Victorian brick house in the Annex

Midtown Toronto

The Annex

Living in The Annex

The Annex suits buyers who want a Victorian house on a leafy street, or a condo on the edges, steps from the University of Toronto and the Bloor Street subway.

Where it is

The Annex runs from Bloor Street West north to Dupont Street, and from Bathurst Street east to Avenue Road. Yorkville is to the east and Seaton Village to the west.

Homes

Most homes date from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many in Victorian, Queen Anne and Richardsonian Romanesque styles, with brick, sandstone and terra cotta fronts. Georgian and Tudor Revival houses followed in the mid-20th century. Detached and semi-detached houses are most common, with some townhouses; condos stand mainly on the main streets at the edges.

Main streets

Bloor Street West has restaurants, cafés, shops and health and professional offices, and a few pubs sit on the quieter streets inside the neighbourhood. The Royal Ontario Museum is at 100 Queens Park.

Transit

St. George station has Line 1 and Line 2, Spadina station has both lines and the Spadina streetcar, and Dupont station on Line 1 serves the north end.

Schools

Huron Street Junior Public School, 541 Huron Street. Jesse Ketchum Junior and Senior Public School, 61 Davenport Road. Cottingham Junior Public School, 85 Birch Avenue. Hillcrest Community School, 44 Hilton Avenue. St. Raymond Catholic School, 270 Barton Avenue. Private schools nearby include Royal St. George’s College, 120 Howland Avenue, and Waldorf Academy, 250 Madison Avenue. The University of Toronto’s St. George campus is next door. Check a home’s public schools with the TDSB’s Find Your School tool.

History

The land was divided into lots from the 1870s, and the City of Toronto annexed the area in 1887, which gave the neighbourhood its name. Timothy Eaton, the founder of Eaton’s, was among its early residents.

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The last twelve months

The Annex home sales today

Freehold homes

18for sale now

Average sold priceDays on marketSold for, of asking
Detached7 sales——
Semi-detached$2,116,590Down 26.7% on the year before3098.7%
Homes sold each month
  1. DecDec 2025: 5 sold
  2. JanJan 2026: 2 sold
  3. FebFeb 2026: 0 sold
  4. MarMar 2026: 3 sold
  5. AprApr 2026: 4 sold
  6. MayMay 2026: 5 sold
  7. JunJun 2026: 11 sold
  8. JulJul 2026: 6 sold
  9. AugAug 2026: 0 sold
  10. SepSep 2026: 4 sold
  11. OctOct 2026: 9 sold
  12. NovNov 2026: 1 sold

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Condos

61for sale now

Average sold pricePer square footDays on market
One bedroom3 sales——
Two bedrooms$1,067,465Down 13.1% on the year before$1,018*39
Homes sold each month
  1. DecDec 2025: 2 sold
  2. JanJan 2026: 3 sold
  3. FebFeb 2026: 4 sold
  4. MarMar 2026: 7 sold
  5. AprApr 2026: 10 sold
  6. MayMay 2026: 10 sold
  7. JunJun 2026: 7 sold
  8. JulJul 2026: 7 sold
  9. AugAug 2026: 3 sold
  10. SepSep 2026: 15 sold
  11. OctOct 2026: 2 sold
  12. NovNov 2026: 2 sold

(Hover over or tap a month to see the number sold)

Source: TRREB MLS® via PropTx, homes sold in the twelve months to November 8, 2026 inside our The Annex boundary, and homes for sale on that day. Averages, never medians; each change is on the twelve months before; under ten sales the count shows instead. Months of inventory: homes for sale now over the average month's sales (1 to 3 reads as a seller's market, 4 to 5 balanced, 6 or more a buyer's). Prices go up and down. *Per square foot from the floor area the listing states where it gives one, otherwise the midpoint of the size band TRREB publishes.

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Listing information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by PropTx or the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board. Data source: PropTx. Listings are refreshed from the MLS® at least daily.

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The guide

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The Annex is one of Toronto’s most vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods. It is home to a unique and eclectic mix of successful businesspeople, artists and creative professionals, university students, and families with deep roots in the area. Its quiet, leafy streets, stately homes, and beautiful architecture make it one of the downtown area’s most in-demand districts.

Informally, the Annex is bounded by Dupont Street to the north, Avenue Road to the east, Bloor Street West to the south, and Bathurst Street to the west. The City of Toronto uses a slightly different definition, expanding the neighbourhood’s boundaries to include the adjacent districts of Yorkville, which lies east of Avenue Road, and Seaton Village, which is just west of Bathurst.

