212 Empress Avenue, Toronto, ON
Willowdale East, Toronto · MLS® C14128106
About This Home
In short
- HOLLYWOOD PS & EARL HAIG SS SCHOOLS-----Spectacular Custom-Built Residence Elegantly Blending Timeless Classic Architecture With Sophisticated Contemporary Interiors.
- Meticulously Designed With Exceptional Attention To Detail, The Home Features A Grand 2-Storey Foyer With Skylight, Elegant Flooring And Decorative Medallion.
- Beautiful Hardwood Flooring Throughout The Main And Second Floors, Premium Quartz Countertops, And Soaring 12.5-Ft Dropped Ceilings On The Main Floor Further Enhance...
- Enjoy The Comfort Of Heated Flooring In The Partially Finished Basement And Primary Bedroom Ensuite.
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**HOLLYWOOD PS & EARL HAIG SS SCHOOLS-----Spectacular Custom-Built Residence Elegantly Blending Timeless Classic Architecture With Sophisticated Contemporary Interiors. Set On A Beautiful Property With A Grand Circular Driveway, This Exceptional Home Offers Impressive Curb Appeal, A Spacious Family-Oriented Layout, And Luxurious Finishes Throughout.Meticulously Designed With Exceptional Attention To Detail, The Home Features A Grand 2-Storey Foyer With Skylight, Elegant Flooring And Decorative Medallion. Beautiful Hardwood Flooring Throughout The Main And Second Floors, Premium Quartz Countertops, And Soaring 12.5-Ft Dropped Ceilings On The Main Floor Further Enhance The Home's Grand Scale And Refined Design.Enjoy The Comfort Of Heated Flooring In The Partially Finished Basement And Primary Bedroom Ensuite. A Generously Sized Home Office With Convenient Side Entrance Provides Excellent Flexibility For Working From Home Or Additional Family Use.Exceptional Custom Millwork Includes Detailed Wood Trim, Wainscoting, Decorative Wall Paneling, Arched Openings, Custom Cabinetry And Built-In Wall Units. The Well-Appointed Interior Is Complemented By A Lovely Backyard, Perfect For Family Living And Entertaining.Approx. 4,000 Sq. Ft. Plus Lower Level. A Beautiful Cedar Front Roof Complements The Home's Distinctive Exterior And Timeless Architectural Character. A Rare Combination Of Classic Elegance, Modern Luxury And Functional Family Living.
Key Facts
- Property type
- Detached, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- C14128106
- Bedrooms
- 4+2 (6 total)
- Bathrooms
- 7 (2 half)
- Size
- 3500-5000 sq ft
- Lot
- 76 × 86 ft
- Cross streets
- Empress Ave E / Willowdale Ave
- Parking
- 2 garage · 9 parking (built-in)
- Driveway
- Circular Drive
- Basement
- Finished, Walk-Out
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $19,976 / 2026
- Listing brokerage
- KELLER WILLIAMS REFERRED URBAN REALTY
Rooms
See all 12 rooms, floor by floor
hardwood floor · 4 pc ensuite · double closet
coffered ceiling(s) · 7 pc ensuite · walk-in closet(s)
heated floor · above grade window · french doors
hardwood floor · 4 pc ensuite · double closet
gas fireplace · dropped ceiling · bay window
stainless steel appl · pantry · w/o to deck
hardwood floor · 4 pc ensuite · double closet
hardwood floor · french doors · b/i bookcase
wainscoting · dropped ceiling · crown moulding
heated floor · 4 pc ensuite · walk-in closet(s)
gas fireplace · hardwood floor · b/i shelves
heated floor · gas fireplace · w/o to yard
Our Take
Team Asgarian · BrokerListed at $2,588,000. 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 $2.53M, if it sells. A realistic range is $2.37M to $2.85M.
Independent value check: $3.03M. Without looking at the asking price, our model values the home itself about 17% above the ask (homes like it typically land between $2.84M and $3.17M).
Why $3.03M. 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 $19,976 a year; the typical home sold here pays about $14,400.
- ▲ Raises itIt is 3,500 to 5,000 sq ft; the typical home sold here is 3,000 to 3,500.
- ▲ Raises it4+2 bedrooms and 7 baths, against 4+1 and 5 typically.
- ▼ Lowers itIts lot is 76 by 86 ft; the typical lot sold here is 50 by 131.
Total price vs nearby homes. Likely closing about $2.53M, from 27 recent closings in this pocket.
The market behind the math:
About 1.9 months of inventory: 17 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 $609/sqft against an area asking average of $767/sqft.
- Walk-out basement apartment features. A finished 2 bed walk-out basement apartment. 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 $2.80M. 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.
- Finished basement: added living space, worth checking ceiling height and that the work was permitted. Value driver
- Heated floors: comfort and a premium-finish signal. Lifestyle
- Tall ceilings: they transform how a home feels, worth confirming the actual heights room to room. Worth verifying
- Primary suite: a key comfort and resale feature. Lifestyle
- Hardwood floors: quality hardwood is durable and broadly desirable. Lifestyle
Schools & getting aroundcatchment and transit
On schools, this address is zoned for Hollywood Public 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.
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 prices
Every 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 $1,243/sqft; this home lists at $609/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 5 closest in price of 29 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.
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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 212 Empress Avenue
What is the asking price for 212 Empress Avenue?
It is listed at $2,588,000.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 212 Empress Avenue have?
4+2 bedrooms, and 7 bathrooms (2 of them half baths).
How big is 212 Empress Avenue?
The listing gives 3500-5000 sq ft of living space, on a 76 × 86 ft lot.
Does 212 Empress Avenue have parking?
2 garage spaces, 9 parking spaces in all.
What are the property taxes on 212 Empress Avenue?
$19,976 a year, for 2026.
Is there an offer date for 212 Empress Avenue?
The listing does not state an offer date.
Which schools is 212 Empress Avenue zoned for?
By the school boards' attendance boundaries: Hollywood Public School, Avondale Elementary Alternative School, Earl Haig Secondary School and Blessed Trinity. Boundaries change, so confirm with the board before relying on it.
When was 212 Empress Avenue listed?
It came on the market on October 29, 2026.
Who is the listing brokerage for 212 Empress Avenue?
KELLER WILLIAMS REFERRED URBAN REALTY. 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 29, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $2,070,400 · 4.59% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $11,563
- Property tax
- $1,665
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $13,228
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $51,175
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $51,175
- Estimated closing costs
- $102,350
Plus your down payment of $517,600. 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
- $693,775
- Principal paid down
- $249,966
- Interest paid
- $443,810
- Balance remaining
- $1,820,434
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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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All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REFERRED URBAN REALTY. MLS®/PropTx.