280 Fairlawn Avenue
Lawrence Park North, Toronto, M5M 1T1
$1,698,000
- 3 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- 1 parking
- 1100-1500 sq ft
Listed today · MLS® C14103118
About this home
Welcome to 280 Fairlawn Ave, a beautifully renovated semi on an extra-deep lot within the highly sought after John Wanless School area. Open concept main floor features wide plank hardwood flooring throughout, a spacious living and dining area offering flexible furniture arrangements for a variety of family needs, and a large bay window that fills the space with natural light. Modern kitchen equipped with a gas stove, pot filler, and a stunning book-matched waterfall island. Across from the island, a dedicated coffee bar adds extra counter space and features its own sink, an automatic glass rinser, and open shelving. Beyond the kitchen, an extended living area currently serves as a home office, offering a beautiful view of the backyard. With rear parking, this versatile space can also function as a convenient mudroom. A main floor powder room adds everyday convenience and makes entertaining a breeze. Primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and a private ensuite with a quartz vanity countertop, LED vanity mirror, and elegant brass hardware. The shared bathroom carries through the home's cohesive design with matching tones and a double-sink vanity. Pendant lighting in each bedroom adds warmth and another layer of illumination. Partially finished basement offers additional flexible space for relaxation and entertainment. Notable upgrades include the City's replacement of the water main in 2024, replacement of the water service pipe from the main to the house with lead-free piping, and upgraded attic insulation. Enjoy a convenient lifestyle with a short walk to Yonge Street and Avenue Road, offering a variety of cafés, restaurants, and grocery stores, as well as easy access to Lawrence subway station.
Details
- Type
- Semi-Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Size
- 1100-1500 sq ft
- Lot
- 24 × 151 ft
- Basement
- Partially Finished
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $9,638 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- Lawrence Park North
- Municipality
- Toronto C04
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (second)
- Rooms
- 8 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- Electric
- Features
- Carpet Free, Water Heater Owned, Water Softener
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Radiant, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Wall Unit(s)
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Brick
- Roof
- Shingles
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Faces
- North
Parking
- Total parking
- 1
- Driveway and parking
- Mutual
Lot
- Size
- 24 × 151 ft
More
- Possession
- 30/60/90
- Cross street
- Yonge St & Fairlawn Ave
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 3.76 × 3.43 m (12'4" × 11'3") | Hardwood Floor, Bay Window, Pot Lights |
| Dining Room | Main | 3.43 × 1.72 m (11'3" × 5'8") | Hardwood Floor, Pot Lights |
| Kitchen | Main | 4.12 × 3.43 m (13'6" × 11'3") | Hardwood Floor, Quartz Counter, Centre Island |
| Breakfast | Main | 4.12 × 2.16 m (13'6" × 7'1") | Hardwood Floor, Wet Bar, Pot Lights |
| Office | Main | 2.6 × 2.41 m (8'6" × 7'11") | Hardwood Floor, W/O To Yard, Large Window |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 4.11 × 3.62 m (13'6" × 11'11") | Hardwood Floor, 4 Pc Ensuite, Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 3.62 × 3.56 m (11'11" × 11'8") | Hardwood Floor, Overlooks Garden, Closet |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 3.2 × 2.66 m (10'6" × 8'9") | Hardwood Floor, South View |
| Recreation | Basement | 9.12 × 5.59 m (29'11" × 18'4") | Vinyl Floor, Wet Bar |
History of this address
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Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Very walkable
- 🚇 Lawrence Subway15 min walk
- 🚇 York Mills Subway1.8 km
- 🚆 Oriole GO5.7 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 7 grocery stores, 62 cafés and restaurants, 8 parks, 6 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Ambrosia Natural Foods (350 m). Nearest park: Brookdale Park (500 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- John Wanless Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 79%3 min walk - Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 91%, math 67%12 min walk - Ledbury Park Elementary and Middle School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 93%, math 51%16 min walk - Bedford Park Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 92%, math 79%17 min walk
Secondary
- Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 88%, literacy test 96%13 min walk - Glenview Senior Public School16 min walk
- Bais Yaakov High School Private1.2 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 M5M
- Owners / renters
- 76% / 24%
- Median household income
- $164,000
- Average age
- 41
- Children under 15
- 19%
- Homes
- 65% detached, 10% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 17%
- Population
- 25,495
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 1.6%, Iranian Persian 1%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1%, Spanish 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 North (2025): 50% below the Toronto average, down 28% from the year before.
- Assault65% below average
- Break and enter24% above average
- Auto theft57% below average
- Robbery46% below average
- Theft from vehiclesabout 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 1 active
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405 BROOKDALE AVE · 400 mSite Plan · Under Review · applied 2021Site Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for a proposed redevelopment of the site to permit a 9-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential…Application details
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405 BROOKDALE AVE · 400 mOfficial Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Closed · applied 2021Zoning By-law amendment and Site Plan application for a proposed redevelopment of the site to permit an 8-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential…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): 10 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 R
Residential (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.
Building permits
- Interior Alterations · 2024 · InspectionProposal to remove the partial partition wall between living and family room and install new beams for support on ground floor.
- Interior Alterations · 2024 · CancelledProposal to remove the partial partition wall between the living & family rooms & install new beams for support on the ground floor
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
67 City street trees within 100 m. 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.
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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