287 Hillcrest Avenue, Toronto, ON

Willowdale East, Toronto · MLS® C13470484

$4,700,000
For Sale
Listed 84 days agoNo offer date statedPrice drop likely
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4+2Bedrooms
7Bathrooms
2Garage · 8 parking
3500-5000Sq ft

About this home

In short

  • Nestled on one of North York's most prestigious streets in the heart of Willowdale East, this newly completed architectural masterpiece has been thoughtfully...
  • Created for both elegant entertaining and effortless everyday living, the open-concept interior offers expansive principal room, sophisticated spaces, and an...
  • This is more than a newly built home-it is a carefully curated statement of architecture, craftsmanship and enduring design in one of North York's most coveted...

Nestled on one of North York's most prestigious streets in the heart of Willowdale East, this newly completed architectural masterpiece has been thoughtfully conceived by a celebrated architect and interior designer whose European training is reflected in every carefully curated detail. Beyond it's striking contemporary façade, the home unfolds with dramatic floor-to-ceiling aluminum windows featuring triple-glazed construction, bathing every space in natural light while delivering exceptional energy efficiency and year-round comfort. Every finish has been intentionally selected, from the exquisite natural stone imported from Italy to the bespoke millwork, custom floating staircase, and seamless designer detailing that define the home's refined character.Created for both elegant entertaining and effortless everyday living, the open-concept interior offers expansive principal room, sophisticated spaces, and an atmosphere that feels both grand and inviting. Every sightline has been carefully considered, every material thoughtfully chosen, and every room finished to an exceptional standard rarely seen.The professionally built lower-level elevates the home even further, offering a remarkable combination of opulence and functionality. Featuring an impressive entertainment lounge, a full kitchen with a generous island, two additional bedrooms, direct walk-out access to the backyard, and a completely self-contained secondary suite, the space is ideally suited for extended family, guests, multi-generational living, or income potential.This is more than a newly built home-it is a carefully curated statement of architecture, craftsmanship and enduring design in one of North York's most coveted neighbourhoods. A truly rare offering for the discerning buyer who appreciates exceptional quality without compromise.

Key facts

Property type
Detached, 2-Storey
MLS®
C13470484
Bedrooms
4+2 (6 total)
Bathrooms
7
Size
3500-5000 sq ft
Lot
50 × 129.63 ft
Cross streets
Willowdale And Sheppard
Parking
2 garage · 8 parking (attached)
Driveway
Private
Basement
Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance, Apartment
Kitchens
3 (1 + 2)
Heating
Forced Air
A/C
Central Air
Exterior
Brick
Foundation
Concrete
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Sewer
Sewer
Days on market
84
Listing brokerage
RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY LTD.

Rooms

RecreationLower7.10 × 5.70 m

window floor to ceiling · hollywood kitchen · centre island

KitchenMain6.10 × 3.50 m

b/i appliances · centre island · w/o to deck

Living RoomMain5.95 × 5.03 m

gas fireplace · open concept · overlooks frontyard

Primary BedroomSecond5.75 × 4.72 m

7 pc ensuite · walk-in closet(s) · overlooks backyard

Bedroom 3Second4.06 × 3.56 m

overlooks frontyard · walk-in closet(s) · 3 pc bath

Bedroom 4Second5.02 × 4.63 m

his and hers closets · 3 pc bath · picture window

Family RoomMain5.75 × 6.55 m

overlooks backyard · window floor to ceiling · elevator

Dining RoomMain5.95 × 3.00 m

dry bar · combined w/living · open stairs

LibraryMain5.32 × 3.05 m

overlooks frontyard · marble floor · window floor to ceiling

Bedroom 2Second3.56 × 3.20 m

4 pc bath · closet organizers · hardwood floor

BreakfastMain5.89 × 4.00 m

picture window · overlooks backyard · open concept

LaundrySecond3.42 × 2.94 m

b/i appliances · linen closet · laundry sink

Our TakeTeam Asgarian · Broker
Worth a closer look
$2.92Mest. value

Listed at $4,700,000. My estimate lands at $2.92M, so the ask sits about 61% above what comparable sales suggest. A gap that wide can point to premium finishes, a bigger lot, or simply an ambitious ask, so it is worth a close look at what justifies it before you offer. Treat the figure as a starting point: tell me you are interested and I will pull the most comparable recent sales and give you a straight answer on what it will really take.

