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Client RemarksSituated at 1242 Leyton Ave in Kingston, this well-cared-for semi-detached home offers a smart layout, thoughtful updates, and a fantastic oversized one and half-car garage. Set in a well-established residential neighbourhood, the home provides a comfortable setting with convenient access to everyday amenities. The main floor features a bright living room with updated hardwood flooring, a separate dining area, and a refreshed kitchen with updates completed in 2019, plus newer kitchen flooring added in 2021. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms with hardwood flooring through the bedrooms and hallway, along with an updated 4-piece main bath completed in 2017. The lower level offers additional living space with a rec room, laundry/utility area, and storage - ideal for families, hobbies, or a home office setup. This home has seen many important upgrades over the years, including replaced carpet on the stairs, an updated front step handrail and sidewalk, updated garage door and man door, attic insulation upgraded to R40 in 2014, furnace replaced in 2015, hot water tank replaced in 2014, soffit and eavestrough replacement in 2015, main and second-level windows replaced in 2015, metal shingle roof installed in 2022, air conditioning replaced in 2025, and sump pump replaced in 2026. Outside, enjoy a lovely backyard with space to garden, relax, entertain, or let kids and pets play. The location adds to the appeal, with easy access to parks, schools, shopping, restaurants, public transit, recreation facilities, and commuter routes. This part of Kingston is especially practical for those who want to be close to daily necessities without being right in the downtown core. Downtown Kingston, the waterfront, Queen's University, St. Lawrence College, CFB Kingston, and Highway 401 are all within reasonable reach. A solid home with great updates, useful space, and an impressive garage - 1242 Leyton Ave is ready to welcome its next owner.
Property Details
Listing
MLS® number
X13842956
Status
For Sale
Listed
Sep 30, 2026
Last updated
Sep 30, 2026
Possession
Immediate
Building
Type
Semi-Detached
Style
2-Storey
Approx. age
Not provided by brokerage
Approx. size
700–1,100 ft²
Basement
Full, Partially Finished
Lot
Frontage
50.35 ft
Depth
151.71 ft
Lot area
≈ 7,639 ft² (calculated)
View
East
Community
42 - City Northwest
Parking & utilities
Garage
Attached, Garage, 2 spaces
Driveway
Private, 4 spaces
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water / sewer
Not provided by brokerage
Taxes
Property tax
$2,959 / 2026
Condo fee
N/A
Source
Data source
TRREB (VOW feed)
Listed by
MCCAFFREY REALTY INC., BROKERAGE
Interior
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Interior Features
Bedrooms above grade: 3
Kitchens: 1 above grade
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces: 1
Exterior
Pool features: None
Property features: Park, Place Of Worship, School, Public Transit
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Monthly Cost
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Estimated monthly$2,117/mo
Mortgage (principal + interest)$1,870
Property taxFrom listing: $2,959/yr$247
Minimum $24,995 down for this price; the slider moves in whole percent, starting at 5%. Under 20% adds mortgage default insurance. Confirm with a lender.
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Estimated Budget
About how much cash you’ll need on closing day, besides the mortgage.
Down payment20% of the list price$99,980
Ontario land transfer taxProvincial brackets, no first-time refund$6,473
Legal fees & disbursementsTypical range $1,800–$2,800$1,800
Home inspectionTypical range $500–$800$600
Title insuranceTypical range $300–$600$400
Cash needed at closingEstimate$109,253
First-time buyers can get up to $4,000 back on Ontario land transfer tax. Kingston has no municipal land transfer tax (Toronto does).
Uses Ontario’s land transfer tax brackets and the down payment set in Monthly Cost. Legal, inspection and title-insurance figures are typical ranges, not quotes.
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