12 Shorncliffe Avenue, Toronto, ON
Casa Loma, Toronto · MLS® C13223826
About this home
Nestled in prestigious Forest Hill, steps to Forest Hill Village, this grand family residence is set on an extraordinary 60 x 200 ft. private lot and offers an exceptional blend of scale, elegance, and functionality. A dramatic two-storey entrance creates an unforgettable first impression, setting the tone for sophisticated entertaining throughout. The expansive dining room comfortably accommodates 20+ guests and features a walkout to a large terrace and beautifully landscaped private gardens. The renovated eat-in kitchen is designed for both family living and gourmet cooking, complete with a 60" Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, Wolf and Thermador appliances, and serene garden views. The inviting family room showcases a gas fireplace and butler's pass-through bar, while the formal living room also features a classic wood-burning fireplace. The luxurious primary retreat overlooks the private gardens and includes an oversized spa-inspired ensuite and dressing room. Generously proportioned bedrooms provide exceptional comfort, while the third-floor loft which includes a separate bedroom offers the perfect retreat for teenagers, guests or live-in help. Additional highlights include a large wine cellar, abundant storage throughout, and parking for up to nine vehicles. The exterior stucco surface is laid over brick throughout. This home is an entertainer's dream while still offering the warmth and comfort of an exceptional family home, designed to impress even the most discerning buyer. Minutes to the St. Clair West Subway Station, Loblaws and Sir Winston Churchill Park. Short walk to some of Toronto's finest schools including UCC and BSS.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, 3-Storey
- MLS®
- C13223826
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 5 (2 half)
- Size
- 5,000 sq ft
- Lot
- 60.89 × 198.21 ft
- Cross streets
- Spadina and St. Clair Ave W
- Parking
- 1 garage · 9 parking (carport)
- Driveway
- Private
- Basement
- Finished
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Stucco (Plaster)
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Rolled
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $24,530 / 2025
- Days on market
- 46
- Listing brokerage
- FOREST HILL REAL ESTATE INC.
Rooms
walk-in closet(s) · bay window · broadloom
skylight · double closet · marble floor
window · walk-in closet(s) · broadloom
7 pc bath · separate shower · overlooks garden
7 pc ensuite · walk-in closet(s) · w/o to terrace
b/i closet · closet organizers · broadloom
hardwood floor · formal rm · w/o to terrace
hardwood floor · window · fireplace
hardwood floor · b/i shelves · double closet
laminate · fireplace · window
heated floor · beamed ceilings · dry bar
hardwood floor · pot lights · 2 pc bath
hardwood floor · semi ensuite · double closet
7 pc ensuite · walk-in closet(s) · overlooks garden
separate room · tile floor · window
This home is a bit unique, so there are not enough closely comparable homes nearby for me to trust an automatic number, and I would rather give you a real one than a wrong one. Tell me you are interested and I will pull the most comparable recent sales and send you a straight answer on price, usually the same day.
Ask Moe if this price is fairIts public catchment (Brown Junior Public School) tests around the provincial average, a steady, family-friendly draw. The full EQAO breakdown is below.
On location, this is a very walkable address with everyday errands close by. Spadina Rd at Heath St West is about a 1-minute walk away. Walkable, transit-friendly spots tend to hold value and widen your resale pool.
What the listing highlightsThese are claims from the listing. The only way to know for sure is to see it in person, and I am happy to book you a private showing.
- Renovated / rebuilt: recent work can mean fewer upfront costs, worth confirming the scope, quality, and that permits were pulled.
- Premium lot / gardens: lot size and privacy hold value and cannot be changed, verify frontage, depth, and any easements.
- Transit / schools nearby: convenience and resale support, verify the exact distances and school catchment.
- Value driver
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 3 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 3% below the area average of $1,341/sqft.
45 days longer than the Toronto average (1 days).
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
Casa Loma, Toronto, ON
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Getting around
Very WalkableA walkability read built from the amenities around this home: how close the nearest transit stop is, and how many grocery, dining, park, and pharmacy destinations fall within a 15-minute walk. It is a guide, not a guarantee. Places data from Google.
Most daily errands can be done on foot.
🚉 Nearest transit: Spadina Rd at Heath St West, about 97 m away
Within a 15-minute (1.5 km) walk.
How asking prices compare in the closest areas to this home. Longer bars mean a pricier market.
Typical asking price of active listings of the same type, per area (outliers removed). Toronto.
Get the full neighbourhood report (schools, parks, transit & safety) →
The public and Catholic schools this address is zoned for, with EQAO results (the share of students meeting Ontario's provincial standard).
School attendance boundaries and EQAO results are Ontario government data and can change. Confirm the current catchment with the school board before relying on it.
Affordability & Mortgage
Income needed assumes a ~32% GDS ratio; weekly is mortgage principal & interest only. Price ÷ income is the home price over the income needed. Fixed reference assumptions so listings compare on equal footing, not a lending decision.
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Your numbers
Homes over $1.5M can't be insured, so 20% down or more is required.
Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 3.99% via Ratehub.ca (as of July 17, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $5,198,400 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $27,741
- Property tax
- $2,044
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $29,785
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $148,925
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $223,865
- Estimated closing costs
- $372,790
Plus your down payment of $1,299,600. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.
Mortgage stress test
Lenders qualify you at the greater of your rate plus 2% or 5.25%. You do not pay this rate. It just shows you could still handle payments if rates rose, so aim to stay comfortable at this higher number.
Over the full 25 years
At the end of your 5-year term
- Total paid over the term
- $1,664,436
- Principal paid down
- $662,017
- Interest paid
- $1,002,418
- Balance remaining
- $4,536,383
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Estimates only, not a mortgage quote or pre-approval. Figures use Canadian semi-annual compounding, current minimum down-payment rules, CMHC premium tiers, and Ontario (plus Toronto, when selected) land transfer tax. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and closing costs vary by lender and property. Confirm every number with your mortgage professional.
Investor snapshot
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Talk about the numbersEstimates only. Rent is modelled on above-grade size and local norms, so a finished basement or second suite (a separate entrance often means one) can push real rent well above this. Taxes, fees, and vacancy vary by property, and cap rate is before financing. A starting point, not a final number, let us run the real ones with you.
Helpful resources
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of FOREST HILL REAL ESTATE INC.. MLS®/PropTx.