Super cute Toronto home is actually somewhat reasonably priced under $900,000

In Toronto, Rogers Rd. might be one of the last (relatively) affordable areas to purchase a home, with average prices hovering around $727,000. 

And if you've been waiting for a Toronto house that actually feels realistic in 2026 (yes, those still exist… kinda), this one might hit that sweet spot.

Listed at $879,000, 178 Prescott Ave. is pretty reasonable. 

The dining room. 

And while most houses in the city priced under $900,000 are often terrifying and need an exorcism, 178 Prescott Ave. is actually really cute. 

The front entrance. 

This is a three-bedroom semi in the west end that leans into what people actually want right now: updated where it counts, functional where it matters, and not dripping in over-the-top design choices that'll feel dated in six months.

The enclosed front porch. 

From the outside, it's got that classic Toronto semi vibe, but with a few key upgrades like legal front-pad parking (rare and underrated) and an enclosed porch that's been turned into a genuinely usable storage space.

The kitchen with exposed brick. 

Inside, the main floor is open-concept. It flows naturally from living to dining, anchored by a clean, modern kitchen that was redone in 2017.

The kitchen leads to a mudroom. 

There's plenty of storage, lots of prep space, and finishes that feel current without trying too hard.

The living room. 

And then there's the light.

A bedroom. 

According to the current owners, there's a very specific time in the late afternoon when the entire house just… hits different.

A second bedroom. 

"There's this window of time, somewhere between 3 and 7 p.m., when the whole house shifts," they say. "The west light pours in, and everything turns warm and golden in a way that's hard to explain unless you've seen it."

The primary bedroom. 

Upstairs, you've got three solidly sized bedrooms — enough flexibility for a family, guests, or finally claiming that home office you swore you'd set up properly.

One of the bathrooms. 

Two updated bathrooms mean you're not fighting for sink space every morning, which, let's be honest, is a bigger luxury than most people admit.

The backyard. 

But the nicest part of the house is probably the backyard. Instead of the usual patch of grass and a lonely barbecue, this space was fully redone in 2022 and actually feels like an extension of the house.

The outdoor kitchen and seating area. 

There's a pergola, a proper cooking and dining setup, planters, and just enough greenery to make it feel tucked away from the city.

The view to the back of the house. 

The owners leaned all the way in on making it a place people actually want to spend time.

The breakfast nook. 

"The gardens have been something we've built and cared for as a family, season after season. There's even a patch of rhubarb that's been in our family for over 100 years — it's a small detail, but one that really connects this home to where we came from," they told blogTO. 

The family room in the basement. 

And it's also worth noting that big-ticket updates like electrical, plumbing, windows, and eaves were all done back in 2017, so you're not walking into a renovation money pit disguised as a "charming opportunity." 

An office nook. 

Location-wise, you're tucked into a family-friendly pocket with easy access to parks, schools, and transit.

The laundry room. 

And while the Toronto market has been doing its usual rollercoaster thing lately, homes like this — updated, functional, and actually livable — are the ones that tend to hold attention.

The back of the house. 

That, combined with the reasonable-ish price point, means we wouldn't be surprised if this house gets snapped up quickly, even in this slow market.