1206-8 Hillcrest Avenue, Toronto, ON
Willowdale East, Toronto · MLS® C13813646
About this home
In short
- Welcome to Pinnacle at Empress, ideally located in the heart of vibrant North York.
- This exceptional residence offers the ultimate in urban convenience with direct access to the Empress Walk complex and just steps to the subway, restaurants...
- This bright and well-appointed 2-bedroom suite features a highly functional layout, unobstructed views, and an abundance of natural light.
Welcome to Pinnacle at Empress, ideally located in the heart of vibrant North York! This exceptional residence offers the ultimate in urban convenience with direct access to the Empress Walk complex and just steps to the subway, restaurants, theatres, shopping, Farmers Market, top-rated schools, major highways, and the soon-to-open T&T Supermarket. This bright and well-appointed 2-bedroom suite features a highly functional layout, unobstructed views, and an abundance of natural light. The modern kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, while the spacious private balcony provides the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the panoramic cityscape. An outstanding opportunity to own in one of North York's most sought-after communities, where every amenity is right at your doorstep.
Key facts
- Property type
- Condo Apartment, Apartment
- MLS®
- C13813646
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 900-999 sq ft
- Cross streets
- Yonge/Empress/Sheppard
- Parking
- 1 garage (underground)
- Basement
- None
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Concrete
- Maintenance
- $820/mo
- Exposure
- North West
- Property tax
- $4,113 / 2026
- Days on market
- 27
- Listing brokerage
- FOREST HILL REAL ESTATE INC.
Rooms
hardwood floor · double closet · 4 pc ensuite
hardwood floor · combined w/dining
eat-in kitchen · ceramic floor
hardwood floor · double closet
hardwood floor · combined w/living · w/o to balcony
No automatic estimate is shown here: there is not a deep enough record of recent sales of homes like this one in this neighbourhood to support one.
Considering this property? Request a written price readOn 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.
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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 $712/sqft; this home lists at $736/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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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 4.34% via Ratehub.ca (as of October 19, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $559,200 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $3,092
- Property tax
- $343
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $820
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $4,255
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $10,455
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $10,455
- Estimated closing costs
- $20,910
Plus your down payment of $139,800. 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
- $185,515
- Principal paid down
- $68,324
- Interest paid
- $117,191
- Balance remaining
- $490,876
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Rates and programs change often. We will connect you with a trusted mortgage professional and build a plan that fits your budget and goals.
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
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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.
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