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186-188 Strachan Avenue

Niagara, Toronto, M6J 2S9

$4,450,000

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Listed 40 days ago · MLS® C13768688

About this home

That yellow brick building you've always admired at 186-188 Strachan is officially on the market. The selling of this coveted building presents a rare opportunity to acquire a prominent mixed-use commercial property in one of Toronto's most desirable urban neighbourhoods. Located just South of Queen Street West & steps from the Gates of Trinity Bellwoods Park, the property benefits from exceptional exposure, flexible CR3 zoning, & strong appeal to investors, owner-users, & developers alike. The property features an approximate 5,000 sq. ft. two-storey mixed-use commercial building situated on a 52.95 ft x 65.39 ft lot with approximately 3,462sq. ft. of site area. Currently used as one retail space and with two office spaces above. Positioned within the highly sought-after Queen West/Trinity Bellwoods corridor, the area is surrounded by busy retail, hospitality, residential, and creative commercial uses, with excellent connectivity to the downtown core, King West, Liberty Village, and Ossington districts. Ideal for investors seeking stable long-term income from a mixed-use asset with retail and upper-floor commercial or studio leasing potential. The property also offers an exceptional opportunity for owner-users, including creative office, hospitality, wellness, fitness, design studio, and boutique retail operators seeking flagship space with operational flexibility in a high-profile urban location. Flexible CR3 zoning further supports long-term intensification and adaptive reuse potential, adding significant value for redevelopment-minded purchasers. Exceptional opportunity for repositioning, long-term growth, and value appreciation in one of Toronto's most dynamic commercial and residential areas. Currently vacant except for one of the upper Architect's office that is on a month to month lease.See attached feature sheet.

Details

Type
Store W Apt/Office
Age
51-99 years
Lot
52.95 × 65.39 ft
Garage
Boulevard
Property tax
$46,829 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Niagara
Municipality
Toronto C01

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Gas Forced Air Closed
Air conditioning
Yes
Water and sewer
Sanitary+Storm
Utilities
Yes

Building and exterior

Age
51-99 years
Building area
5,000 Square Feet

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Possession
Flexible
Cross street
Queen St W & Ossington

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

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Recent sales nearby

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 Christie Subway2.2 km
  • 🚇 Ossington Subway2.2 km
  • 🚆 Exhibition GO17 min walk

Within a 10-minute walk: 12 grocery stores, 212 cafés and restaurants, 21 parks, 15 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: No Frills (400 m). Nearest park: Shaw Park (300 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Givins/Shaw Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 71%    6 min walk
  • Niagara Street Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 84%    7 min walk
  • Charles G Fraser Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 71%    8 min walk
  • St. Mary Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 38%    11 min walk

Secondary

  • Downtown Vocal Music Academy of Toronto Private18 min walk
  • Oasis Alternative Secondary School1.2 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 M6J

Owners / renters
49% / 51%
Median household income
$90,000
Average age
40
Children under 15
10%
Homes
3% detached, 33% high-rise
Commute by transit
25%
Population
32,111

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Portuguese 6.6%, Yue (Cantonese) 3%, Mandarin 2.7%, Spanish 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 West Queen West (2025): 24% below the Toronto average, down 16% from the year before.

  • Assault23% below average
  • Break and enter37% above average
  • Auto theft63% below average
  • Robbery34% below average
  • Theft from vehiclesabout average
  • Shootings21% below average

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 6 active

  • 952 KING ST W · 300 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2022
    The proposed development consists of a 16-storey mixed-use building, which will have a total height of 50.6 metres to the top of the roof and 56.6 metres to…
    Application details
  • 952 KING ST W · 300 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Council Approved · applied 2022
    The proposed development consists of a 17-storey mixed-use building with a height of 52.8 metres to the top of the roof and 58.5 metres to the top of the…
    Application details
  • 127 STRACHAN AVE · 200 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2021
    Site plan approval application to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for a 13 storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 138…
    Application details
  • 99 STRACHAN AVE · 300 m
    Site Plan · NOAC Issued · applied 2021
    Site Plan Approval for a 18-storey mixed-use building having a residential gross floor area of 14,650 square metres and a non-residential gross floor area of…
    Application details
  • 230 NIAGARA ST · 350 m
    Site Plan · Appeal Received · applied 2020
    To permit a 3-storey non-residential building having a non-residential gross floor area of 1,458 square metres.
    Application details
  • 835 QUEEN ST W · 300 m
    Site Plan · NOAC Issued · applied 2020
    Proposal for a 6-storey mixed-use building containing19 residential dwelling units. The proposed non-residential gross floor area is 136 square metres, and the…
    Application details

2 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

  • 🚧 King West GO Transit900 m
  • 🚧 Exhibition 1.1 km · opening 2031
  • 🚧 Chinatown 1.4 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 CR

Commercial Residential (with a site-specific exception).

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

185 City street trees within 100 m, mostly maples. 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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