How To Choose the Right Toronto Neighbourhood for Your Family
512-138 St Helens Ave
$769,000
Condo Apartment | 2 Bedroom + 2 Washroom
MLS #C13833546
The Details
The Plot Twist
Some condos have personality. Others have functionality. Many have neither. But every once in a while, you are lucky enough to find one that has both. Welcome to Suite 512 at Enigma on the Park, an architectural anomaly tucked away in a quiet enclave of Toronto’s west end.
Two bedrooms, both with windows. Two full baths. A split layout. The primary comes with its own ensuite, so no one’s fighting over the bathroom in the morning. The second bedroom sits on the opposite side of the suite; great for a guest room, an office, a nursery, or whatever your life might need. And smack in between, a living room designed for living, with no need to complicate where you rest your head at night.
From the start, someone clearly thought things through. Engineered hardwood runs throughout, 9-foot ceilings do their thing with the light, and custom cabinetry at the entryway and bedroom means your stuff has a home instead of a pile by the door.
The kitchen truly is the showpiece. A custom island holds court over a true dining area (not a breakfast bar with ambitions). And the exposed brick wall? Character, warmth, and a backdrop that does half the decorating for you.
Now, let’s address the elephant in the room. The balcony may not be a terrace, but it sure packs a punch. Coffee in the morning, a glass of wine at night. That’s the whole plan, and it’s a good one.
And for the unexpected: look out your window and the CN Tower practically hits you in the face. Not something you’d bet on this far west, but there it is, front and centre, like the city wanted to surprise you.
Here’s the bit most people don’t grasp: this building is boutique. That’s not a marketing line; that’s the real vibe. With only 86 suites, you’ll know your neighbours’ names, not just their dog’s. Feels less “downtown”. More “downtown adjacent”. You get the skyline. Someone else gets the sirens.
Your home should tell a story of who you are and be a collection of what you love.
Property particulars
Bloordale
138 St Helens Ave
Suite 512
Condo Apartment
Size
- 809 Square Feet Interior + Balcony
2 Bedrooms
2 Washrooms
East Exposure
1 Owned Parking
- P1/64
Maintenance Fee: $823.15/Month
- Natural gas included in maintenance fees
- Owner responsible for hydro, water & HVAC charges via PowerStream Energy Services
Property Taxes: $3,460.57 (2026)
Custom Upgrades
- Entry Closet & Pantry
- Kitchen Dining/Island
- Primary Bedroom Wardrobe
Inclusions
- Built-In Fridge
- Built-In Freezer
- Built-In Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Oven
- Stainless Steel Hood Fan
- Stainless Steel Microwave
- Clothing Washer & Dryer
- Existing Light Fixtures
- Existing Window Coverings
- Existing Bathroom Mirrors
Gallery
The Building
Bloordale
Enigma on the Park:
Building Insider
Building Name: Enigma on the Park
Address: 138 St Helens Avenue, Toronto ON, M6H 0B8
Year Completed: 2020
Number of Storeys: 7
Number of Suites: 86
Property Management
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(416)539-0388
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Developer
Aragon Properties
Amenities
- Gym
- Party Room
- Outdoor Terrace
- Communal BBQ’s
- Visitor Parking
Walk score
88
Transit score
98
Bike score
100
The Neighbourhood
The neighbourhood
Welcome to
Toronto's West End
Restaurants & Bars
- Acute Pizzeria
- Alma
- Balam
- Bar Neon
- Bluebird Brewery
- Daily Grind
- Donna’s
- Good Fork
- Grey Tiger
- Halo Brewery
- Kibo Le Baratin
- Pasta Forever
- Pinot Grouchio’s
- Pho Linh
- Seoul Shakers
- Shaker’s Club
- SlowSouth Pizza
- Steadfast Brewing Company
- Sugo & Bar Sugo
- Terroni
- Thai Nyyom
- The Three Speed
- The commoner
- Viaggio
- Wallflower
- Zia’s Place
Groceries
- Affinity Fish
- A Lota Seafoods
- Broadfork
- No Frills
- Food Basics
- Tavora
- Walmart
Coffee & Bakeries
- Bakerbots Baking
- Blue Collar Bakery
- Brockton Haunt
- Brockton Village Bakery
- Coffee By Joy
- Cygnet Coffee
- Ethica Coffee Roasters
- Forno Cultura
- Martin Espresso Bar
- Paris Bakery
- Propeller Coffee Co.
- Solkatt Cafe
- Tommy’s
- Wallace Espresso
Fitness & Health
- Crewe Fitness Club
- Auxiliary Fitness Toronto West
- Fit District
- Fuel Training Club
- F45
- Strong
- WerkHaus Fitness
- United Boxing Club
Parks & Greenspace
- Columbus Parkette
- Dufferin Grove
- MacGregor Playground
- McCormick Park
- Sorauren Park
Transit options
Commute to Union Station
- 17 Minutes by Car
- 28 Minutes by Bike
- 34 Minutes by Transit
Transit Lines
- Lansdowne Subway Station – Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth Subway)
- Bloor UP/GO Station – UP & Kitchener GO Lines
- 47 Lansdowne
- 402 Parkdale
- 505 Dundas
- 506 Carlton
Schools
Public Schools
- Brock Public School (JK-8)
- Bloor Collegiate Institute (9-12)
- St Helen Catholic School (JK-8)
French Schools
- Dewson St Jr Public School (French, JK-6)
- École Secondaire Toronto Ouest (7-12)
- École Secondaire Catholique Saint-Frère-André (7-12)
Welcome to Bloordale, a charming and vibrant pocket of Toronto’s West End known for its leafy side streets, neighbourhood restaurants, cozy cafés, and a growing roster of craft breweries and cocktail bars; this quietly lively area promises a rich experience for both residents and their visitors alike.
Accessibility is effortless, making it easy for residents to explore the breadth of the neighbourhood and beyond. Lansdowne Station on Line 2 is just steps away, with the 47 Lansdowne and 402 Parkdale buses running right past the corner. Dundas St West and College St bring the 505 and 506 streetcars within easy reach, and Bloor GO Station and the UP Express are a short walk north, connecting residents directly to Union Station or Pearson International in minutes. With a new Bloor-Lansdowne GO station on the way, this corner of the city is only getting better connected.
The shining jewels are the neighbourhood’s parks, including MacGregor Playground and McCormick Park, with Dufferin Grove Park a short stroll beyond. These green spaces are havens for nature lovers, families, and anyone looking to escape the city’s hustle and bustle, offering splash pads, dog parks, ball diamonds, and a skating rink in the winter. They’re also a hub for community life, hosting farmers’ markets and neighbourhood gatherings that foster a genuine sense of connection among residents.
The neighbourhood’s culinary scene is a quiet standout with an eclectic mix of restaurants and bars that punch well above their weight, including Bar Sugo, Good Fork and Balam, alongside beloved local breweries like Henderson & Steadfast. And for those chasing their next PB, Strong Gym is one of many fitness clubs right at your doorstep. Cozy cafés round things out beautifully; grab a brunch table at Solkatt Cafe or the Daily Grind, or pick up fresh produce and Portuguese specialty goods at Tavora, just steps from the station. And when you’re after more, the endless options of Roncesvalles Village, Bloor West, and the Junction are all within easy reach.
Bloordale stands out as a neighbourhood that offers not just a place to live, but a genuine community to be part of. Its excellent transit access, beloved green spaces, and unpretentious dining and drinking scene reflect Toronto’s eclectic, unhurried west-end spirit, making it a wonderful place to call home.
