242 Queen Street, Toronto C01, ON

$3,299,000
MLS#:C12972592
0 beds
0 baths
Commercial
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Description

Property Highlights

Welcome to this remarkable [] commercial retail located in the coveted neighborhood of Kensington-Chinatown. Offering a sublime balance of structural integrity and modern aesthetic appeal, this residence presents an exceptional opportunity offered at $3,299,000 to acquire a beautiful home in a highly sought-after setting. Designed for both comfortable daily living and elegant entertaining, the layout maximizes natural light, functional flow, and lifestyle utility.

  • 0 Bedrooms and 0 Bathrooms
  • Premium 17.06 x 120 ft lot size
  • Features a [] basement, adding superb versatility for recreation, a home gym, or extra storage
  • Convenient lane garage included
  • equipped with ["partial"] central cooling and highly efficient gas forced air open heating

Landmark end-user/investment opportunity in a prime high-traffic Queen St W location between John and McCaul Streets. Ground floor retail currently leased to Dragon Vape, one of Canada's largest e-cigarette suppliers, secured with corporate covenant via wholesale operations. Vacant possession of retail available on closing for end users. Direct sightlines to Bell Media HQ provide rare on-air visibility and strong pedestrian traffic. Previously leased to John Fluevog and Wine Rack at premium rents. Upper levels include two large semi-attached 3-bedroom apartments with stable month-to-month tenants and rooftop decks/patios. 3rd floor currently accessed through 2nd floor unit with potential to combine into a large 2-floor, 6-bedroom apartment or reconfigure to increase rents. Bonus high, dry basement (not included in total square footage), large rear parking, and double-door shipping access with potential for future expansion due to unused lot area. Excellent transit access including multiple streetcar routes and the future Ontario Subway Line, providing walkable access to Queen / Spadina and Osgoode Stations with connections across the city and GO Transit (estimated completion 2030).

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Key Features

Property Type
Commercial

Additional Details

StatusActive
Listed Date4/7/2026
Transaction TypeFor Sale

Property Details

Property Sub-TypeCommercial Retail
Lot Size17.06 × 120 Feet
CountyToronto
Annual Tax$40,125.43
Legal DescriptionPT PARKLT 13 CON 1 FTB TWP OF YORK AS IN CA105297; CITY OF TORONTO

Parking & Garage

Garage TypeLane

Heating & Cooling

Heat TypeGas Forced Air Open
Cooling["Partial"]

Features

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Location

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242 Queen Street, Toronto C01, ON
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Property History

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Pricing & Value Insights

Data-driven valuation for 242 Queen Street W, Toronto C01, ON M5V 1Z7

Estimated Sales Range
$1.2M - $1.4M

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Estimated Costs

Loan Amount$2,639,200
Monthly Mortgage$15,335
Property Tax (Est.)$3,344
Utilities & Maint.$350
Total Monthly Cost$19,029

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City & Neighborhood Guide

Comprehensive city-wide demographics, local real estate stats, and school rankings for Kensington Chinatown, Toronto C01.

Verified Local Data
City Population2,794,356
City Median Age39.2 Yrs
City Ownership48% Owners
Avg Area List Price$1,119,870

People & Families

Age Distribution

Household Composition

One-person households
32%
Families with children
36%
Couples without children
24%
Other households
8%

Top Ethnic Origins

Chinese11%
English9%
Canadian8%
East Indian8%

Local Schools Guide

Elementary Schools

Ogden
Public33 Phoebe Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1A8
6.8
Orde Street
Public18 Orde Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1N7
6.2
St Edward
PublicEdward Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1E2
9.0
Ryerson
Public96 Denison Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1E4
4.1
Whitney
PublicQueen's Park Crescent West, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3M2
9.7

Secondary Schools

St. Mary’s
Catholic9 Portugal Square, Toronto, Ontario, M6J 2H2
4.9
St. Joseph’s
Catholic74 Wellesley Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1C4
7.2

Homes & Housing

Structural Home Types

Tenure (Ownership vs Rental)

Owner-Occupied48%
Rented52%

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