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$2,900,000
For SaleListed 37 days ago

1494 Islington Avenue, Toronto, ON M9A 3L5

Princess-Rosethorn
6
5
3,500–5,000 ft²
Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD.

Assigned school

65% EQAO

Rosethorn Junior School

Childcare

6 centres

0.4 km closest

Area profile

91% owners

$204k median

Small-area Census counts are randomly rounded by Statistics Canada.

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Property Information

Property TypeDetached
Lot Size55 × 120 ft
BasementFinished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance
Parking6 parking spaces · Private · Garage · Detached
Property taxes$7,059/yr (2026)
Days on Market37 Days
Listed DateSep 11, 2026
MLS® NumberW13771930

School Catchments

Specialized program boundaries (1)

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Monthly Cost

Description

RARE LIVE/WORK OPPORTUNITY IN THE HEART OF PRINCESS ROSETHORN / EDENBRIDGE HUMBER VALLEY NEIGHBOURHOODS! Welcome to 1494 Islington Avenue - an exceptionally unique property offering over 4,000 sqft of residential living space PLUS approximately 1,900 sqft of commercial space, creating an incredible opportunity to live, work and invest all in one location. Ideally positioned directly across from Thorncrest Plaza at Islington Avenue & Rathburn Road, this property offers outstanding visibility, convenience and flexibility in one of Etobicoke's most desirable areas. The spacious 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom residence offers an abundance of room for growing families, multi-generational living or those looking for generous work-from-home space. The home features a beautifully updated chef's kitchen, multiple inviting living and entertaining areas, generous bedrooms and plenty of natural light throughout. A private yard and garage/workspace provide even more functionality for everyday family living. The lower-level commercial space, separately addressed as 1 Rathburn Road, offers approximately 1,900 sqft of bright, versatile space with large windows and a professional front entrance. Well suited for a variety of permitted uses including professional offices, medical or wellness practitioners, accountants, lawyers, real estate professionals, educators, contractors and more. With parking for 6 cars, excellent exposure and a prime location surrounded by established residential neighbourhoods, shopping, restaurants, transit and major roadways, this is a truly rare opportunity to combine home and business under one roof. A property with this size, flexibility and location rarely comes available - perfect for an owner-occupier, professional or investor looking for something truly distinctive.

Listing History

Event
Date
Price
Listed
Sep 11, 2026
$2,900,000

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Location

Map showing 1494 Islington Avenue, Toronto, ON M9A 3L5 inside the Rosethorn Junior School attendance boundaryView on Map

Licensed Childcare Nearby

6 licensed centres nearby · closest 384 m

Licensed Child Care Centre
Hillside Montessori School (1351520 Ontario Ltd.)
76 Anglesey Boulevard, Toronto
0.4 km
Full day · Half day
Operator: 1351520 Ontario Ltd.
Licence #0001756·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Plasp Humber Valley Village Junior Middle School
65 Hartfield Road, Toronto
0.5 km
Before & after school
Operator: Plasp Child Care Services
Licence #16144·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Rosethorn Before And After School Program
2 Remington Drive, Toronto
0.7 km
Before & after school
Licence #0006730·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
St. Gregory'S Before And After School Club (North York Little Prints)
126 Rathburn Road, Toronto
1.1 km
After school
Operator: North York Little Prints Daycare
Licence #16117·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Eco Kids-Child Care Centre Inc.
1315 Kipling Avenue, Toronto
1.2 km
Full day · After school
Licence #57328·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Princess Margaret Nursery School (Etobicoke)
70 Princess Anne Crescent, Toronto
1.4 km
Half day
Licence #12208·Child Care Centre

Area Checks

Also checked, nothing flagged at this location: flood hazard mapping, conservation-regulated areas, provincially significant wetlands, heritage conservation districts, the Greenbelt, the Oak Ridges Moraine, the Niagara Escarpment plan, areas of natural and scientific interest, rail corridors, hydro transmission corridors.

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About Princess-Rosethorn

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Area profile

Mostly owner-occupied: 91% of households own and 9% rent; median household income is $204,000; 63% of households have children.

91%
Own their home
9%
Rent
$204,000
Median household income
3
Avg. household size
63%
Households with kids
48
Median age
More about this area
75%
University degree
20%
Newcomers (immigrants)
Age profile505 residents
Under 2025%
20–3412%
35–6445%
65+19%

StatCan 2021 Census · the dissemination area around this home (DA 35201702). Values are randomly rounded by Statistics Canada for privacy.

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