With Only 28 M² and Over a Century of History, the Little House Is One of the Smallest Houses in the World — But Don’t Be Fooled: It Is Fully Equipped and Worth R$ 705 Thousand

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 25/10/2025 at 11:10

Com apenas 2,3 metros de largura, esta tiny house de 28 m² é considerada a menor casa de Toronto, no Canadá, e uma das menores casas do mundo — Foto: YouTube/@onceuponacity/Reprodução

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With Just 28 M², Toronto’s “Little House,” Built in 1912, Transforms an Old Carport into a Complete Home and a Worldwide Symbol of the Tiny Living Movement, Combining History, Ingenuity, and Sustainability

Built in 1912 by contractor Arthur Weeden, the house located at 128 Day Avenue in Toronto is one of the smallest in the world. With just 28 square meters, the property draws attention for its proportions and for the way it utilizes every available centimeter, becoming a tourist attraction and a hit on social media.

The Pioneer Who Saw Opportunity Where No One Else Did

Born in England, Arthur arrived in Canada in 1902 and soon made a name for himself as a builder in Toronto’s west end.

During this time, he found a small empty lot between two properties in the Corso Italia–Davenport neighborhood, in the heart of the city.

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The space was originally intended to be a car passage, but the project was abandoned.

Arthur, aware of the opportunity, decided to transform the lot — measuring just 2.3 meters wide and 34 meters deep — into a complete residence.

A Lifetime Within a Few Meters

The builder lived in the small house with his wife for two decades. After her death, he remained in the property for another six years.

Despite its size, the home offered everything necessary: living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom.

The main bedroom featured a pull-down bed, freeing up space during the day, and there was a small garden at the back, along with a parking spot.

Renovation and New Meaning of the Little House

The house remained almost unchanged until 2007, when it was completely renovated by the new owners.

The modernization enhanced the space and transformed it into a symbol of the tiny living movement, which advocates for small, functional, and sustainable homes.

That same year, the property was listed for US$ 189,800, about R$ 1 million at current exchange rates. In 2010, records show a sale for approximately 173,000 Canadian dollars, equivalent to R$ 705,000.

Today, the “Little House” continues to be an architectural icon in Toronto and an example of creativity in the use of urban space.

With information from Casa e Jardim.

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Washington

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28/10/2025 15:16

Quase a mesma coisa que minha casa minha vida kkkkk

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28/10/2025 05:00

Tive o grande privilégio de estar nessa casa

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