225 Brunswick Avenue Penthouse 2

University, Toronto, M5S 2M6

$1,279,000

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  • 1 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 0 parking
  • 1000-1199 sq ft

Listed 29 days ago · MLS® C13807884

About this home

** Builder Sale - SAVE Thousands in HST! ** The final opportunity to live in this much-admired, award-winning heritage conversion in the Annex - at an unbeatable price. Penthouse 2 offers a bright and airy floorplan with soaring ceilings, a south and west exposure for amazing natural light and a private terrace in the treetops. Brand new and never lived-in, this stylish and sun-filled suite that offers a generous floorplan of almost 1,100 square feet inside with great volumes and impeccable finishes. Spanning two levels, Penthouse features a private entry foyer, custom kitchen with stone counters and white oak cabinetry, integrated Miele appliances, gas cooktop, an oversized island with wine fridge, hardwood throughout and a distinctive roofline creating a remarkable volume of space. Enjoy a private terrace in the treetops all to yourself. Upstairs, a quiet primary suite featuring tailored built-ins and a bright ensuite bathroom with soaker tub and shower. Main floor powder room, great storage and the warmth and elegance of loft living. Parking by street permit, and steps to Bloor, Harbord Village, U of T and transit. Heritage architecture and contemporary craftsmanship in an outstanding location. Full Tarion warranty.

Details

Type
Common Element Condo
Style
2-Storey
Age
New
Size
1000-1199 sq ft
Basement
None
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Maintenance fee
$368/month
Neighbourhood
University
Municipality
Toronto C01
Price per sq ft
$1,163 (88% above condo townhouses in Toronto, $620)

Interior

Bedrooms
1 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (upper)
Rooms
6 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Laundry
In-Suite Laundry, Ensuite
Features
Storage, Air Exchanger, Separate Heating Controls

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Heat Pump, Electric
Air conditioning
Central Air

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick, Metal/Steel Siding
Age
New

Parking

Driveway and parking
Street Only

Condo

Monthly fee
$368
Fee includes
Building Insurance Included, Common Elements Included
Amenities
BBQs Allowed, Bike Storage
Locker
Ensuite
Balcony
Terrace
Exposure
South West
Pets
Yes-with Restrictions
Property manager
City Sites Property Management

More

Possession
immediate
Nearby
Arts Centre, Hospital, Public Transit, Park, School, Library
Cross street
Brunswick and Sussex

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain3.05 × 5.25 m (10' × 17'3")Modern Kitchen, B/I Appliances, Stone Counters
Dining RoomMain2.15 × 4 m (7'1" × 13'1")Hardwood Floor, Open Concept
Living RoomMain3.5 × 2.9 m (11'6" × 9'6")South View, Cathedral Ceiling(s), W/O To Terrace
Powder RoomMain1.4 × 0.9 m (4'7" × 2'11")
Primary BedroomSecond2.85 × 3.1 m (9'4" × 10'2")Cathedral Ceiling(s), Hardwood Floor, 4 Pc Ensuite

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 Bathurst Subway7 min walk
  • 🚇 Spadina Subway8 min walk
  • 🚆 Toronto Union Station GO3.0 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 11 grocery stores, 237 cafés and restaurants, 23 parks, 17 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Bulk Barn (250 m). Nearest park: Sally Bird Park (150 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

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

Secondary

  • ALPHA II Alternative School3 min walk
  • Central Technical School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 34%, literacy test 74%
    4 min walk
  • Monsignor Fraser College - Annex Campus Catholic11 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 13 active

  • 736 BATHURST ST · 400 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Under Review · applied 2026
    Zoning By-law Amendment for a 40-storey mixed-use building containing 386 rental dwelling units and cultural/commercial space at-grade. The existing Bathurst…
    Application details
  • 300 BLOOR ST W · 500 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
  • 173 LOWTHER AVE · 450 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · OMB Appeal · applied 2025
    Lift the hold ('H') application for By-law 410-2024.
    Application details
  • 173 LOWTHER AVE · 450 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2025
    Site Plan Approval for a 11-storey residential building with 64 dwelling units, including the retention of part of the heritage building at 171 Lowther Avenue.
    Application details
  • 425 BLOOR ST W · 250 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 · 250 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

11 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 1.9 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.

Full lot check · Run the numbers

Building permits

  • Multiple Projects · 2023 · Closed
    Conditional Permit - Interior alteration and upper addition to convert existing commercial to a 7 unit residential building in the form of…

7 permits on this block of the street in the last 2 years.

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

Trees

102 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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