162 Merkley Square, Toronto, ON
Morningside, Toronto · MLS® E13812786
About this home
In short
- Location, location, location.
- Step inside to a bright and inviting main level featuring an open-concept living and dining area with hardwood flooring and a large front window filling the space...
- Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a renovated bathroom.
- Outside, enjoy a newly fenced backyard with plenty of privacy and space to entertain or relax, along with an existing in-ground pool with the potential to create your...
- Complete with a one-car garage and a location that keeps you connected to everything the GTA has to offer, this home is ready for its next chapter in a well-connected...
Location, location, location! Welcome to this spacious four-level backsplit nestled in an established Scarborough neighbourhood, offering plenty of room to make it your own. Ideally situated just minutes from parks, schools, tennis courts, a dog park, public transit, the hospital, Highway 401, and everyday amenities, everything you need is within easy reach.Step inside to a bright and inviting main level featuring an open-concept living and dining area with hardwood flooring and a large front window filling the space with natural light. The updated kitchen features ample cabinetry and counter space, creating a functional setting for everyday living. With four levels of living space, there's plenty of flexibility whether you're entertaining, working from home, accommodating a growing family, or simply looking for room to spread out.Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a renovated bathroom. The lower level features a spacious family room and additional bedroom, while the finished basement includes another living area and bedroom, providing even more versatility to suit your needs. Freshly painted throughout, the home provides a bright, neutral backdrop ready for its next owners to add their own personal style.Outside, enjoy a newly fenced backyard with plenty of privacy and space to entertain or relax, along with an existing in-ground pool with the potential to create your own private summer retreat. Complete with a one-car garage and a location that keeps you connected to everything the GTA has to offer, this home is ready for its next chapter in a well-connected Scarborough neighbourhood. ** Pool photo is virtually altered.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, Backsplit 4
- MLS®
- E13812786
- Bedrooms
- 3+1 (4 total)
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 1500-2000 sq ft
- Lot
- 45 × 129.97 ft
- Cross streets
- Ellesmere Rd & Orton Park Rd
- Parking
- 1 garage · 2 parking (attached)
- Driveway
- Private
- Basement
- Finished
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Pool
- Inground
- Property tax
- $4,276 / 2025
- Days on market
- 27
- Listing brokerage
- Keller Williams Energy Real Estate
Rooms
Combined w/Dining
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Considering this property? Request a written price readThe assigned public school is Woburn Collegiate Institute. EQAO is only one input, and families here also look at French Immersion, boundary, and private options, the full breakdown is below.
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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.
Per square foot, these ask about $585/sqft; this home lists at $486/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 5 closest of 8 active listings nearby.
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Morningside, Toronto, ON
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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).
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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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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 $680,000 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $3,760
- Property tax
- $356
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $4,116
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $13,475
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $13,475
- Estimated closing costs
- $26,950
Plus your down payment of $170,000. 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
- $225,590
- Principal paid down
- $83,083
- Interest paid
- $142,507
- Balance remaining
- $596,917
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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 numbersEstimates only. Rent is modelled on above-grade size and local norms, so a finished basement or second suite (a separate entrance often means one) can push real rent well above this. Taxes, fees, and vacancy vary by property, and cap rate is before financing. A starting point, not a final number, let us run the real ones with you.
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