17 Isabella Street 1
Church-Yonge Corridor, Toronto, M4Y 1M7
$20/mo
- 3 bathrooms
Listed 407 days ago · MLS® C12387633
About this home
An Unparalleled Landmark for Sale or Lease at the Heart of Toronto. An Unparalleled Landmark for Lease or Sale at the Heart of Toronto. Welcome to the William Britton House - a magnificent 1885 masterpiece meticulously restored and now available for its next chapter. Situated at the prestigious address of 17 Isabella Street, this property is a striking blend of Toronto's rich history and its vibrant, modern future. This is more than just a commercial space; it's a piece of the city's soul, set against the dynamic backdrop of the highly sought-after Yonge & Bloor neighborhood. The location is truly exceptional, placing your business or residence steps from the Yonge-Bloor subway station, the upscale boutiques and restaurants of Yorkville, and the University of Toronto. With over 4,900 square feet of rentable space, this landmark offers a unique and prestigious environment for your team or a stunning private residence. The possibilities for a creative, innovative workspace or a one-of-a-kind residence are endless within this historic setting. Secure your business's future or residential legacy at a prime address in a bustling hub of development. This is a rare opportunity to lease or purchase a piece of Toronto's legacy and establish your brand at the city's most central address.
Details
- Type
- Office
- Lot
- 40.39 × 173.41 ft
- Garage
- None
- Property tax
- $61,734 (2024)
- Neighbourhood
- Church-Yonge Corridor
- Municipality
- Toronto C08
Interior
- Bathrooms
- 3 × bathroom
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Gas Hot Water
- Air conditioning
- Yes
- Utilities
- Yes
Building and exterior
- Building area
- 4,912 Square Feet
Rental terms
- Minimum term
- 60 months
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Cross street
- Yonge & Bloor
History of this address
1 earlier listing at this address, with sold and leased prices. Create a free account or sign in to see them.
Location
Location is approximate. See nearby homes on the map
The neighbourhood
Getting around Very walkable
- 🚇 Wellesley Subway4 min walk
- 🚇 Bloor-Yonge Subway6 min walk
- 🚆 Toronto Union Station GO2.6 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 19 grocery stores, 292 cafés and restaurants, 32 parks, 28 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Rabba (50 m). Nearest park: Norman Jewison Park (50 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Church Street Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 84%, math 45%10 min walk - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 80%, math 43%13 min walk - Jesse Ketchum Junior and Senior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 71%13 min walk
Secondary
- St. Joseph's College School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 66%, literacy test 87%8 min walk - Native Learning Centre9 min walk
- Jarvis Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 34%, literacy test 80%10 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 M4Y
- Owners / renters
- 29% / 71%
- Median household income
- $62,400
- Average age
- 39
- Children under 15
- 4%
- Homes
- 0% detached, 91% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 31%
- Population
- 36,319
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 7.6%, Korean 1.5%, Spanish 1.3%, Iranian Persian 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 Church-Wellesley (2025): 25% above the Toronto average, about the same from the year before.
- Assault65% above average
- Break and enter23% below average
- Auto theft79% below average
- Robberyabout average
- Theft from vehiclesabout 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 52 active
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2 BLOOR ST E · 350 mOfficial Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Under Review · applied 2026Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a self-storage warehouse use on floors 2-5 (formely The Bay retail space). The existing ground floor retail unit will be…Application details
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55 ISABELLA ST · 100 mOfficial Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Under Review · applied 2026The application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 75-storey mixed-use building (250.5 metres including mechanical penthouse) containing 92 square…Application details
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112 ISABELLA ST · 500 mSite Plan · Under Review · applied 2025To permit the construction of two buildings, with building heights of 56 and 60 storeys and approximately 1,362 dwelling units, and a POPS. The project retains…Application details
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110 MAITLAND ST · 500 mSite Plan · Under Review · applied 2025Site Plan Approval for a 56-storey mixed-use building. The proposed building contains a total of 579 dwelling units, of which 36 are rental replacement units,…Application details
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1075 BAY ST · 300 mOfficial Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Council Approved · applied 2025Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment to not replace the required office space and instead permit a minimum 1,815 m2 of non-residential space and/or…Application details
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110 MAITLAND ST · 500 mOfficial Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · OMB Appeal · applied 2025Combined Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment for a 56-storey mixed-use building. The proposed building contains a total of 579 dwelling units, of which 36…Application details
68 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): 2 km. Transit times · Driving times
Coming transit
- 🚧 Queen 1.7 km
- 🚧 Moss Park 1.8 km
- 🚧 Osgoode 1.8 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 O
Open Space.
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.
Heritage Listed
This address is on Toronto’s Heritage Register: Listed. The City must get 60 days’ notice before demolition, and it can move to designate the property.
Trees
64 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.
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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