The Annex Real Estate Guide

The Annex is one of Toronto’s most vibrant and architecturally distinguished neighbourhoods. Anchored by the University of Toronto’s St. George campus, it has been home to professors, writers, artists, and intellectuals for over a century. Its streets, lined with grand Victorian and Edwardian homes, pulse with the energy of one of the world’s great university neighbourhoods.

Bloor Street forms the neighbourhood’s southern boundary, offering a dynamic mix of independent bookstores, global cuisine, and cultural venues including the Royal Conservatory of Music and the ROM just steps away. The Annex’s tree-lined residential streets, Lowther, Brunswick, Madison, feel worlds away from the bustle, with some of Toronto’s finest residential architecture.

Architecture: The Annex is renowned for its Victorian and Queen Anne Revival homes, many built between 1880 and 1910 for Toronto’s wealthy merchant class. Richardsonian Romanesque turrets, wrap-around porches, intricate brickwork, and stained glass are hallmarks. Many of these homes have been lovingly restored and converted to multi-unit residences, while others remain single-family treasures.

The Market: The Annex offers remarkable housing diversity, from grand Victorian and Queen Anne homes to mid-rise luxury condominiums along Bloor Street. The neighbourhood's proximity to the University of Toronto and Yorkville ensures enduring demand.

Who Lives Here: The Annex attracts U of T faculty, medical professionals from nearby Hospital Row, and creative professionals drawn to the neighbourhood’s intellectual and artistic character. Families appreciate the excellent schools and proximity to Yorkville’s amenities. It is a neighbourhood where professors, surgeons, filmmakers, and tech founders are equally at home.