The Annex
Toronto, Ontario

The Annex

Intellectuals, Victorians, and Bloor St.

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About The Annex

The Annex was Toronto's first wealthy suburb, developed in the 1880s when the city's elite moved north of Bloor. Today it retains its intellectual character, anchored by the University of Toronto campus to the south and a long-standing tradition of writers, academics, and artists calling it home. The housing stock is remarkable — block after block of well-preserved Victorian and Edwardian semis, with the occasional mansion on Spadina Road.

Bloor Street West between Spadina and Bathurst is one of Toronto's best commercial streets: the Fox Theatre, BMV Books, a dozen independent restaurants, and transit access via the Bloor-Danforth subway line. Koreatown begins just west at Christie, giving the area excellent diversity in its food scene. Residents are fiercely attached to their neighbourhood — turnover is low and demand consistently high.

Pros & Cons

Pros
Victoria and Edwardian heritage homes
Subway on your doorstep (Bloor line)
Walk score of 96 — almost everything walkable
Diverse, intellectual community
Cons
U of T students means busy weekends
Semi-detached means shared walls
Competitive market, low turnover
Parking is very limited

Lifestyle

Urban
Academic
Heritage
Walkable
Cultural

Median price by property type

$2.8M
Detached
$1.8M
Semi-Detached
$750K
Condo
Median Asking Price
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Liveability Scores

Walk Score96/100
Transit Score94/100
Bike Score88/100
School Rating
8/10

Highlights

University
U of T campus (south)
Subway
Spadina & Bathurst stations
Culture
BMV Books, Hart House
Food
Bloor St + Koreatown

Top Streets

Admiral Rd
Lowther Ave
Spadina Ave
Walmer Rd
Brunswick Ave
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The The Annex market right now

There are 212 homes for sale in The Annex today, with a median asking price of $1.08M. Most are asking between $580K and $4M, so the range a buyer actually shops here is about $3.42M wide.

The most common thing on the market is condo apartments, at 71 of the 212 listings, asking a median of $900K. The Annex also has 7 detached houses, 6 semi-detached houses, 5 townhouses, 4 condo townhouses available, which is worth knowing before you fix on one type.

On the rental side there are 159 places available in The Annex, with a median asking rent of $3,400 a month. Against a $1.08M median asking price, that is the comparison worth running before deciding whether to buy here or rent first.

Figures are taken from active TRREB listings and were last updated 2026-10-27.

Active listings in The Annex by property type, 2026-10-27
Property typeFor saleMedian asking
Condo Apartment71$900K
Detached7$3.18M
Semi-Detached6$2.64M
Att/Row/Townhouse5$2M
Condo Townhouse4$2.51M

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The Annex — common questions

How much do homes cost in The Annex?
The median asking price in The Annex is $1.08M, based on 212 active MLS listings as of 2026-10-27. Most homes are asking between $580K and $4M.
What types of homes are for sale in The Annex?
Condo Apartment: 71 listed, median $900K. Detached: 7 listed, median $3.18M. Semi-Detached: 6 listed, median $2.64M. Att/Row/Townhouse: 5 listed, median $2M. Condo Townhouse: 4 listed, median $2.51M. Figures reflect active MLS listings as of 2026-10-27.
How much is rent in The Annex?
The median asking rent in The Annex is $3,400 per month across 159 active rental listings as of 2026-10-27.
Is The Annex in Toronto?
Yes. The Annex is a neighbourhood within Toronto, in the Greater Toronto Area. An address in The Annex is a Toronto address.
Where is The Annex?
The Annex is a Toronto neighbourhood, in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario.
Is The Annex in the GTA?
Yes. The Annex is part of Toronto, which sits inside the Greater Toronto Area.
What is it like to live in The Annex?
The Annex was Toronto's first wealthy suburb, developed in the 1880s when the city's elite moved north of Bloor. Today it retains its intellectual character, anchored by the University of Toronto campus to the south and a long-standing tradition of writers, academics, and artists calling it home. The housing stock is remarkable — block after block of well-preserved Victorian and Edwardian semis, with the occasional mansion on Spadina Road. Bloor Street West between Spadina and Bathurst is one of Toronto's best commercial streets: the Fox Theatre, BMV Books, a dozen independent restaurants, and transit access via the Bloor-Danforth subway line. Koreatown begins just west at Christie, giving the area excellent diversity in its food scene. Residents are fiercely attached to their neighbourhood — turnover is low and demand consistently high.
What are the pros and cons of living in The Annex?
Pros: Victoria and Edwardian heritage homes; Subway on your doorstep (Bloor line); Walk score of 96 — almost everything walkable; Diverse, intellectual community. Trade-offs: U of T students means busy weekends; Semi-detached means shared walls; Competitive market, low turnover; Parking is very limited.
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