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239 Borden Street

University, Toronto, M5S 2N5

$4,599,000

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  • 3+1 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • 1 parking
  • 2000-2500 sq ft

Listed 34 days ago · MLS® C13792922

About this home

Located just south of Bloor in the heart of the Annex, this exceptional residence is within walking distance of some of Toronto's best restaurants, shops, cafés and neighbourhood amenities. Completely rebuilt and completed in July 2023, the home retains only its original facade, with every other element thoughtfully reimagined to deliver over 3,400 sq. ft. of refined living space across four levels. The second floor offers 3 spacious bedrooms, including a stunning principal retreat with a luxurious 5-piece ensuite, while the fully self-contained lower level provides a 4th bedroom or ideal in-law suite with its own kitchen, laundry and private walkout. Five beautifully appointed washrooms feature elevated materials and meticulous attention to detail. Designed by Lyndsay Jacobs Interiors and featured in House & Home and Timeless Living, the interiors showcase custom millwork, restored 1878 stained glass, white oak herringbone floors, and hand-selected marble and limestone imported from Greece. A dramatic3-storey staircase illuminated by skylights fills the home with natural light. The showpiece kitchen features custom cabinetry, a 17-ft floating Nero Borghini marble shelf, Thermador appliances and a 10-ft bifold door creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. The landscaped backyard offers an incredible opportunity for a 2-storey laneway house or garage with accommodations, adding tremendous future flexibility and potential. A rooftop terrace with saltwater hot tub and gas hookup offers treetop and CN Tower views. The lower level also features a custom media room with Bowers & Wilkins surround sound, a 400-bottleclimate-controlled wine cellar, dog wash station and extensive built-in storage.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2 1/2 Storey
Size
2000-2500 sq ft
Lot
23 × 114 ft
Basement
Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance
Garage
None
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$13,830 (2025)
Neighbourhood
University
Municipality
Toronto C01
Price per sq ft
$2,044 (128% above detached houses in Toronto, $898)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 5-piece (second), 1 × 2-piece (lower), 1 × 4-piece (lower)
Kitchens
2 (1 below ground)
Rooms
8 above ground + 3 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Natural Gas
Features
Carpet Free, In-Law Suite, Bar Fridge

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Heat Pump, Electric
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2 1/2 Storey
Exterior
Brick Front, Metal/Steel Siding
Roof
Asphalt Shingle, Membrane
Foundation
Poured Concrete, Brick
Faces
East
Outdoor
Deck, Hot Tub, Landscape Lighting, Landscaped, Patio

Parking

Total parking
1
Driveway and parking
Lane

Lot

Size
23 × 114 ft

More

Possession
TBD
Nearby
Park, School, Public Transit
Cross street
Bloor St W & Bathurst St

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain7.42 × 3.89 m (24'4" × 12'9")Large Window, Gas Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
Dining RoomMain7.42 × 3.89 m (24'4" × 12'9")Window, Combined w/Living, Hardwood Floor
KitchenMain4.72 × 5.79 m (15'6" × 19')Marble Counter, Centre Island, W/O To Deck
Primary BedroomSecond3.84 × 3.23 m (12'7" × 10'7")Large Window, Walk-In Closet(s), 5 Pc Ensuite
Bedroom 2Second3.48 × 2.77 m (11'5" × 9'1")Window, Large Closet, 3 Pc Bath
Bedroom 3Second3.38 × 2.67 m (11'1" × 8'9")Window, Large Closet, 3 Pc Bath
LaundrySecond2.59 × 1.57 m (8'6" × 5'2")Laundry Sink, Tile Floor, Pot Lights
OfficeThird2.62 × 2.36 m (8'7" × 7'9")B/I Desk, B/I Fridge, W/O To Terrace
Media RoomLower4.14 × 4.22 m (13'7" × 13'10")Built-in Speakers, Pot Lights
KitchenLower5.59 × 4.9 m (18'4" × 16'1")Window, Stainless Steel Appl, Breakfast Area
BedroomLower5.59 × 4.9 m (18'4" × 16'1")Window, 4 Pc Bath

History of this address

5 earlier listings at this address, with sold and leased prices. Create a free account or sign in to see them.

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 Bathurst Subway5 min walk
  • 🚇 Spadina Subway8 min walk
  • 🚆 Toronto Union Station GO3.1 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 11 grocery stores, 208 cafés and restaurants, 22 parks, 17 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Bulk Barn (150 m). Nearest park: Sally Bird Park (200 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • King Edward Junior and Senior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 82%, math 82%    11 min walk
  • Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 73%    12 min walk

Secondary

  • ALPHA II Alternative School3 min walk
  • Central Technical School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 34%, literacy test 74%    3 min walk
  • Monsignor Fraser College - Annex Campus Catholic9 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 14 active

  • 862 BATHURST ST · 450 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2026
    The proposal involves a 3-storey addition to the existing 2-storey building, resulting in a 5-storey mixed-use building. The development would retain medical…
    Application details
  • 736 BATHURST ST · 250 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
  • 175 LOWTHER AVE · 400 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · OMB Appeal · applied 2025
    Lift the hold ('H') application for By-law 410-2024.
    Application details
  • 175 LOWTHER AVE · 400 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
  • 40 WALMER RD · 450 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2025
    Site Plan Approval for a 25-storey building with a mix of rental replacement units (33 units) and condominium ownership units, totalling 253 units.
    Application details
  • 425 BLOOR ST W · 300 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

13 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 2.0 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.

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Building permits

  • Multiple Projects · 2021 · Closed
    Proposed new rear addition and interior alteration to the existing single family dwelling

1 permit 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

99 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).

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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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