Cute Toronto bungalow for sale has been in the same family for 40 years

When a Toronto listing casually mentions the home hasn't changed hands in over 40 years, your brain immediately goes: "Okay, so we're dealing with a full gut job."

But 138 August Ave., a Scarborough bungalow hitting the market for the first time in over four decades, against all odds, hasn't been left to completely fall apart.

In fact, it's quite the opposite.

The living room. 

Owned and carefully maintained by the same family the entire time, this isn't a sad, crumbling time capsule. If anything, it's proof that a house can age without completely giving up on itself.

The second bedroom with a Murphy bed. 

The layout is classic bungalow: two good-sized bedrooms, built-in storage (including a Murphy bed setup), and a practical flow that doesn't try to reinvent the wheel.

The dining room. 

It's not flashy, but it works. And more importantly, it's been looked after.

The primary bedroom. 

Yes, the interiors lean dated. There's wall-to-wall carpeting and a strong commitment to beige. But crucially, the stuff that actually matters has already been dealt with.

The basement. 

According to the listing, the basement was waterproofed in 2017, windows were updated in 2019, the roof was replaced in 2020, and the attic insulation has been upgraded.

The bathroom. 

So while it might not be Pinterest-ready, it's also not hiding a long list of expensive surprises. Translation: all the unsexy, budget-destroying upgrades? Already done.

The living room. 

Inside, you've got two gas fireplaces — one on each level — adding a cozy, slightly retro feel.

The kitchen. 

The kitchen has been updated enough to keep things functional and overlooks the backyard. There's also a tankless hot water system, because even a 40-year hold deserves a modern upgrade or two.

The laundry room. 

The basement is where things skew more "original," with wood panelling, linoleum flooring, and carpet that's seen some life.

The second gas fireplace. 

But the layout makes it relatively straightforward to add a separate entrance, opening the door (pun intended) to future rental potential or just more usable space.

The backyard. 

And then there's the lot. At roughly 35 feet wide by 131 feet deep, this is the kind of backyard that makes you stop and do a bit of mental math.

The patio. 

Right now, it's set up with a meticulously maintained interlock patio, a small mudroom entry, and a generous stretch of green space. However, there's clear room to expand, renovate, or just enjoy not being boxed in by your neighbours.

An aerial view of the neighbourhood. 

Location-wise, 138 August Ave. is surrounded by greenery, with Taylor Creek Park, Dentonia Park Golf Course, Byng Park, and the Gus Harris Trail nearby, plus the Warden Woods Off-Leash Dog Park for dog owners.

The bathroom. 

But the real twist here is the price. In a neighbourhood where detached homes can push past $1.4 million, this one is listed at $724,900 — which, for a detached home on a lot this size that isn't falling apart, feels almost suspiciously reasonable.

The backyard and back of the house. 

It might not be the flashiest listing on the market, but for something that's been quietly cared for over 40-plus years, it's in surprisingly good shape — and that alone makes it stand out.