- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 1,000–1,199sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $663at the range’s middle
- Tax a year
- $3,7982026 tax year
- Built
- 31-50
- Parking
- 11 underground
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 1010-18 Hillcrest Ave
1010-18 Hillcrest Ave is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in Willowdale East, Toronto, listed for sale at an asking price of $729,000 (MLS® C14153618).
Welcome to Empress Plaza II! This beautifully appointed 1,082 sq. ft. condo with parking and locker, offers an ideal blend of space, comfort and ultra convenience. Featuring two generously sized bedrooms with a desirable split-bedroom layout, and massive amounts of storage unlike any other unit, this suite provides excellent privacy and functionality. The renovated kitchen offers additional cupboard, counter and storage space, making it as practical as it is inviting. A spacious foyer and welcoming entranceway create a wonderful first impression complete with two double closets! Enjoy wonderful views and the lifestyle of an incredible building in the heart of North York offering an impressive selection of amenities that include underground access to the Subway, North York Centre, Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre, Empress Walk, Restaurants, T&T supermarket, Cineplex & Library. Empress Plaza II has 24hr concierge/Security, gym, sauna, squash court, party room, guest suite units and so much more! McKee P.S., Bayview MS, & Earl Haig SS District! Tons of Visitor Parking and a very family friendly building. With this units generous layout, thoughtful updates and fantastic building features that also includes a wonderful outdoor grounds & Sitting area like no other building in the area, this condo is an excellent place to call home!
Insights
Condition Score
Good71/1001 documented update signal
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall24/100−$1,632/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 80 condos with 2 bedrooms for lease in Willowdale East right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage, property tax and the condo fee.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The home
Key facts
- Tax
- $3,798 / 2026
- MLS® number
- C14153618
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Building Age
- 31-50
- Days on market
- Size
- 1000-1199 sqft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 1 Underground, 1 Parking
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Style
- Apartment
- Community
- Willowdale East
- Municipality
- Toronto
Building
- Size
- 1000-1199 sqft
- Building Age
- 31-50
- Construction
- Concrete
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 4pc, 1 × 3pc
- Basement Type
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- Underground
- Garage
- 1
- Additional Parking
- 0
- Total Parking
- 1
Utilities
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Additional
- Fireplace
- No
- Den
- No
- Family room
- No
- Extras
- High Speed Bell Internet Included in Maintenance Fees! AllElf's Fridge, Stove, B/I Dishwasher, Stacked Washer & Dryer, All Window Coverings
- Condo maint.
- $889
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foyer | 1.35 × 4.15 m | Marble Floor, Double Closet | Flat |
| Living | 5.7 × 3.35 m | hardwood floor, Combined W/Dining, W/O To Balcony | Flat |
| Dining | 5.7 × 3.35 m | hardwood floor, Combined W/Living, Large Window | Flat |
| Kitchen | 4.37 × 2.45 m | Eat-In Kitchen, Ceramic Floor, Renovated | Flat |
| Primary | 3.07 × 4.3 m | Laminate, 3 Pc Ensuite, Double Doors | Flat |
| 2nd Br | 3.05 × 2.77 m | Laminate, Double Closet | Flat |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 1010-18 Hillcrest Ave, Toronto, Ontario
Sale history on this site covers the last 2 years, the window permitted under the TRREB MLS® VOW agreement.
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $729,000 | N/A | For Sale | C14153618 |
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The numbers
Mortgage Calculator
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CMHC insurance: not required at 20% down. Payments use Canadian semi-annual compounding.
Mortgage Details
4.8% · 5-year term · 25-year amortization · 20% down
- Total down payment
- $145,800
- Total mortgage amount
- $583,200
- Total interest payment
- $414,600
- Total purchase cost
- $1,143,600
- Mortgage payment
- $3,326/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
59%Monthly carrying cost
$4,532- Rent $2,900
- Shortfall $1,632
Rental income opens at $2,900, the median asking rent of 80 comparable homes for lease in Willowdale East. Type over it with the rent you expect. This is a planning tool, not advice.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $11,055
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $11,055
- Total land transfer tax
- $22,110
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000 + Toronto up to $4,475)
- −$8,475
- Total for first-time buyers
- $13,635
See how this is worked out
- 0.5% on the first $55,000
- $275
- 1.0% from $55,000 to $250,000
- $1,950
- 1.5% from $250,000 to $400,000
- $2,250
- 2.0% from $400,000 to $729,000
- $6,580
- Ontario total
- $11,055
Toronto’s municipal tax uses the same brackets at this price, so it adds another $11,055.
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Estimate
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The estimate is an automated value built from public and MLS® data. It is not an appraisal; ask Kassaundra Dobson, Broker of Record for a full comparative market analysis.
Comparable sales
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The land
Heritage and ravine protection
- Not found on the Heritage Register
- Not in a mapped Heritage Conservation District
- Not in the mapped ravine protection area
What this means: None of these City records was found at this address. That does not rule out other approvals, such as a conservation authority permit, so check before you plan work.
