A spectacular and seldom-offered ravine property, 187 Ellis Avenue presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own one of Toronto's most coveted and private parcels of land. Located on the shores of Grenadier Pond with sweeping views of High Park's ancient canopy, this extraordinary property offers the rare sensation of a wooded countryside retreat - mere minutes from the very heart of the city.The exceptional lot spans 70 feet in width and an impressive 512.5 feet in depth, encompassing 0.82 acres of lush ravine land. Whether envisioned as the site of a masterfully designed bespoke residence or a lovingly restored character home, the potential here is unparalleled.The existing home unfolds across three levels totalling 4,215 square feet, offering four generously proportioned bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. A two-car garage with attached workshop adds exceptional utility, complemented by two additional driveway spaces. The ravine setting ensures a degree of seclusion rarely achieved on a Toronto residential lot, with mature trees providing a natural privacy screen.Situated in the prestigious Swansea neighbourhood, this address places residents within walking distance of the Bloor West Village's celebrated shops and restaurants and top-rated schools including Swansea PS and Humberside Collegiate. Convenient access to the Gardiner and Bloor subway line ensures effortless connectivity to downtown, the airport and beyond. Renovate to your exacting standards or build the residence you have always envisioned. Properties of this magnitude, in this location, simply do not come to market. 187 Ellis Avenue is not merely a listing - it is a legacy.
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Facts and features of 187 Ellis Avenue
| Type | Detached |
|---|---|
| Style | 2-Storey |
| Bedrooms | 4 + 1 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Size | 2500-3000 sq ft |
| Lot | 70 x 512.5 Feet |
| Parking | 4 |
| Garage | Attached |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Basement | Partially Finished, Separate Entrance |
| Exterior | Stone, Brick |
| Age | 100+ |
| Taxes | $17,812 (2025) |
| Days on market | 49 |
| Listing brokerage | BABIAK TEAM REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LTD. |
Rooms
9 rooms, with sizes
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 21′ 6″ × 13′ 0″ 6.55 × 3.96 m | fireplace, large window, stained glass |
| Bedroom 4 | Main | 13′ 0″ × 10′ 9″ 3.96 × 3.28 m | large window, closet |
| Breakfast | Main | 10′ 6″ × 8′ 0″ 3.2 × 2.44 m | combined w/kitchen, large window, walk-out |
| Bedroom | Second | 13′ 10″ × 13′ 7″ 4.22 × 4.14 m | 3 pc ensuite, balcony, large window |
| Family Room | Main | 24′ 0″ × 10′ 6″ 7.32 × 3.2 m | fireplace, bay window |
| Dining Room | Main | 14′ 8″ × 11′ 6″ 4.47 × 3.51 m | crown moulding, large window, wall sconce lighting |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 13′ 8″ × 9′ 8″ 4.17 × 2.95 m | large window, closet |
| Kitchen | Main | 10′ 6″ × 9′ 0″ 3.2 × 2.74 m | combined w/br, double sink, b/i oven |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 16′ 0″ × 10′ 0″ 4.88 × 3.05 m | large window, closet |
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What’s near 187 Ellis Avenue
From 187 Ellis Avenue, the nearest TDSB elementary school is Swansea Junior and Senior Junior and Senior Public School, 13 minutes on foot.
Schools
- Swansea Junior and Senior Junior and Senior Public School TDSB elementary · JK-8 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 6 reading 87% · Gr 6 math 62% 13 min walk
- Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School TDSB elementary · JK-8 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 6 reading 99% · Gr 6 math 76% 21 min walk 8 min drive
- Lucy McCormick Senior School TDSB middle school · 1-8 40 min walk 14 min drive
- St Pius X Catholic School Catholic elementary · JK-8 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 6 reading 100% · Gr 6 math 61% 24 min walk 8 min drive
- The Student School TDSB secondary · 9-12 22 min walk 8 min drive
- Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School Catholic secondary · 9-12 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 9 math 41% · Gr 10 literacy 69% 32 min walk 11 min drive
Nearest schools, not necessarily the ones that serve this address. Check with the TDSB and TCDSB school locators.
Places: OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026. Walking and driving times: Mapbox. Schools: EQAO 2024-25, Ontario Ministry of Education.
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