285 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, ON
University, Toronto · MLS® C13222442
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.
Key facts
- Property type
- Semi-Detached, 2 1/2 Storey
- MLS®
- C13222442
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 1500-2000
- Lot
- 18 × 120 ft
- Cross streets
- Bloor & Spadina
- Parking
- 2 garage (detached)
- Driveway
- Lane
- Basement
- Full, Partially Finished
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Unknown
- Roof
- Unknown
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $9,539 / 2025
- Days on market
- 46
- Listing brokerage
- HARVEY KALLES REAL ESTATE LTD.
Rooms
Heads up: the asking price here sits well above what comparable listings suggest. That can point to premium finishes, a bigger lot, or simply an ambitious ask, so it is worth a close look before you offer. I would not put an automatic figure on this one. Tell me you are interested and I will pull the most comparable recent sales and give you a straight answer on what it will really take.
Ask Moe if this price is fairIts public catchment (Jesse Ketchum Junior and Senior Public School) tests around the provincial average, a steady, family-friendly draw. The full EQAO breakdown is below.
On location, this is a very walkable address with everyday errands close by. Bloor St West at Brunswick Ave is about a 1-minute walk away. Walkable, transit-friendly spots tend to hold value and widen your resale pool.
What the listing highlightsThese are claims from the listing. The only way to know for sure is to see it in person, and I am happy to book you a private showing.
- Finished basement: added living space, worth checking ceiling height and that the work was permitted.
- Upscale kitchen: a genuine value driver, verify the appliances, stone, and finishes in person.
- Tall ceilings: they transform how a home feels, worth confirming the actual heights room to room.
- Open-concept layout: modern, sought-after flow.
- Sold as-is / needs work: budget for renovation, the price should reflect the condition.
- Value driver
- Worth verifying
- Lifestyle
- Weigh carefully
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 4 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 27% above the area average of $944/sqft.
42 days longer than the Toronto average (4 days).
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
University, Toronto, ON
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Getting around
Very WalkableA walkability read built from the amenities around this home: how close the nearest transit stop is, and how many grocery, dining, park, and pharmacy destinations fall within a 15-minute walk. It is a guide, not a guarantee. Places data from Google.
Most daily errands can be done on foot.
🚉 Nearest transit: Bloor St West at Brunswick Ave, about 63 m away
Within a 15-minute (1.5 km) walk.
How asking prices compare in the closest areas to this home. Longer bars mean a pricier market.
Typical asking price of active listings of the same type, per area (outliers removed). Toronto.
Get the full neighbourhood report (schools, parks, transit & safety) →
The public and Catholic schools this address is zoned for, with EQAO results (the share of students meeting Ontario's provincial standard).
School attendance boundaries and EQAO results are Ontario government data and can change. Confirm the current catchment with the school board before relying on it.
Affordability & Mortgage
Income needed assumes a ~32% GDS ratio; weekly is mortgage principal & interest only. Price ÷ income is the home price over the income needed. Fixed reference assumptions so listings compare on equal footing, not a lending decision.
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Your numbers
Homes over $1.5M can't be insured, so 20% down or more is required.
Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 3.99% via Ratehub.ca (as of July 17, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,679,200 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $8,961
- Property tax
- $795
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $9,756
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $38,950
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $38,950
- Estimated closing costs
- $77,900
Plus your down payment of $419,800. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.
Mortgage stress test
Lenders qualify you at the greater of your rate plus 2% or 5.25%. You do not pay this rate. It just shows you could still handle payments if rates rose, so aim to stay comfortable at this higher number.
Over the full 25 years
At the end of your 5-year term
- Total paid over the term
- $537,650
- Principal paid down
- $213,847
- Interest paid
- $323,804
- Balance remaining
- $1,465,353
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Estimates only, not a mortgage quote or pre-approval. Figures use Canadian semi-annual compounding, current minimum down-payment rules, CMHC premium tiers, and Ontario (plus Toronto, when selected) land transfer tax. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and closing costs vary by lender and property. Confirm every number with your mortgage professional.
Investor snapshot
Thinking of this home as an investment? We will pull real comparable rents and run the full numbers with you.
Talk about the numbersEstimates only. Rent is modelled on above-grade size and local norms, so a finished basement or second suite (a separate entrance often means one) can push real rent well above this. Taxes, fees, and vacancy vary by property, and cap rate is before financing. A starting point, not a final number, let us run the real ones with you.
Helpful resources
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of HARVEY KALLES REAL ESTATE LTD.. MLS®/PropTx.