236 Avenue Rd

Rectory, Church of the Messiah

ListedToronto, Ontario · Register as of September 1, 2026

Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 236 Avenue Rd, Toronto is listed on the municipal heritage register.

Listed (non-designated) properties come off municipal registers on January 1, 2027 unless council issues a notice of intention to designate first, and can't be relisted for five years. Source: City of Toronto — Heritage Register, as of September 1, 2026.

A place of worship. Many are being sold or closed; see Regeneration Works for ways to keep them in community use, and other places of worship at risk.

80days until January 1, 2027, when listed properties without a notice of intention to designate come off the register. What that means

At a glance

Year built: 1892
Architect or builder: Gordon and Helliwell
Building height: about 22 m at its highest point (City of Toronto 3D massing)
Lot area: 661 m²
Neighbourhood: Annex
Heritage neighbours: 2 other heritage properties within 100 m
Ward: Ward 11 University-Rosedale
Comes off the register: January 1, 2027
Location: Matched to the municipal address

Rectory, Church of the Messiah; Gordon and Helliwell, 1892 Description, from City of Toronto — Heritage Register

Building details from the municipality's register unless marked otherwise.

Condition on the ground

No condition reports yet.

A vacant or neglected heritage building can be reported to the municipality's property standards or by-law office (311 in most cities). Photos must be taken from public property and must not show people.