520 Progress Ave
Scott House
Is it a heritage property?
Yes. 520 Progress Ave, Toronto is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, Part IV (as an individual property).
Designation is the strongest protection under the Act and is not affected by the January 1, 2027 deadline. Source: City of Toronto — Heritage Register, as of September 1, 2026.
At a glance
- Year built
- 1841
- Building height
- about 11 m at its highest point (City of Toronto 3D massing)
- Lot area
- 4,795 m² (0.48 ha)
- Neighbourhood
- Bendale-Glen Andrew
- Designation
- Part IV (individual property)
- By-law
- 17445
- Ward
- Ward 21 Scarborough Centre
- Location
- Matched to the municipal address
Scott House; DESIGNATION BY-LAW PASSED BY SCARBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL on May 24, 1977Description, 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.
Community collection
No historic photos, documents or recollections yet. Do you have one?
Development applications
- Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed September 1, 2021 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 12 addresses) · 21 206885 ESC 21 OZThe application aims to establish a long-term planning framework for 300 Borough Drive, 1755 Brimley Road, 400-580 Progress Avenue and 350 Town Centre Court.Application details
- Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed October 14, 2010 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 2 addresses) · 10 277733 ESC 38 OZTo lift the "H" on site and to construct 2 retail buildings. Applicant has submitted revised proposal that now includes the former Scott House at 520 Progress.
From municipal open data (Open Government Licence – Toronto). An application is a proposal; it doesn't change the property's heritage status. Nearby means within 50 m.
History on this site
- First recorded as designated
Source: City of Toronto — Heritage Register, as of September 1, 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.
Not legal advice. Confirm status with the municipality.