15A Schell Avenue, Toronto, ON
Briar Hill-Belgravia, Toronto · MLS® W12845328
About this home
In a market where detached options at this level are increasingly scarce, this home delivers what matters most: sunlight, parking, and functional family space without compromise. Set on a 20.33 x 135 ft lot with a south-facing rear yard, it offers over 2,000 sq ft of total living space across three well-defined levels. The main floor unfolds with intention. A large-scale renovation in 2021 upgraded the kitchen and key interior finishes, centering the space around a substantial island ideal for the home chef and equally suited to gathering. It opens seamlessly into the rear family room with walk-out to the garden, while the separate living and dining room allows flexibility for daily life and larger occasions alike. Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms include a primary suite with a dedicated ensuite bathroom and a walk-in closet. The additional bedrooms are served by a hall bathroom of their own, a meaningful distinction in this segment. A skylight above the upper landing introduces natural light that can be felt upon entry, drawing sunlight down the staircase and into the interior throughout the day. The finished lower level provides further versatility with a recreation room, four-piece bathroom, laundry, and direct garage access. Built in 1986 and upgraded where it counts, with four-car parking and side yard access, this is a measured entry into long-term detached ownership - well suited to the next chapter.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- W12845328
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Size
- 1500-2000
- Lot
- 20.33 × 135.16 ft
- Cross streets
- Dufferin & Eglinton
- Parking
- 1 garage · 4 parking (built-in)
- Driveway
- Private, Private Double, Tandem
- Basement
- Partially Finished, Finished, Separate Entrance
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Concrete, Wood
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $5,535 / 2025
- Days on market
- 135
- Listing brokerage
- SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA
Rooms
hardwood floor · french doors · combined w/living
tile floor · casement windows · clerestory
hardwood floor · large window · overlooks frontyard
Listed at $1,629,900, this home is within the range of a wider set of listings, but with few close matches nearby, so worth confirming with a precise CMA. The number above is my independent estimate of value, not the asking price.
There are only a few closely comparable homes right here, so this is a broad read from wider listings in the area. Ask me for a precise CMA before relying on it.
Based on 13 similar homes nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 13 comparable active listings, adjusted for size, beds, and baths. The city (MPAC) assessment points to about $1.22M, lower than the comparables and worth a second look.
How I got there
Here is the exact math behind the estimate. I start from the closest comparable listing and adjust for the real differences (size, beds, baths) to land on a like-for-like value for this home.
- Closest comparable, listed at $900K
- Bedrooms −$30K
- Adjusts to $870K
That comparable adjusts to $870K; the $1.60M estimate above is the median of all 13 comparables, which is steadier than any single home.This uses comparable active listings, not sold prices. Lot, condition, and finishes are my in-person call, and I can run a full CMA with recent solds.
The assigned public school is Fairbank Memorial Community School. EQAO is only one input, and families here also look at French Immersion, boundary, and private options, the full breakdown is below.
On location, this is a very walkable address with everyday errands close by. Dufferin St at Bowie Ave is about a 1-minute walk away. Walkable, transit-friendly spots tend to hold value and widen your resale pool.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $1.60M, median of 13 comparables.
What the listing highlightsThese are claims from the listing. The only way to know for sure is to see it in person, and I am happy to book you a private showing.
- Renovated / rebuilt: recent work can mean fewer upfront costs, worth confirming the scope, quality, and that permits were pulled.
- Primary suite: a key comfort and resale feature.
- Value driver
- Lifestyle
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 5 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 18% below the area average of $1,137/sqft.
134 days longer than the Toronto average (1 days).
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
Briar Hill-Belgravia, Toronto, ON
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Getting around
Very WalkableA walkability read built from the amenities around this home: how close the nearest transit stop is, and how many grocery, dining, park, and pharmacy destinations fall within a 15-minute walk. It is a guide, not a guarantee. Places data from Google.
Most daily errands can be done on foot.
🚉 Nearest transit: Dufferin St at Bowie Ave, about 86 m away
Within a 15-minute (1.5 km) walk.
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.
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
Homes over $1.5M can't be insured, so 20% down or more is required.
Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 3.99% via Ratehub.ca (as of July 17, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,303,920 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $6,958
- Property tax
- $461
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $7,419
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $29,073
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $29,073
- Estimated closing costs
- $58,146
Plus your down payment of $325,980. 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
- $417,492
- Principal paid down
- $166,055
- Interest paid
- $251,438
- Balance remaining
- $1,137,865
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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.
Thinking of this home as an investment? We will pull real comparable rents and run the full numbers with you.
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.
Helpful resources
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA. MLS®/PropTx.