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The Annex Condos: Which Buildings Are Actually Worth Buying Into?
We help buyers compare The Annex condos by building quality, pricing, maintenance fees, usable space, privacy, parking, and location so they can understand which properties genuinely deserve a closer look.
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Active inventory shows us what is available. The next step is deciding which listings actually fit. We can narrow the search around your budget, required space, parking needs, monthly-cost comfort, preferred building style, transit requirements, privacy, views, and timing.
Annex Condosing
The Annex offers something many central Toronto condo neighbourhoods cannot easily replicate: an established residential setting combined with walkability, subway access, restaurants, shops, cultural destinations, and proximity to the University of Toronto and downtown. That appeal can also influence what buyers are asked to pay.
The harder question is deciding which The Annex condos actually justify the price. Two properties within a similar budget can provide very different ownership experiences once we look at the building, layout, maintenance fees, parking, privacy, exposure, and exact location.
We help buyers look beyond the neighbourhood name and understand what they are actually buying before making an offer. Whether we are working with someone already living in Toronto or searching from elsewhere in Canada, the United States, or abroad, we consider the suite, building, monthly costs, and location together.
BROWSE ALL CONDOS IN THE ANNEX
1 BLOOR STREET WEST
483 DUPONT STREET
321 DAVENPORT RD
850 RICHMOND ST
736 SPADINA ROAD
295 DAVENPORT RD
783 BATHURST STREET
74 SPADINA ROAD
160 BEDFORD ROAD
346 DAVENPORT RD
203 COLLEGE STREET
391 BRUNSWICK AVE
328 DUPONT ST
287 DAVENPORT RD
350 DAVENPORT RD
409 HURON ST
314 DAVENPORT RD
661 HURON ST
300 BLOOR ST WEST
64 PRINCE ARTHUR AVE
Lifestyle
Experience The Annex Living
From world-class museums to independent bookstores and eclectic dining, The Annex offers Toronto’s most cultured urban lifestyle.
Museum
Royal Ontario Museum
- 100 Queens Park
Gallery
Art Gallery of Ontario
- 317 Dundas St W
Pub
Hemingway's
- 142 Cumberland St
Mediterranean
Byblos
- 11 Duncan St
Museum
Royal Ontario Museum
- 100 Queens Park
Gallery
Art Gallery of Ontario
- 317 Dundas St W
Music
The Royal Conservatory
- 273 Bloor St W
Arts Hub
Mirvish Village
- 581 Markham St
Pub
Hemingway's
- 142 Cumberland St
Mediterranean
Byblos
- 11 Duncan St
Japanese
Sushi on Bloor
- 525 Bloor St W
Bakery
Future Bakery
- 135 Brunswick Ave
Luxury
Bloor-Yorkville
- Bloor St W
Books
Type Books
- 883 Queen St W
Market
Kensington Market
- Kensington Ave
Local Amenities
Everything Within Walking Distance
The Annex is one of Toronto’s most walkable neighbourhoods with a Walk Score of 96. Discover the best dining, coffee, and transit options steps from your condo.
- Pub & Grill
- 2 min
Hemingway's
- 142 Cumberland St
4.5
- Eastern Mediterranean
- 8 min
Byblos
- 11 Duncan St
4.7
- Japanese
- 3 min
Sushi on Bloor
- 525 Bloor St W
4.4
- Neapolitan Pizza
- 6 min
Pizzeria Libretto
- 221 Ossington Ave
4.6
- Bakery & Cafe
- 1 min
Future Bakery
- 135 Brunswick Ave
4.6
- Coffee Shop
- 15 min
Rooster Coffee House
- 479 Broadview Ave
4.5
- Specialty Coffee
- 10 min
Jimmy's Coffee
- 107 Portland St
4.4
- Roastery Cafe
- 12 min
Dineen Coffee
- 140 Yonge St
4.6
- TTC Subway Lines 1 & 2
- 6 min
St. George Station
- Bloor St W & St George St
- TTC Subway Lines 1 & 2
- TTC Subway Line 1
- 8 min
Dupont Station
- 3700 Yonge St
- TTC Subway Line 1
- TTC Streetcar
- 3 min
510 Spadina Streetcar
- Spadina Ave & Bloor St W
- TTC Streetcar
- TTC Streetcar
- 5 min
511 Bathurst Streetcar
- Bathurst St & Bloor St W
- TTC Streetcar
40+
Restaurant Nearby
20+
Cafes & Bakeries
6
Transit Stops
96
Walk Score
Family Friendly
Schools, Daycares & Parks
The Annex is a fantastic neighbourhood for families, with top-rated public and private schools, licensed daycares, and beautiful green spaces — all within a short walk from your condo.
