$7,900/mo - 1 Whitlam Avenue, Liberty Village
Land for Rent in Liberty Village
110 days on marketNeighbourhood: Long Branch
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- MLS Number
- W13468556
- Property Type
- Land
- Status
- active
- Days on Site
- 110
- Bedrooms
- 0
- Bathrooms
- 0
- Square Feet
- 11,500 sqft
- Neighbourhood
- Liberty Village / Parkdale / South Parkdale
- Taxes (2026)
- $1
- Listing Brokerage
- Century 21 Miller Real Estate Ltd.
Incredible Opportunity To Lease Approximately 11,500 Sq Ft Of Land In Desirable Long Branch Location! Property Allows For Many Permitted Uses. Lease Includes The Portion Of The Land Shown To The East Of The Building - Not The Actual Building Itself. Lease Area Is Fenced In, Close To Highways And All Amenities!
Historic Lakefront Character
Long Branch is a historic lakefront neighbourhood at the western edge of Etobicoke with roots dating back to the late 1800s as a summer resort community. Today it retains its charming village character with tree-lined streets, character homes, and direct Lake Ontario waterfront access. The area has seen thoughtful infill development while preserving its heritage appeal.
Why Live in Long Branch
- •Historic lakefront community since the 1800s
- •Charming village character with heritage homes
- •Direct Lake Ontario waterfront access
- •Long Branch GO Station and TTC streetcar
- •Marie Curtis Park at the neighbourhood's edge
Nearby Schools
Transit & Commuting
- •Long Branch GO Station on the Lakeshore West line
- •TTC 501 Queen streetcar
- •TTC bus connections
- •Easy access to Gardiner Expressway
Parks & Amenities
- •Long Branch Park
- •Marie Curtis Park
- •Colonel Samuel Smith Park
- •Waterfront Trail
- •Long Branch village shops
Lifestyle & Community
Long Branch delivers historic lakefront charm with the practical benefits of strong transit connectivity. Residents enjoy beach access, heritage streetscapes, and the intimate feel of a lakeside village within Toronto.
1 Whitlam Avenue, Liberty Village / Parkdale / South Parkdale
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Key factors for evaluating this land parcel
Land Due Diligence Checklist
· Confirm zoning designation and all permitted uses
· Verify servicing (water, sewer, hydro) at lot line
· Order a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment
· Obtain an up-to-date survey (boundaries, easements)
· Review development charges and levies with the municipality
· Consult a land use planner on development feasibility
Commercial Financing Note
Land financing typically requires 35–50% down with specialized lenders. Carrying costs (taxes, interest) accumulate during any approval or development process — factor these into your feasibility.
Commercial and land transactions are significantly more complex than residential. Joe recommends assembling a team — commercial real estate lawyer, accountant, and (for land) a land use planner — before making an offer.
Joe's Thoughts
Honest perspective from 30+ years of GTA real estate experience
Zoning & Permitted Use
Before anything else, I'd confirm the current zoning designation and what's permitted on this land. Zoning dictates everything: residential subdivision, commercial development, agricultural use, or mixed. The Liberty Village planning department can also tell you what, if any, Official Plan amendments are in progress that could affect the permitted uses.
Extended Time on Market — Potential Leverage
At 110 days, this land has been sitting. That's actually common for vacant land — buyers are fewer and diligence takes time. But if it's been listed much longer than comparable parcels, there may be a zoning, servicing, or environmental issue the seller hasn't disclosed. I'd want to understand why it hasn't sold.
Servicing & Infrastructure
A key question for any land purchase: is it serviced (municipal water, sewer, gas, hydro at the lot line) or unserviced? Bringing services to an unserviced parcel can cost $50,000–$500,000+ depending on proximity and Liberty Village's development charges. This can make or break a project's feasibility.
Environmental & Survey
I always recommend a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment for land purchases — it checks for historical contamination from prior uses. If the Phase 1 flags anything, a Phase 2 (soil sampling) follows. Also budget for an up-to-date survey, which confirms boundaries, easements, and encroachments.
Development Approval Timeline
If you're buying with development in mind, factor in the approval timeline. Minor variance: 3–6 months. Site plan approval: 6–18 months. Official Plan amendment or rezoning: 1–3+ years. These timelines directly affect your carrying costs — property taxes and financing accumulate the entire time. Having an experienced planner and real estate lawyer on your team from day one matters.
Let's Walk Through It Together
Evaluating land requires a different lens than buying a home. I'll walk the site with you, help you ask the right questions of the listing agent, and connect you with the right professionals — planners, environmental consultants, commercial lawyers — to make sure you know exactly what you're buying before you commit.