31 John Best Avenue, Toronto, ON
Brookhaven-Amesbury, Toronto · MLS® W12995776
About this home
This custom home built in 2017 with stone & brick exterior is approximately 2800sqft of living space. Featuring above ground heated floor basement with 2 entrances, large rec room with laundry & bath. Main level open concept family room and dining. Kitchen with living and walk out to deck. Quartz counter tops with island, stainless steel appliances and hardwood floors throughout. Upstairs primary bedroom has large walk in closet and 5 piece ensuite. The 2 other bedrooms sharing a bathroom, lots of natural light, hardwood floors and large closets. Close to TTC, grocery stores, and HWY 400/401. A must see!
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- W12995776
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 4 (1 half)
- Size
- 2500-3000
- Lot
- 24.22 × 105.83 ft
- Cross streets
- Jane & Lawrence
- Parking
- 1 garage · 4 parking (built-in)
- Driveway
- Private
- Basement
- Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Roof
- Shingles
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $6,855 / 2025
- Days on market
- 100
- Listing brokerage
- Royal LePage Security Real Estate
Rooms
ceramic floor · centre island · eat-in kitchen
ceramic floor · closet
laminate · window · w/o to yard
hardwood floor · combined w/living · crown moulding
hardwood floor · fireplace · w/o to deck
hardwood floor · closet · window
Ceramic Floor
hardwood floor · combined w/dining · crown moulding
hardwood floor · closet · window
hardwood floor · 5 pc ensuite · walk-in closet(s)
Listed at $1,350,000, and my independent estimate is about 17% above what comparable homes suggest.
In Brookhaven-Amesbury lately, sellers get about 99% of asking; homes sell in ~27 days.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $1.15M, median of 24 comparables.
- Walk-out basement. Extra light, usable space, and income potential, so the estimate is a conservative floor for it.
How this estimate is builtthe short version
I take the 24 most comparable recent sales nearby and adjust each one to this home for the real differences (size, beds, baths, garage, and standout features), then use the median, which is steadier than leaning on any single sale.
It’s grounded in recent closing prices, not asking prices. Lot, condition, and finishes are my in-person call, and the city (MPAC) assessment points to about $1.42M, higher than the comparables and worth a second look.
What the listing highlights4 points to weigh
Claims from the listing, worth confirming in person. I can book you a private showing.
- Heated floors: comfort and a premium-finish signal. Lifestyle
- Primary suite: a key comfort and resale feature. Lifestyle
- Open-concept layout: modern, sought-after flow. Lifestyle
- Hardwood floors: quality hardwood is durable and broadly desirable. Lifestyle
Schools & getting aroundcatchment and transit
The assigned public school is Weston Collegiate Institute. 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. Jane St at Trethewey Dr is about a 2-minute walk away. Walkable, transit-friendly spots tend to hold value and widen your resale pool.
Read this with carewhy it’s an estimate, not an appraisal
Priced above comparable homes overall, but the price per square foot ($491/sqft) is below the area, so you are paying for extra space rather than a premium.
There were not many closely comparable homes right in Brookhaven-Amesbury, so I widened the search to the surrounding area.
Based on 24 comparable homes that recently sold nearby.
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 4 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homes99 days longer than the Toronto average (1 days).
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
Brookhaven-Amesbury, Toronto, ON
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Getting around
Walker's ParadiseA 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 OpenStreetMap contributors.
Most daily errands can be done on foot.
🚉 Nearest transit: Jane St at Trethewey Dr, about 196 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.
Get the full neighbourhood report (schools, parks, transit & safety) →
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.
Calculate and customize your mortgage and other expenses
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 3.99% via Ratehub.ca (as of July 23, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,080,000 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $5,763
- Property tax
- $571
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $6,335
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $23,475
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $23,475
- Estimated closing costs
- $46,950
Plus your down payment of $270,000. 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
- $345,797
- Principal paid down
- $137,538
- Interest paid
- $208,259
- Balance remaining
- $942,462
Talk to Team Asgarian about your options
Rates and programs change often. We will connect you with a trusted mortgage professional and build a plan that fits your budget and goals.
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 Royal LePage Security Real Estate. MLS®/PropTx.