5A Scotia Ave
Oakridge, Toronto, Ontario M1L 4E4
- Bedrooms
- 3+1
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Size
- 1,500–2,000sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $514at the range’s middle
- Lot
- 30 x 118 ft
- Tax a year
- $4,1782025 tax year
- Parking
- 4none
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 5A Scotia Ave
5A Scotia Ave is a 3+1-bedroom, 3-bathroom detached house in Oakridge, Toronto, listed for sale at an asking price of $899,000 (MLS® E13861056).
Welcome to this beautifully updated detached brick home, ideally situated in the desirable Oakridge neighbourhood. Thoughtfully updated with a stylish, modern aesthetic, this inviting home offers a comfortable, functional layout designed for everyday living. Hardwood flooring runs throughout, creating a warm, cohesive atmosphere. The stunning newer kitchen stands out, showcasing sleek stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, quartz counters and contemporary finishes. A walkout to the spacious sun deck extends the living space and offers an ideal spot for outdoor dining, morning coffee, or fresh air. The main floor also includes a convenient rare 3pc washroom and laundry, adding practicality and ease to the home's well-planned layout. Upstairs, you will find 3 well-appointed bedrooms offering comfortable private spaces for family members or guests. A newer 4 piece washroom, complete with modern fixtures and finishes, serves the upper level. The finished basement features a separate, self-contained in-law suite complete with private laundry facilities, offering excellent flexibility for extended family or potential rental income. The current tenant pays $1,300 per month and is willing to stay or leave. Enjoy exceptional everyday convenience with ample private parking. Families will appreciate nearby schools, local parks, and the community centre, while commuters will benefit from convenient connections to GO Transit and TTC service. A variety of shopping destinations, services, dining options, and everyday essentials are also nearby, making this an ideal place to enjoy a comfortable, well-connected lifestyle.
Insights
Condition Score
Good73/1001 documented update signal
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Near break-even52/100−$375/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 196 detached homes with 4 bedrooms for lease in Toronto right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The home
Key facts
- Tax
- $4,178 / 2025
- MLS® number
- E13861056
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Days on market
- Size
- 1500-2000 sqft
- Lot Size
- 30 x 118 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- None, 4 Parking
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Community
- Oakridge
- Municipality
- Toronto
Building
- Size
- 1500-2000 sqft
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3+1
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 3pc Main, 1 × 4pc 2nd, 1 × 3pc Bsmt
- Basement Type
- Apartment
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Private
- Garage Type
- None
- Additional Parking
- 4
- Total Parking
- 4
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 30 ft
- Depth
- 118 ft
- Lot Size
- 30 x 118 ft
Additional
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- No
- Pool
- None
- Den
- No
- Family room
- No
- Extras
- Stainless Steel Fridge, Freezer, Stove, Hood Fan, Built-in Dishwasher, All Window Blinds/Coverings, All Electrical Light Fixtures, Gas Burner and Equipment and Central Air.
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living | 3.4 × 3.4 m | O/Looks Dining, hardwood floor | Main |
| Dining | 3.4 × 3.4 m | hardwood floor, O/Looks Living, 3 Pc Bath | Main |
| Kitchen | 3.1 × 4.63 m | Modern Kitchen, W/O To Deck, O/Looks Backyard | Main |
| Primary | 3.2 × 3.93 m | hardwood floor, B/I Closet | 2nd |
| 2nd Br | 3.0 × 4.6 m | hardwood floor, Closet | 2nd |
| 3rd Br | 3.54 × 2.9 m | — | 2nd |
| Living | 4.56 × 4.87 m | — | Bsmt |
| Kitchen | 1.52 × 4.57 m | — | Bsmt |
| Br | 2.74 × 3.05 m | — | Bsmt |
| Cold/Cant | 1.52 × 5.18 m | — | Bsmt |
| Utility | 2.13 × 3.2 m | — | Bsmt |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 5A Scotia 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 | $899,000 | N/A | For Sale | E13861056 |
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The numbers
Mortgage Calculator
Plan with the current asking price
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
- $179,800
- Total mortgage amount
- $719,200
- Total interest payment
- $511,400
- Total purchase cost
- $1,410,400
- Mortgage payment
- $4,102/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
27%Monthly carrying cost
$4,450- Rent $4,075
- Shortfall $375
Rental income opens at $4,075, the median asking rent of 196 comparable homes for lease in Toronto. 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
- $14,455
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $14,455
- Total land transfer tax
- $28,910
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000 + Toronto up to $4,475)
- −$8,475
- Total for first-time buyers
- $20,435
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 $899,000
- $9,980
- Ontario total
- $14,455
Toronto’s municipal tax uses the same brackets at this price, so it adds another $14,455.
