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156 Sussex Mews

University, Toronto, M5S 2K1

$3,995,000

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  • 5+1 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 5 parking
  • 2000-2500 sq ft

Listed 160 days ago · MLS® C13122060

About this home

Nestled amongst the splendid Victorian homes of Harbord Village, tucked away on the west side of Sussex Mews, stands this Bohemian oasis. Once an industrial building from bygone era of early 1900s Toronto, this 2 storey brick edifice is now home to 3 private residences and is situated on a spectacular lot. Perfect for the empty nester, the up and comer, or the visionary developer who wants to create a laneway style, one of a kind chic, urban pied-a-terre or a collection of townhomes, 156 Sussex Mews represents a truly unique real estate investment or redevelopment opportunity in one of the most culturally diverse and vibrant areas in central Toronto. The Main Floor suite features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and is an airy, loft-like slice of Soho in Toronto with 10 ft + ceilings. Charming upper-level owners' suite features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and is a cozy space with a walkout to a private garden. Garden level suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a working wood burning fireplace and a private walkout to a patio lounge space. The property also includes a separate stucco structure, as per the survey, previously used as an artist studio with access to the side yard.

Details

Type
Triplex
Style
2-Storey
Age
100+ years
Size
2000-2500 sq ft
Lot
71 × 63 ft
Basement
Apartment, Finished with Walk-Out
Garage
None
Kitchens
3
Property tax
$17,050 (2026)
Neighbourhood
University
Municipality
Toronto C01

Interior

Bedrooms
5 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (lower)
Kitchens
3 (1 below ground)
Rooms
12 above ground + 4 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
Wood
Features
Water Heater

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Baseboard, Electric
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Flat
Foundation
Brick
Age
100+
Faces
West
Outdoor
Workshop

Parking

Total parking
5

Lot

Size
71 × 63 ft

More

Possession
TBD
Nearby
Public Transit, Fenced Yard
Cross street
Harbord St and Spadina Ave.

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
FoyerMain1.24 × 2.44 m (4'1" × 8')Wood, Closet, East View
KitchenMain7.02 × 2.44 m (23' × 8')Wood, Open Concept, North View
Living RoomMain4.33 × 7.93 m (14'2" × 26')Wood, Open Concept, Combined w/Dining
Primary BedroomMain2.76 × 3.38 m (9'1" × 11'1")Wood, South View
Bedroom 2Main2.01 × 3.07 m (6'7" × 10'1")Wood, West View
Living RoomSecond4.9 × 5.51 m (16'1" × 18'1")Wood, Open Concept, Combined w/Dining
KitchenSecond3.37 × 1.86 m (11'1" × 6'1")Wood, Open Concept, North View
Primary BedroomSecond3.39 × 3.37 m (11'1" × 11'1")Wood, Closet, South View
Bedroom 2Second3.38 × 2.75 m (11'1" × 9')Wood, Closet, Walk-Out
OfficeSecond4 × 3.35 m (13'1" × 11')Wood, Closet
KitchenLower3.98 × 3.05 m (13'1" × 10')Backsplash, Combined w/Dining, Irregular Room
Living RoomLower5.5 × 5.18 m (18'1" × 17')Laminate, Fireplace, Walk-Out
Primary BedroomLower3.05 × 4.27 m (10' × 14')Laminate, Closet

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 Spadina Subway9 min walk
  • 🚇 Bathurst Subway10 min walk
  • 🚆 Toronto Union Station GO2.8 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 10 grocery stores, 269 cafés and restaurants, 26 parks, 15 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Metro (300 m). Nearest park: Robert Street Playground (200 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • da Vinci School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 80%, math 70%    8 min walk
  • Lord Lansdowne Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 81%    8 min walk
  • King Edward Junior and Senior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 82%, math 82%    10 min walk
  • Westside Montessori School Private12 min walk

Secondary

  • ALPHA II Alternative School6 min walk
  • Central Technical School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 34%, literacy test 74%    7 min walk

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 M5S

Owners / renters
36% / 64%
Median household income
$70,000
Average age
40
Children under 15
6%
Homes
1% detached, 72% high-rise
Commute by transit
24%
Population
17,074

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 8.4%, Yue (Cantonese) 2%, Korean 1.7%, Portuguese 1.1%.

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 University (2025): 120% above the Toronto average, about the same from the year before.

  • Assault127% above average
  • Break and enter285% above average
  • Auto theftabout average
  • Robbery71% above average
  • Theft from vehicles67% above 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 9 active

  • 300 BLOOR ST W · 450 m
    Plan of Condominium · Draft Plan Approved · applied 2026
    Draft Plan of Standard Condominium to create 339 residential units and 1 retail unit within a 34-storey building.
    Application details
  • 425 BLOOR ST W · 350 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2022
    Proposal for a 30-storey building with retail units at grade along Bloor Street West. Overall, the proposal will introduce 472 residential units and 798 square…
    Application details
  • 425 BLOOR ST W · 350 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Council Approved · applied 2022
    Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 30-storey mixed-use building, containing 472 dwelling units and 798 square metres of…
    Application details
  • 2 SPADINA RD · 350 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2022
    Site Plan Approval for a 36-storey mixed-use building containing 431 residential dwelling units (including 24 rental dwelling replacement units), retail…
    Application details
  • 328 BLOOR ST W · 400 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2021
    Site Plan Approval for a 37-storey mixed-use building atop an 8-storey base building, having a non-residential gross floor area of 627.9 square metres and a…
    Application details
  • 328 BLOOR ST W · 400 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Under Review · applied 2021
    Zoning By-law amendment to permit a 36-storey mixed-use building, containing 345 dwelling units and 250 square metres of non-residential gross floor area.
    Application details

6 more within 500 m.

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. Planning applications: City of Toronto open data.

Living here

Commute

To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 3 km. Transit times · Driving times

Coming transit

  • 🚧 Chinatown 1.7 km
  • 🚧 Osgoode 1.9 km

Stations under construction or approved. Opening dates are the latest public estimates and often move.

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 R

Residential (with a site-specific exception).

  • ✅ Up to 6 homes on the lot (multiplex): a sixplex ward
  • ✅ 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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Trees

51 City street trees within 100 m, mostly maples. That’s about 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).

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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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