79 Fishleigh Drive, Toronto, ON

Birchcliffe-Cliffside, Toronto · MLS® E14017926

$2,849,000
For Sale
Listed 6 days agoNo offer date stated
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4+1Bedrooms
5Bathrooms
2Garage · 6 parking
3000-3500Sq ft

About this home

In short

  • Perched on the Scarborough Bluffs with sweeping lake views, this sophisticated home offers over 5,000 sq. ft. across 4 levels.
  • From multiple vantage points you are treated to lakeside vistas, most notably from the show-stopping 875 sq.ft. rooftop terrace with a full outdoor custom kitchen...
  • Additional outdoor spaces include a main floor composite deck, a fully fenced and extensively landscaped yard and a new glass-fenced cliffside patio.
  • Inside, a custom chef's kitchen anchors the main floor with an open living/dining area plus a family room perfectly appointed for cozy movie nights.
  • The lower level features extra-high ceilings, a gym, renovated bath, partial kitchen, and garage access that's ideal for a nanny/in-law suite.

Perched on the Scarborough Bluffs with sweeping lake views, this sophisticated home offers over 5,000 sq. ft. across 4 levels. A modern "cottage" in the city, ideal for empty-nesters or professionals looking for tranquility very close to the city. From multiple vantage points you are treated to lakeside vistas, most notably from the show-stopping 875 sq.ft. rooftop terrace with a full outdoor custom kitchen (B/I fridge & BBQ) and gas fireplace. Additional outdoor spaces include a main floor composite deck, a fully fenced and extensively landscaped yard and a new glass-fenced cliffside patio. Inside, a custom chef's kitchen anchors the main floor with an open living/dining area plus a family room perfectly appointed for cozy movie nights. A private office is tucked away behind the kitchen. Upstairs, the primary suite offers two ensuite bathrooms and walk-in closets. A renovated second-floor bath features a new skylight and curbless shower, while the laundry room has new cabinetry, marble counters, and Miele appliances. The lower level features extra-high ceilings, a gym, renovated bath, partial kitchen, and garage access that's ideal for a nanny/in-law suite. The 2-car garage includes new epoxy flooring, slat wall storage and fastback hanging Kayak storage. Recent upgrades extend outdoors with a sprinkler system, upgraded landscaping, built-in BBQ & fridge and a custom front door. Set within a close-knit community and near top-rated Chine Drive Public School, you'll also enjoy quick access to the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail plus hidden neighbourhood trails at the base of the Bluffs that provide direct lakeside access few know about. Birchmount Stadium, parks, and tennis courts are within walking distance, with shops and restaurants likeCity Cottage Market and The Birchcliff nearby. Just minutes from the Beaches but without the congestion; this is where waterfront luxury meets everyday comfort.

Key facts

Property type
Detached, 2-Storey
MLS®
E14017926
Bedrooms
4+1 (5 total)
Bathrooms
5 (1 half)
Size
3000-3500 sq ft
Lot
55 × 240.5 ft
Cross streets
Birchmount & Kingston Rd
Parking
2 garage · 6 parking (attached)
Driveway
Private
Basement
Finished
Kitchens
2 (1 + 1)
Heating
Forced Air
A/C
Central Air
Exterior
Stone, Stucco (Plaster)
Foundation
Concrete
Roof
Membrane, Asphalt Shingle
Sewer
Sewer
Property tax
$17,970 / 2025
Days on market
6
Listing brokerage
SAGE REAL ESTATE LIMITED

Rooms

Family RoomMain6.86 × 3.72 m

hardwood floor · overlooks frontyard · b/i shelves

Bedroom 3Second4.19 × 3.16 m

hardwood floor · large closet · overlooks frontyard

RecreationBasement8.81 × 10.27 m

hardwood floor · hollywood kitchen · 3 pc bath

Living RoomMain6.86 × 3.72 m

overlook water · hardwood floor · fireplace

Bedroom 4Second4.30 × 4.41 m

hardwood floor · closet · window

Primary BedroomSecond5.41 × 4.87 m

gas fireplace · ensuite bath · overlook water

Dining RoomMain3.77 × 6.09 m

hardwood floor · pot lights · formal rm

Bedroom 2Second4.11 × 3.16 m

hardwood floor · large closet · w/o to deck

KitchenMain4.26 × 9.42 m

overlook water · centre island · sliding doors

OfficeMain2.46 × 4.39 m

b/i bookcase · hardwood floor · large window

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The assigned public school is Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute. EQAO is only one input, and families here also look at French Immersion, boundary, and private options, the full breakdown is below.