- Public Elementary
- 5 min
Huron Street Junior PS
- 541 Huron St
4.3
- Public Elementary
- 8 min
Jesse Ketchum School
- 61 Davenport Rd
4.5
- Public Secondary
- 12 min
Deer Park Junior & Senior PS
- 23 Ferndale Ave
4
- Catholic Elementary
- 10 min
Harbord Collegiate Institute
- 286 Harbord St
4.2
- Licensed Daycare
- 3 min
Annex Children's Centre
- 20 Brunswick Ave
4.5
- Licensed Daycare
- 5 min
Huron Street Child Care
- 541 Huron St
4.4
- Preschool
- 8 min
Kinder Kids International
- 2 Bloor St W
4.6
- Co-op Preschool
- 6 min
The Ellwood Preschool
- 40 Madison Ave
4.3
- Major Urban Park
- 5 min
Queen's Park
- 111 Wellesley St W
- Large
- Community Park
- 6 min
Taddle Creek Park
- 30 Bernard Ave
- Medium
- Linear Park
- 8 min
Philosopher's Walk
- Harbord St & Hoskin Ave
- Linear
- Formal Gardens
- 15 min
Casa Loma Gardens
- 1 Austin Terrace
- Large
8+
School Nearby
6+
Licensed Daycares
10+
Parks & Playground
2
Community Centres
Which Annex Condo Building Is Right for You?
Buying a condo means evaluating much more than the suite.
The building can influence maintenance costs, privacy, parking, elevators, storage, amenities, common areas, and the overall ownership experience.
The Annex includes an unusually varied mix of established condominium buildings, boutique residences, newer developments, loft-style properties, and premium buildings.
Those differences matter.
When we assess a building, we may look at:
- building age and condition
- maintenance fees and inclusions
- floor-plan efficiency
- parking and locker arrangements
- amenities and common areas
- unit density
- recent in-building sales
- management and upkeep
- privacy and exposure
- immediate surroundings
An attractive suite does not automatically make the building the right choice.
We want the condo, building, ownership costs, and location to make sense together.Are You Paying for the Condo or the Annex Address?
The Annex has a recognizable identity. Its architecture, central Toronto location, transit connections, walkability, restaurants, and residential streets are part of what buyers value. But the neighbourhood name alone should not determine whether an asking price makes sense.
Two Annex condos for sale can carry similar prices while offering very different amounts of usable space, parking, privacy, condition, exposure, and monthly carrying costs. We help put the price into context through factors such as:
recent sales within the same building, relevant nearby transactions, usable square footage, layout efficiency, parking, condition, exposure, listing history, and price-per-square-foot context where it adds useful perspective.
No single metric determines value.
A larger unit may have an inefficient floor plan.
A premium address may matter less if privacy or building condition creates a compromise.
A renovated condo may still be less compelling once maintenance fees, parking, or ownership costs are included.
We focus on what we are actually getting for the price.
Understand the Full Monthly Cost
The purchase price is only one part of condo affordability.
Maintenance fees can vary substantially among condos in The Annex Toronto, particularly when we compare different building ages, suite sizes, amenity packages, and service levels.
We help buyers understand both the amount and what is included.
The broader ownership picture may involve:
- condo maintenance fees
- property taxes
- parking
- locker ownership
- utilities
- insurance
- other property-related expenses
The Annex offers several different versions of condo living.
Some buyers prefer smaller boutique buildings with fewer residences. Others want newer construction, more amenities, loft-style interiors, or the services associated with a larger condominium.
We help determine which approach actually fits your priorities.
Inside the suite, we can consider:
Square footage matters, but usable space matters more.
A larger property with awkward circulation may provide less practical living space than a smaller suite with a well-designed floor plan.
Privacy can also change considerably from one property to another depending on floor level, setbacks, neighbouring buildings, and exposure.
The Annex is highly walkable, but not every part of the neighbourhood provides the same experience.
A property close to Bloor and a subway station can feel quite different from a condo near Bedford, Dupont, Davenport, or one of the quieter residential streets.
We help buyers look at the immediate location alongside the property.
That can include:
For one buyer, being steps from Bloor and transit may justify paying more.
For another, privacy and a quieter setting may be more important than being immediately beside the subway.
We help identify which location fits your actual routine.Character Still Has to Work in Everyday Life
The Annex has plenty of character, but a home still needs to function after the initial impression wears off.
A boutique building may offer greater privacy while providing fewer amenities.
A newer building may provide more services but carry different monthly costs.
A condo close to Bloor may make commuting and errands easier while bringing more street activity.
A larger residence may provide flexibility but require a larger budget and higher carrying costs.
These are not necessarily disadvantages.
They are trade-offs.
We help buyers understand which compromises are worth accepting and which ones could become frustrating after the purchase.
The right Annex condo is not simply the one with the most recognizable address.
It is the property whose layout, building, ownership costs, privacy, and location fit the way you want to live.Once an Annex condo becomes a serious option, we look more closely at the property and building.
The condominium status certificate is an important part of condo due diligence.
We can help identify real-estate considerations that deserve attention and coordinate the appropriate next steps with the professionals involved in the purchase.
Your real estate lawyer should review the status certificate and advise on legal matters, including condominium corporation documents, financial obligations, litigation, and other legal implications.
From a real-estate perspective, we can help put the broader building picture into context alongside maintenance-fee history, planned work, building condition, ownership costs, recent comparable sales, and the overall purchase decision.
The Annex may be familiar by reputation, but the differences between buildings and micro-locations are difficult to understand from listing portals alone.
