218 Hillcrest Avenue, Toronto, ON
Willowdale East, Toronto · MLS® C13537410
About this home
In short
- Remodelled and Renovated Remarkable 2-Storey Custom Built Home on a Wide Premium 56' x 133' Lot (7,460 Sq.
- Ft. above Grade + Professionally Finished Walk-Out Basement Apartment) in Coveted HILLCREST AVE.
- This Upgraded and Spacious Residence Features an Elegant Remodelled California Style Facade, Magnificent Living Room with Designer Gas Fireplace and Natural Stone...
- 2nd Floor Includes Breathtaking Master Bedroom with Cathedral Ceiling, Walk-In Closet, His & Hers Closets, Make-Up Desk and 6-Pc Ensuite.
- Bright and Spacious Sun-Filled Basement Fully Renovated in 2017 >> High Ceiling and Above Grade Windows, Large Separate Apartment with 2 Bedrooms, 3-Pc Bath, Full...
Remodelled and Renovated Remarkable 2-Storey Custom Built Home on a Wide Premium ** 56' x 133' ** Lot (7,460 Sq. Ft)! Offering about 5,800 Sq.Ft. of Luxurious Living Space (4,109 Sq. Ft. above Grade + Professionally Finished Walk-Out Basement Apartment) in Coveted HILLCREST AVE! This Upgraded and Spacious Residence Features an Elegant Remodelled California Style Facade, Magnificent Living Room with Designer Gas Fireplace and Natural Stone Mantel, Bow Window and Soaring Ceiling 18.8 Feet Height! Sophistication Flows through the Main Hallway with 26 Feet Height Including Central Skylight above, Granite Floor and Decorative Niche, Office, Formal Dining Room, Circular Staircase, Family Room with a Fireplace, a Mudroom with Access to Garage and the Side! Gourmet Kitchen and Large Sized Breakfast Walk-Out to a Big Upgraded Deck and Lovely Backyard Ideal for Family Gathering and Entertaining!! 2nd Floor Includes Breathtaking Master Bedroom with Cathedral Ceiling, Walk-In Closet, His & Hers Closets, Make-Up Desk and 6-Pc Ensuite! Other Three Bedrooms with two Full Baths and a Comfortable Laundry Room! Bright and Spacious Sun-Filled Basement Fully Renovated in 2017 >> High Ceiling and Above Grade Windows, Large Separate Apartment with 2 Bedrooms, 3-Pc Bath, Full Kitchen, Living Rm, and Family Room! While the Basement Has Potential Income or Use as a Basement Apartment, It Can Be Easily Converted for Use as a Great Entertainment Center for Family! Convenient Location with One Minute to TTC Station, Short Walk to Yonge Street and All Other Amenities. Steps Away from Best Schools: Earl Haig S.S, Hollywood P.S, Bayview M.S!
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- C13537410
- Bedrooms
- 4+2 (6 total)
- Bathrooms
- 5 (1 half)
- Size
- 3500-5000 sq ft
- Lot
- 56 × 133 ft
- Cross streets
- Yonge St / Sheppard Ave / Bayview Ave
- Parking
- 2 garage · 6 parking (built-in)
- Driveway
- Available, Private Double
- Basement
- Finished with Walk-Out, Apartment
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 + 1)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Stucco (Plaster)
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $17,118 / 2025
- Days on market
- 65
- Listing brokerage
- RE/MAX REALTRON BIJAN BARATI REAL ESTATE
Rooms
tile floor · above grade window · built-in speakers
6 pc ensuite · walk-in closet(s) · cathedral ceiling(s)
w/o to deck · overlooks backyard · ceramic floor
4 pc bath · mirrored closet · french doors
open concept · hardwood floor · bay window
hardwood floor · crown moulding · fireplace
3 pc bath · bow window · hardwood floor
hardwood floor · led lighting · window
mirrored closet · stone floor · above grade window
ceramic floor · led lighting · crown moulding
closet · skylight · hardwood floor
3 pc ensuite · hardwood floor · walk-in closet(s)
w/o to patio · built-in speakers · above grade window
gas fireplace · bow window · hardwood floor
above grade window · led lighting · built-in speakers
hardwood floor · closet · led lighting
Listed at $2,988,000 with no offer date, so the ask is the seller’s number, and homes priced this way sell close to it. My read is $2.99M, typically $2.65M to $3.34M. Comparable closings on their own put this home around $3.01M, which agrees with the ask, so this is a firm read.
Second read, from the city assessment: $2.81M. Similar homes sold in line with their assessments, and this one lands close to the comparable-sales figure, which is what a firm read looks like.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $2.99M, median of 89 comparables.
The market behind the math:
About 1.6 months of inventory: 20 detached homes for sale in the area against 37 closings in the last 90 days. Under two months favours sellers, over four favours buyers.
Price per square foot: this home lists at $703/sqft against an area asking average of $785/sqft. Size and $/sqft both feed the estimate above.
- Walk-out basement apartment features. A finished 2 bed walk-out basement apartment with 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 89 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 $2.81M, a close match.
What the listing highlights5 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
- Renovated / rebuilt: recent work can mean fewer upfront costs, worth confirming the scope, quality, and that permits were pulled. Value driver
- Upscale kitchen: a genuine value driver, verify the appliances, stone, and finishes in person. Value driver
- Tall ceilings: they transform how a home feels, worth confirming the actual heights room to room. Worth verifying
- Primary suite: a key comfort and resale feature. 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 89 comparable homes that sold in Willowdale East over the past two years, from 214 closings there.
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For saleThe closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
Per square foot, these ask about $733/sqft; this home lists at $703/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 5 closest of 8 active listings nearby.
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Willowdale East, Toronto, ON
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Typical asking price of active listings of the same type, per area (outliers removed). Toronto.
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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
Homes over $1.5M can't be insured, so 20% down or more is required.
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 $2,390,400 · 4.24% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $12,887
- Property tax
- $1,427
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $14,313
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $61,175
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $61,175
- Estimated closing costs
- $122,350
Plus your down payment of $597,600. 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
- $773,215
- Principal paid down
- $300,850
- Interest paid
- $472,365
- Balance remaining
- $2,089,550
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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 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 numbersThe last 43 whole-home leases in Willowdale East signed at a median of $7,953 a month; adjusted to this home for size, beds and baths, and for where rents stood the month each signed, that is $7,997. 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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All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of RE/MAX REALTRON BIJAN BARATI REAL ESTATE. MLS®/PropTx.