Penthouse 2-225 Brunswick Ave
University, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2M6
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 1,000–1,199sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $1,087at the range’s middle
- Built
- New
- Parking
- 0none
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About Penthouse 2-225 Brunswick Ave
Penthouse 2-225 Brunswick Ave is a 1-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in University, Toronto, listed for sale at an asking price of $1,195,000 (MLS® C13807884).
** Builder Sale - SAVE Thousands in HST and Builder Discounts ** The final opportunity to live in this much-admired, award-winning heritage conversion in the Annex - at an unbeatable price. Penthouse 2 offers a bright and airy floorplan with soaring ceilings, a south and west exposure for amazing natural light and a private terrace in the treetops. Brand new and never lived-in, this stylish and sun-filled suite that offers a generous floorplan of almost 1,100 square feet inside with great volumes and impeccable finishes. Spanning two levels, Penthouse features a private entry foyer, custom kitchen with stone counters and white oak cabinetry, integrated Miele appliances, gas cooktop, an oversized island with wine fridge, hardwood throughout and a distinctive roofline creating a remarkable volume of space. Enjoy a private terrace in the treetops all to yourself. Upstairs, a quiet primary suite featuring tailored built-ins and a bright ensuite bathroom with soaker tub and shower. Main floor powder room, great storage and the warmth and elegance of loft living. Parking by street permit, and steps to Bloor, Harbord Village, U of T and transit. Heritage architecture and contemporary craftsmanship in an outstanding location. Full Tarion warranty.
Insights
Condition Score
Fair66/1004 condition-related facts documented
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall5/100−$3,270/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 20 homes with 1 bedroom for lease in University right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and the condo fee. This record states no property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The home
Key facts
- MLS® number
- C13807884
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Comm Element Condo
- Building Age
- New
- Days on market
- Size
- 1000-1199 sqft
- Listed on
- Parking
- None, 0 Parking
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Comm Element Condo
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Community
- University
- Municipality
- Toronto
Building
- Size
- 1000-1199 sqft
- Building Age
- New
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 2pc Main, 1 × 4pc Upper
- Basement Type
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- None
- Additional Parking
- 0
- Total Parking
- 0
Utilities
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Heat Pump
Additional
- Fireplace
- No
- Den
- No
- Family room
- No
- Condo maint.
- $368
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | 5.25 × 3.05 m | Modern Kitchen, B/I Appliances, Stone Counter | Main |
| Dining | 4.0 × 2.15 m | hardwood floor, Open Concept | Main |
| Living | 2.9 × 3.5 m | South View, Cathedral Ceiling, W/O To Terrace | Main |
| Powder Rm | 0.9 × 1.4 m | — | Main |
| Primary | 3.1 × 2.85 m | Cathedral Ceiling, hardwood floor, 4 Pc Ensuite | 2nd |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for Penthouse 2-225 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, Ontario
Sale history on this site covers the last 2 years, the window permitted under the TRREB MLS® VOW agreement.
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $1,195,000 | N/A | Pc | C13807884 |
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The numbers
Mortgage Calculator
Plan with the current asking price
CMHC insurance: not required at 20% down. Payments use Canadian semi-annual compounding.
Mortgage Details
4.8% · 5-year term · 25-year amortization · 20% down
- Total down payment
- $239,000
- Total mortgage amount
- $956,000
- Total interest payment
- $679,600
- Total purchase cost
- $1,874,600
- Mortgage payment
- $5,452/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
68%Monthly carrying cost
$5,820- Rent $2,550
- Shortfall $3,270
Rental income opens at $2,550, the median asking rent of 20 comparable homes for lease in University. Type over it with the rent you expect. This is a planning tool, not advice.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $20,375
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $20,375
- Total land transfer tax
- $40,750
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000 + Toronto up to $4,475)
- −$8,475
- Total for first-time buyers
- $32,275
See how this is worked out
- 0.5% on the first $55,000
- $275
- 1.0% from $55,000 to $250,000
- $1,950
- 1.5% from $250,000 to $400,000
- $2,250
- 2.0% from $400,000 to $1,195,000
- $15,900
- Ontario total
- $20,375
Toronto’s municipal tax uses the same brackets at this price, so it adds another $20,375.
