43.6645° N · 79.4080° W — University, Toronto — MLS® #C14134494
239 Borden St
$26,500 /mo
University, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2N5
- 3+1
- BedroomsBeds
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 2000-2500 sqft2000-2500
- SizeSq ft
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239 Borden St is a 3+1-bedroom, 5-bathroom detached house in University, Toronto, listed for rent at an asking rent of $26,500 a month (MLS® C14134494).
Located just south of Bloor in the heart of the Annex, this exceptional, fully furnished residence offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience luxury living in one of Toronto's most coveted neighbourhoods, steps from the city's finest restaurants, boutiques, cafés & amenities. Completely rebuilt & completed in July 2023, the home retains only its original façade, with every other element thoughtfully reimagined to deliver over 3,400 sq. ft. of refined living space across four levels. Offered fully furnished, presenting a seamless, turnkey living experience, with interiors designed by Lyndsay Jacobs Interiors & featured in House & Home & Timeless Living. The second floor features three spacious bedrooms, including a stunning principal retreat with a luxurious 5-piece ensuite, while the fully self-contained lower level offers a fourth bedroom or ideal guest suite, complete with its own kitchen, laundry & private walkout. Five beautifully appointed washrooms showcase elevated materials & meticulous attention to detail. Architectural highlights include custom millwork, restored 1878 stained glass, white oak herringbone floors, hand-selected marble & limestone imported from Greece, & a dramatic three-storey staircase illuminated by skylights. The showpiece kitchen features custom cabinetry, a 17-ft floating Nero Borghini marble shelf, Thermador appliances & a 10-ft bifold door creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. The landscaped backyard provides a private outdoor retreat, while the rooftop terrace offers treetop & CN Tower views, a saltwater hot tub & gas hookup. Additional highlights include a custom media room with Bowers & Wilkins surround sound, a 400-bottle climate-controlled wine cellar, a dedicated dog wash station & extensive built-in storage. A rare opportunity to live in a meticulously designed, fully furnished residence that combines architectural distinction, exceptional craftsmanship & elevated everyday living in a premier Toronto location.
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73Good
Condition score
1 documented update signal
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The data table
Every fact
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- MLS® number
- C14134494
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Time on market
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Listed on
- Parking
- None, 1 Parking
- Lease terms
- 1 Year
Listing history
Listing activity for 239 Borden St, Toronto, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $26,500 | N/A | For Lease | C14134494 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Living3.89 × 7.42 mLarge Window, Gas Fireplace, hardwood floor
- Dining3.89 × 7.42 mWindow, Combined W/Living, hardwood floor
- Kitchen5.79 × 4.72 mMarble Counter, Centre Island, W/O To Deck
- Media/Ent4.22 × 4.14 mBuilt-In Speakers, Pot Lights, 2 Pc Bath
- Kitchen4.9 × 5.59 mWindow, Stainless Steel Appl, Breakfast Area
- Br4.9 × 5.59 m4 Pc Bath, Window
- Primary3.23 × 3.84 m5 Pc Ensuite, Large Window, Large Closet
- 2nd Br2.77 × 3.48 m3 Pc Bath, Window, Large Closet
- 3rd Br2.67 × 3.38 m3 Pc Bath, Window, Large Closet
- Laundry1.57 × 2.59 mLaundry Sink, Tile Floor, Pot Lights
- Office2.36 × 2.62 mW/O To Terrace, B/I Desk, B/I Fridge
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2 1/2 Storey
- Community
- University
- Municipality
- Toronto
Building
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Construction
- Brick Front
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3+1
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 2pc Main, 1 × 3pc 2nd, 1 × 5pc 2nd, 1 × 2pc Lower, 1 × 4pc Lower
- Basement Type
- Finished with Walk-Out
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Lane
- Garage Type
- None
- Additional Parking
- 1
- Total Parking
- 1
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Heat Pump
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
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Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bathurst Station | TTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 350 m |
| Spadina Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University, Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 450 m |
| Christie Station | TTC subway: 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 | 3.1 km |
| Forest Hill Station | TTC light rail: Line 5 Eglinton | 4.3 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.
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What the City and the conservation authority have on file for this address.
- Heritage and ravineNone foundNot found on the Heritage Register
- Heritage and ravineNone foundNot in a mapped Heritage Conservation District
- Heritage and ravineNone foundNot in the mapped ravine protection area
- ZoningR (d1.0) (x852)Residential zone (R) · Chapter 10, section 10.10 of By-law 569-2013 · Exception 900.2.10(852)
- Permits4 clearedMultiple Projects Issued October 19, 2021 · Building Permit Related(PS) Issued October 19, 2021 · Building Permit Related (DR) Issued October 19, 2021 · Building Permit Related(MS) Issued October 19, 2021
- Signals nearby6 to note736 BATHURST ST, Official plan or zoning amendment, 260 m away · 425 BLOOR ST W, Site plan, 310 m away · 350 BLOOR ST W, Site plan, 360 m away · 348 BLOOR ST W, Site plan, 370 m away · 344 BLOOR ST W, Site plan, 370 m away · 346 BLOOR ST W, Site plan, 370 m away
- ca regulatedNone in rangeNot in Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s mapped regulated area
- provincial plansNone in rangeOutside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areas
- wetlandNone in rangeNo mapped wetland within 120 m
- aggregateNone in rangeNo licensed pit or quarry within 2 km
- wellsNone in rangeNo recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m
- trailOn recordA trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
- permitsOn record86 building permits issued within 250 m in the last 2 years
- airportOn recordNearest airport: 3.5 km
- parcelOn recordMapped parcel: about 2,700 sq ft Measured from the municipal parcel map, which can differ from the survey and from the lot size in the listing.
- water wellsNone in rangeNo water-supply well recorded within 250 m 26 test or monitoring holes also recorded.
- npriNone in rangeNo facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment Canada The nearest is The Governing Council of the University of Toronto — St George Campus, 1.0 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.
- fcsiNone in rangeNo federal contaminated site within 1 km The federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.
- electricityOn recordElectricity is distributed here by Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited
- internet speedOn recordWired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 50 m away Fixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (50 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.
- broadbandOn recordAcross the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listed Fibre 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.
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.
Each record is the map at the home’s location, not an inspection. Confirm anything that matters with the municipality, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority or the record’s publisher.
City of Toronto Open Data and zoning map, read at this address. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. 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. 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.
Schools
Nearest schools
Straight-line distances. Check catchments with the board.
ElementaryEQAO average 2024–25
- King Edward Junior and Senior Public SchoolToronto DSBPublic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion82%Grade 6 average700 m
- da Vinci SchoolToronto DSBPublic · grades JK–667%Grade 3 average750 m
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic SchoolToronto CDSBCatholic · grades JK–880%Grade 6 average1.1 km
- ÉÉC du Sacré-Coeur-TorontoConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenirFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–660%Grade 6 average1.4 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Central Technical SchoolToronto DSBPublic · grades 9–1234%Grade 9 math200 m
- Loretto College SchoolToronto CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1240%Grade 9 math250 m
- Harbord Collegiate InstituteToronto DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion77%Grade 9 math650 m
- Collège français secondaireConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1286%Grade 9 math2.5 km
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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