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285 Brunswick Avenue

University, Toronto, M5S 2M6

$1,999,000

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  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 2 parking
  • 1500-2000 sq ft

Listed 41 days ago · MLS® C13760314

About this home

Iconic Annex address meets inspired design in this exceptional 2-storey semi-detached on one of Toronto's most beloved streets. Soaring through three beautifully appointed levels, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home masterfully blends Victorian character with thoughtful modern upgrades.A charming courtyard entrance welcomes you home - a rare and private approach that sets the tone before you even step inside.The grand main floor impresses immediately. A sprawling open-concept living/ dining room features a statement fireplace and bay window, flowing seamlessly into a chef's kitchen anchored by a professional Wolf range and stainless steel appliances. A sun-drenched family room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooks the garden, while the sliding doors step right onto your deck and an idyllic backyard oasis - lush, private, and made for entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a generous layout, large closet, and a spa-worthy 5-piece ensuite. A dedicated walk-in dressing room and second bedroom complete the floor. The third level delivers a dramatic bedroom retreat beneath a vaulted ceiling and skylight. The partially finished basement adds valuable flex space, and with laneway housing potential (information attached), the upside here is exceptional. Steps to Bloor Street's finest dining, boutiques, U of T, and transit. Within reach of some of Toronto's most sought after schools. Two-car laneway garage. Homes of this calibre simply don't come along often. New AC/Furnace.

Details

Type
Semi-Detached
Style
2 1/2 Storey
Size
1500-2000 sq ft
Lot
18 × 120 ft
Basement
Full, Partially Finished
Garage
Detached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$9,539 (2025)
Neighbourhood
University
Municipality
Toronto C01

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 5-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (second)
Rooms
9 above ground + 1 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Electric, Living Room
Features
Carpet Free

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
2 1/2 Storey
Exterior
Brick
Faces
East

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total parking
2
Driveway and parking
Lane

Lot

Size
18 × 120 ft

More

Possession
TBA
Nearby
Arts Centre, Hospital, Library, Public Transit, Rec./Commun.Centre, School
Cross street
Bloor & Spadina

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
FoyerMain5.64 x 4.39
Living RoomMain9.99 × 3.63 m (32'9" × 11'11")
Dining RoomMain9.99 × 3.63 m (32'9" × 11'11")
KitchenMain4.93 × 3.45 m (16'2" × 11'4")
Family RoomMain3.45 × 3.4 m (11'4" × 11'2")
Bedroom 2Second4.62 × 3.4 m (15'2" × 11'2")
BathroomSecond
Primary BedroomSecond4.9 × 3.3 m (16'1" × 10'10")
BathroomSecond
Bedroom 3Third4.85 × 4.57 m (15'11" × 15')
LaundryBasement8.79 × 4.32 m (28'10" × 14'2")
Cold Room/CantinaBasement3.1 × 3.02 m (10'2" × 9'11")

History of this address

2 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 Subway6 min walk
  • 🚆 Toronto Union Station GO3.2 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 11 grocery stores, 201 cafés and restaurants, 21 parks, 12 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Bulk Barn (100 m). Nearest park: Joseph Burr Tyrell Park (150 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Huron Street Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 79%, math 59%    11 min walk
  • Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 73%    12 min walk

Secondary

  • ALPHA II Alternative School4 min walk
  • Central Technical School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 34%, literacy test 74%    5 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 15 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 · 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 · 450 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
  • 175 LOWTHER AVE · 300 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 · 300 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 · 350 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

14 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

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

  • Party Wall Admin Permits · 2016 · Closed
    Administrative party wall permit in conjunction with permit # 16-153193 BLD SR for 283 Brunswick Ave.

6 permits on this block of the street in the last 2 years, including 3 new homes.

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

Trees

86 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.

Listed by HARVEY KALLES REAL ESTATE LTD..

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