249 Holmes Avenue, Toronto, ON
Willowdale East, Toronto · MLS® C14103436
About This Home
In short
- Grand, elegant, and built to impress: this custom-built 5+1 bedroom residence redefines luxury living in the heart of prestigious Willowdale, On A Premium 50' x 155'...
- The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream w/ a large centre island with bar sink, granite counters, stone backsplash, servery area, and high-end appliances, opening to a...
- Entertain in the open-concept living and dining rooms with bow window and gas fireplace, or unwind in the coffered-ceiling family room with built-in shelving and gas...
- The oversized primary retreat indulges with a gas fireplace, built-in entertainment unit, two walk-in closets, walkout to a private balcony, and a spa-like 6-piece...
- Perfectly positioned in the coveted Earl Haig Secondary School district, just minutes to Bayview Village, subway and transit, Hwy 401, parks, trails, community...
Read the full description
Grand, elegant, and built to impress: this custom-built 5+1 bedroom residence redefines luxury living in the heart of prestigious Willowdale, On A Premium 50' x 155' lot, this showpiece offers 5,294 sq. ft. living space including a finished walk-up basement, features soaring 10' custom ceilings, rich wall panelling, and hardwood throughout the main level. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream w/ a large centre island with bar sink, granite counters, stone backsplash, servery area, and high-end appliances, opening to a bright breakfast area with walkout to the yard. Entertain in the open-concept living and dining rooms with bow window and gas fireplace, or unwind in the coffered-ceiling family room with built-in shelving and gas fireplace. A private main-floor office adds everyday function. A grand staircase beneath a skylight ascends to five spacious bedrooms, each with its own ensuite. The oversized primary retreat indulges with a gas fireplace, built-in entertainment unit, two walk-in closets, walkout to a private balcony, and a spa-like 6-piece ensuite with soaker tub and separate glass shower. Upper-level laundry adds convenience. The finished walk-up basement extends your living space with a games/rec room, gas fireplace, wet bar, additional bedroom, office with built-ins, and 4-piece bath. Outside, a breathtaking backyard oasis beckons: an expansive patio, covered sitting area with gas fireplace, and outdoor kitchen, made for year-round entertaining. Four gas fireplaces, central vacuum, central air, California shutters throughout, an attached double garage and private double drive (parking for 6) complete this rare offering. Recent updates include fresh paint, upgraded lighting, a new garage door, and enhanced landscaping. Perfectly positioned in the coveted Earl Haig Secondary School district, just minutes to Bayview Village, subway and transit, Hwy 401, parks, trails, community centre, and premier shopping and dining.Double Garage With Epoxy Flooring.
Key Facts
- Property type
- Detached, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- C14103436
- Bedrooms
- 5+1 (6 total)
- Bathrooms
- 7 (1 half)
- Size
- 3500-5000 sq ft
- Lot
- 50.5 × 155 ft
- Cross streets
- Bayview Ave. & Finch Ave. E.
- Parking
- 2 garage · 6 parking (attached)
- Basement
- Walk-Up, Separate Entrance
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Stone, Stucco (Plaster)
- Foundation
- Unknown
- Roof
- Shingles
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $19,344 / 2026
- Days on market
- 8
- Listing brokerage
- RE/MAX REALTRON REALTY INC.
Rooms
See all 13 rooms, floor by floor
hardwood floor · 4 pc ensuite · juliette balcony
limestone flooring · w/o to patio · california shutters
hardwood floor · b/i shelves · coffered ceiling(s)
tile floor · combined w/rec · wet bar
hardwood floor · gas fireplace · walk-up
hardwood floor · b/i shelves · pot lights
hardwood floor · 4 pc ensuite · closet
limestone flooring · centre island · stainless steel appl
hardwood floor · open concept · large window
hardwood floor · california shutters · laminate
hardwood floor · 6 pc ensuite · w/o to balcony
hardwood floor · 4 pc ensuite · closet
hardwood floor · 4 pc ensuite · closet
Our Take
Team Asgarian · BrokerListed at $2,990,000. Going by how homes in Willowdale East and the wider GTA have actually closed against their asking prices (about 98%, 27 local closings in 90 days), the likely sale price is near $2.92M, if it sells. A realistic range is $2.74M to $3.30M.
Independent value check: $3.02M. Without looking at the asking price, our model values the home itself in line with the ask (homes like it typically land between $2.83M and $3.16M).
Why $3.02M. The typical detached home sold in Willowdale East over the past year went for about $2.29M (110 sales). What sets this one apart:
- ▲ Raises it stronglyIts tax bill, which follows the city's own assessment, is $19,344 a year; the typical home sold here pays about $14,400.