Online listings can show dimensions, finishes, amenities, and maps.
They do not always show how private a suite feels, whether the layout uses its space efficiently, how active the immediate street is, or how one building compares with another after monthly costs are considered.
We can help narrow the options before you travel.
We compare properties around building quality, usable space, maintenance costs, parking, privacy, exposure, transit access, recent comparable sales, and immediate location.
That gives us a more focused shortlist when it is time to arrange showings.
For buyers relocating from elsewhere in Canada, the United States, or internationally, that local context can make the Toronto search more efficient.
Moving to Toronto? Explore The Annex With UsStart With What the Condo Needs to Do for You
A focused Annex condo search begins with priorities, not listings.
We want to understand your budget, required space, parking needs, monthly-cost comfort, preferred building style, privacy requirements, commute, location preferences, and timing.
That gives us a useful framework for weighing trade-offs.
One property may provide more character but less storage.
Another may offer a newer building experience at a higher monthly cost.
One location may place us steps from the subway, while another provides more privacy and a quieter residential setting.
There is rarely one feature that determines the right purchase.
We help put the pieces together.
FAQ
Common Questions About Buying in The Annex
Everything you need to know about purchasing an Annex condo — from pricing and fees to transit, investment potential, and the buying process.
What is the average price of a condo in The Annex, Toronto?
Are Annex condos a good investment?
The Annex is consistently ranked among Toronto’s top neighbourhoods for condo investment. The area’s Walk Score of 96, proximity to the University of Toronto, world-class cultural institutions, and strong rental demand make it highly attractive to both investors and end-users. Average rental yields for one-bedroom units range from 4–5%, and the neighbourhood’s established character ensures continued property value growth.
What are the monthly condo fees in The Annex?
Monthly maintenance fees in The Annex typically range from $0.55 to $1.00 per square foot. For a 700 sq ft one-bedroom, expect fees between $385–$700 per month. These fees usually cover water, heating, building insurance, common area maintenance, and access to amenities like gyms, concierge services, and rooftop terraces. Newer buildings may have lower fees initially, while older buildings with more amenities tend to be higher.
What is the buying process for a condo in The Annex?
The process starts with mortgage pre-approval to determine your budget. Next, work with a real estate agent who specializes in The Annex to identify suitable properties. Once you find a condo, you’ll submit an offer, negotiate terms, and sign an Agreement of Purchase and Sale. A typical closing period is 30–90 days. You’ll need a deposit (usually 5% upon acceptance), a home inspection (optional for condos), a lawyer for closing, and land transfer tax payment. First-time buyers in Ontario may qualify for a land transfer tax rebate of up to $4,000.
How is transit access in The Annex?
The Annex has outstanding transit connectivity with a Walk Score of 96 and Transit Score of 97. St. George Station (TTC Lines 1 & 2) is a 6-minute walk for most residents, and Dupont Station (Line 1) serves the northern edge. The 510 Spadina and 511 Bathurst streetcars run frequently. Bloor Street offers east-west bus routes. The neighbourhood is also walkable to Yorkville and the Financial District.
What amenities are available in Annex condo buildings?
Is The Annex family-friendly?
Yes, The Annex is an excellent neighbourhood for families. It offers top-rated schools like Huron Street Junior Public School and Jesse Ketchum School, numerous parks including Queen’s Park and Taddle Creek Park, and family-friendly amenities. The proximity to the University of Toronto and world-class cultural institutions like the ROM and AGO provide enriching educational opportunities for children of all ages.
What makes The Annex different from Yorkville?
While The Annex borders Yorkville, the two neighbourhoods have distinct characters. The Annex is known for its eclectic, bohemian energy, historic Victorian architecture, independent businesses, and academic atmosphere from the nearby University of Toronto. Yorkville is Toronto’s luxury district with designer boutiques, high-end hotels, and fine dining. Many Annex condos offer the best of both worlds — living in a character-filled neighbourhood while being steps from Yorkville’s luxury amenities.
How do condo property taxes work in The Annex?
Property taxes in Toronto are calculated based on the assessed value of your unit by MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) multiplied by the city’s residential tax rate, which is approximately 0.67% as of 2025. For a condo assessed at $700,000, annual property taxes would be roughly $4,700. Property taxes are separate from monthly maintenance fees and are paid directly to the City of Toronto, either monthly, quarterly, or annually.
Can I rent out my Annex condo?
Yes, most Annex condos allow rentals, though some buildings may have restrictions on short-term rentals (under 28 days). Toronto’s rental market is strong in The Annex due to its central location, University of Toronto proximity, and lifestyle appeal. Average rents for a one-bedroom range from $2,400–$2,800 per month, while two-bedrooms command $3,200–$4,000. As a landlord, you’ll need to comply with Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act.
Found an Annex Condo? Let’s Evaluate It
If you already have a property in mind, send it to us.
We can help review the suite, building, recent comparable sales, usable space, maintenance fees, parking, privacy, exposure, listing history, and exact location before deciding what comes next.
If the search is just beginning, we can help establish criteria that make the shortlist more useful.