City of Toronto Heritage Register, Heritage Conservation Districts and the Ravine and Natural Feature Protection by-law, read at this address from the City’s maps. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.
Zoning
By-law
See Former City of North York By-Law No. 7625What this means:the City’s 2013 zoning by-law does not cover this land, so the former municipality’s by-law still sets what may be built. Confirm the rules with the City before you plan.
City of Toronto zoning map, read at this address. Open the City’s zoning map. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.
Permit history
2 building permits cleared at this address in the City’s file.
Fire AlarmClosed
Proposal to replace fire alarm panel in existing apartment building.
Issued June 21, 2016
Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only)Permit Issued
Installation of a 4" backflow prevention device
Issued February 26, 2014
City of Toronto Open Data — cleared building permits, which begin in 2017. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.
Signals around this home
Changing nearby. 6 open development applications within 800 m of this home.
5051-5061 YONGE STCondominiumUnder Review
*** Draft Plan of Condominium application
140 m away5051-5061 YONGE STSite planUnder Review
Site Plan application for a 39-storey mixed-use building with 365 dwelling units and 2,029 sq.m of non-residential gross floor area. The proposed building includes non-residential uses in the first 2-storeys, with grade related retail located along Yonge Street between Hillcrest Avenue and Elmwood Ave, and a residential tower above.
140 m away5051-5061 YONGE STOfficial plan or zoning amendmentAppeal Received
Official Plan and Zoning By Law Amendment application to permit a 39-storey mixed-use building. The proposed development includes non-residential uses in the first 2-storeys, with grade related retail located along Yonge Street between Hillcrest Avenue and Elmwood Ave, and a residential tower above.
140 m away5100 YONGE STSite planApplication Received
City of Vaughan Site Plan Application (7080 Yonge Street) for a 12-storey and 44-storey residential building.
160 m away5100 YONGE STSite planUnder Review
Site Plan Application to re-purpose the existing Toys R Us building into a supermarket with an approximate gross floor area of 3,814.50 square metres for the supermarket use, including 237.83 square metres for an accessory office. The accessory office will be located on an existing mezzanine level in the building and is intended for administrative/managerial purposes.
160 m away5100 YONGE STOfficial plan or zoning amendmentUnder Review
City of Markham File - Commenting Partner Only - Rezoning Application: Proposal for a residential development with seven rear-lane townhouse units, 14 resident parking and 2 visitor parking spaces.
160 m away
City of Toronto Open Data — Development Applications and Building Permits (cleared permits since 2017). An application is a proposal: it may change, be refused or never be built. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.
The market
Condos for sale in Willowdale East right now
- For sale now
- 189
- Median asking price
- $599K
- New in 7 days
- 26
- Price cuts
- 19%
Middle half: $499K to $755K
69 in 28 days
35 listings
This home is asking 22% above the median.
See all homes in Willowdale EastAsking prices and counts of the MLS® listings on this site as of today. Asking figures only, never sold or leased prices.
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The street
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North York Centre Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University | 150 m |
| Sheppard-Yonge Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University, Line 4 Sheppard | 750 m |
| Finch Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-UniversityYRT bus rapid transit: Viva Blue | 1.4 km |
| Bayview Station | TTC subway: Line 4 Sheppard | 2 km |
| Oriole GO | GO Transit train: Richmond Hill | 3.8 km |
The nearest subway, light rail, train, bus rapid transit stations 5 km, as the crow flies. Source: TTC schedule data (GTFS) from the Toronto Transit Commission under the Open Government Licence – Toronto; GO Transit schedule data (GTFS) from Metrolinx under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx; YRT schedule data (GTFS) from York Region Transit under the YRT Open Data Licence 2.0, downloaded October 18, 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Data used in this product or service is provided with the permission of Metrolinx. Metrolinx makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, with respect to the Data and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or currency of the data used in this product or service. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx. Contains public transit Information made available under YRT's Open Data Licence.
Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Watson School for the ArtsToronto DSB | Public · grades 1–8 | 300 m | 96%Grade 6 average |
| McKee Public SchoolToronto DSB | Public · grades JK–5 | 650 m | 86%Grade 3 average |
| St Cyril Catholic SchoolToronto CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion | 1 km | 96%Grade 6 average |
| École élémentaire Paul-DemersConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades JK–6 | 3.7 km | 95%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Haig Secondary SchoolToronto DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 400 m | 84%Grade 9 math |
| Cardinal Carter Academy for the ArtsToronto CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 500 m | 87%Grade 9 math |
| ÉSC Monseigneur-de-CharbonnelConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French-language Catholic · grades 9–12 | 2.2 km | 63%Grade 9 math |
| Drewry Secondary SchoolToronto DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 2.2 km | — |
EQAO: share of students at or above the provincial standard, 2024–25 (Ontario open data). These are the schools nearest this home, not the schools it is assigned to: boundaries change, and some schools take students by application. Confirm with the board before you buy. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
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