189 Empress Avenue

Willowdale East, Toronto, Ontario M2N 3T7

Overview

At a glance

Days on market45 days
ListedSep 12, 2026
UpdatedOct 19, 2026
Building age6-15 years
Size2500-3000 sq ft
Lot46.68 x 86.06 Feet
Property taxes$14,863 (2026)
Parking4 spaces
BasementFinished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance
MLS® numberC13776226
Data sourcePropTx MLS® System
Listing brokerageRE/MAX REALTRON JIM MO REALTY

About this home

Steps to the top-ranking Hollywood P.S. & Earl Haig S.S., situated in the prestigious Willowdale East community, this exceptional 9-year-old custom-built 4+1 bedroom, 6-bathroom detached home has been meticulously maintained by its original owner. Lightly occupied with minimal cooking and use, the residence remains in near-mint, pristine condition. Thoughtfully designed with a unique and functional layout, the home showcases extensive hardwood and marble flooring, elegant wainscoting and wall paneling, custom built-ins, crown mouldings, LED pot lights, and impressive vaulted and coffered ceilings with rope lighting. Highlights include a beautifully paneled private library, a breathtaking primary suite, and a gourmet kitchen with breakfast area, high-end appliances, quality cabinetry, quartz countertops and marble backsplash. Each bedroom features its own private ensuite. Solid interior doors and 3 fireplaces further enhance the home's luxurious character. Heated floors in all bathrooms and foyer, high-end appliances, B/I speakers thru-out, professional security monitoring, water filtration, HRV ventilation system, and lawn sprinkler system provide exceptional comfort and convenience. The professionally finished walk-up basement offers a spacious recreation room, fireplace, nanny/in-law bedroom, 4-piece bathroom and optional secondary laundry area. An exceptional custom residence combining quality craftsmanship, sophisticated architectural details, luxurious finishes and a highly functional layout in one of Toronto's most desirable neighbourhoods. Don't Miss it!

Details

Property

Style
2-Storey
Building age
6-15
Fronting on
South
Cross street
Yonge / Empress
Community
Willowdale East
Municipality
Toronto C14

Inside

Bedrooms above grade
4
Bedrooms below grade
1
Bathrooms
6
Kitchens
1
Basement
Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance
Family room
Yes
Fireplace
Yes
Interior features
Ventilation System

Utilities

Heating
Forced Air
Heating fuel
Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Sewer
Sewer

Building

Construction
Brick, Stone
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Pool
None

Parking

Garage
Built-In
Parking spaces
2
Total parking
4
Driveway
Private Double

Land

Frontage
46.68
Depth
86.06
Lot size units
Feet
Waterfront
No
Property features
Fenced Yard, Level, Park, Public Transit, School
Rooms (12)
RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain6.50 x 3.98Hardwood Floor, Gas Fireplace, Panelled
Dining RoomMainPanelled, Coffered Ceiling(s), Combined w/Living
Family RoomMain5.19 x 4.42B/I Shelves, Gas Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
KitchenMain4.95 x 4.48Breakfast Area, Stainless Steel Appl, W/O To Deck
OfficeMain4.51 x 2.82Hardwood Floor, B/I Bookcase, Coffered Ceiling(s)
FoyerMain6.5 x 4 MetersHeated Floor, Wainscoting, Marble Floor
Primary BedroomSecond5.20 x 4.58Wall Sconce Lighting, 7 Pc Ensuite, Walk-In Closet(s)
Bedroom 2Second4.37 x 2.85Hardwood Floor, 3 Pc Ensuite, Closet
Bedroom 3Second3.81 x 3.26Hardwood Floor, 3 Pc Ensuite, Closet
Bedroom 4Second3.36 x 3.06Hardwood Floor, 3 Pc Ensuite, Closet
RecreationLower4.42 x 3.85W/O To Yard, Coffered Ceiling(s), Gas Fireplace
BedroomLower3.77 x 2.60Above Grade Window, 4 Pc Ensuite, Closet
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On a busier streetBackyard faces south

  • Elementary schoolMcKee Public Schoolabout 10 min walk
  • High schoolEarl Haig Secondary Schoolabout 4 min walk
  • ParkLee Lifeson Art Parkabout 8 min walk
  • Playground about 8 min walk
  • Trail about 8 min walk
  • River or lakeMel Lastman Square Rinkabout 13 min walk
  • Grocery store大統華 T&T Supermarketabout 11 min walk
  • DowntownVaughanabout 10.2 km
  • LibraryToronto Public Library - North York Central Libraryabout 14 min walk
  • Rec centre or arenaMitchell Field Community Centreabout 8 min walk
  • Golf courseDon Valley Golf Courseabout 2.7 km
  • HospitalSunnybrook - St. John's Rehab Hospitalabout 26 min walk
  • Highway on-rampExit 371about 19 min walk
  • GO or train stationOrioleabout 3.2 km

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