What sellers nearby are askingCurrently listed nearby in Birchcliffe-Cliffside · asking prices
$1.76Mavg asking

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 $783/sqft; this home lists at $877/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.

The 5 closest of 8 active listings nearby.

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2.85MThis home1.70M1.45M1.27M2.60M1.79MThis home vs active comparables

Neighbourhood & location

Birchcliffe-Cliffside, Toronto, ON

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Nearby neighbourhoods

How asking prices compare in the closest areas to this home. Longer bars mean a pricier market.

Woodbine-Lumsden
$949K
Bendale
$949K
Wexford-Maryvale
$849K
Leaside
$2.15M
Banbury-Don Mills
$5.50M

Typical asking price of active listings of the same type, per area (outliers removed). Toronto.

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Schools & catchmentAssigned attendance-boundary schools, with EQAO results

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.

Street view near Cliffside Public School
54%
Cliffside Public SchoolPublic · Elementary · 0.6 km awayBelow the GTA average · 54% meet the provincial standard
Also nearby: 11 more schools within 2.5 km
Chine Drive Public School · Public elementary1.0 km · 90% at standard
Birch Cliff Heights Public School · Public elementary1.2 km · 59% at standard
John A Leslie Public School · Public elementary1.4 km · 60% at standard
St John Henry Newman Catholic High School · Catholic secondary1.6 km · 63% at standard
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School · Catholic elementary1.6 km · 71% at standard
J G Workman Public School · Public elementary1.9 km · 51% at standard
Birch Cliff Public School · Public elementary2.0 km · 68% at standard
Norman Cook Junior Public School · Public elementary2.2 km · 56% at standard
Danforth Gardens Public School · Public elementary2.2 km · 58% at standard
Fairmount Public School · Public elementary2.3 km · 68% at standard
R H King Academy · Public secondary2.4 km · 71% at standard

Not the assigned catchment: schools a family here could reach, with EQAO results where published.

Affordability & Mortgage

Affordability
$12,985/mo
$547KIncome needed
5.2×Price ÷ income
$2,996Weekly cost
$115,400Land transfer tax, one-time (Ontario + Toronto)
20% down4.79%25-yr amortization

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.

90%mortgage
Mortgage $12,985Property tax $1,497Total carry $14,482

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4.49%
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Live rate from Ratehub.ca

Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 4.34% via Ratehub.ca (as of October 20, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.

years
years (your rate-locked period)
$12,602per month

Mortgage amount $2,279,200 · 4.49% over 25 years

$569,800Down payment (20.0%)
$2,279,200Loan before insurance
$0CMHC premium
$14,100Total monthly cost

Total monthly cost

Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
$12,602
Property tax
$1,498
Condo / maintenance fees
$0
Heating
$0
Estimated monthly cost
$14,100

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One-time closing costs

Ontario land transfer tax
$57,700
Toronto municipal land transfer tax
$57,700
Estimated closing costs
$115,400

Plus your down payment of $569,800. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.

Mortgage stress test

6.49%Qualifying rate
$15,253/monthPayment at the qualifying rate

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

$1,501,426Total interest paid
$3,780,626Total of all payments
Principal $2,279,200 Interest $1,501,426
YearPrincipalInterestBalance
1$50,862$100,363$2,228,338
2$53,171$98,054$2,175,167
3$55,586$95,639$2,119,581
4$58,109$93,116$2,061,472
5$60,748$90,477$2,000,724
6$63,506$87,719$1,937,218
7$66,389$84,836$1,870,828
8$69,404$81,821$1,801,425
9$72,555$78,670$1,728,870
10$75,849$75,376$1,653,021
11$79,293$71,932$1,573,727
12$82,893$68,332$1,490,834
13$86,657$64,568$1,404,177
14$90,592$60,633$1,313,586
15$94,705$56,520$1,218,881
16$99,005$52,220$1,119,876
17$103,500$47,725$1,016,376
18$108,199$43,026$908,177
19$113,112$38,113$795,065
20$118,248$32,977$676,817
21$123,617$27,608$553,200
22$129,229$21,996$423,971
23$135,097$16,128$288,874
24$141,231$9,994$147,643
25$147,643$3,582$0

At the end of your 5-year term

Total paid over the term
$756,125
Principal paid down
$278,476
Interest paid
$477,649
Balance remaining
$2,000,724

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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

Rental yield
Estimate$6,300/mo
$75,600Gross annual rent
1.7%Cap rate after taxes and upkeep

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Estimates 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.

2.7%
Gross yield
− Property tax $17,970− Insurance $1,400− Vacancy & upkeep $8,316Net operating income $47,914

All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of SAGE REAL ESTATE LIMITED. MLS®/PropTx.

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