901-21 Hillcrest Avenue, Toronto, ON
Willowdale East, Toronto · MLS® C13842390
About this home
In short
- What if your morning coffee, subway ride, grocery run, dinner date and movie night were all within a 2 minute walk?
- Completely renovated for the owner's own use, with approximately $45,000 invested in renovations, this spacious 1 bedroom features an entertainer's kitchen with Bosch...
- The stylishly renovated bathroom features porcelain tiles and built-in storage.
- Wake up to the sunrise and enjoy your morning coffee on the oversized balcony, or unwind in the primary bedroom featuring a walk-in closet with custom built-in...
- Steps to North York Centre Subway, Empress Walk, Cineplex, Mel Lastman Square, North York Civic Centre, library, 7 grocery store options and Shoppers Drug Mart.
What if your morning coffee, subway ride, grocery run, dinner date and movie night were all within a 2 minute walk? Welcome to this rare 658 sq.ft. corner suite in the heart of North York, featuring an abundance of windows that flood the space with natural light all day long. Completely renovated for the owner's own use, with approximately $45,000 invested in renovations, this spacious 1 bedroom features an entertainer's kitchen with Bosch stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and backsplash, laminate flooring throughout, and professionally refinished smooth ceilings throughout the unit. The stylishly renovated bathroom features porcelain tiles and built-in storage. Wake up to the sunrise and enjoy your morning coffee on the oversized balcony, or unwind in the primary bedroom featuring a walk-in closet with custom built-in cabinetry and a juliet balcony. Steps to North York Centre Subway, Empress Walk, Cineplex, Mel Lastman Square, North York Civic Centre, library, 7 grocery store options and Shoppers Drug Mart. T&T's 66,000 sq.ft. flagship store is now open! Enjoy endless dining options along Yonge St, from The Keg and Cactus Club to Nome, Dalgonae, 7 Noodles, Pho Anh Vu and countless local favourites. Skip the car because everything you need is right outside your door.
Key facts
- Property type
- Condo Apartment, Apartment
- MLS®
- C13842390
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Size
- 600-699 sq ft
- Cross streets
- Yonge St & Empress Ave
- Parking
- 1 garage (underground)
- Basement
- None
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Concrete
- Roof
- Flat
- Maintenance
- $875/mo
- Exposure
- North East
- Property tax
- $2,486 / 2026
- Days on market
- 19
- Listing brokerage
- RIGHT AT HOME REALTY
Rooms
porcelain floor · stainless steel appl · quartz counter
laminate · open concept · combined w/living
laminate · w/o to balcony · large window
laminate · walk-in closet(s) · juliette balcony
Laminate
Listed at $448,000. Going by how homes in Willowdale East have actually closed against their asking prices (about 97%, 124 local closings in 90 days), the likely sale price is near $434K, if it sells. A realistic range is $409K to $470K.
Independent value check: $445K. Without looking at the asking price, our model values the home itself in line with the ask (homes like it typically land between $414K and $468K).
Why $445K. The typical condo sold in Willowdale East over the past year went for about $588K (505 sales). What sets this one apart:
- ▼ Lowers it strongly1 bedrooms and 1 baths, against 2+1 and 2 typically.
- ▼ Lowers itIt is 600 to 699 sq ft; the typical home sold here is 800 to 899.
- ▼ Lowers itIts tax bill, which follows the city's own assessment, is $2,486 a year; the typical home sold here pays about $3,100.
- ▼ Lowers itIts maintenance fee is $875 a month; the typical unit sold here pays about $740.
Total price vs nearby homes. Likely closing about $434K, from 124 recent closings in this pocket.
The market behind the math:
About 1.1 months of inventory: 44 condo apartment homes for sale in the area against 124 closings in the last 90 days. Under two months favours sellers, over four favours buyers.
Price per square foot: this home lists at $690/sqft against an area asking average of $801/sqft.
How this estimate is builtthe short version
This figure comes from a model built on about 44,000 recent GTA sales. It weighs this home’s tax assessment, size, age, location and features against what homes like it actually sold for, including sales in this neighbourhood and this building.
It never sees the asking price. The 124 most comparable recent sales on their own, adjusted for size, beds, baths and lot, point to about $415K. Condition and finishes remain an in-person call.
What the listing highlights3 points to weigh
Claims from the listing, worth confirming in person. I can book you a private showing.
- Renovated / rebuilt: recent work can mean fewer upfront costs, worth confirming the scope, quality, and that permits were pulled. Value driver
- Primary suite: a key comfort and resale feature. Lifestyle
- Transit / schools nearby: convenience and resale support, verify the exact distances and school catchment. Value driver
Schools & getting aroundcatchment and transit
Its public catchment (Cummer Valley Middle School) tests around the provincial average, a steady, family-friendly draw. The full EQAO breakdown is below.
Based on 8 homes sold in this building over the past year, from 500 closings in Willowdale East.
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
Per square foot, these ask about $691/sqft; this home lists at $690/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 5 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesSold price trend
Median sold price for condos in Willowdale East: $530K in September 2026, down 9% from a year ago, on 496 closings in 12 months.
Line: median sold price, each month averaged with its neighbours and weighted by closings. Bars: closings that month.
Month by month
| Month | Median sold | Closings |
|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | $645K | 51 |
| November 2025 | $570K | 27 |
| December 2025 | $580K | 31 |
| January 2026 | $597K | 20 |
| February 2026 | $559K | 18 |
| March 2026 | $633K | 41 |
| April 2026 | $585K | 47 |
| May 2026 | $570K | 59 |
| June 2026 | $531K | 50 |
| July 2026 | $595K | 62 |
| August 2026 | $540K | 47 |
| September 2026 | $530K | 43 |
Neighbourhood & location
Willowdale East, Toronto, ON
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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.
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.
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 4.34% via Ratehub.ca (as of October 19, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $358,400 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $1,982
- Property tax
- $207
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $875
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $3,064
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $5,435
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $5,435
- Estimated closing costs
- $10,870
Plus your down payment of $89,600. 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
- $118,899
- Principal paid down
- $43,790
- Interest paid
- $75,109
- Balance remaining
- $314,610
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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 numbersThe last 11 whole-home leases in Willowdale East signed at a median of $2,450 a month; adjusted to this home for size, beds and baths, and for where rents stood the month each signed, that is $2,252. 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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