279 Brunswick Avenue

University, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2M6

Overview

At a glance

Days on market4 days
ListedOct 23, 2026
UpdatedOct 25, 2026
Size2000-2500 sq ft
Lot17.33 x 120 Feet
Property taxes$8,594 (2026)
Parking2 spaces
BasementFull, Unfinished, Development Potential
MLS® numberC14112804
Data sourcePropTx MLS® System
Listing brokerageRE/MAX WEST REALTY INC.

About this home

Attention investors, renovators, contractors and builders. This red brick Victorian sits in the sought-after University neighbourhood, just half a block from Bloor, and is ready for its next chapter. With approximately 2,500 sq ft over four levels, this home is ready to be rebuilt around your vision. Picture generous principal rooms and an open, light-filled layout designed around the way you live. Rebuild it as a family home that honours its Victorian heritage, add income units, create a distinctive live/work space, or explore the potential for a laneway house. For an experienced buyer, the upside here is significant. Everyday living is right outside the door: the cafes, restaurants and grocers of Bloor and College, with Spadina Station (Lines 1 and 2) about 3 minutes on foot. Laneway parking for possibly two cars is a rare bonus this close to Bloor. Top-rated schools, the University of Toronto, the downtown hospitals and the core are all close by. Walk Score 99, Transit Score 99, Bike Score 100.The property has sustained fire damage and is being sold strictly in "as is, where is" condition, with no representations or warranties whatsoever by the Seller. Buyers are encouraged to do their own due diligence regarding condition, permits, future use, redevelopment potential, laneway house eligibility, taxes and construction costs.

Details

Property

Style
2 1/2 Storey
Fronting on
West
Cross street
Spadina and Bloor
Community
University
Municipality
Toronto C01

Inside

Bedrooms above grade
4
Bathrooms
3
Kitchens
3
Basement
Full, Unfinished, Development Potential
Family room
No
Fireplace
No
Interior features
Water Heater Owned, Water Meter

Utilities

Heating
Water
Heating fuel
Gas
Cooling
None
Sewer
Sewer

Building

Construction
Brick
Foundation
Unknown
Roof
Unknown
Pool
None

Parking

Garage
None
Parking spaces
2
Total parking
2
Driveway
Lane

Land

Frontage
17.33
Depth
120
Lot size units
Feet
Waterfront
No
Property features
Fenced Yard, Hospital, Library, Public Transit, Rec./Commun.Centre, School
Rooms (21)
RoomLevelSizeFeatures
FoyerMain1.22 x 1.04 Meters
Living RoomMain3.15 x 3.05 Meters
Dining RoomMain3.12 x 3.66 Meters
KitchenMain2.92 x 3.66 Meters
BedroomMain3.2 x 3.35 Meters
StudyMain2.13 x 3.35 Meters
Bedroom 2Main2.77 x 3.15 Meters
BathroomMain1.52 x 2.13 Meters
Living RoomSecond3.68 x 4.17 Meters
Living RoomSecond2.79 x 3.15 Meters
KitchenSecond3.05 x 3.66 MetersCombined w/Dining
BedroomSecond3.05 x 3.66 Meters
BathroomSecond1.52 x 2.44 Meters
OtherSecond2.03 x 1.83 MetersBalcony
KitchenThird3.73 x 2.82 MetersCombined w/Dining
BedroomThird2.67 x 4.17 Meters
BathroomThird2.16 x 1.22 Meters
OtherThird2.03 x 1.83 MetersBalcony
KitchenLower4.01 x 2.57 Meters
BathroomLower4.01 x 2.57 Meters
OtherLower11.73 x 3.51 Meters
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Neighbourhood

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On a busier streetBackyard faces east

  • Elementary schoolALPHA II Alternative Schoolabout 4 min walk
  • High schoolCentral Technical Schoolabout 4 min walk
  • ParkJoseph Burr Tyrell Parkabout 2 min walk
  • Playground about 2 min walk
  • TrailBathurst Stationabout 5 min walk
  • Grocery storeBulk Barnabout 2 min walk
  • DowntownTorontoabout 32 min walk
  • Library about 1 min walk
  • Rec centre or arenaMiles Nadal Jewish Community Centreabout 4 min walk
  • Golf courseParamount Golfabout 3.6 km
  • HospitalCentre For Addiction and Mental Health - College Street Siteabout 13 min walk
  • Highway on-rampExit 153about 3.1 km
  • GO or train stationToronto Union Stationabout 3.1 km

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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX WEST REALTY INC.. Listing information from the PropTx MLS® System. Each listing shows the brokerage that represents it. The information provided herein must only be used by consumers that have a bona fide interest in the purchase, sale, or lease of real estate and may not be used for any commercial purpose or any other purpose. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by PropTx. Last updated October 27, 2026 at 10:51 p.m.

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