A price cut is the likelier next move. 84 days on the market against about 37 for homes like it here, and asking 61% above where comparable closings put it. That is leverage for a buyer: offer with it in mind rather than waiting for the cut, since a reduction brings new eyes with it.

List price
$2.60MBelow recent closings$4.70MAbove recent closings

Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $2.92M, median of 90 comparables.

The market behind the math:

38sold nearby · 90 days
$2.33Mmedian sold price
97%of asking, on average
+3%prices vs a year ago
~37 dayshomes like this take to sell
84days on market so far
$8,197/moest. rent · 43 leases
2.1%gross yield on the ask
Seller's market
Buyer's marketSeller's market

About 1.4 months of inventory: 18 detached homes for sale in the area against 38 closings in the last 90 days. Under two months favours sellers, over four favours buyers.

This home
Below area avgAbove area avg

Price per square foot: this home lists at $1,106/sqft against an area asking average of $819/sqft. Size and $/sqft both feed the estimate above.

  • Walk-out basement apartment features. A finished 2 bed walk-out basement apartment with a separate entrance and a second kitchen. A self-contained space for extended family, guests or potential income. Basements do rent in Willowdale East: 32 of the 231 detached leases here lately were basement units, around $2,150 a month. That makes the suite real income, and comparable-sales math under-prices it, so read the estimate as a floor. Second-suite retrofit status is not verified. A buyer intending to rent should confirm requirements with the City of Toronto.
How this estimate is builtthe short version

I take the 90 most comparable recent sales nearby and adjust each one to this home for the real differences (size, beds, baths, garage, lot frontage, a ravine backing, an inground pool), then use the median, which is steadier than leaning on any single sale.

It’s grounded in recent closing prices, not asking prices. Lot, condition, and finishes are my in-person call.

What the listing highlights2 points to weigh

Claims from the listing, worth confirming in person. I can book you a private showing.

  • Renovated / rebuilt: recent work can mean fewer upfront costs, worth confirming the scope, quality, and that permits were pulled. Value driver
  • Open-concept layout: modern, sought-after flow. Lifestyle
Schools & getting aroundcatchment and transit

On schools, this address is zoned for Hollywood Public School, one of the higher-rated public schools in the area. A strong catchment tends to hold value and widen your resale pool, especially with family buyers.

Read this with carewhy it’s an estimate, not an appraisal

The listing states size as a wide range, so the size adjustment is approximate and this estimate is a rough read. I can confirm exact square footage to tighten it.

Based on 90 comparable homes that sold in Willowdale East over the past two years, from 215 closings there.

What sellers nearby are askingCurrently listed nearby in Willowdale East · asking prices
$3.79Mavg asking

The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.

Per square foot, these ask about $892/sqft; this home lists at $1,106/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.

The 5 closest of 8 active listings nearby.

See all comparable homes
4.70MThis home4.00M3.99M3.49M3.29M4.20MThis home vs active comparables

Neighbourhood & location

Willowdale East, Toronto, ON

CommuteTime from this home to where you spend your day

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Nearby neighbourhoods

How asking prices compare in the closest areas to this home. Longer bars mean a pricier market.

Newtonbrook West
$1.70M
Brookhaven-Amesbury
$1.02M
Clairlea-Birchmount
$833K
Centennial Scarborough
$1.14M
Birchcliffe-Cliffside
$1.25M

Typical asking price of active listings of the same type, per area (outliers removed). Toronto.

Get the full neighbourhood report (schools, parks, transit & safety) →

Schools & catchmentAssigned attendance-boundary schools, with EQAO results

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.

Street view near Hollywood Public School
96%
Hollywood Public SchoolPublic · Elementary · 0.5 km awayAmong the top in the GTA · 96% meet the provincial standard
Avondale Elementary Alternative SchoolEQAO results not published
Also nearby: 12 more schools within 2.5 km
Claude Watson School for the Arts · Public elementary1.0 km · 96% at standard
McKee Public School · Public elementary1.1 km · 86% at standard
Cardinal Carter ES · Catholic elementary1.2 km
Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts · Catholic secondary1.2 km · 92% at standard
Avondale Alternative Elementary School · Public elementary1.2 km · 94% at standard
Avondale Public School · Public elementary1.2 km · 70% at standard
Bayview Middle School · Public elementary1.2 km · 80% at standard
Elkhorn Public School · Public elementary1.4 km · 85% at standard
Finch Public School · Public elementary1.5 km · 72% at standard
St Cyril Catholic School · Catholic elementary1.6 km · 90% at standard
Blessed Trinity Catholic School · Catholic elementary1.9 km · 53% at standard
Cummer Valley Middle School · Public elementary2.0 km · 79% at standard

Not the assigned catchment: schools a family here could reach, with EQAO results where published.

