285 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, ON
University, Toronto · MLS® C13760314
About this home
In short
- 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 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...
- 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...
- The third level delivers a dramatic bedroom retreat beneath a vaulted ceiling and skylight.
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.
Key facts
- Property type
- Semi-Detached, 2 1/2 Storey
- MLS®
- C13760314
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 1500-2000 sq ft
- 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
- 40
- Listing brokerage
- HARVEY KALLES REAL ESTATE LTD.
Rooms
No automatic estimate is shown here: there is not a deep enough record of recent sales of homes like this one in this neighbourhood to support one.
Considering this property? Request a written price readIts 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.
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For saleNothing closely matching this home is listed nearby right now, so these are the nearest semi-detached listings on the market.
Per square foot, these ask about $845/sqft; this home lists at $1,142/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 5 closest of 7 active listings nearby.
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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.
Also nearby: 12 more schools within 2.5 km
Not the assigned catchment: schools a family here could reach, with EQAO results where published.
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 4.34% via Ratehub.ca (as of October 19, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,599,200 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $8,842
- Property tax
- $795
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $9,637
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $36,455
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $36,455
- Estimated closing costs
- $72,910
Plus your down payment of $399,800. 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
- $530,535
- Principal paid down
- $195,393
- Interest paid
- $335,142
- Balance remaining
- $1,403,807
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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
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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.
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