MLS® listing
290 Empress Avenue: detached house for sale
$2,800,000
From the listing brokerage
Welcome to 290 Empress Avenue, in the heart of prestigious Willowdale East, where timeless elegance meets modern stylish residence(SPENT $$$$), offering top-ranked schools --- HOLLYWOOD PS & EARL HAIG SS district. The home provides an open concept main floor with expansive -- spacious space, airy atmosphere & functionality. The gourmet kitchen beautifully appointed with built-in appliances and large centre island, bright & spacious breakfast area framed by large windows, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The family room offers an elegant fireplace, and moulded ceilings. Upstairs, Primary suite offers 5pcs newer ensuite, and moulded ceilings, pot lighting. Each bedrooms has own ensuite for privacy and comfort. Fully finished basement
Facts on the listing
| Square feet | 3500-5000 |
|---|---|
| Style | 2-Storey |
| Basement | Finished, Separate Entrance |
| Lot width | 50 |
| Lot depth | 128 |
| Lot measured in | Feet |
| Faces | North |
| Parking spaces | 4 |
| Garage | Built-In |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Kitchens | 1 |
| Property tax | $16,047 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Interior features | Central Vacuum, Auto Garage Door Remote |
| Features | Park, Public Transit, Place Of Worship, School, Rec./Commun.Centre, Library |
| View | Garden |
Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REFERRED URBAN REALTY. MLS® C13613330.
About this detached house
290 Empress Avenue is a 5 bedroom detached house in TRREB's Willowdale East community in Toronto, listed for sale at $2,800,000. The listing shows 6 bathrooms and 3500-5000 square feet. The style is given as 2-storey. The lot is listed as 50 by 128 feet. The listing gives the basement as finished, separate entrance. It comes with 4 parking spaces and a built-in garage according to the listing. The nearest main intersection given is W.Bayview Ave & N.Sheppard Ave E.
These details come from the listing brokerage through TRREB's MLS® System. Room sizes, the lot, the taxes and what is included in the sale should all be confirmed before an offer is firm.
What it costs to buy 290 Empress Avenue
At the asking price of $2,800,000, a buyer pays two land transfer taxes on closing: the Ontario tax and the City of Toronto's municipal tax. Both apply to every home inside the City.
| Asking price | $2,800,000 |
|---|---|
| Ontario land transfer tax | $56,475 |
| Toronto municipal land transfer tax | $56,475 |
| Both taxes | $112,950 |
| First-time buyer relief, if you qualify | up to $8,475 |
| Minimum down payment | $560,000 |
The down payment figure is the federal minimum: 20 percent, because a home at $1.5 million or more cannot carry mortgage default insurance. A lender can ask for more. These figures use the asking price, so they change if you pay more or less. The rates above $2,000,000 used here are the ones for a home with one or two single family residences. A property with more units is taxed differently. Legal fees, title insurance and adjustments are extra: ask your lawyer for a written quote. This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Confirm the figures with a lawyer or accountant. You can change the price in our land transfer tax calculator and our mortgage calculator.
What it costs to own each month
| Property tax (2026) | $16,047 a year, about $1,337 a month |
|---|
That is before a mortgage payment, home insurance and utilities. The listing shows no monthly maintenance fee, so upkeep of the building and the lot is the owner's own cost.
How the asking price compares
TRREB recorded 550 detached house sales in the City of Toronto in August 2026, at a median price of $1,170,000 and an average of $1,525,749. This home is listed at $2,800,000, which is $1,630,000 above that median.
The median covers every neighbourhood, size and condition in the City of Toronto, so it is a reference point and not a valuation of this home. Location, size, lot, parking and condition all move the price. Our Toronto house prices page has the figures for every home type.
What to check before you make an offer
- Book a home inspection. An inspector looks at the roof, foundation, wiring, plumbing and heating. The listing gives the heating as forced air.
- Have a lawyer search the title. A title search shows mortgages, liens and easements registered against the property. Ask whether a survey exists and whether it matches the lot on the listing, 50 by 128 feet.
- Ask about permits. Ask which renovations had building permits and whether those permits were closed.
