905-8 Hillcrest Avenue, Toronto, ON
Willowdale East, Toronto · MLS® C13580868
About this home
Approx 560 Sf (As Per Builder's Plan) 1 Bedroom W/ West view, at Empress Walk. Direct Access to subway & Empress Walk Mall. Close to Hwy 401, Schools, Library, Community Centre, Shops & Restaurants. Single Family Residence.
Key facts
- Property type
- Condo Apartment, Apartment
- MLS®
- C13580868
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Size
- 500-599
- Cross streets
- Yonge/Empress
- Parking
- 0 parking
- Basement
- None
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Concrete
- Exposure
- West
- Days on market
- 3
- Listing brokerage
- EXPRESS REALTY INC.
Rooms
Ceramic Floor
combined w/living · laminate
combined w/dining · w/o to balcony · laminate
closet · laminate
Listed at $2,200/mo, this rental is within the range of comparable rentals, on the higher side. The number above is my independent estimate of value, not the asking price.
In Willowdale East lately, landlords have been getting about 99% of asking and homes lease in about 20 days.
Based on 86 similar rentals that recently leased nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 86 recently leased comparable homes — actual closing prices, not asks — adjusted for size, beds, and baths.
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, leased for $2,180/mo
- Adjusts to $2,180/mo
That comparable adjusts to $2,180/mo; the $1,962/mo estimate above is the median of all 86 comparables, which is steadier than any single home.This estimate is grounded in actual lease prices from the last 15 months, not asking prices. Condition, finishes, and exact inclusions are still my in-person call.
On schools, this address is zoned for Earl Haig Secondary 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.
On location, this is a very walkable address with everyday errands close by. Yonge St. @ North York Blvd. (Mel Lastman Square) is about a 1-minute walk away. Walkable, transit-friendly spots tend to hold value and widen your resale pool.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $1,962/mo, median of 86 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.
- 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 5 closest of 8 active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesOn the market now.
View comparable listingsNot enough sq ft data to place this home on the area price curve.
Neighbourhood & location
Willowdale East, Toronto, ON
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Getting around
Walker's ParadiseA 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: Yonge St. @ North York Blvd. (Mel Lastman Square), about 93 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.
Calculate and customize your mortgage and other expenses
Adjust the down payment, rate, and amortization, and add property tax, condo fees, and heating to see your true monthly cost.
Your numbers
Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 3.99% via Ratehub.ca (as of July 22, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,760 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $9
- Property tax
- $1
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $11
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $11
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $11
- Estimated closing costs
- $22
Plus your down payment of $440. 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
- $564
- Principal paid down
- $224
- Interest paid
- $339
- Balance remaining
- $1,536
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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.
Helpful resources
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of EXPRESS REALTY INC.. MLS®/PropTx.