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20 Rochester Avenue

Lawrence Park South, Toronto, M4N 1N8

$8,500,000

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  • 4+1 bedrooms
  • 6 bathrooms
  • 6 parking
  • 3500-5000 sq ft

Listed 7 days ago · MLS® C14011478

About this home

A rare offering in the heart of Lawrence Park. Ideally situated in one of Toronto's most coveted neighbourhoods, within easy walking distance of both Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant. 20 Rochester Avenue is a spectacular residence built by Tuscan Valley Homes. Come and see for yourself how exceptional craftsmanship, sophisticated design and effortless family living merge seamlessly together. From the moment you enter, the home has the feeling of a private luxury retreat, sophisticated and beautifully layered, yet remarkably warm and inviting. Designed by Leila MacDonald from Schumacher Interior Designs, the interiors evoke the understated elegance of a beautifully appointed New York residence with the serenity and polish of a Four Seasons Hotel. Every element has been thoughtfully considered, from the Indiana limestone exterior and expansive Weather Shield windows to the beautifully proportioned principal rooms, multi-zone heated basement floors and the seamless integration of sophisticated home technology. The result is a home that feels both elevated and completely livable. A true showpiece designed for everyday family life, entertaining and retreat. Outside, the home offers an extraordinary opportunity to create a private landscaped oasis in the heart of the city, complemented by a covered outdoor room with a wood-burning fireplace and infrared heating for extended-season entertaining.20 Rochester Avenue is more than a beautifully designed house, it is a sophisticated urban sanctuary in one of Lawrence Park's most sought-after locations.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Size
3500-5000 sq ft
Lot
70 × 100 ft
Basement
Finished
Garage
Built-In
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$29,311 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Lawrence Park South
Municipality
Toronto C04
Price per sq ft
~$2,000 (43% above detached houses in Lawrence Park South, $1,395)

Interior

Bedrooms
4 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (basement), 1 × 6-piece (second), 3 × 4-piece (second)
Rooms
12 above ground + 5 below
Family room or den
No
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
Stone
Roof
Flat
Foundation
Concrete
Faces
North

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total parking
6

Lot

Size
70 × 100 ft

More

Possession
FLEXIBLE TBD
Cross street
LAWRENCE AND MOUNT PLEASANT

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
OfficeMain4.32 × 3.71 m (14'2" × 12'2")Large Window, Built-in Speakers, Pocket Doors
KitchenMain4.76 × 4.98 m (15'7" × 16'4")Custom Backsplash, Centre Island, Custom Counter
Dining RoomMain6.56 × 7.22 m (21'6" × 23'8")W/O To Porch, Large Window, Fireplace
Living RoomMain5.66 × 5.24 m (18'7" × 17'2")Large Window, Fireplace, Open Concept
PantryMain4.17 × 2.08 m (13'8" × 6'10")Window, Custom Backsplash, Pot Lights
Primary BedroomSecond5.25 × 4.91 m (17'3" × 16'1")Large Window, Ensuite Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
Bedroom 2Second4.94 × 3.74 m (16'2" × 12'3")Large Closet, Ensuite Bath, Large Window
Bedroom 3Second4.81 × 3.74 m (15'9" × 12'3")Large Closet, Ensuite Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
Bedroom 4Second4.69 × 3.9 m (15'5" × 12'10")Large Closet, Ensuite Bath, Large Window
LaundrySecond4.59 × 3.18 m (15'1" × 10'5")Window, Backsplash, Finished
RecreationBasement12.62 × 6.97 m (41'5" × 22'10")Pot Lights, Bar Sink, Window
Exercise RoomBasement4.65 × 4.4 m (15'3" × 14'5")Window, Pot Lights, Glass Doors
Bedroom 5Basement3.3 × 3.79 m (10'10" × 12'5")Window, Closet, Closet Organizers

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 Lawrence Subway12 min walk
  • 🚇 Mount Pleasant LRT1.7 km
  • 🚆 Oriole GO5.2 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 4 grocery stores, 10 cafés and restaurants, 12 parks, 2 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Loblaws CityMarket (750 m). Nearest park: Wanless Park (550 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Blythwood Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 91%, math 62%    9 min walk
  • Sunny View Junior and Senior Public School10 min walk
  • Bedford Park Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 92%, math 79%    10 min walk
  • Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 91%, math 67%    15 min walk

Secondary

  • Glenview Senior Public School1.3 km
  • Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 88%, literacy test 96%    1.4 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 M4N

Owners / renters
64% / 36%
Median household income
$146,000
Average age
45
Children under 15
15%
Homes
48% detached, 27% high-rise
Commute by transit
23%
Population
16,058

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 2.3%, Iranian Persian 1.4%, Spanish 0.9%, Yue (Cantonese) 0.8%.

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 Lawrence Park South (2025): 44% below the Toronto average, down 24% from the year before.

  • Assault74% below average
  • Break and enter52% above average
  • Auto theft22% below average
  • Robbery55% below average
  • Theft from vehicles58% 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. Planning applications: City of Toronto open data.

Living here

Commute

To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 9 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

  • New Building · 2021 · Cancelled
    Revision - to attic insulationProposal to construct a new two storey detached single family dwelling with an integral garage
  • Demolition · 2021 · Closed
    Proposal to demolish an existing 2 storey detached dwelling

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

Trees

66 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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