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1494 Islington Avenue

Princess-Rosethorn, Toronto, M9A 3L5

$2,900,000

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  • 6 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • 6 parking
  • 3500-5000 sq ft

Listed 39 days ago · MLS® W13771930

About this home

RARE LIVE/WORK OPPORTUNITY IN THE HEART OF PRINCESS ROSETHORN / EDENBRIDGE HUMBER VALLEY NEIGHBOURHOODS! Welcome to 1494 Islington Avenue - an exceptionally unique property offering over 4,000 sqft of residential living space PLUS approximately 1,900 sqft of commercial space, creating an incredible opportunity to live, work and invest all in one location. Ideally positioned directly across from Thorncrest Plaza at Islington Avenue & Rathburn Road, this property offers outstanding visibility, convenience and flexibility in one of Etobicoke's most desirable areas. The spacious 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom residence offers an abundance of room for growing families, multi-generational living or those looking for generous work-from-home space. The home features a beautifully updated chef's kitchen, multiple inviting living and entertaining areas, generous bedrooms and plenty of natural light throughout. A private yard and garage/workspace provide even more functionality for everyday family living. The lower-level commercial space, separately addressed as 1 Rathburn Road, offers approximately 1,900 sqft of bright, versatile space with large windows and a professional front entrance. Well suited for a variety of permitted uses including professional offices, medical or wellness practitioners, accountants, lawyers, real estate professionals, educators, contractors and more. With parking for 6 cars, excellent exposure and a prime location surrounded by established residential neighbourhoods, shopping, restaurants, transit and major roadways, this is a truly rare opportunity to combine home and business under one roof. A property with this size, flexibility and location rarely comes available - perfect for an owner-occupier, professional or investor looking for something truly distinctive.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Size
3500-5000 sq ft
Lot
55 × 120 ft
Basement
Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance
Garage
Detached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$7,059 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Princess-Rosethorn
Municipality
Toronto W08
Price per sq ft
~$682 (35% below detached houses in Princess-Rosethorn, $1,047)

Interior

Bedrooms
6 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (basement), 1 × 3-piece (ground), 1 × 2-piece (ground), 1 × 5-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (second)
Rooms
15 above ground + 8 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Yes

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Board & Batten, Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Faces
West

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
6
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
55 × 120 ft

More

Possession
TBA
Cross street
Rathburn & Islington

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
FoyerMain3.43 × 3.15 m (11'3" × 10'4")
KitchenMain4.44 × 4.04 m (14'7" × 13'3")
Dining RoomMain3.86 × 2.77 m (12'8" × 9'1")
Living RoomMain4.11 × 3.94 m (13'6" × 12'11")
LibraryMain6.17 × 2.77 m (20'3" × 9'1")
Family RoomMain6.43 × 4.14 m (21'1" × 13'7")Sunken Room
BedroomMain3.71 × 2.79 m (12'2" × 9'2")
Primary BedroomSecond6.6 × 4.27 m (21'8" × 14')
SittingSecond4.19 × 3.91 m (13'9" × 12'10")
Bedroom 2Second6.43 × 3.91 m (21'1" × 12'10")
Bedroom 3Second4.5 × 3.02 m (14'9" × 9'11")
Bedroom 4Second4.19 × 3.43 m (13'9" × 11'3")

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Walkable

  • 🚇 Islington Subway1.9 km
  • 🚇 Royal York Subway2.3 km
  • 🚆 Kipling GO3.0 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 1 cafés and restaurants, 11 parks, 2 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Foodland (100 m). Nearest park: Drumoak Road Parkette (250 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Humber Valley Village Junior Middle School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 94%, math 65%    9 min walk
  • Rosethorn Junior School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 64%, math 66%    12 min walk
  • Kingsway College School Private16 min walk
  • St. Gregory Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 52%    17 min walk

Secondary

  • Etobicoke Collegiate Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 73%, literacy test 90%    1.6 km

EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.

Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.

Who lives here postal area M9A

Owners / renters
51% / 49%
Median household income
$93,000
Average age
44
Children under 15
13%
Homes
32% detached, 58% high-rise
Commute by transit
24%
Population
36,642

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Spanish 2.3%, Ukrainian 2.1%, Portuguese 1.7%, Korean 1.5%.

Flood and conservation No mapped hazard

Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area.

Screening maps only. Ask the conservation authority for a property inquiry before relying on this.

Safety

Major crime per resident in Princess-Rosethorn (2025): 26% below the Toronto average, down 12% from the year before.

  • Assault69% below average
  • Break and enter104% above average
  • Auto theftabout average
  • Robberyabout average
  • Theft from vehicles39% below average
  • Shootingsnone reported

Crime Severity Index for Toronto police: 60 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).

Police-reported figures for the whole neighbourhood, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.

Development nearby

No planning applications within 500 m in the last five years.

Rezoning, site plan, subdivision and condominium applications filed with the city.

Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Neighbourhood crime: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal (Open Government Licence – Toronto Police Service). Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.

Living here

Commute

To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 12 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise Nothing major nearby

No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.

Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.

What can be built RD

Residential Detached (with a site-specific exception).

  • ✅ Up to 4 homes on the lot (multiplex)
  • ✅ Garden suite in the backyard
  • ✅ Laneway suite, if the lot backs onto a lane

From Toronto’s Zoning By-law 569-2013 map. Lot size, setbacks and trees decide what actually fits; check with a planner before you buy.

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Building permits

No building permits at this address since 2014.

2 permits on this block of the street in the last 2 years.

Permits filed with the City of Toronto. A permit doesn’t mean the work passed final inspection.

Trees

65 City street trees within 100 m. That’s more than the Toronto average of 42.

Trees on City boulevards only, not private yards or parks.

Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.

Short-term rentals

Only in your principal residence (where you live). The entire home can be rented up to 180 nights a year; renting up to 3 bedrooms while you live there has no limit. Hosts register with the City and collect the 6% accommodation tax.

City rules

Zoning, heritage, building permits and street trees: City of Toronto open data (Open Government Licence – Toronto). Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

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