- Confirm what is included. Appliances, light fixtures and window coverings are included only if the agreement says so. Ask whether the water heater or furnace is rented.
- Get your financing in writing. A lender looks at the property tax and heating costs as well as the price.
- See it in person. The listing has a virtual tour, but photos do not show noise, light at different hours or the state of the street and the homes beside it.
Our first-time home buyer guide and our page for buyers walk through each step. This is general information, not legal advice. Confirm the details with a lawyer.
About Willowdale
Willowdale runs along Yonge Street with three Line 1 stations, apartment towers near the subway and detached houses further out. TRREB splits it into Willowdale East and Willowdale West.
Transit: Finch, North York Centre and Sheppard-Yonge stations (Line 1), Line 4 at Sheppard-Yonge, 97 Yonge, 36 Finch West, 84 Sheppard West and 98 Willowdale-Senlac buses, GO buses at Finch terminal, Old Cummer GO on Leslie Street
| Property type | Median | Sales and average |
|---|---|---|
| Willowdale East, all property types | $630,000 | 214 sales, average $953,036 |
| Willowdale East, detached | About $2,400,000 | 33 sales, average about $2,534,000 |
| Willowdale East, freehold townhouse (TRREB att/row/townhouse) | About $1,463,000 | 6 sales, average about $1,400,000 |
| Willowdale East, condo townhouse | About $1,025,000 | 22 sales, average about $895,000 |
| Willowdale East, condo apartment | About $570,000 | 153 sales, average about $603,000 |
| Willowdale West, all property types | $764,000 | 60 sales, average $1,087,371 |
| Willowdale West, detached | About $1,386,000 | 22 sales, average about $1,799,000 |
| Willowdale West, condo apartment | About $628,000 | 35 sales, average about $657,000 |
Source: TRREB community housing market reports, as set out in the guide.
Questions about Willowdale
Is Willowdale a good neighbourhood if you commute by subway?
It has three Line 1 stations along Yonge Street: Finch, North York Centre and Sheppard-Yonge, where Line 4 also stops. From Finch station, Union station is 16 stops on Line 1.
What is the difference between Willowdale East and Willowdale West?
They are separate TRREB communities. From April to June 2026 Willowdale East had 214 sales at a median of $630,000 and Willowdale West had 60 sales at a median of $764,000, all property types.
What do detached houses cost in Willowdale?
From April to June 2026 TRREB recorded a detached median of about $2,400,000 across 33 sales in Willowdale East and about $1,386,000 across 22 sales in Willowdale West. The West average of about $1,799,000 is well above its median, so individual sales vary widely.
Where is the main library in Willowdale?
The Toronto Public Library North York Central Library is at 5120 Yonge Street, beside the North York Civic Centre and close to North York Centre station.
Is there a GO station in Willowdale?
Finch station has a GO and York Region bus terminal and Old Cummer GO station is at 5760 Leslie Street to the east.
Read the Willowdale neighbourhood guide · All Willowdale homes for sale
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Questions about 290 Empress Avenue
How much is land transfer tax on 290 Empress Avenue?
At the asking price of $2,800,000 the Ontario tax is $56,475 and the Toronto tax is $56,475, $112,950 in total. A first-time buyer who qualifies can get up to $8,475 back. Confirm the final figures with your lawyer.
What is the minimum down payment for 290 Empress Avenue?
$560,000 at the asking price of $2,800,000, under the federal minimum down payment rules. A lender may require more.
How much is the property tax on 290 Empress Avenue?
The listing shows $16,047 a year for 2026, about $1,337 a month.
Is 290 Empress Avenue priced above or below the median?
It is listed at $2,800,000. The August 2026 median for detached house sales in the City of Toronto was $1,170,000 across 550 sales, so the asking price is $1,630,000 higher. The median covers all sizes and neighbourhoods.
How do I book a showing for 290 Empress Avenue?
Use the form on this page or call us. Quote MLS® C13613330. We will confirm the listing is still available and arrange a time with the listing brokerage.
Is 290 Empress Avenue still for sale?
This page is refreshed from TRREB's MLS® System through the day. If the listing sells or is withdrawn the page says so. Contact us to confirm before you make plans.
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