with built-in shelves, closet, window, fluorescent lights, black sofa, and TV. — 42 Carr’s rec room is the perfect place to entertain and socialize.

The rec room contains built-in shelves, multiple closets, a window and fluorescent lights for both natural and artificial illumination, and enough space for a sofa, coffee table, and entertainment centre.

42 Carr St spacious basement bedroom with large bed, parquet floors and double-door closet. — This massive bedroom is a sure way to attract potential renters.

At 16.5 by 9.2 sq. ft., it’s the biggest room in the house and can easily accommodate a large bed, table, chairs, shelves, and more.

Basement with empty work desk and shelves. — “and more” includes a workstation for an in-home office.

There’s also a wide double-door closet for the most demanding storage needs and stylish parquet flooring.

4-piece bath with wall-mounted shelves, floor and ceiling tiles, built-in vanity, and tub with sliding glass door. — 42 Carr’s basement also sports a 4-piece bath.

The bathroom is decked out in wall-mounted shelves, floor and ceiling tiles, a built-in vanity, and a tub with a sliding glass door instead of the typical curtains.

42 Carr St empty storage space with hardwood floors and windows. — This storage space can be converted to other uses.

With hardwood floors and multiple windows, it can serve as a bedroom, guest room, nanny suite, or exercise area.

42 Carr St – Backyard

Besides its colossal size, 42 Carr’s backyard is fully fenced for privacy and contains a carport.

Large black metal carport. — Residents can use the carport to park their vehicles or relax under its shade.

They can also use it to escape the elements.

Wet backyard with dry ground under canopy. — Most of the backyard is wet with rain, but everything under the canopy is still dry.

For homeowners who prefer to keep the basement to themselves, the carport has the potential to be a garden suite, offering an alternative source of rental income.

Large backyard with black metal carport. — Even with a garden suite, the backyard is big enough for family gatherings.

There’s also a storage shed for securing gardening tools, bicycles, and barbecue equipment.

42 Carr St – Floor Plans

About Kensington-Chinatown

View of houses in foreground and Toronto condos and CN Tower in background. — 42 Carr St is part of the downtown core.

blogTO describes Kensington-Chinatown as “Toronto’s most unique neighbourhood,” with an eclectic mix of vintage clothing stores, restaurants and cafes.

For example, 42 Carr residents are less than 10 minutes from dozens of retailers, including fashion boutiques, gift shops, department stores, and two large malls.

Exterior of Dragon City Mall in Toronto with view of cars, pedestrians and streetcars. — It’s only 6 minutes to the Chinatown Centre and 9 minutes to Dragon City Mall (Lawrence Anson Wong).

Kensington-Chinatown is also known for its restaurants.

According to CliffsNotes:

This neighborhood is brimming with antique shops, cheese and fish markets, meat and bread stores, cozy coffee shops, and a delightful blend of restaurants offering dishes from all corners of the world.

International eateries include Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, French, Italian, Greek, Turkish, Indian, Mexican, Ethiopian, and Hawaiian.

Tin platter with red plate, bowl, chopsticks, and dumplings. — From coffee to calzones, donuts to dumplings, you’ll find it in Kensington-Chinatown (Abby Kihano).

Plus there’s always something to see and do in the neighbourhood.

Destination Toronto informs:

Kensington’s laneways hum with impromptu street performances, local DJ sets, and experimental shows inside cafés, bookstores, and vintage shops.

Young man and woman drinking in a dark nightclub. — Hit the clubs or take in a concert at your local cafe (MART Productions).

The family-friendly neighbourhood also offers a wide selection of schools.

For instance, 42 Carr residents have their choice of several elementary, middle and high schools, a Catholic or art-focused education, as well as preschools and daycare centres.

Aerial view of Ryerson Public School in Toronto. — Kids ready to start elementary school? It’s a mere 4-minute walk to Ryerson Public School.

Other Location Highlights

Steps from over a dozen vintage clothing stores
Minutes from Toronto Western Hospital & several walk-in clinics
Short walk to Loblaws, Sobr Market, Fresh Picked & Kai Wei Supermarket
Nearby Alexandra Park offers swimming, ice skating, pickleball & basketball
8-minute walk to University of Toronto & MTM College of Animation, Art & Design
100 Transit, 100 Bike & 98 Walk Score + 5-minute walk to Dundas W streetcar

The WOW Factor

For Sale flyer for 42 Carr St. — 42 Carr St isn’t just a house—it’s a home.

The detached bungalow has everything a family could want, including 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, and large living, dining and recreation areas.

The property also boasts a front yard with 2 parking spaces, and a massive backyard with a carport.

42 Carr St open-concept galley kitchen. — In addition to being a home, 42 Carr is also a financial opportunity.

Owners can earn extra income by converting their basement into a rental unit, or by transforming the carport into a garden suite.

A near-perfect Walk, Bike and Transit score also makes getting around a breeze.

Whether it’s shopping at the mall, dining at your favourite restaurant, relaxing at the park, or dropping off the kids at school, life in Kensington-Chinatown is super-convenient.

Want to know more about 42 Carr St? Take the Virtual Tour or contact me below for details.

Wins Lai
Real Estate Broker
Re/Max Ultimate Realty Inc., Brokerage

m: 416.903.7032 p: 416-530-1080
f: 416-530-4733
a: 836 Dundas St W Toronto, ON M6J 1V5
w: www.winslai.com e: wins@winslai.com

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