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For saleMLS® C12972592

242 Queen Street W, Toronto, ON M5V 1Z7

Kensington-Chinatown · C01 · M5V 1Z7

$3,199,000

$827 / sq ft

7 months on market

Total area
3,870 sf
Lot
17.06 × 120 ft

What's special

  • Lane garage
  • Partial

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About this property

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).

Property details

Property

Property type
retail
Interior size
3,870 sq ft
Lot size
17.06 × 120 ft
Zoning
CR3(c2;r2*2387)
Possession
Immediate

Interior

Heating
Gas Forced Air Open
Cooling
Partial

Exterior & services

Garage
Lane

Costs

List price
$3,199,000
Property taxes
$40,125 / year (2025)
Price per sq ft
$827

Listing

MLS® number
C12972592
Status
For sale
Listed
April 8, 2026
Days on market
210
Last updated
August 7, 2026
Listing brokerage
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD

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How this price compares

This home is priced above most comparable listings — about 78% of comparable retail listings in Kensington-Chinatown are asking less.

$192KMedian $1.84M$4.45M
This home
$827 / sq ft
Comparable median
$690 / sq ft

Based on 32 comparable active retail listings in Kensington-Chinatown. These are asking prices, not sale prices.

Mortgage estimate

Down payment20.0% · minimum $639,800
$639,800
Interest rate5-year fixed, illustrative only
4.49%
Amortization
Principal & interest
$14,150.26
Property tax (est.)
$3,343.79
Estimated monthly
$17,494

Estimate only. Excludes CMHC insurance premiums, which apply below 20% down, and does not constitute a mortgage approval or an offer of credit.

Land transfer tax

Payable on closing, on top of the purchase price.

Ontario
$66,450
Toronto municipal
$68,440
Total due on closing
$134,890

An estimate on the asking price of $3,199,000. Rates current as of September 2026; confirm the final figure with your real estate lawyer.

Listing courtesy of CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD. Listing data is provided in part by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate. Information is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties. Data is updated every 15 minutes.

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