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187 Ellis Avenue

High Park-Swansea, Toronto, M6S 2X4

$4,490,000

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  • 4+1 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • 4 parking
  • 2500-3000 sq ft

Listed 38 days ago · MLS® W13775034

About this home

A spectacular and seldom-offered ravine property, 187 Ellis Avenue presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own one of Toronto's most coveted and private parcels of land. Located on the shores of Grenadier Pond with sweeping views of High Park's ancient canopy, this extraordinary property offers the rare sensation of a wooded countryside retreat - mere minutes from the very heart of the city.The exceptional lot spans 70 feet in width and an impressive 512.5 feet in depth, encompassing 0.82 acres of lush ravine land. Whether envisioned as the site of a masterfully designed bespoke residence or a lovingly restored character home, the potential here is unparalleled.The existing home unfolds across three levels totalling 4,215 square feet, offering four generously proportioned bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. A two-car garage with attached workshop adds exceptional utility, complemented by two additional driveway spaces. The ravine setting ensures a degree of seclusion rarely achieved on a Toronto residential lot, with mature trees providing a natural privacy screen.Situated in the prestigious Swansea neighbourhood, this address places residents within walking distance of the Bloor West Village's celebrated shops and restaurants and top-rated schools including Swansea PS and Humberside Collegiate. Convenient access to the Gardiner and Bloor subway line ensures effortless connectivity to downtown, the airport and beyond. Renovate to your exacting standards or build the residence you have always envisioned. Properties of this magnitude, in this location, simply do not come to market. 187 Ellis Avenue is not merely a listing - it is a legacy.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Age
100+ years
Size
2500-3000 sq ft
Lot
70 × 512.5 ft
Basement
Partially Finished, Separate Entrance
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$17,812 (2025)
Neighbourhood
High Park-Swansea
Municipality
Toronto W01
Price per sq ft
$1,633 (40% above detached houses in High Park-Swansea, $1,170)

Interior

Bedrooms
4 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 2-piece (lower)
Rooms
9 above ground
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Natural Gas

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Stone, Brick
Roof
Metal
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Age
100+
Faces
East

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total parking
4

Lot

Size
70 × 512.5 ft (rectangular)

More

Possession
60-89 days
Cross street
Ellis Avenue & Queensway

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain6.55 × 3.96 m (21'6" × 13')Fireplace, Large Window, Stained Glass
Dining RoomMain4.47 × 3.51 m (14'8" × 11'6")Crown Moulding, Large Window, Wall Sconce Lighting
KitchenMain3.2 × 2.74 m (10'6" × 9')Combined w/Br, Double Sink, B/I Oven
BreakfastMain3.2 × 2.44 m (10'6" × 8')Combined w/Kitchen, Large Window, Walk-Out
Family RoomMain7.32 × 3.2 m (24' × 10'6")Fireplace, Bay Window
Bedroom 4Main3.96 × 3.28 m (13' × 10'9")Large Window, Closet
BedroomSecond4.22 × 4.14 m (13'10" × 13'7")3 Pc Ensuite, Balcony, Large Window
Bedroom 2Second4.88 × 3.05 m (16' × 10')Large Window, Closet
Bedroom 3Second4.17 × 2.95 m (13'8" × 9'8")Large Window, Closet

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Walkable

  • 🚇 Runnymede Subway16 min walk
  • 🚇 High Park Subway1.2 km
  • 🚆 Mimico GO3.6 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 20 cafés and restaurants, 12 parks, 2 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: No Frills (950 m). Nearest park: Rennie Park (100 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Swansea Junior and Senior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 87%, math 62%    7 min walk
  • St. Pius X Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 61%    1.4 km
  • Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 99%, math 76%    1.5 km
  • Mountview Alternative School Junior
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 83%, math 83%    1.7 km

Secondary

  • The Student School1.5 km
  • Western Technical & Commercial School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 53%, literacy test 83%    1.6 km
  • Ursula Franklin Academy Private
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 86%, literacy test 99%    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 M6S

Owners / renters
68% / 32%
Median household income
$108,000
Average age
41
Children under 15
17%
Homes
36% detached, 29% high-rise
Commute by transit
24%
Population
34,029

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Ukrainian 1%, Russian 1%, Spanish 1%, Polish 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 High Park-Swansea (2025): 35% below the Toronto average, about the same from the year before.

  • Assault39% below average
  • Break and enter21% above average
  • Auto theft60% below average
  • Robbery41% below average
  • Theft from vehicles39% below average
  • Shootingsabout 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

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): 7 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 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.

Full lot check · Run the numbers

Building permits

No building permits at this address since 2014.

5 permits on this block of the street in the last 2 years, including 1 new home.

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

Trees

59 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.

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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