- ▲ Raises it5+1 bedrooms and 7 baths, against 4+1 and 5 typically.
- ▲ Raises itIt is 3,500 to 5,000 sq ft; the typical home sold here is 3,000 to 3,500.
- ▲ Raises it slightlyThe listing describes it as fully renovated or newly built.
Total price vs nearby homes. Likely closing about $2.92M, from 27 recent closings in this pocket.
The market behind the math:
About 2.1 months of inventory: 19 detached homes for sale in the area against 27 closings in the last 90 days. Under two months favours sellers, over four favours buyers.
Price per square foot: this home lists at $704/sqft against an area asking average of $740/sqft.
- Separate-entrance basement apartment features. A finished 1 bed basement apartment with a separate entrance. A self-contained space for extended family, guests or potential income. Basements do rent in Willowdale East: 28 of the 223 detached leases here lately were basement units, around $2,050 a month. That makes the suite real income. Second-suite retrofit status is not verified. A buyer intending to rent should confirm requirements with the City of Toronto.
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 27 most comparable recent sales on their own, adjusted for size, beds, baths and lot, point to about $2.79M. Condition and finishes remain an in-person call.
What the listing highlights5 points to weigh
Claims from the listing, worth confirming in person. I can book you a private showing.
- Upscale kitchen: a genuine value driver, verify the appliances, stone, and finishes in person. Value driver
- Tall ceilings: they transform how a home feels, worth confirming the actual heights room to room. Worth verifying
- Open-concept layout: modern, sought-after flow. Lifestyle
- Hardwood floors: quality hardwood is durable and broadly desirable. 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 (Earl Haig Secondary 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
The listing states size as a wide range, so the size adjustment is approximate and this estimate is a rough read. I can confirm exact square footage to tighten it.
Based on 27 comparable homes that sold in Willowdale East over the past two years, from 219 closings there.
What sellers nearby are asking
For sale in Willowdale East now · asking pricesEvery home like this one for sale in Willowdale East right now, newest listing first. These are asking prices, not sales.
Per square foot, these ask about $832/sqft; this home lists at $704/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 5 closest in price of 24 for sale in Willowdale East.
See all comparable homesSold price trend
Median sold price for detached homes in Willowdale East: $2.45M in September 2026, down 8% from a year ago, on 109 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 | $2.34M | 6 |
| November 2025 | $2.58M | 10 |
| December 2025 | $2.20M | 5 |
| January 2026 | $1.68M | 5 |
| February 2026 | $1.44M | 8 |
| March 2026 | $2.10M | 9 |
| April 2026 | $2.50M | 7 |
| May 2026 | $2.40M | 13 |
| June 2026 | $2.25M | 13 |
| July 2026 | $1.60M | 13 |
| August 2026 | $2.38M | 12 |
| September 2026 | $2.45M | 8 |
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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.
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Schools & catchment
Assigned attendance-boundary schools, with EQAO resultsThe 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.
Questions About 249 Holmes Avenue
What is the asking price for 249 Holmes Avenue?
It is listed at $2,990,000.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 249 Holmes Avenue have?
5+1 bedrooms, and 7 bathrooms (1 of them half baths).
How big is 249 Holmes Avenue?
The listing gives 3500-5000 sq ft of living space, on a 50.5 × 155 ft lot.
Does 249 Holmes Avenue have parking?
2 garage spaces, 6 parking spaces in all.
What are the property taxes on 249 Holmes Avenue?
$19,344 a year, for 2026.
Is there an offer date for 249 Holmes Avenue?
The listing does not state an offer date.
Which schools is 249 Holmes Avenue zoned for?
By the school boards' attendance boundaries: Finch Public School, Cummer Valley Middle School, Earl Haig Secondary School and Blessed Trinity. Boundaries change, so confirm with the board before relying on it.
When was 249 Holmes Avenue listed?
It came on the market on October 21, 2026.
Who is the listing brokerage for 249 Holmes Avenue?
RE/MAX REALTRON REALTY INC.. Team Asgarian can book you a private showing and represent you as the buyer: (416) 837-8000.
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 4.44% via Ratehub.ca (as of October 30, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $2,392,000 · 4.59% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $13,359
- Property tax
- $1,612
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $14,971
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $61,225
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $61,225
- Estimated closing costs
- $122,450
Plus your down payment of $598,000. 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
- $801,541
- Principal paid down
- $288,793
- Interest paid
- $512,748
- Balance remaining
- $2,103,207
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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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