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Estimate
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The estimate is an automated value built from public and MLS® data. It is not an appraisal; ask Kassaundra Dobson, Broker of Record for a full comparative market analysis.
Comparable sales
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The land
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
Water and conservation3
- Not in Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s mapped regulated areaAt the address
- No mapped wetland within 120 m120 m
- No water-supply well recorded within 250 m17 test or monitoring holes also recorded.250 m
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority · Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity4
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areasAt the address
- 56 building permits issued within 250 m in the last 2 years250 m
- Nearest airport: 3.4 km3.4 km
- Mapped parcel: about 2,580 sq ftMeasured from the municipal parcel map, which can differ from the survey and from the lot size in the listing.At the address
Province of Ontario open data · Municipal building permits · toronto.parcels
Around the home1
- A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km1 km
Province of Ontario open data
Environmental records4
- No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m250 m
- 1 facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaThe nearest is The Governing Council of the University of Toronto — St George Campus, 910 m away. Facilities report to the National Pollutant Release Inventory above set thresholds; reporting a release is not a finding of harm.1 km
- No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.1 km
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet3
- Electricity is distributed here by Toronto Hydro-Electric System LimitedAt the address
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at this locationFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (30 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.At the address
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Beanfield Metroconnect, Bell, CIK Telecom, Dotto One, FibreStream, Rally, Rogers. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Rogers, SkyChoice Communications. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.Area-wide
Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Each record is placed at the distance its own line states. None of it is an inspection of the property. Confirm anything that matters to you with the municipality, Toronto and Region Conservation Authorityor the record’s publisher.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Contains information made available under the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Open Data Licence v1.0.
Heritage and ravine protection
- Not found on the Heritage Register
- Not in a mapped Heritage Conservation District
- Not in the mapped ravine protection area
What this means: None of these City records was found at this address. That does not rule out other approvals, such as a conservation authority permit, so check before you plan work.
City of Toronto Heritage Register, Heritage Conservation Districts and the Ravine and Natural Feature Protection by-law, read at this address from the City’s maps. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.
Zoning
Zone
R (d1.0) (x852)By-law
569-2013Municipality
Toronto1 d1.0
Density: floor area is capped at 1.0 times the lot area.
2 x852
Site-specific exception 852: this site has rules of its own, written in the by-law.
3 Where this is written
Chapter 10, section 10.10 of By-law 569-2013 · Exception 900.2.10(852)
4 What that means in practice
These are the zone’s rules, not permission for this lot. What can be built also depends on the exceptions, overlays and setbacks that apply here. Confirm with the City before you plan.
City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, read at this address from the City’s zoning map. Open the City’s zoning map. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.
Permit history
4 building permits cleared at this address in the City’s file.
Multiple ProjectsClosed
Conditional Permit - Interior alteration and upper addition to convert existing commercial to a 7 unit residential building in the form of a stacked townhouse.
Issued April 28, 2023
Building Permit Related(PS)Closed
Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations and addition of third floor to convert existing commercial to a 7 unit residential building.
Issued April 28, 2023
Building Permit Related (DR)Closed
Drain - Proposed interior alterations and addition of third floor to convert existing commercial to a 7 unit residential building.
Issued April 28, 2023
Building Permit Related(MS)Closed
HVAC - Proposed interior alterations and addition of third floor to convert existing commercial to a 7 unit residential building.
Issued April 28, 2023
City of Toronto Open Data — cleared building permits, which begin in 2017. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.
Signals around this home
Changing nearby. 6 open development applications within 800 m of this home.
425 BLOOR ST WSite planUnder Review
Proposal for a 30-storey building with retail units at grade along Bloor Street West. Overall, the proposal will introduce 472 residential units and 798 square metres of retail gross floor area.
