79 Neilson Avenue, Toronto, ON
Cliffcrest, Toronto · MLS® E13669044
About this home
In short
- Welcome to Cliffcrest - Where Location, Lifestyle & Pride of Ownership Come Together.
- Set on a substantial 40 x 133 ft lot, this inviting property combines timeless charm, beautiful landscaping, and an exceptional South Scarborough location.
- The home features several important updates, including a 2020 furnace,2015 roof (30 yr warranty), 2014 plumbing upgrades and 200amp electrical service...
- Just minutes from the Scarborough Bluffs, Lake Ontario waterfront, Bluffers Park Marina, scenic walking and cycling trails, Guildwood GO Station, TTC, parks...
Welcome to Cliffcrest - Where Location, Lifestyle & Pride of Ownership Come Together. A beautifully maintained & charming home awaits in the prestigious Cliffcrest community, one of Scarborough's most sought-after neighbourhoods. Set on a substantial 40 x 133 ft lot, this inviting property combines timeless charm, beautiful landscaping, and an exceptional South Scarborough location. Nestled south of Kingston Rd, this carpet-free home has been lovingly cared for with an evident sense of pride of ownership. From the gorgeous curb appeal and mature landscaping to the abundance of flowers and shrubs, the property welcomes you with warmth from the moment you arrive. The home features several important updates, including a 2020 furnace,2015 roof (30 yr warranty), 2014 plumbing upgrades and 200amp electrical service, 2014high-efficiency windows (lifetime transferable warranty). The sliding door provides a seamless connection to the gorgeous backyard, offering a wonderful setting for outdoor enjoyment, gardening, entertaining, or simply relaxing. Beyond the home itself, enjoy the sense of community that makes Cliffcrest so special - a vibrant, mature, and family-friendly locale with wonderful neighbours and a welcoming atmosphere. Just minutes from the Scarborough Bluffs, Lake Ontario waterfront, Bluffers Park Marina, scenic walking and cycling trails, Guildwood GO Station, TTC, parks, shopping, hwy401, restaurants, & everyday amenities, close at hand. Move-in ready, this is your opportunity to live in a home that truly reflects your own style and vision; one that you'll be proud to call your own.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, Bungalow
- MLS®
- E13669044
- Bedrooms
- 2+1 (3 total)
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 700-1100 sq ft
- Lot
- 40 × 133 ft
- Cross streets
- Kingston Rd & Brimley Rd
- Parking
- 2 parking
- Driveway
- Private
- Basement
- Separate Entrance, Walk-Out, Finished
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Roof
- Shingles
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $4,668 / 2026
- Days on market
- 68
- Listing brokerage
- HOMELIFE/CIMERMAN REAL ESTATE LIMITED
Rooms
porcelain floor · 4 pc bath · window
hardwood floor · window
ceramic floor · window
hardwood floor · window
ceramic floor · window
ceramic floor · sliding doors · w/o to yard
hardwood floor · window
porcelain floor · stainless steel appl · backsplash
hardwood floor · window
Listed at $950,000. Going by how homes in Cliffcrest and the wider GTA have actually closed against their asking prices (about 97%, 29 local closings in 90 days), the likely sale price is near $918K, if it sells. A realistic range is $860K to $1.03M.
Independent value check: $801K. Without looking at the asking price, our model values the home itself about 16% below the ask (homes like it typically land between $751K and $840K).
Why $801K. The typical detached home sold in Cliffcrest over the past year went for about $950K (81 sales). What sets this one apart:
- ▼ Lowers itIt is 700 to 1,100 sq ft; the typical home sold here is 1,100 to 1,500.
- ▲ Raises it slightlyIts tax bill, which follows the city's own assessment, is $4,668 a year; the typical home sold here pays about $4,500.
Longer on the market than typical. 68 days on the market against about 38 for homes like it here, and asking 19% above where comparable closings put it.
Total price vs nearby homes. Likely closing about $918K, from 29 recent closings in this pocket.
The market behind the math:
About 0.7 months of inventory: 7 detached homes for sale in the area against 29 closings in the last 90 days. Under two months favours sellers, over four favours buyers.
Price per square foot: this home lists at $1,056/sqft against an area asking average of $944/sqft.
- Walk-out basement apartment features. A finished 1 bed walk-out basement apartment with a separate entrance. A self-contained space for extended family, guests or potential income. Basements do rent in Cliffcrest: 26 of the 93 detached leases here lately were basement units, around $1,800 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 29 most comparable recent sales on their own, adjusted for size, beds, baths and lot, point to about $874K. Condition and finishes remain an in-person call.
Schools & getting aroundcatchment and transit
The assigned public school is R H King Academy. EQAO is only one input, and families here also look at French Immersion, boundary, and private options, the full 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 29 comparable homes that sold in Cliffcrest over the past two years, from 187 closings there.
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 $916/sqft; this home lists at $1,056/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 3 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesSold price trend
Median sold price for detached homes in Cliffcrest: $883K in September 2026, down 16% from a year ago, on 73 closings in 9 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 | $1.03M | 11 |
| November 2025 | $1.16M | 7 |
| December 2025 | $933K | 5 |
| April 2026 | $929K | 8 |
| May 2026 | $936K | 8 |
| June 2026 | $813K | 8 |
| July 2026 | $990K | 6 |
| August 2026 | $853K | 8 |
| September 2026 | $883K | 12 |
Neighbourhood & location
Cliffcrest, 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.
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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 $760,000 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $4,202
- Property tax
- $389
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $4,591
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $15,475
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $15,475
- Estimated closing costs
- $30,950
Plus your down payment of $190,000. 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
- $252,130
- Principal paid down
- $92,858
- Interest paid
- $159,272
- Balance remaining
- $667,142
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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
The suite is real income here: basements rent in Cliffcrest (26 of 93 recent detached leases were basement units, around $1,800 a month). The figure above is the whole house on one lease; rented as two units, the suite alone brings about $1,800 a month on top of the upper floors. Permitted use is worth confirming with the city.
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 17 whole-home leases in Cliffcrest signed at a median of $3,118 a month; adjusted to this home for size, beds and baths, and for where rents stood the month each signed, that is $2,710. 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 HOMELIFE/CIMERMAN REAL ESTATE LIMITED. MLS®/PropTx.