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.
About this home
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Facts and features of 279 Brunswick Avenue
| Type | Semi-Detached |
|---|---|
| Style | 2 1/2 Storey |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Size | 2000-2500 sq ft |
| Lot | 17.33 x 120 Feet |
| Parking | 2 |
| Garage | None |
| Heating | Water |
| Cooling | None |
| Basement | Full, Unfinished, Development Potential |
| Exterior | Brick |
| Taxes | $8,594 (2026) |
| Days on market | 6 |
| Listing brokerage | RE/MAX WEST REALTY INC. |
Rooms
21 rooms, with sizes
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Third | 12′ 3″ × 9′ 3″ 3.73 × 2.82 m | Combined w/Dining |
| Living Room | Second | 12′ 1″ × 13′ 8″ 3.68 × 4.17 m | |
| Bedroom 2 | Main | 9′ 1″ × 10′ 4″ 2.77 × 3.15 m | |
| Bedroom | Main | 10′ 6″ × 11′ 0″ 3.2 × 3.35 m | |
| Kitchen | Main | 9′ 7″ × 12′ 0″ 2.92 × 3.66 m | |
| Bedroom | Second | 10′ 0″ × 12′ 0″ 3.05 × 3.66 m | |
| Foyer | Main | 4′ 0″ × 3′ 5″ 1.22 × 1.04 m | |
| Living Room | Second | 9′ 2″ × 10′ 4″ 2.79 × 3.15 m | |
| Other | Third | 6′ 8″ × 6′ 0″ 2.03 × 1.83 m | Balcony |
| Other | Lower | 38′ 6″ × 11′ 6″ 11.73 × 3.51 m | |
| Living Room | Main | 10′ 4″ × 10′ 0″ 3.15 × 3.05 m | |
| Bathroom | Second | 5′ 0″ × 8′ 0″ 1.52 × 2.44 m | |
| Bathroom | Main | 5′ 0″ × 7′ 0″ 1.52 × 2.13 m | |
| Dining Room | Main | 10′ 3″ × 12′ 0″ 3.12 × 3.66 m | |
| Bathroom | Third | 7′ 1″ × 4′ 0″ 2.16 × 1.22 m | |
| Kitchen | Second | 10′ 0″ × 12′ 0″ 3.05 × 3.66 m | Combined w/Dining |
| Bathroom | Lower | 13′ 2″ × 8′ 5″ 4.01 × 2.57 m | |
| Study | Main | 7′ 0″ × 11′ 0″ 2.13 × 3.35 m | |
| Other | Second | 6′ 8″ × 6′ 0″ 2.03 × 1.83 m | Balcony |
| Bedroom | Third | 8′ 9″ × 13′ 8″ 2.67 × 4.17 m | |
| Kitchen | Lower | 13′ 2″ × 8′ 5″ 4.01 × 2.57 m |
Around this home
What’s near 279 Brunswick Avenue
From 279 Brunswick Avenue, the nearest station is Bathurst station (Line 2 Bloor-Danforth), about 350 m away; the nearest grocery store is Bulk Barn, about 100 m away; the nearest TDSB elementary school is Huron Street Junior Public School, about 700 m away; and the nearest park is Joseph Burr Tyrell Park, about 150 m away.
Transit
- Bathurst station Line 2 Bloor-Danforth about 350 m
- Spadina station Line 1 Yonge-University · Line 2 Bloor-Danforth about 400 m
- St George station Line 1 Yonge-University · Line 2 Bloor-Danforth about 750 m
Groceries and pharmacies
- Bulk Barn Grocery about 100 m
- Metro Grocery about 200 m
- Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacy about 200 m
- Pharmasave Pharmacy about 300 m
- Village Market Grocery about 450 m
Parks
- Joseph Burr Tyrell Park Park about 150 m
- Robert Street Playground Park about 200 m
- Sally Bird Park Park about 250 m
Schools
- Huron Street Junior Public School TDSB elementary · JK-6 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 6 reading 79% · Gr 6 math 59% about 700 m
- da Vinci School TDSB elementary · JK-6 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 3 reading 80% about 750 m
- Delta Senior Alternative School TDSB middle school · 7-8 about 1.2 km
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic School Catholic elementary · JK-8 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 6 reading 90% · Gr 6 math 60% about 1.2 km
- Central Technical School TDSB secondary · 9-12 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 9 math 34% · Gr 10 literacy 74% about 300 m
- Loretto College School Catholic secondary · 9-12 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 9 math 40% · Gr 10 literacy 83% about 350 m
Nearest schools, not necessarily the ones that serve this address. Check with the TDSB and TCDSB school locators.
Community
- Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre Community centre about 250 m
- Spadina Road Library Library about 300 m
- Varsity Arena Pool or arena about 900 m
Private schools
- Girls
- Branksome Hall JK to Grade 12 about 2.4 km
- The Bishop Strachan School JK to Grade 12 about 2.8 km
- Boys
- Royal St. George's College Grades 3 to 12 about 550 m
- St. Michael's College School Grades 7 to 12 about 2.4 km
- Upper Canada College JK to Grade 12 about 3.0 km
- Co-ed
- Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School JK to Grade 8 about 250 m
- University of Toronto Schools (UTS) Grades 7 to 12 about 400 m
- Howlett Academy JK to Grade 8 about 450 m
- The Shire School JK to Grade 6 about 900 m
Within a 40-minute walk, from our list of private schools in central Toronto (checked October 2026). Fees and admissions on each school’s site. See all private schools
Restaurants
- Raffaella Google reviews about 50 m
- The lab Google reviews about 50 m
- Indian Desire Google reviews about 100 m
- Myeongdong Gyoza Kalguksu Google reviews about 100 m
- Future Bistro Google reviews about 100 m
Places: OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026. Straight-line distances. Schools: EQAO 2024-25, Ontario Ministry of Education.
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