Affordability & Mortgage

Affordability
$21,421/mo
$917KIncome needed
5.1×Price ÷ income
$4,943Weekly cost
$231,950Land transfer tax, one-time (Ontario + Toronto)
20% down4.79%25-yr amortization

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.

88%mortgage
Mortgage $21,421Property tax $2,938Total carry $24,359

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Adjust the down payment, rate, and amortization, and add property tax, condo fees, and heating to see your true monthly cost.

Your numbers

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Homes over $1.5M can't be insured, so 20% down or more is required.

4.24%
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Live rate from Ratehub.ca

Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 4.09% via Ratehub.ca (as of September 11, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.

years
years (your rate-locked period)
$20,271per month

Mortgage amount $3,760,000 · 4.24% over 25 years

$940,000Down payment (20.0%)
$3,760,000Loan before insurance
$0CMHC premium
$23,208Total monthly cost

Total monthly cost

Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
$20,271
Property tax
$2,938
Condo / maintenance fees
$0
Heating
$0
Estimated monthly cost
$23,208

Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.

One-time closing costs

Ontario land transfer tax
$103,975
Toronto municipal land transfer tax
$127,975
Estimated closing costs
$231,950

Plus your down payment of $940,000. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.

Mortgage stress test

6.24%Qualifying rate
$24,596/monthPayment at the qualifying rate

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

$2,321,175Total interest paid
$6,081,175Total of all payments
Principal $3,760,000 Interest $2,321,175
YearPrincipalInterestBalance
1$86,874$156,373$3,673,126
2$90,597$152,650$3,582,529
3$94,479$148,768$3,488,051
4$98,527$144,720$3,389,524
5$102,749$140,498$3,286,775
6$107,152$136,095$3,179,623
7$111,743$131,504$3,067,880
8$116,531$126,716$2,951,349
9$121,524$121,723$2,829,825
10$126,732$116,515$2,703,093
11$132,162$111,085$2,570,931
12$137,825$105,422$2,433,106
13$143,731$99,516$2,289,376
14$149,890$93,357$2,139,486
15$156,312$86,935$1,983,174
16$163,010$80,237$1,820,164
17$169,995$73,252$1,650,169
18$177,279$65,968$1,472,890
19$184,876$58,371$1,288,014
20$192,797$50,450$1,095,217
21$201,059$42,188$894,158
22$209,674$33,573$684,484
23$218,658$24,589$465,826
24$228,028$15,219$237,798
25$237,798$5,449$0

At the end of your 5-year term

Total paid over the term
$1,216,235
Principal paid down
$473,225
Interest paid
$743,010
Balance remaining
$3,286,775

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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

Rental yield
From 43 whole-home leases in Willowdale East$8,197/mo
$98,364Gross annual rent
1.1%Cap rate after taxes and upkeep
$7,553 to $9,695Typical rent range
~20 daysTo find a tenant, on average

The suite is real income here: basements rent in Willowdale East (32 of 231 recent detached leases were basement units, around $2,150 a month). The figure above is the whole house on one lease; rented as two units, the suite alone brings about $2,150 a month on top of the upper floors. Permitted use is worth confirming with the city.

Thinking of this home as an investment? We will pull real comparable rents and run the full numbers with you.

Talk about the numbers

The last 43 whole-home leases in Willowdale East signed at a median of $7,955 a month; adjusted to this home for size, beds and baths, and for where rents stood the month each signed, that is $8,197. The gross yield above is on the asking price, before taxes and upkeep; the cap rate is after them. A finished basement or second suite can push real rent above it. Taxes, fees, and vacancy vary by property, and cap rate is before financing.

2.1%
Gross yield
− Property tax $32,900− Insurance $1,400− Vacancy & upkeep $10,820Net operating income $53,244

All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY LTD.. MLS®/PropTx.

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