History

The Annex is one of Toronto’s oldest neighbourhoods, with a history of immigrant settlement dating to the 1790s. Initially incorporated into York Township, the Annex was subdivided into individual lots beginning in the 1870s as Toronto’s growth accelerated. Between this point and the 1920s, the Annex was widely considered Toronto’s most prestigious neighbourhood, and was home to many if its wealthiest and most prominent citizens. Timothy Eaton, the founder of the Eaton’s department store chain, was among its well-known early residents.

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Today, the Annex is a close-knit neighbourhood, retaining the elite qualities of its storied history while remaining welcoming and accessible. Its residents are strongly committed to preserving the district’s unique character, which is evident at every turn.

Real Estate Options

Most of the homes in the Annex date to the late 19th or early 20th centuries, with a characteristic annex house featuring highly detailed Victorian architecture. The Queen Anne and Richardsonian Romanesque styles are also prominently featured on the Annex’s placid, tree-lined streets. Annex homes are also well-known for their distinctive and detailed, yet classic and understated exterior detail. Brick, sandstone, and terra cotta facades dominate the neighbourhood.

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Ivy-covered red brick Romanesque house in the Annex

A newer generation of homes, mostly in the Georgian and Tudor Revival styles, was also built in the mid-20th century. These homes tend to display less bombast in their exterior detail, yet project a quiet elegance that suits the neighbourhood perfectly.

Detached and semi-detached single-family homes are the most common property option in the Annex, though some townhouses are also available. As residents of the Annex fiercely protect the historic character of their neighbourhood, modern condominium developments are largely relegated to the major streets on the neighbourhood’s periphery. Condo buyers will find plenty of options along these corridors.

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Neighbourhood Amenities

Schools

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The Annex is in the Toronto District School Board’s Ward 10. Nearby public schools include:

  • Huron Street Junior Public School (541 Huron Street)
  • Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School (734 Palmerston Avenue)
  • Cottingham Junior Public School (85 Birch Avenue)
  • Hillcrest Community School (junior kindergarten to grade six) (44 Hilton Avenue)
  • Jesse Ketchum Junior and Senior Public School (61 Davenport Road)

Students in the Catholic system can attend:

  • St. Raymond Catholic School (270 Barton Avenue)
  • St. Joseph College (girls’ only high school) (74 Wellesley Street West)

Many of Toronto’s most highly regarded private schools are also conveniently located, with easy access from the Annex:

  • Royal St. George’s College (boys only, grades 3-12) (120 Howland Avenue)
  • Howlett Academy (junior kindergarten to grade eight) (15 Madison Avenue)
  • Blyth Academy, Yorkville campus (grades 9-12) (85 St. Nicholas Street)
  • Waldorf Academy (junior kindergarten to grade eight) (250 Madison Avenue)
  • The Mabin School (elementary school) (50 Poplar Plains Road)
  • Upper Canada College (200 Lonsdale Road)

Please note that private schools establish and maintain their own admissions policies. Parents of prospective students should contact each school directly with questions out admissions and eligibility criteria.

The Annex is also very close to the University of Toronto’s St. George campus, making the area popular with university students.

Services

Residents of the Annex are within easy walking distance of everything they need for their day-to-day lives. Most businesses and retail outlets are clustered along the major streets that border the Annex, with Bloor Street West offering a particularly complete range of restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and healthcare and professional services offices. A few pubs and casual eateries are also nestled into the quieter residential streets in the neighbourhood’s interior.

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Row of shops on a street in the Annex

Transit

The Annex boasts an outstanding Walk Score of 94 and an even better Transit Score of 97. Most neighbourhood residents catch the subway at St. George station, which serves Line 1’s University-Spadina branch as well as Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth). Southbound streetcars are available at the Spadina subway station, and another Line 1 subway station is located at Dupont Street.

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A subway trip from St. George to Union Station typically takes less than 15 minutes.

Culture and Recreation

The Annex’s main cultural attraction is the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), a world-renowned natural history and arts museum that draws millions of visitors each year. Annex residents are within easy walking distance of the ROM, which is located at 100 Queens Park.

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Downtown Toronto’s vibrant theatre, cultural, arts, and entertainment districts are easily accessible within minutes on the subway.

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