78 Melchior Drive, Toronto, ON
West Hill, Toronto · MLS® E13822284
About this home
In short
- Separate Entrance With 4 Cars Parking SpacesWelcome to 78 Melchior Dr, a charming bungalow situated on a generous lot in Scarborough.
- This home features a freshly painted main floor and a newly renovated main-floor washroom completed in April 2026, Kitchen Faucet And Dish Washer 2026.
- The spacious driveway provides parking for up to 3 vehicles, while the very large backyard offers plenty of outdoor space for family gatherings, entertaining...
- Conveniently located close to schools, parks, shopping, transit and everyday amenities.
***Separate Entrance With 4 Cars Parking Spaces***Welcome to 78 Melchior Dr, a charming bungalow situated on a generous lot in Scarborough. This home features a freshly painted main floor and a newly renovated main-floor washroom completed in April 2026, Kitchen Faucet And Dish Washer 2026. The spacious driveway provides parking for up to 3 vehicles, while the very large backyard offers plenty of outdoor space for family gatherings, entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying your own private retreat. Conveniently located close to schools, parks, shopping, transit and everyday amenities. A wonderful opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, families or investors looking for a well-located Scarborough home with excellent outdoor space.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, Bungalow
- MLS®
- E13822284
- Bedrooms
- 3+2 (5 total)
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 1100-1500 sq ft
- Lot
- 40 × 135 ft
- Cross streets
- Morningside/Lawrence
- Parking
- 4 parking
- Driveway
- Private
- Basement
- Finished, Separate Entrance
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $3,860 / 2026
- Days on market
- 25
- Listing brokerage
- ONE PERCENT REALTY LTD.
Rooms
hardwood floor · closet · window
hardwood floor · closet · window
3 pc bath · tile floor · window
broadloom · window
hardwood floor · combined w/dining · window
4 pc bath · tile ceiling · window
window · window
hardwood floor · closet · window
granite counters · tile floor · window
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Considering this property? Request a written price readThe assigned public school is Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute. EQAO is only one input, and families here also look at French Immersion, boundary, and private options, the full breakdown is below.
Nothing 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 $842/sqft; this home lists at $631/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 5 closest of 6 active listings nearby.
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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: 11 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 $656,000 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $3,627
- Property tax
- $322
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $3,949
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $12,875
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $12,875
- Estimated closing costs
- $25,750
Plus your down payment of $164,000. 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
- $217,628
- Principal paid down
- $80,151
- Interest paid
- $137,477
- Balance remaining
- $575,849
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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
Income potential: the basement has a separate entrance, which often supports a rentable in-law or second suite. That can lift real rent well above the figure above and help carry the mortgage. Ask us about permitted use in this area.
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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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