As the price of houses continues to surge in Toronto, it’s amusing – and maybe a bit depressing – to compare the current prices of individual homes to how much they were offered for a century ago.

To that end, we looked up classified ads from the Toronto Daily Star that listed houses for sale in 1915.

The ads suggest home sellers haven’t changed that much. Just like today, features such as hardwood floors, yards with lots of tree and solid brick are used to entice buyers.

Then, with the help of the Bank of Canada, we’ve calculated how much those prices would be currently if inflation were the only factor.

Finally, we’ve compared that figure to the most recently reported selling price.

577 Indian Rd.

6 Columbine Ave.

336 Waverley Rd.

38 Rainsford Rd.

268 Beech Ave.