270 m away350 BLOOR ST WSite planUnder Review
Site Plan Approval for a 36-storey mixed-use building containing 431 residential dwelling units (including 24 rental dwelling replacement units), retail at-grade and in the concourse levels and 2 levels of office space. The site includes a TTC entrance to Spadina Station, as well as 470 square metres of office space and two kiosk areas on the ground floor to be conveyed to the City to be used by Indigenous non-profit organization(s).
330 m away348 BLOOR ST WSite planUnder Review
Site Plan Approval for a 36-storey mixed-use building containing 431 residential dwelling units (including 24 rental dwelling replacement units), retail at-grade and in the concourse levels and 2 levels of office space. The site includes a TTC entrance to Spadina Station, as well as 470 square metres of office space and two kiosk areas on the ground floor to be conveyed to the City to be used by Indigenous non-profit organization(s).
330 m away344 BLOOR ST WSite planUnder Review
Site Plan Approval for a 36-storey mixed-use building containing 431 residential dwelling units (including 24 rental dwelling replacement units), retail at-grade and in the concourse levels and 2 levels of office space. The site includes a TTC entrance to Spadina Station, as well as 470 square metres of office space and two kiosk areas on the ground floor to be conveyed to the City to be used by Indigenous non-profit organization(s).
330 m away346 BLOOR ST WSite planUnder Review
Site Plan Approval for a 36-storey mixed-use building containing 431 residential dwelling units (including 24 rental dwelling replacement units), retail at-grade and in the concourse levels and 2 levels of office space. The site includes a TTC entrance to Spadina Station, as well as 470 square metres of office space and two kiosk areas on the ground floor to be conveyed to the City to be used by Indigenous non-profit organization(s).
340 m away342 BLOOR ST WSite planUnder Review
Site Plan Approval for a 36-storey mixed-use building containing 431 residential dwelling units (including 24 rental dwelling replacement units), retail at-grade and in the concourse levels and 2 levels of office space. The site includes a TTC entrance to Spadina Station, as well as 470 square metres of office space and two kiosk areas on the ground floor to be conveyed to the City to be used by Indigenous non-profit organization(s).
340 m away
City of Toronto Open Data — Development Applications and Building Permits (cleared permits since 2017). An application is a proposal: it may change, be refused or never be built. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.
The market
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The street
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Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spadina Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University, Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 400 m |
| Bathurst Station | TTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 450 m |
| St George Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University, Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 850 m |
| Union Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-UniversityGO Transit train: Barrie, Kitchener, Lakeshore East, Lakeshore West, Milton, Richmond Hill, StouffvilleUP Express train | 3 km |
| Forest Hill Station | TTC light rail: Line 5 Eglinton | 4.4 km |
The nearest subway, light rail, train, bus rapid transit stations 5 km, as the crow flies. Source: TTC schedule data (GTFS) from the Toronto Transit Commission under the Open Government Licence – Toronto; GO Transit and UP Express schedule data (GTFS) from Metrolinx under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx, downloaded October 18, 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Data used in this product or service is provided with the permission of Metrolinx. Metrolinx makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, with respect to the Data and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or currency of the data used in this product or service. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx.
Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| da Vinci SchoolToronto DSB | Public · grades JK–6 | 600 m | 67%Grade 3 average |
| King Edward Junior and Senior Public SchoolToronto DSB | Public · grades JK–8 · French Immersion | 650 m | 82%Grade 6 average |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic SchoolToronto CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 1.1 km | 80%Grade 6 average |
| École élémentaire Pierre-Elliott-TrudeauConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades JK–6 | 1.5 km | 94%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Technical SchoolToronto DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 200 m | 34%Grade 9 math |
| Loretto College SchoolToronto CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 400 m | 40%Grade 9 math |
| Harbord Collegiate InstituteToronto DSB | Public · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 700 m | 77%Grade 9 math |
| Collège français secondaireConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades 9–12 | 2.4 km | 86%Grade 9 math |
EQAO: share of students at or above the provincial standard, 2024–25 (Ontario open data). These are the schools nearest this home, not the schools it is assigned to: boundaries change, and some schools take students by application. Confirm with the board before you buy. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
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