Owners have been trying to sell this ultra-modern Toronto home since 2011

Toronto has been in a real estate slump for a while now. Unlike a few years ago, many homes are now spending more time on the market and selling for less than their listed price.

But despite the current state of the market, none of that can really explain why 41 Berryman St. hasn't been able to sell in the last 14 years. 

Yes, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom house has been on and off the market since 2011 with zero success. And honestly? It's kind of baffling.

An aerial shot of the exterior of the house. 

Because from the outside, this place is a total showstopper. The sleek Zink facade, manicured pyramidal trees, and dramatic modern architecture give it serious curb appeal. Additionally, it features a heated driveway with space for three cars, which in Yorkville is essentially a real estate miracle.

The kitchen and dining area. 

Inside, you're greeted by a 26-foot foyer and a sleek floating staircase with stainless steel railings.

The family room. 

The open-concept main level flows effortlessly from a sun-drenched dining area with floor-to-ceiling windows to a cozy family room featuring a built-in wood storage wall, fireplace, and glass doors that open onto a lush, three-tiered backyard complete with built-in speakers. 

The kitchen. 

The kitchen comes equipped with top-tier appliances, custom Scavolini cabinetry, and a 23-foot atrium with a show-stopping skylight and chandelier.

A work zone. 

Upstairs, there's a sunny workstation nook, a mirrored flex space, a sleek second bedroom with an integrated study nook and ensuite. 

The primary bedroom. 

The primary suite features an ensuite with heated oversized porcelain floors, floor-to-ceiling stone wainscoting, a skylight, a separate dressing room, and a built-in TV cove.

The primary ensuite. 

So… what gives? Well, it could be that there is something fundamentally wrong with the house, but more likely it's a pricing issue. 

Another work zone. 

When it first hit the market back in 2011 for $2,750,000, the home was dated and overpriced. The sellers eventually dropped the price to $1,975,000 but still got no bites.

A flex space. 

After a major renovation, it was relisted in 2013 for just under $4 million, then dropped to $3.7 million. In 2015, it found a renter at $12,500 a month, but by 2020, it was back up for sale at $4,899,000, where it's more or less hovered ever since — with the asking price now floating between $5.5 million and $6.5 million.

The second bedroom. 

As of now, it's listed for $5,798,000, and also available to rent for $19,000 a month. (Casual.)

The backyard. 

But property values in the area have dropped over 30 per cent in the past year, and while Yorkville is definitely a premium neighbourhood, most homes in the downtown core are still selling for somewhere around the $2 million mark. So, asking nearly $6 million? That's… bold. Especially in this economy.

The back of the house. 

Sure, the house is beautiful, modern, and well-appointed. But given the market conditions — and this property's long history of near-misses — we wouldn't be shocked if it's still on the market this time next year unless it dramatically reduces its asking price.