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Toronto’s Little House: 312 Sq Ft Historic Home Just 7 Feet Wide

on April 4, 2010

The Little House in Toronto, Canada is one of the narrowest homes in the world at just 7 feet wide by 47 feet long. Built in 1912, this 312 square foot house fits a full basement, living room, bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen into its slender footprint.

Street View of The Little House

Toronto Little House 7 feet wide historic tiny home

The house is sandwiched between two normal-sized houses on a Toronto street, filling what was likely an unused gap between properties.


Design Details

  • Location: Toronto, Canada
  • Built: 1912
  • Width: 7 feet
  • Length: 47 feet
  • Total Size: 312 square feet
  • Levels: Main floor plus full basement
  • Rooms: Living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen
  • Laundry: Stacked washer/dryer in kitchen
  • Type: Infill construction between existing buildings

Lessons from Narrow House Design

  • Extreme Narrow Lots Are Buildable: 7 feet is enough width for a functional home with careful planning
  • Length Compensates for Width: Long, narrow floor plans create usable square footage on tight lots
  • Basements Add Living Space: Going underground doubles capacity without increasing footprint
  • Stacked Appliances Save Width: Vertical laundry configurations work in narrow kitchens
  • Historic Infill Homes Have Value: Unique properties built in leftover spaces become architectural curiosities

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Alex Pino is the founder of Tiny House Talk, a leading resource on tiny homes and simple living since 2009. He helps readers discover unique homes, connect with builders, and explore alternative living.
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  • Deek
    April 5, 2010, 9:28 am

    Too cool- and barely a yard to mow!
    -Deek

    Hey Alex- Episode #2 of Tiny Yellow House (TV) will be up REAL soon- we shot a third as well- which we’re editing too (with some dejembe/doumbek solo work).

    -Deek

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    • Alex
      April 5, 2010, 10:25 am

      Can’t wait to see your new episode. Talk to you later man!

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  • Lorra
    April 18, 2012, 4:03 pm

    TO tiny house is sold, back 2010…old posting info

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