83 Madison Avenue Lower
Annex, Toronto, M5R 2S3
$3,225/mo
Reduced $275 from $3,500
- 3 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- 0 parking
- 1100-1500 sq ft
Listed 87 days ago · MLS® C13604088
About this home
Live in the heart of the city in this charming 3-bedroom unit, perfect for a group of friends or students seeking space, style & convenience. This unit does not feel like a basement with its tall ~8ft ceilings, laminate hardwood floors throughout & a window in each bedroom room for good natural light. This home effortlessly blends old-world character w/modern comforts. With separate living and dining space open to the kitchen (with dishwasher), this unit is both functional and cozy. Shared laundry is on your floor, making chores quick and easy. The shared backyard is perfect for weekend hangouts or quiet study sessions. Located in prime The Annex, one of Toronto's most vibrant neighborhoods, you'll be among beautiful Victorian & Edwardian homes, only two minute walk to University of Toronto, two minute walk to TTC Subway, & right in the middle of the culture, grocery stores, cafes, adventure & creativity defining downtown Toronto living. From here, you have easy access to explore all corners of the city via nearby transit options, making your daily commute or late-night outings a breeze. The unit & house exude character and charm, something you can't replicate in a high-rise. Whether you're hitting the books, hanging out w/friends, or soaking in all that Toronto has to offer, this unit delivers on comfort and unbeatable access to the city. Come experience downtown living at its best, right here in The Annex! Exclusions: Laundry machines are commercial grade and pay per use only $2/load. Tenants to pay 25% of Water and Heat, as well as their own Hydro w/separate meter. Students welcome w/parents as Guarantors! *Photos and Virtual Tour from 2025.
Details
- Type
- Semi-Detached
- Style
- Apartment
- Size
- 1100-1500 sq ft
- Basement
- Apartment, Separate Entrance
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Neighbourhood
- Annex
- Municipality
- Toronto C02
- Rent increase limit
- Depends on when the unit was first lived in: before Nov. 15, 2018 it’s covered by Ontario’s yearly limit (2.1% in 2026); after, there’s no cap.
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 3-piece (lower)
- Rooms
- 5 above ground + 1 below
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
- Laundry
- Shared, Coin Operated
- Features
- Carpet Free
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Radiant, Gas
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- Apartment
- Exterior
- Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Faces
- East
More
- Possession
- Immediate/Flexible
- Nearby
- Arts Centre, Hospital, Library, Public Transit, School
- Cross street
- N of Bloor; E of Spadina
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Basement | 4.32 × 2.32 m (14'2" × 7'7") | Hardwood Floor, B/I Dishwasher, Backsplash |
| Living Room | Basement | 5.8 × 3.65 m (19' × 12') | Hardwood Floor, Large Window, L-Shaped Room |
| Dining Room | Basement | 4.26 × 3.35 m (14' × 11') | Hardwood Floor, Window, Pot Lights |
| Bedroom | Basement | 3.22 × 2.39 m (10'7" × 7'10") | Hardwood Floor, Window, Closet |
| Bedroom 2 | Basement | 3.2 × 2.92 m (10'6" × 9'7") | Hardwood Floor, Window, Closet |
| Bedroom 3 | Basement | 4.5 × 3.39 m (14'9" × 11'1") | Hardwood Floor, Window, Closet |
| Bathroom | Basement | 3.03 × 1.26 m (9'11" × 4'2") | 3 Pc Bath, Tile Floor |
History of this address
3 earlier listings at this address, with sold and leased prices. Create a free account or sign in to see them.
Location
Location is approximate. See nearby homes on the map
The neighbourhood
Getting around Very walkable
- 🚇 Spadina Subway4 min walk
- 🚇 St. George Subway8 min walk
- 🚆 Toronto Union Station GO3.5 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 9 grocery stores, 162 cafés and restaurants, 31 parks, 8 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Galleria The Kitchen Express (500 m). Nearest park: Huron Street Playground (250 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Huron Street Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 79%, math 59%2 min walk
Secondary
- Monsignor Fraser College - Annex Campus Catholic13 min walk
- ALPHA II Alternative School14 min walk
- Central Technical School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 34%, literacy test 74%15 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 16 active
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300 BLOOR ST W · 400 mPlan of Condominium · Draft Plan Approved · applied 2026Draft Plan of Standard Condominium to create 339 residential units and 1 retail unit within a 34-storey building.Application details
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171 LOWTHER AVE · 400 mOfficial Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · OMB Appeal · applied 2025Lift the hold ('H') application for By-law 410-2024.Application details
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171 LOWTHER AVE · 400 mSite Plan · Under Review · applied 2025Site 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
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40 WALMER RD · 350 mSite Plan · Under Review · applied 2025Site 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
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262 ST GEORGE ST · 300 mOfficial Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · OMB Appeal · applied 2025Appealed on April 24, 2026.Combined Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment for an 18-storey building containing 121 dwelling units, and the adaptive re-use of…Application details
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38 WALMER RD · 350 mSite Plan · Under Review · applied 2022Site Plan application to permit a 25-storey mixed use building containing 211 dwelling units and 1,950 square metres of non-residential GFA, including retail,…Application details
20 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.
Heritage Protected
This address is on Toronto’s Heritage Register: Heritage Conservation District (Part V) (2019). Changes to the outside (and sometimes inside) usually need a heritage permit, and demolition is restricted.
Building permits
No building permits at this address since 2014.
5 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
56 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).
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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