280 Howland Avenue 330

Annex, Toronto, M5R 0C3 · More in this building

$729,000

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  • 1+1 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 1 parking
  • 600-699 sq ft

Listed 18 days ago · MLS® C13852238

About this home

Welcome to Unit 330 at 280 Howland Avenue! A bright and functional 1+1 bedroom, 2 bath suite offering 687 sq ft of well-designed living space in Bianca, a boutique Tridel-built condo residence in the heart of the Annex. The layout combines comfortable living and dining areas with a versatile second room - perfect as a home office, guest space or nursery - plus two full bathrooms, a rare feature at this size. The kitchen opens easily on to the main living area for effortless day-to-day living and entertaining. Includes one owned parking space and one locker. Residents enjoy Bianca's excellent amenities, including a rooftop pool and lounge, fully equipped gym, party and dining rooms, 24-hour concierge and guest suites. Unbeatable Annex location just steps to the Dupont subway, Bloor Street shops and restaurants, and the cafes along Dupont - with easy access to the rest of the neighborhood.

Details

Type
Condo Apartment
Style
Apartment
Age
0-5 years
Size
600-699 sq ft
Basement
None
Garage
Underground
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$4,021 (2026)
Maintenance fee
$742/month
Neighbourhood
Annex
Municipality
Toronto C02
Price per sq ft
$1,122 (about the same as condo apartments in Annex)
Fee per sq ft
$1.14/month (Toronto median $0.92)

Interior

Bedrooms
1 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 3-piece (flat), 1 × 3-piece (flat)
Rooms
6 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Laundry
In-Suite Laundry, Ensuite
Features
Air Exchanger, Built-In Oven, Carpet Free

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air

Building and exterior

Style
Apartment
Exterior
Concrete
Age
0-5 years
Outdoor
Security Gate

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
1
Driveway and parking
Underground

Condo

Monthly fee
$742
Fee includes
Heat Included, Common Elements Included, Building Insurance Included, Water Included, Parking Included
Amenities
Gym, Concierge, Elevator, Guest Suites, Outdoor Pool, Party Room/Meeting Room
Locker
Owned
Balcony
Open
Exposure
East
Pets
Yes-with Restrictions
Security
Monitored, Security Guard, Concierge/Security, Security System
Property manager
DEL Property Management

More

Possession
Flexible
Nearby
Arts Centre, Place Of Worship, Public Transit, School
Cross street
Dupont St/ Howland Ave

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
BedroomFlat3.35 × 3.05 m (11' × 10')Laminate, Window
DenFlat2.74 × 2.74 m (9' × 9')Laminate, Open Concept, Combined w/Dining
Dining RoomFlat3.1 × 2.74 m (10'2" × 9')Open Concept, Combined w/Kitchen
Living RoomFlat3.5 × 3.1 m (11'6" × 10'2")Open Concept, Combined w/Dining
KitchenFlat3.1 × 2.74 m (10'2" × 9')Open Concept, Combined w/Dining

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 Dupont Subway6 min walk
  • 🚇 Spadina Subway13 min walk
  • 🚆 Toronto Union Station GO4.1 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 10 grocery stores, 97 cafés and restaurants, 25 parks, 4 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Creeds (100 m). Nearest park: Cawthra Playground (300 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 73%
    11 min walk
  • Hillcrest Community School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 91%, math 61%
    11 min walk
  • Huron Street Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 79%, math 59%
    13 min walk
  • Hawthorne II Bilingual Alternative Junior School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 94%, math 67%
    15 min walk

Secondary

  • 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 M5R

Owners / renters
39% / 61%
Median household income
$86,000
Average age
46
Children under 15
8%
Homes
5% detached, 54% high-rise
Commute by transit
25%
Population
26,197

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 1.3%, Spanish 1%, Yue (Cantonese) 0.7%, Iranian Persian 0.6%.

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 Annex (2025): 35% above the Toronto average, down 12% from the year before.

  • Assault41% above average
  • Break and enter104% above average
  • Auto theft48% below average
  • Robberyabout average
  • Theft from vehiclesabout average
  • Shootings36% 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

  • 574 DAVENPORT RD · 400 m
    Plan of Condominium · Draft Plan Approved · applied 2022
    purpose is to facilitate 4 seperate units with common areas in existing building
    Application details
  • 500 MACPHERSON AVE · 300 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2022
    Site plan approval application for an 8-storey residential building having a gross floor area of 11572 square metres, and containing 135 residential dwelling…
    Application details
  • 555 DAVENPORT RD · 350 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2022
    Site Plan Approval for an 8-storey residential building having a gross floor area of 10,906 square metres, and containing 134 residential dwelling units.
    Application details
  • 388 DUPONT ST · 100 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2021
    Proposal revised:A 16-storey mixed-use building with a wrapped MPH/Amenity at Level 16. Proposal contains 257 dwelling units and 811 square metres of at-grade…
    Application details
  • 388 DUPONT ST · 100 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Closed · applied 2026
    The proposal is for a 16-storey mixed-use building containing 257 dwelling units and 813 square metres of at-grade retail space along the Dupont Street…
    Application details
  • 328 DUPONT ST · 250 m
    Plan of Condominium · Closed · applied 2024
    Draft Plan of Condominium for a 13 storey building containing 115 residential units with 94 parking spots dedicated to the residential units
    Application details

3 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): 4 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise 1 source nearby

  • 🚆 Rail line (North Toronto Subdivision)100 m

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

No building permits at this address since 2014.

2 permits on this block of the street in the last 2 years, including 1 new home.

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

Trees

25 City street trees within 100 m, mostly maples. That’s fewer 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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