This Toronto house more than quadrupled in value since it last sold

Toronto real estate has changed a lot over the past two decades, and few homes demonstrate that quite as dramatically as 28 Roxborough St. W.

The Summerhill home is currently listed for $4,495,000, more than four times the $1,018,000 it last sold for back in 2004.

Of course, anyone immediately reaching for their pitchfork over Toronto's absurd real estate appreciation should know that the house has undergone quite the transformation since then.

The foyer. 

When it last changed hands more than 20 years ago, the property was a duplex that looked like it hadn't been updated since the late 1970s.

The dining room. 

Now, it's a sprawling, contemporary family home with a three-car garage, skyline views, a wine cellar and one of the more distinctive bay windows you're likely to find in the neighbourhood.

The family room. 

Sitting on a rare 27-by-151-foot lot just steps from Yonge Street, the home is perhaps best known for the massive bronze bay window that stretches up the front of the house.

A little office nook off the bedroom. 

And the window isn't just there to look pretty.

The living room. 

Thanks to the home's elevated position and south-facing exposure, it offers some seriously impressive views over the neighbourhood and toward the Yorkville and downtown skylines.

The main floor. 

Inside, the main floor has been completely opened up, with reclaimed elm hardwood floors and soaring 9-foot-4-inch ceilings.

The fireplace in the living room. 

The living room features a gas fireplace and a massive bay window, while the open-concept dining room and kitchen overlook the backyard.

The kitchen. 

At the centre of the kitchen is an oversized island topped with stainless steel and butcher block counters.

Integrated appliances in the kitchen. 

There are also integrated Liebherr fridges, AEG appliances, a five-burner gas stove and double wall ovens.

The mudroom. 

The kitchen connects to a servery and mudroom with oversized glass doors leading out to the deck and unusually deep backyard.

The backyard. 

And with a 151-foot lot, there's actually enough outdoor space for the listing to confidently describe the yard as "pool-sized."

The family room. 

The second floor is home to what might be one of the best rooms in the house: a massive family room with built-in bookcases, a gas fireplace and expansive windows overlooking the city.

A bedroom. 

There are also two bedrooms on this level, including one with a tandem retreat tucked behind French doors.

The primary bedroom. 

The entire third floor is dedicated to the primary suite, complete with cathedral ceilings, a massive walk-in closet, built-in wardrobes and a sun-filled office.

The primary ensuite. 

The spa-like ensuite has heated floors, a double vanity, an oversized shower, a soaking tub, and its own walkout to a private deck.

The basement gym. 

The finished lower level includes a gym, an additional bedroom with a large wall of windows, a four-piece bathroom and a cedar wine closet with enough storage for 192 bottles.

The laundry room. 

There's also a laundry room with direct access to the backyard.

Another bedroom. 

And then there's the three-car garage, which is a pretty rare find this close to downtown and likely a major selling point for anyone with several cars — or just an unreasonable amount of stuff.

The third-floor deck off the primary suite. 

The location isn't too shabby either. The home is steps from Rosedale subway station, Ramsden Park and the shops and restaurants along Yonge Street, while Yorkville is just a short walk away.

An office space. 

As for that $4.495-million asking price, it's certainly a dramatic jump from what the home sold for in 2004, but it's not wildly out of line with the neighbourhood.

The walk-out to the backyard. 

The average price of a house in the area is currently around $4.72 million, while semi-detached homes have recently sold for between roughly $2.13 million and $4.3 million.

The main staircase. 

Still, going from a dated duplex worth just over $1 million to a nearly $4.5 million contemporary home is quite the glow-up.

The back of the house. 

Then again, after more than 20 years, a massive renovation and several Toronto real estate booms, perhaps the most surprising thing is that the house isn't asking for even more.