53 Tobruk Crescent, Toronto, ON
Newtonbrook East, Toronto · MLS® C14083828
About this home
In short
- Home sweet home is found at 53 Tobruk Cres.
- Big on space, full of potential, and ready for its next chapter, this lovingly maintained family home sits on a sizeable 77.71 x 91.85 ft lot on a quiet, picturesque...
- The large, open-concept living and dining rooms feature gleaming hardwood floors, crown moulding, and large windows offering ample sunlight, making it perfect for...
- The upper level features 3 well-sized bedrooms, including a primary suite with a private balcony and 2pc ensuite.
- The finished basement adds even more versatility, complete with a generous open-concept rec space with a wet bar, a separate kitchen, and plenty of storage to keep...
Home sweet home is found at 53 Tobruk Cres! Big on space, full of potential, and ready for its next chapter, this lovingly maintained family home sits on a sizeable 77.71 x 91.85 ft lot on a quiet, picturesque cul-de-sac. Step into 2,212sqft of living space made for entertaining. The large, open-concept living and dining rooms feature gleaming hardwood floors, crown moulding, and large windows offering ample sunlight, making it perfect for hosting dinner parties. The eat-in kitchen offers great storage and a walkout to the upper deck, while the oversized family room is a highlight for at-home movie nights. The lower level offers a walkout to the backyard, a spacious bedroom with closet, and a 3pc bath, creating the perfect home office or guest suite. The upper level features 3 well-sized bedrooms, including a primary suite with a private balcony and 2pc ensuite. The additional two bedrooms offer walk-in closets and share a 5pc bathroom. The finished basement adds even more versatility, complete with a generous open-concept rec space with a wet bar, a separate kitchen, and plenty of storage to keep everything organized! Whether hosting family gatherings, entertaining friends, or enjoying a quiet night in, there's room for everyone to spread out and feel at home. Step outside to a beautifully south-facing backyard featuring green grass and a patio, perfect for summer barbecues, outdoor dining, or simply relaxing in your own outdoor retreat. Parking for six cars, including a large double garage and private drive. Well cared for over the years, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy its generous proportions today while updating and personalizing it to suit your style over time. Set in established Newtonbrook, surrounded by great schools, parks, easy TTC and GO train access, and all the shops and amenities along Yonge Street, this is your chance to create something truly special in a home with room to grow!
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, Sidesplit 3
- MLS®
- C14083828
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3 (1 half)
- Size
- 2000-2500 sq ft
- Lot
- 77.71 × 91.85 ft
- Cross streets
- Newton & Willowdale
- Parking
- 2 garage · 6 parking (attached)
- Driveway
- Private, Private Double
- Basement
- Full
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 + 1)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation
- Unknown
- Roof
- Unknown
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $10,259 / 2026
- Listing brokerage
- RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY LTD.
Rooms
5 pc bath · b/i vanity · tile floor
open concept · wet bar · parquet
walk-in closet(s) · window · parquet
separate room · double sink · tile floor
combined w/living · large window · hardwood floor
double closet · tile floor
eat-in kitchen · w/o to deck · tile floor
gas fireplace · crown moulding · pot lights
3 pc bath · b/i vanity · tile floor
walk-in closet(s) · window · parquet
double closet · balcony · parquet
closet · window · parquet
overlooks dining · crown moulding · hardwood floor
unfinished · b/i shelves · tile floor
2 pc ensuite · b/i vanity
Listed at $1,449,000. Going by how homes in Newtonbrook East and the wider GTA have actually closed against their asking prices (about 96%, 22 local closings in 90 days), the likely sale price is near $1.39M, if it sells. A realistic range is $1.31M to $1.57M.
Independent value check: $1.53M. Without looking at the asking price, our model values the home itself about 5% above the ask (homes like it typically land between $1.43M and $1.60M).
Why $1.53M. The typical detached home sold in Newtonbrook East over the past year went for about $1.38M (86 sales). What sets this one apart:
- ▲ Raises it stronglyIts tax bill, which follows the city's own assessment, is $10,259 a year; the typical home sold here pays about $8,800.
- ▲ Raises itIt is 2,000 to 2,500 sq ft; the typical home sold here is 1,500 to 2,000.
Total price vs nearby homes. Likely closing about $1.39M, from 22 recent closings in this pocket.
The market behind the math:
About 5 months of inventory: 37 detached homes for sale in the area against 22 closings in the last 90 days. Under two months favours sellers, over four favours buyers.
Price per square foot: this home lists at $644/sqft against an area asking average of $845/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.
It never sees the asking price. The 22 most comparable recent sales on their own, adjusted for size, beds, baths and lot, point to about $1.42M. Condition and finishes remain an in-person call.
What the listing highlights4 points to weigh
Claims from the listing, worth confirming in person. I can book you a private showing.
- Finished basement: added living space, worth checking ceiling height and that the work was permitted. Value driver
- Primary suite: a key comfort and resale feature. Lifestyle
- Open-concept layout: modern, sought-after flow. Lifestyle
- Hardwood floors: quality hardwood is durable and broadly desirable. Lifestyle
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.
Read this with carewhy it’s an estimate, not an appraisal
There were not many closely comparable homes right in Newtonbrook East, so I widened the search to the surrounding area.
Based on 22 comparable homes that sold in Newtonbrook East over the past two years, from 145 closings there.
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For saleNothing closely matching this home is listed nearby right now, so these are the nearest detached listings on the market. Homes like this one have recently closed around $1.53M, which is where my estimate comes from.
Per square foot, these ask about $695/sqft; this home lists at $644/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 5 closest of 8 active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesSold price trend
Median sold price for detached homes in Newtonbrook East: $1.25M in September 2026, down 17% from a year ago, on 69 closings in 8 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 | $1.43M | 5 |
| March 2026 | $1.40M | 11 |
| April 2026 | $2.25M | 7 |
| May 2026 | $1.38M | 15 |
| June 2026 | $1.31M | 7 |
| July 2026 | $1.30M | 7 |
| August 2026 | $1.28M | 9 |
| September 2026 | $1.25M | 8 |
Neighbourhood & location
Newtonbrook 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.
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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.
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 16, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,159,200 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $6,409
- Property tax
- $855
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $7,264
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $25,455
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $25,455
- Estimated closing costs
- $50,910
Plus your down payment of $289,800. 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
- $384,565
- Principal paid down
- $141,633
- Interest paid
- $242,932
- Balance remaining
- $1,017,567
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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 26 whole-home leases in Newtonbrook East signed at a median of $3,829 a month; adjusted to this home for size, beds and baths, and for where rents stood the month each signed, that is $4,164. 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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All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY LTD.. MLS®/PropTx.