Loft

Sorauren Lofts

by Mel Brown

347 Sorauren Avenue, Toronto, ON M6R2G5

Year Built

1997

Total Units

Storeys

Available Units in Sorauren Lofts

Units for sale

Units for rent

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Overview

Sitting pretty in west end Toronto, Sorauren Street has just lately begun to receive the attention it truly deserves. While trendsetters in this city have been well aware of the residential potential of industrial buildings since the 1990s, this Roncesvalles area street is finally experiencing its heyday.

While the west end has gained popularity thanks to the rising prices of downtown Toronto condos, the Sorauren Lofts have in fact been home to residents for some time now. Renovated in 1999, the building at 347 Sorauren was one of the earliest loft conversions in the city.

The building’s past life may not be ultra-exciting to many: 347 Sorauren was originally home to a factory responsible for the creation of ball bearings. However, the industrial aesthetics that remain make for 48 impressive, and not to mention unique, homes.

As if to prove just how long this structure has been around, foliage wraps its way around the red brick façade. The classic industrial architecture is understated, nonchalant, and cool, although once inside the lofts tend to be quite dramatic thanks to their creative owners.

The Sorauren Lofts doesn’t necessarily cater to those looking for a one-stop-shop. Instead, the lack of amenities encourages active residents to go out and explore the expansive city that surrounds them. Certain lofts at 347 Sorauren do, however, come equipped with parking spaces, while others boast direct access to Sorauren Park from ground floor patios. Anyone lucky enough to score a unit with an outdoor space can also make use of gas hook-ups for barbecues (and those who aren’t so lucky are encouraged to make friends with these neighbours).

Being as intimate as it is, the Sorauren Lofts rarely appear on the market. Between everything mentioned earlier, as well as a pet-friendly attitude and a live/work zoning, the desirability of 347 Sorauren should simply come as no surprise.

Developer

Mel Brown

Year Built

1997

Property Type

Loft

Storeys

Total Units

Management

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Amenities

Security System

Party Room

Bike Storage

Price History

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Market Stats

Prices in Sorauren Lofts are down 17.2% compared to last year.

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Avg $/sqft

-17.2%

YoY change

Avg days on market

Location & Walkability

Walk Score

88/100

Daily errands on foot

Transit Score

100/100

TTC, GO, subway access

Bike Score

75/100

Bike lanes & infrastructure

Neighbourhood in Toronto

Roncesvalles

community-focused walkable family-friendly

Roncesvalles is a vibrant neighbourhood in Toronto known for its walkability and community feel. It offers a mix of parks, schools, and local shops.

Roncesvalles, Toronto — HOMEH neighbourhood guide

Toronto, Ontario

What it costsAffordability

Median asking price

In Ontario

$716,900

Median monthly rent

In Ontario

$2,499

On the marketMarket snapshot

For sale

For rent

Recently sold

Recently leased

Market data as of 2026-08-16. Sold and leased figures are neighbourhood medians over the last 12 months, published only where at least 5 homes closed — never a single sale.

The honest readPros & cons

What people love

Great for walking and cycling
Many parks for outdoor activities
Diverse dining options
Good access to public transit
Community-oriented atmosphere

Keep in mind

Limited housing availability for sale and rent
Prices are above city median for rentals

The feel of the placeLifestyle

Daily life in Roncesvalles is active and community-focused, with plenty of local amenities. Residents enjoy easy access to parks and shops.

Great for first-time buyers families active individuals

Within the boundaryWhat's nearby

The boundary

1.5 km²

Every count and every census figure on this page was measured inside this line — not within a circle drawn around a centre point.

Parks

Playgrounds

Transit stations

Grocery stores

Restaurants

Cafés

Gyms

Pharmacies

Counted across all 1.5 km² of Roncesvalles. From OpenStreetMap, as of 2026-10-26.

The schoolsWhich schools, and how they rate

5.6/10

Average rating of the 4 rated schools in this area

Elementary

Secondary

St Vincent de Paul Catholic School
Catholic · Grades JK–8 · Toronto CDSB
8.6/108.0 over 5 yrs
150th of 3,045 Ontario elementary schools
260 students · EQAO 2024-2025
Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School
Public · Grades JK–8 · Toronto DSB
6.8/106.9 over 5 yrs
1,026th of 3,045 Ontario elementary schools
675 students · EQAO 2024-2025
Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School
Catholic · Grades 9–12 · Toronto CDSB
4.3/104.8 over 5 yrs
633rd of 742 Ontario secondary schools
775 students · EQAO 2024-2025
Parkdale Junior and Senior Public School
Public · Grades JK–8 · Toronto DSB
2.6/103.0 over 5 yrs
2,895th of 3,045 Ontario elementary schools
465 students · EQAO 2024-2025

Ontario Ministry of Education school registry; ratings from the Fraser Institute report card. These are the schools that stand inside Roncesvalles, not a catchment — most Ontario boards do not publish attendance boundaries, and we will not draw a line we cannot source. Confirm enrolment with the school board before you buy.

The peopleWho lives here

14,725

Population (2021)

1.5 km²

Area

9,739

People per km²

40.2

Median age

$98,303

Median income

47%

Own their home

2.2

People per household

6,790

Households

Every age

Children (under 15)14.5%
Working age (15–64)72.4%
Seniors (65+)13.1%

What is built here

Detached houses9.9%
Semi-detached14.8%
Townhouses4.9%
Duplexes5.5%
Low-rise apartments40.3%
High-rise apartments24.1%

Own or rent

47%Owners

53%Renters

Across 6,790 households

When it was built

Mostly 1960 or earlier

1960 or earlier67%
1961–198018%
1981–19903%
1991–20002%
2001–20051%
2006–20102%
2011–20151%
2016–20215%

Share of occupied homes, by the era they were built in. Bars are drawn against the busiest era, not against each other, because the eras are not the same length. The eight shares are unlikely to total exactly 100: Statistics Canada rounds each era's count to the nearest 5 before publishing it, so we print what the census reports rather than adjusting a figure to make the column add up.

28.6%
Born outside Canada: 48.8%
Hold a degree or higher: 62.9%
Employment rate: 24.7%
Commute by transit: 46.7%
Commute by car: 1.7
Children per family: $84,232
Median income after tax: $129,775
Average household income: 12.5%
Living on a low income: $1,562/mo
Renters pay, per month: $1,830/mo
Owners pay, per month: $1,287,577
Median home value at census: 36.6%
Renters spending 30%+ of income on housing: 17.9%
Owners spending 30%+ of income on housing

Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2021. Added up from 27 census areas inside the boundary. Medians and rates are a population-weighted average of dissemination-area figures.

Sources: HOMEH listings, Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2021, OpenStreetMap, HOMEH school registry, Photo: © Wikimedia Commons contributors (CC BY-SA)