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243 Florence Avenue

Lansing-Westgate, Toronto, M2N 1G7

$3,680,000

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  • 5+1 bedrooms
  • 7 bathrooms
  • 6 parking
  • 3500-5000 sq ft

Listed 7 days ago · MLS® C14025326

About this home

An extraordinary expression of architectural distinction and refined craftsmanship, 243 Florence Avenue presents a custom-designed residence where sophisticated design, premium finishes, and advanced technology converge to create an exceptional living experience. Offering 3,572 sq. ft. across the main and second floors, complemented by an additional 1,354 sq. ft. of finished lower-level living space, this remarkable home is defined by its generous proportions and impressive ceiling heights. Ten-foot ceilings on the main and second floors, a dramatic 14-foot office ceiling, and 13-foot ceilings in the lower level create a magnificent sense of volume and openness. Designed for elevated family living, the residence features six bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom, offering exceptional privacy and comfort for family and guests. The chef-inspired kitchen is appointed with premium Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, while three electric fireplaces and a gas fireplace in the lower level add warmth and ambiance throughout the home. Thoughtfully curated features include an integrated smart-home system, a dedicated server area with access to the dining room, an elegant wine cellar, and two conveniently located laundry areas on the second floor and lower level. The home features a professionally engineered central furnace and air conditioning system, complemented by two independent boilers. One boiler is dedicated to driveway heating, while the second provides high-capacity hot water for all six bathrooms and radiant floor heating throughout the lower level. The entrance porch and exterior steps are also equipped with electric heating systems. Designed using detailed engineering calculations, the heating and cooling systems incorporate automatic thermostat controls and a temperature sensor positioned at the highest ceiling point to help maintain the desired indoor temperature.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Size
3500-5000 sq ft
Lot
40 × 128.92 ft
Basement
Finished, Walk-Up
Garage
Built-In
Kitchens
1
Neighbourhood
Lansing-Westgate
Municipality
Toronto C07
Price per sq ft
~$866 (10% below detached houses in Lansing-Westgate, $965)

Interior

Bedrooms
5 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece, 1 × 5-piece, 4 × 3-piece, 1 × 4-piece
Rooms
9 above ground + 2 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Electric, Family Room, Rec Room
Features
Central Vacuum, Countertop Range, Sump Pump, Water Heater Owned, Sauna

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete
Faces
South

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total parking
6
Driveway and parking
Private Double

Lot

Size
40 × 128.92 ft

More

Possession
TBA
Nearby
Library, Park, Public Transit, School
Cross street
Yonge St & Sheppard Ave W

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain5.28 × 3.91 m (17'4" × 12'10")
Dining RoomMain5.48 × 3.91 m (18' × 12'10")
KitchenMain6.91 × 4.04 m (22'8" × 13'3")
Family RoomMain6.33 × 5.28 m (20'9" × 17'4")
StudyMain3.53 × 3.43 m (11'7" × 11'3")
Primary BedroomSecond5.59 × 4.75 m (18'4" × 15'7")
Bedroom 2Second4.5 × 3.61 m (14'9" × 11'10")
Bedroom 3Second3.96 × 3.61 m (13' × 11'10")
Bedroom 4Second4.09 × 3.48 m (13'5" × 11'5")
RecreationBasement8.94 × 5.41 m (29'4" × 17'9")
BedroomBasement3.2 × 2.85 m (10'6" × 9'4")

History of this address

6 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 Somewhat walkable

  • 🚇 Sheppard-Yonge Subway1.2 km
  • 🚇 North York Centre Subway1.7 km
  • 🚆 Downsview Park GO4.4 km

Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 0 cafés and restaurants, 6 parks. Nearest park: Earl Bales Park (450 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Cameron Public School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 81%, math 87%    2 min walk
  • St. Edward Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 63%    13 min walk
  • Armour Heights Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 59%    1.6 km
  • Claude Watson School for the Arts
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 89%    1.6 km

Secondary

  • Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts Catholic · Private
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 87%, literacy test 97%    1.5 km
  • Willowdale Middle School1.6 km
  • Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 64%, literacy test 89%    1.8 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 M2N

Owners / renters
59% / 41%
Median household income
$82,000
Average age
41
Children under 15
12%
Homes
17% detached, 70% high-rise
Commute by transit
29%
Population
75,100

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 11.7%, Iranian Persian 7.2%, Korean 6.7%, Yue (Cantonese) 5.1%.

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 Lansing-Westgate (2025): 22% below the Toronto average, down 8% from the year before.

  • Assault21% below average
  • Break and enter45% below average
  • Auto theftabout average
  • Robbery37% below average
  • Theft from vehiclesabout average
  • Shootings33% 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 4 active

  • 283 SHEPPARD AVE W · 350 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Under Review · applied 2025
    OPA & Rezoning Application proposes the development of an 14-storey residential building. The building will provide a total of 139 residential units, being a…
    Application details
  • 258 BOGERT AVE · 350 m
    Site Plan · NOAC Issued · applied 2021
    Site Plan application for the proposal to permit an 11 storey mixed use building containing 103 residential units, 450 sqm of retail and service uses on the…
    Application details
  • 290 SHEPPARD AVE W · 400 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2019
    INACTIVE Site Plan application for the proposal to construct a 6 storey hotel with a total of 6 parking spaces.
    Application details
  • 270 SHEPPARD AVE W · 400 m
    Site Plan · NOAC Issued · applied 2019
    Site plan application to construct a 9-storey mixed use building containing retail uses at-grade and residential uses above.
    Application details
  • 234 SHEPPARD AVE W · 450 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · OMB Approved · applied 2024
    OPA & Rezoning to facilitate a redevelopment that is comprised of two separate buildings combined by a one-storey below grade parking structure. The proposed…
    Application details

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): 13 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.

  • ✅ 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.

Full lot check · Run the numbers

Building permits

  • New Building · 2024 · Inspection
    Proposal to construct a new 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling with an integral garage and a finished baement. See also 24 143032 DEM, 23…
  • Demolition · 2024 · Closed
    Proposal to demolish the existing 1 storey SFD-detached dwelling.

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

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

Trees

63 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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