MLS® listing
20 Whitney Avenue: detached house for sale
$8,995,000
From the listing brokerage
Situated in the heart of North Rosedale, Whitney Avenue is a picturesque street of established homes set beneath a leafy canopy. For more than a century, it has held sway as one of Toronto's most established addresses; minutes from the ravine and the shops of Yonge and Summerhill, and within reach of the city's best public and private schools. Number 20 is a centre-hall home in the classical style, taken back to its bones and reimagined by designer Connie Braemer in a contemporary renovation featured in House & Home. The result keeps the formality and proportion of the original architecture while opening the house up to create spaces perfectly-tailored for today's families. A striking foyer in concrete-look slab sets the palette that carries through the home: charcoal and warm rift-cut white oak, ebony-stained millwork, and black-framed glass doors that keep sight lines open while defining each room and setting the tone.The formal living and dining rooms at the front of the house have been reimagined through a modern lens while maintaining a sophisticated edge. Behind them, the wall between kitchen and family room has dissolved, creating an expansive open space for family living and entertaining, a striking kitchen anchored by a La Cornue range, and a rare servery kept within the expanded footprint. Oversized sliding doors open the family room onto the patio with outdoor living, swimming pool, and integrated hot tub. Upstairs, the primary suite has two walk-in closets and a marble-look porcelain ensuite, with a second bedroom and dedicated library on the same floor. The third floor holds three more bedrooms, and the lower level adds a recreation room, a wine cellar, and an additional bedroom. Secluded and private, yet minutes from the amenities those who call Rosedale home enjoy.
Facts on the listing
| Square feet | 3500-5000 |
|---|---|
| Style | 2 1/2 Storey |
| Basement | Finished |
| Lot width | 50 |
| Lot depth | 137 |
| Lot measured in | Feet |
| Faces | North |
| Parking spaces | 3 |
| Garage | Detached |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Kitchens | 1 |
| Rooms | 12 |
| Property tax | $31,460 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Parking | Mutual |
| Interior features | Water Purifier, Storage, Bar Fridge, Carpet Free |
| Features | Park, School, Ravine |
Listing courtesy of ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES HEAPS ESTRIN TEAM. MLS® C13782178.
About this detached house
20 Whitney Avenue is a 7 bedroom detached house in TRREB's Rosedale-Moore Park community in Toronto, listed for sale at $8,995,000. The listing shows 5 bathrooms and 3500-5000 square feet. The style is given as 2 1/2 storey. The lot is listed as 50 by 137 feet. The listing gives the basement as finished. It comes with 3 parking spaces and a detached garage according to the listing. The nearest main intersection given is Glen Rd/Roxborough.
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 20 Whitney Avenue
At the asking price of $8,995,000, 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 | $8,995,000 |
|---|---|
| Ontario land transfer tax | $211,350 |
| Toronto municipal land transfer tax | $419,650 |
| Both taxes | $631,000 |
| First-time buyer relief, if you qualify | up to $8,475 |
| Minimum down payment | $1,799,000 |
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) | $31,460 a year, about $2,622 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 $8,995,000, which is $7,825,000 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 137 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 Rosedale
Detached houses on winding ravine streets inside two heritage conservation districts, with apartment buildings near Yonge and Bloor. From April to June 2026 the median sale across all property types in Rosedale-Moore Park was $2,425,000 (TRREB).
Transit: Line 1 Yonge University at Rosedale and Summerhill stations, with St Clair station to the north. Line 2 Bloor Danforth at Castle Frank station on Bloor Street East. TTC buses 82 Rosedale, 97 Yonge, 74 Mount Pleasant and 65 Parliament
| Property type | Median | Sales and average |
|---|---|---|
| All property types | Median $2,425,000 | 73 sales, average $2,441,401 |
| Detached | About $3,440,000 | 26 sales, average about $3,981,000 |
| Semi-detached | About $2,725,000 | 11 sales, average about $2,638,000 |
| Condo townhouse | About $1,415,000 | 4 sales, average about $1,661,000 |
| Condo apartment | About $850,000 | 23 sales, average about $1,242,000 |
| Other (TRREB category) | About $779,000 | 8 sales, average about $1,106,000 |
| Freehold townhouse (TRREB att/row/townhouse) | No price reported | 1 sale |
Source: TRREB community housing market reports, as set out in the guide.
Questions about Rosedale
Is Rosedale a good place to live?
That depends on your budget and the type of home you want. TRREB's Rosedale-Moore Park community recorded a detached median of about $3,440,000 from April to June 2026, alongside condo apartments at about $850,000. The area has Rosedale and Summerhill stations on Line 1, Castle Frank station on Line 2 and several City ravine parks.
How much does a house cost in Rosedale?
From April to June 2026 TRREB recorded 26 detached sales in Rosedale-Moore Park with a median of about $3,440,000 and an average of about $3,981,000. The 11 semi-detached sales had a median of about $2,725,000.
Is Rosedale on the subway?
Yes. Rosedale station at 7 Crescent Road and Summerhill station at 16 Shaftesbury Avenue are on Line 1 Yonge University. Castle Frank station at 600 Bloor Street East is on Line 2 Bloor Danforth. Rosedale station is 7 stops from Union station on the TTC map.
Are there condos in Rosedale?
Yes. TRREB recorded 23 condo apartment sales from April to June 2026 with a median of about $850,000 and 4 condo townhouse sales with a median of about $1,415,000. In the 2021 Census 50.2% of private dwellings in Rosedale-Moore Park were in apartment buildings of five or more storeys.
Is Rosedale a heritage conservation district?
Much of it is. The City of Toronto lists two Rosedale heritage conservation districts, South Rosedale and North Rosedale. Exterior changes inside a district follow the district plan, so check whether the exact address falls inside one before you buy.
Read the Rosedale neighbourhood guide · All Rosedale homes for sale
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Questions about 20 Whitney Avenue
How much is land transfer tax on 20 Whitney Avenue?
At the asking price of $8,995,000 the Ontario tax is $211,350 and the Toronto tax is $419,650, $631,000 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 20 Whitney Avenue?
$1,799,000 at the asking price of $8,995,000, under the federal minimum down payment rules. A lender may require more.
How much is the property tax on 20 Whitney Avenue?
The listing shows $31,460 a year for 2026, about $2,622 a month.
Is 20 Whitney Avenue priced above or below the median?
It is listed at $8,995,000. 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 $7,825,000 higher. The median covers all sizes and neighbourhoods.
How do I book a showing for 20 Whitney Avenue?
Use the form on this page or call us. Quote MLS® C13782178. We will confirm the listing is still available and arrange a time with the listing brokerage.
Is 20 Whitney 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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