Tiny 3.5-metre wide Toronto house is going for $700,000

Craven Road has long been one of Toronto's weirdest streets. Half laneway, half residential block, it's famously just four metres wide, making it one of the narrowest streets in the city, along with being lined with an endless wooden fence.

Along the way, you'll spot everything from micro-sized houses that look like oversized garden sheds to full family homes that seem to have wandered in from another neighbourhood by mistake.

Amid all of that quirky charm, a surprisingly polished house at 819 Craven Rd. has come up for grabs — and it's listed for $699,000, which is actually less than what it sold for back in 2020 ($749,000).

The living room. 

Yes, after a recent price drop from its original $830,000, this east-end gem is now cheaper than it was four years ago, which is basically unheard of in Toronto real estate.

A bedroom / home office. 

Sure, the house is under 12 feet, or 3.5 metres, wide — but that's part of Craven Road's signature style.

The kitchen and dining area. 

And unlike some of its pint-sized neighbours, this two-bedroom semi has been fully renovated to feel a whole lot bigger than its footprint suggests.

The kitchen has everything you need, including a washing machine. 

Inside, you'll find warm hardwood floors throughout, a bright sunroom with heated flooring (because even skinny houses deserve cozy toes), and a kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.

An exposed brick wall adds some charm and character. 

The open-concept living and dining room is also anchored by an exposed brick wall, giving the place major loft vibes.

The primary bedroom. 

Upstairs, there are two light-filled bedrooms, including a primary with a walk-out balcony and a generous closet — both rare finds in homes this narrow.

The bathroom. 

The bathroom is spa-worthy, complete with heated floors. 

The backyard. 

The private backyard patio, meanwhile, offers your own slice, however narrow, of outdoor space in the city.

The sunroom. 

Add in the fact that you're steps from transit, Monarch Park, shops and restaurants — not to mention all of the oddball character that comes with living on Toronto's most eccentric street — and it's hard to deny the appeal.

The back of the house. 

So if you've been hunting for a condo alternative with more personality (and no pesky maintenance fees), 819 Craven Rd. might just be the most stylishly skinny deal in town.