74 Forest Road, Ajax, ON
South East, Ajax · MLS® E13789168
About this home
In short
- Well-maintained and well-located in a mature and quiet community in Central Ajax.
- A perfect starter home filled with charm and character, this lovely all-brick 1 1/2 storey, 3-bedroom home features a large kitchen and original hardwood floors...
- The primary has double closets, one a walk-in.
- The bedrooms share a beautifully renovated main bathroom with a walk-in shower.
- An outstanding and affordable opportunity to move in and enjoy as is, or update to your personal taste.
Well-maintained and well-located in a mature and quiet community in Central Ajax. A perfect starter home filled with charm and character, this lovely all-brick 1 1/2 storey, 3-bedroom home features a large kitchen and original hardwood floors throughout. A wide window spans the living room, filling the home with natural light. Enjoy nature when you walk from your dining room out to a covered patio leading to the garden, perfect for outdoor living, entertaining, gardening, or family fun. Also located on the main floor is a full bathroom and a 3rd bedroom, office, or den, with a closet. Upstairs, more large windows fill the two spacious bedrooms with light. The primary has double closets, one a walk-in. The bedrooms share a beautifully renovated main bathroom with a walk-in shower. The basement has a Rec Room that provides additional living space. A perfect family gathering area for play, watching sports and movies, and game nights (updated with luxury vinyl flooring and new drywall in 2025). There is a separate laundry room and a large furnace/work room. Central to Transit, Schools, Church, Community Centre, Hospital, Shops, Restaurants, and Waterfront Trails. An outstanding and affordable opportunity to move in and enjoy as is, or update to your personal taste. New Shed, Eaves, Soffits, Fascia and Downspouts in 2025. See attached for a list of inclusions and updates.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, 1 1/2 Storey
- MLS®
- E13789168
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 1100-1500 sq ft
- Lot
- 80.07 × 104.1 ft
- Cross streets
- Harwood Ave S. and Achilles Rd.
- Parking
- 1 garage · 3 parking (carport)
- Driveway
- Private
- Basement
- Partially Finished, Full
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Block
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $5,149 / 2026
- Days on market
- 5
- Listing brokerage
- ROYAL LEPAGE SIGNATURE REALTY
Rooms
hardwood floor · closet
tile floor · eat-in kitchen
hardwood floor · w/o to patio
hardwood floor · gas fireplace · picture window
Vinyl Floor
hardwood floor · walk-in closet(s)
hardwood floor · closet
Listed at $649,000. Going by how homes in South East and the wider GTA have actually closed against their asking prices (about 98%, 31 local closings in 90 days), the likely sale price is near $639K, if it sells. A realistic range is $598K to $720K.
Independent value check: $680K. Without looking at the asking price, our model values the home itself about 5% above the ask (homes like it typically land between $637K and $712K).
Why $680K. The typical detached home sold in South East over the past year went for about $874K (143 sales). What sets this one apart:
- ▼ Lowers it stronglyIts tax bill, which follows the city's own assessment, is $5,149 a year; the typical home sold here pays about $6,400.
- ▼ Lowers itIt is 1,100 to 1,500 sq ft; the typical home sold here is 1,500 to 2,000.
- ▼ Lowers it slightly3 bedrooms and 2 baths, against 3+1 and 3 typically.
- ▲ Raises it slightlyThe listing presents it as a home to renovate or rebuild.
Total price vs nearby homes. Likely closing about $639K, from 31 recent closings in this pocket.
The market behind the math:
About 2.9 months of inventory: 30 detached homes for sale in the area against 31 closings in the last 90 days. Under two months favours sellers, over four favours buyers.
Price per square foot: this home lists at $499/sqft against an area asking average of $604/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 31 most comparable recent sales on their own, adjusted for size, beds, baths and lot, point to about $720K. 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.
- 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
- Hardwood floors: quality hardwood is durable and broadly desirable. Lifestyle
- Sold as-is / needs work: budget for renovation, the price should reflect the condition. Weigh carefully
Read this with carewhy it’s an estimate, not an appraisal
There were not many closely comparable homes right in South East, so I widened the search to the surrounding area.
Based on 31 comparable homes that sold in South East over the past two years, from 274 closings there.
Nothing 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 $680K, which is where my estimate comes from.
Per square foot, these ask about $700/sqft; this home lists at $499/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 3 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesNeighbourhood & location
South East, Ajax, ON
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Typical asking price of active listings of the same type, per area (outliers removed). Ajax.
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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 4.24% via Ratehub.ca (as of September 21, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $519,200 · 4.39% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $2,842
- Property tax
- $429
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $3,271
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $9,455
- Estimated closing costs
- $9,455
Plus your down payment of $129,800. 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
- $170,518
- Principal paid down
- $64,195
- Interest paid
- $106,323
- Balance remaining
- $455,005
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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
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Talk about the numbersThe last 30 whole-home leases in South East signed at a median of $3,156 a month; adjusted to this home for size, beds and baths, and for where rents stood the month each signed, that is $3,146. 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 ROYAL LEPAGE SIGNATURE REALTY. MLS®/PropTx.