219 Wilson Condos, 219 Wilson Ave: 22 Suites in a 1970 Condo

219 Wilson is one of the smallest and oldest condominiums I get asked about in north Toronto: 22 suites in a four-storey building registered in 1970. It offers a way into the Avenue Road and Wilson area at a low price per square foot, with heat and parking in the fee. In a building this small and this old, though, the reserve fund decides whether it is a bargain or a burden. I’m Jatin Dua, RE/MAX Quantum Realty.

One of North York’s first condominiums

Ontario’s first condominium legislation dates from the late 1960s, and a corporation number of YCC-15 means this was among the first condominiums registered in the York registry. When 219 Wilson registered in April 1970, most Torontonians had never heard of condo ownership.

That history matters for a buyer. Buildings from the first years of condominium ownership tend to be simple in construction, light on amenities and run by small boards, and their declarations and by-laws can be older and less detailed than in a modern building. Read them carefully, and ask whether they have been updated.

With only 22 suites over four storeys, this is a building where you will know your neighbours. Decisions are made by a small group of owners, and one owner’s priorities can shape the budget.

Small suites in a small building

Condos.ca shows suites from about 615 to 745 square feet, which points to one- and two-bedroom apartments. Sizes in older buildings are not always measured consistently between listings, so measure the suite or ask for the floor plan rather than relying on the listing figure.

Expect a 1970 layout: a separate kitchen, a defined living and dining area and practical storage. Renovation levels will vary widely. Ask what has been replaced inside the suite, including windows, wiring, plumbing and the electrical panel, and confirm what the corporation allows if you plan to renovate.

Check access, too. Condos.ca does not list an elevator for this building, and in a four-storey building from this era you should confirm whether there is one before you buy, especially if you are a downsizer or plan to carry groceries up several flights.

Small suites in an old building can still live well. A two-bedroom of 700-plus square feet with a separate dining area often feels larger than a new suite of the same size, because there is less glass, more wall for furniture and more closet space.

The fee and the reserve fund

Condos.ca lists common elements, heat, building insurance, parking and water in the fee. Hydro is not listed, so you would pay that yourself. Heat in the fee is a real saving in an older building, where the cost of heating can be high.

In a 22-suite corporation, every major repair is split very few ways. A roof, window replacement, boiler, or parking area repair can cost each owner a meaningful sum if the reserve fund is short. Ask for the reserve fund study, the current balance, the planned contributions and the last three years of board minutes.

Condos.ca also lists pet restrictions. Read the rules before you buy if you have animals, and confirm any rental rules with the status certificate if you are thinking of renting the suite out.

Small corporations also depend heavily on the property manager. Ask how long the current manager has served, how often the board meets, and whether the corporation has had a recent reserve fund study update, which Ontario requires on a regular cycle.

Wilson Avenue, west of Avenue Road

The building sits on Wilson Avenue west of Avenue Road, a stretch of low-rise apartments, shops and offices just south of Highway 401, with quiet residential streets of detached houses around it. It is a practical address for anyone who drives, and the transit options are in the panel on this page.

Wilson Avenue is changing. UrbanToronto tracks a proposed 17-storey rental building at 228 Wilson Avenue, on the north side of the street west of Avenue Road, by Verdiroc and Greenwin. Proposals like this signal that the street is being intensified, which can bring construction for a while and more shops and residents over time.

For an owner at 219 Wilson, that kind of change usually supports demand for the area. It also means the building’s land value and location may matter more over the long term than its 1970 bricks and mortar.

About $449 a square foot

Condos.ca puts the building average at about $449 per square foot. That is low for the Avenue Road and Wilson area and reflects the building’s age, its small suites and its limited amenities.

There was one suite listed for sale and two for rent when I checked in October 2026, so I would not rely on a single asking price. Use the recent sales shown in the panel on this page, and compare with other older low-rise condominiums nearby.

In a building this small, price depends heavily on the reserve fund. Two suites with the same size and finishes can be worth very different amounts to a buyer if one comes with a large repair on the horizon. Factor your share of upcoming projects into your offer.

Also compare with renting. In a building this small, an owner’s monthly cost, once the fee, tax and mortgage are added, may be close to the rent on a similar suite nearby, and the reserve fund is what tips that balance.

Building specifications

Amenities at 219 Wilson Condos

Amenities are minimal: condos.ca lists visitor parking and a security system, and nothing more. That keeps the fee focused on the building itself, but it also means you are buying for the suite, the location and the price, not for shared facilities. If you want a gym or party room, budget for a membership or look at a larger building nearby.

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