236 Poplar Plains Road, Toronto, ON
Casa Loma, Toronto · MLS® C13543454
About this home
Hidden entirely behind a mature wall of hedges on one of South Hill's most coveted streets, this private residence on Poplar Plains Road pairs the formal pedigree of Georgian Revival with the romance of a European garden estate, offering a rare combination of scale, seclusion, and Old World character on an oversized 79.65 x 110 ft lot. A gated stone walkway leads to a grand arrival, where a classical pedimented portico framed by columns opens to a gracious foyer and sweeping main hall staircase. Inside, 6,464 square feet of stately living space unfolds with soaring ceilings, solid hardwood floors, leaded glass windows, and original detailing throughout. A formal living room with wood-burning fireplace walks out to a serene covered veranda, while the panelled formal dining room, anchored by its own fireplace, holds a true sense of occasion. At the heart of the home, a chef-calibre kitchen with honed Calacatta counters and framed cabinetry opens to a warm family room. The second floor is anchored by an elegant primary suite with a beautifully appointed ensuite, alongside two additional well-proportioned bedrooms, while the third floor offers two further bedrooms and a private retreat with office, den, and family room warmed by a gas fireplace. The lower level is dedicated to lifestyle, with a home gym and wine cellar. Outside, a covered veranda with terracotta floors overlooks a professionally landscaped garden wrapped entirely in greenery, framed by mature hedges and Japanese maples - a private oasis with the romance of a European country estate and a storybook garden chalet. Moments from Winston Churchill Park, the shops and restaurants of Yonge & St. Clair, and Toronto's most respected public and private schools, this is a setting families hold for generations. Private viewings by appointment. Virtual tour link has additional photos.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, 2 1/2 Storey
- MLS®
- C13543454
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 5 (2 half)
- Size
- 3500-5000
- Lot
- 79.65 × 110.21 ft
- Cross streets
- Avenue Road / St. Clair
- Parking
- 15 garage · 75 parking (detached)
- Basement
- Finished
- Heating
- Water
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Unknown
- Roof
- Unknown
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $26,687 / 2025
- Days on market
- 8
- Listing brokerage
- SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA
Rooms
double closet · hardwood floor · recessed lighting
5 pc ensuite · crown moulding · walk-in closet(s)
b/i shelves · built-in speakers · hardwood floor
recessed lighting · b/i closet
crown moulding · hardwood floor
breakfast area · centre island · renovated
gas fireplace · combined w/kitchen · w/o to yard
w/o to porch · hardwood floor · fireplace
built-in speakers · mirrored walls
overlooks backyard · recessed lighting
B/I Bookcase
fireplace · built-in speakers · crown moulding
Listed at $6,250,000, this home is within the range of a wider set of listings, but with few close matches nearby, so worth confirming with a precise CMA. The number above is my independent estimate of value, not the asking price.
There are only a few closely comparable homes right here, so this is a broad read from wider listings in the area. Ask me for a precise CMA before relying on it.
Based on 8 similar homes nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 8 comparable active listings, adjusted for size, beds, and baths. The city (MPAC) assessment points to about $7.39M, a close match. The comparable range is wide here, so treat this as a rough read until I run a full CMA.
How I got there
Here is the exact math behind the estimate. I start from the closest comparable listing and adjust for the real differences (size, beds, baths) to land on a like-for-like value for this home.
- Closest comparable, listed at $9.49M
- Bathrooms −$30K
- Adjusts to $9.46M
That comparable adjusts to $9.46M; the $7.88M estimate above is the median of all 8 comparables, which is steadier than any single home.This uses comparable active listings, not sold prices. Lot, condition, and finishes are my in-person call, and I can run a full CMA with recent solds.
Its 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. Dunvegan is about a 2-minute walk away. Walkable, transit-friendly spots tend to hold value and widen your resale pool.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $7.88M, median of 8 comparables.
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.
- Tall ceilings: they transform how a home feels, worth confirming the actual heights room to room.
- Premium lot / gardens: lot size and privacy hold value and cannot be changed, verify frontage, depth, and any easements.
- Primary suite: a key comfort and resale feature.
- Hardwood floors: quality hardwood is durable and broadly desirable.
- Sold as-is / needs work: budget for renovation, the price should reflect the condition.
- Worth verifying
- Value driver
- Lifestyle
- Weigh carefully
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 5 closest of 8 active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 19% below the area average of $1,810/sqft.
7 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: Dunvegan, about 194 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.
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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.
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 $5,000,000 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $26,682
- Property tax
- $2,224
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $28,906
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $142,725
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $210,225
- Estimated closing costs
- $352,950
Plus your down payment of $1,250,000. 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
- $1,600,911
- Principal paid down
- $636,751
- Interest paid
- $964,160
- Balance remaining
- $4,363,249
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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
Thinking of this home as an investment? We will pull real comparable rents and run the full numbers with you.
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 SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA. MLS®/PropTx.