12 Shorncliffe Avenue, Toronto, ON
Casa Loma, Toronto · MLS® C13826188
About this home
In short
- Set on an exceptional 60 x 200 ft. lot in the heart of Forest Hill, this distinguished family home offers remarkable scale, privacy and beautifully considered living...
- The expansive family room is ideal for hosting large gatherings and opens directly to a generous terrace and beautifully landscaped gardens.
- The renovated eat in kitchen combines exceptional functionality with top of the line Sub Zero, Wolf and Thermador appliances, ample workspace and peaceful views over...
Set on an exceptional 60 x 200 ft. lot in the heart of Forest Hill, this distinguished family home offers remarkable scale, privacy and beautifully considered living spaces just moments from Forest Hill Village. A grand two storey foyer opens to generously proportioned principal rooms designed equally for entertaining and everyday family life. The expansive family room is ideal for hosting large gatherings and opens directly to a generous terrace and beautifully landscaped gardens. The renovated eat in kitchen combines exceptional functionality with top of the line Sub Zero, Wolf and Thermador appliances, ample workspace and peaceful views over the grounds. A welcoming dining room with gas fireplace and butler's bar provides a relaxed gathering space, while the formal living room features a classic wood burning fireplace. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite enjoys a serene garden outlook and features an oversized spa inspired ensuite and dedicated dressing room. Additional bedrooms are exceptionally generous, while the third floor loft, complete with a separate bedroom, offers wonderful flexibility for teenagers, guests or live in accommodations. A substantial wine cellar, extensive storage and parking for up to nine vehicles add to the home's impressive functionality. Stucco exterior over brick construction. A rare opportunity to enjoy an extraordinary private setting with the space and amenities of a true family residence, while being minutes from St. Clair West subway station, Loblaws, Sir Winston Churchill Park and some of Toronto's most sought after schools, including UCC and BSS.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, 2 1/2 Storey
- MLS®
- C13826188
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 5 (2 half)
- Size
- 5,000 sq ft
- Lot
- 60.89 × 198.21 ft
- Cross streets
- Spadina and St. Clair Ave W
- Parking
- 2 garage · 8 parking (carport)
- Driveway
- Private
- Basement
- Finished
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Stucco (Plaster)
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Rolled
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $24,961 / 2026
- Days on market
- 25
- Listing brokerage
- CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LIMITED
Rooms
hardwood floor · formal rm · w/o to terrace
hardwood floor · window · fireplace
hardwood floor · semi ensuite · double closet
hardwood floor · pot lights · 2 pc bath
7 pc bath · separate shower · overlooks garden
skylight · double closet · marble floor
hardwood floor · b/i shelves · double closet
7 pc ensuite · walk-in closet(s) · overlooks garden
7 pc ensuite · walk-in closet(s) · w/o to terrace
walk-in closet(s) · bay window · broadloom
laminate · fireplace · window
heated floor · beamed ceilings · dry bar
b/i closet · closet organizers · broadloom
window · walk-in closet(s) · broadloom
separate room · tile floor · window
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 readIts public catchment (Brown Junior Public School) tests around the provincial average, a steady, family-friendly draw. The full EQAO breakdown is below.
Nothing closely matching this home is listed nearby right now, so these are the nearest detached listings on the market.
Per square foot, these ask about $1,573/sqft; this home lists at $1,239/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 4 closest active listings nearby.
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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 4.34% via Ratehub.ca (as of October 19, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $4,956,000 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $27,403
- Property tax
- $2,080
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $29,483
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $141,350
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $207,200
- Estimated closing costs
- $348,550
Plus your down payment of $1,239,000. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.
Mortgage stress test
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Over the full 25 years
At the end of your 5-year term
- Total paid over the term
- $1,644,154
- Principal paid down
- $605,532
- Interest paid
- $1,038,623
- Balance remaining
- $4,350,468
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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.
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