79 Yatesbury Road, Toronto, ON
Bayview Woods-Steeles, Toronto · MLS® C13515704
About this home
In short
- Discover a rare opportunity to own a semi-detached, 200 AMP, ESA (Electrical Safety Authority) certified home backing directly onto a protected ravine, offering...
- This home features a peaceful backyard deck plus a walk-out basement patio where wildlife is part of your daily life - deer, songbirds, and other species often wander...
- The natural darkness of the ravine also creates ideal conditions for stargazing, and on rare but unforgettable nights, homeowners have witnessed aurora displays...
- A recently renovated one-bedroom basement apartment adds tremendous versatility, complete with a full kitchen and bathroom - perfect for extended family, guests, or...
- Inside, the upper levels feature three upgraded bedrooms and hardwood flooring throughout, offering a warm, modern feel.
Discover a rare opportunity to own a semi-detached, 200 AMP, ESA (Electrical Safety Authority) certified home backing directly onto a protected ravine, offering year-round access to the East Don Trail and an unmatched connection to nature. Set on an impressive 130-ft deep lot, this property provides exceptional privacy and serene views in every season. This home features a peaceful backyard deck plus a walk-out basement patio where wildlife is part of your daily life - deer, songbirds, and other species often wander through, with some even perching on the deck railing. The natural darkness of the ravine also creates ideal conditions for stargazing, and on rare but unforgettable nights, homeowners have witnessed aurora displays shimmering above the treetops. A recently renovated one-bedroom basement apartment adds tremendous versatility, complete with a full kitchen and bathroom - perfect for extended family, guests, or rental income. The driveway accommodates up to 3 cars, plus a single attached garage, providing ample parking for multi-vehicle households. Inside, the upper levels feature three upgraded bedrooms and hardwood flooring throughout, offering a warm, modern feel. Some windows and both patio doors were replaced just four years ago, enhancing energy efficiency, comfort, and natural light. This property provides perpetual living privacy and unmatched serene views all year round, something so invaluable and rare to find in this urbanized city of Toronto.
Key facts
- Property type
- Semi-Detached, Backsplit 5
- MLS®
- C13515704
- Bedrooms
- 3+1 (4 total)
- Bathrooms
- 3 (1 half)
- Size
- 1500-2000 sq ft
- Lot
- 21.8 × 136.14 ft
- Cross streets
- Leslie / Cummer
- Parking
- 1 garage · 4 parking (built-in)
- Driveway
- Private
- Basement
- Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 + 1)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $6,214 / 2025
- Days on market
- 73
- Listing brokerage
- HOMELIFE CULTURELINK REALTY INC.
Rooms
stone fireplace · w/o to yard
closet · hardwood floor
stone fireplace · w/o to deck · overlooks ravine
overlooks ravine · closet · hardwood floor
double closet · overlooks ravine · overlooks backyard
combined w/living · hardwood floor
Eat-in Kitchen
combined w/dining · hardwood floor
overlooks ravine · overlooks backyard · hardwood floor
eat-in kitchen · overlooks family · ceramic floor
overlooks ravine · closet · hardwood floor
Listed at $1,160,000 with no offer date, so the ask is the seller’s number, and homes priced this way sell close to it. My read is $1.10M, typically $1.06M to $1.11M. Comparable closings on their own put this home around $964K, so the ask carries a premium over the comparables: the seller is pricing in the finishes, the lot, or room to negotiate. That gap is your negotiating room.
A price cut is the likelier next move. 73 days on the market against about 27 for homes like it here, and asking 5% 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.
Second read, from the city assessment: $1.12M. That is about 16% above the comparable-sales figure. When my two methods disagree this much, the answer usually sits between them and something about this home is not in the comparables (the lot, the condition, a rebuild). I would want to see it before leaning on either number.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $1.10M, median of 5 comparables.
The market behind the math:
About 1.5 months of inventory: 5 semi-detached homes for sale in the area against 10 closings in the last 90 days. Under two months favours sellers, over four favours buyers.
Price per square foot: this home lists at $663/sqft against an area asking average of $717/sqft. Size and $/sqft both feed the estimate above.
- Walk-out basement apartment features. A finished 1 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 Bayview Woods-Steeles: 11 of the 41 detached leases here lately were basement units, around $1,800 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.
- Ravine / green setting. This home is described as backing onto a ravine or green setting. A premium that comparable-sales math under-prices, so read the estimate as a floor.
How this estimate is builtthe short version
I take the 5 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, and the city (MPAC) assessment points to about $1.12M, a close match.
What the listing highlights4 points to weigh
Claims from the listing, worth confirming in person. I can book you a private showing.
- Walk-out basement: natural light and strong in-law or income potential. Income potential
- Ravine lot: privacy and premium value, but confirm the buildable area and any conservation limits. Worth verifying
- Renovated / rebuilt: recent work can mean fewer upfront costs, worth confirming the scope, quality, and that permits were pulled. Value driver
- Hardwood floors: quality hardwood is durable and broadly desirable. Lifestyle
Schools & getting aroundcatchment and transit
On schools, this address is zoned for Zion Heights Middle 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
Priced above comparable homes overall, but the price per square foot ($663/sqft) is below the area, so you are paying for extra space rather than a premium.
This listing did not confirm square footage, so I compared on beds, baths, and location instead of size. Confirm the size to sharpen this.
There were not many closely comparable homes right in Bayview Woods-Steeles, so I widened the search to the surrounding area.
Based on 3 homes sold on this street over the past two years, plus 2 nearby in Bayview Woods-Steeles, from 28 closings in Bayview Woods-Steeles.
Nothing closely matching this home is listed nearby right now, so these are the nearest semi-detached listings on the market. Homes like this one have recently closed around $964K, which is where my estimate comes from.
Per square foot, these ask about $740/sqft; this home lists at $663/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 4 closest active listings nearby.
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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.
Also nearby: 12 more schools within 2.5 km
Not the assigned catchment: schools a family here could reach, with EQAO results where published.
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
Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 4.09% via Ratehub.ca (as of September 11, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $928,000 · 4.24% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $5,003
- Property tax
- $518
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $5,521
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $19,675
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $19,675
- Estimated closing costs
- $39,350
Plus your down payment of $232,000. 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
- $300,177
- Principal paid down
- $116,796
- Interest paid
- $183,381
- Balance remaining
- $811,204
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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
The suite is real income here: basements rent in Bayview Woods-Steeles (11 of 41 recent detached leases were basement units, around $1,800 a month). The figure above is the whole house on one lease; rented as two units, the suite alone brings about $1,800 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 numbersThe last 7 whole-home leases in Bayview Woods-Steeles signed at a median of $3,225 a month; adjusted to this home for size, beds and baths, and for where rents stood the month each signed, that is $3,487. 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.
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