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 Yossi Kaplan, MBA, Salesperson for a full comparative market analysis.
Comparable sales
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The land
Lot
- Lot area
- 3,540 sq ft329 m²
- Street frontage
- 30 ft9.1 m
- Depth
- 118 ft36 m
The area is the frontage multiplied by the depth, so boundaries are approximate. Confirm with a survey before you buy.
Source: the MLS® listing record, measured by MPAC.
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
Water and conservation3
- Not in Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s mapped regulated areaAt the address
- No mapped wetland within 120 m120 m
- No water-supply well recorded within 250 m36 test or monitoring holes also recorded.250 m
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority · Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity3
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areasAt the address
- 55 building permits issued within 250 m in the last 2 years250 m
- Mapped parcel: about 2,960 sq ftMeasured from the municipal parcel map, which can differ from the survey and from the lot size in the listing.At the address
Province of Ontario open data · Municipal building permits · toronto.parcels
Around the home2
- Nearest rail line: 100 m100 m
- A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km1 km
Province of Ontario open data
Environmental records4
- No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m250 m
- 1 facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaThe nearest is Tradition Fine Foods Ltd., 950 m away. Facilities report to the National Pollutant Release Inventory above set thresholds; reporting a release is not a finding of harm.1 km
- No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.1 km
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet3
- Electricity is distributed here by Toronto Hydro-Electric System LimitedAt the address
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 50 m awayFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (50 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.50 m
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Beanfield Metroconnect, Bell, FibreStream. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Rogers, Routcom. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.Area-wide
Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Each record is placed at the distance its own line states. None of it is an inspection of the property. Confirm anything that matters to you with the municipality, Toronto and Region Conservation Authorityor the record’s publisher.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Contains information made available under the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Open Data Licence v1.0.
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
Zone
RS (f15.0; a464) (x98)By-law
569-2013Municipality
Toronto1 f15.0
Frontage: at least 15.0 m.
2 a464
Lot area: at least 464 m² per dwelling unit.
3 x98
Site-specific exception 98: this site has rules of its own, written in the by-law.
4 Where this is written
Chapter 10, section 10.40 of By-law 569-2013 · Exception 900.4.10(98)
5 What that means in practice
These are the zone’s rules, not permission for this lot. What can be built also depends on the exceptions, overlays and setbacks that apply here. Confirm with the City before you plan.
City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, read at this address from the City’s zoning map. Open the City’s zoning map. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.
Permit history
No building permits on file at this address.
Signals around this home
Changing nearby. 6 open development applications within 800 m of this home.
3312 DANFORTH AVESite planUnder Review
Construction of a new 10 Storey Mixed-Use Commercial/Residential building with 6979.51 m2 of Residential GFA and 72 residential units.
590 m away1552 KINGSTON RDSite planAppeal Received
Site Plan Control application for the construction of a 12-storey residential building containing 168 units, three levels of underground parking with 110 parking spaces, and 129 bicycle parking spaces. The application has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, Case No. OLT-24-001214.
690 m away1572 KINGSTON RDSite planAppeal Received
Site Plan Control application for the construction of a 12-storey residential building containing 168 units, three levels of underground parking with 110 parking spaces, and 129 bicycle parking spaces. The application has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, Case No. OLT-24-001214.
690 m away1570 KINGSTON RDSite planAppeal Received
Site Plan Control application for the construction of a 12-storey residential building containing 168 units, three levels of underground parking with 110 parking spaces, and 129 bicycle parking spaces. The application has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, Case No. OLT-24-001214.
690 m away1554 KINGSTON RDSite planAppeal Received
Site Plan Control application for the construction of a 12-storey residential building containing 168 units, three levels of underground parking with 110 parking spaces, and 129 bicycle parking spaces. The application has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, Case No. OLT-24-001214.
700 m away1562 KINGSTON RDSite planAppeal Received
Site Plan Control application for the construction of a 12-storey residential building containing 168 units, three levels of underground parking with 110 parking spaces, and 129 bicycle parking spaces. The application has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, Case No. OLT-24-001214.
700 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
Detached homes for sale in Oakridge right now
- For sale now
- 20
- Median asking price
- $835K
- New in 7 days
- 4
- Price cuts
- 15%
Middle half: $764K to $1.04M
7 in 28 days
3 listings
This home is asking 8% above the median.
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The street
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Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park Station | TTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 1.3 km |
| Warden Station | TTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 1.9 km |
| Main Street Station | TTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 2.4 km |
| Danforth GO | GO Transit train: Lakeshore East | 2.4 km |
| Golden Mile Station | TTC light rail: Line 5 Eglinton | 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, 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.
Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Creek Public SchoolToronto DSB | Public · grades JK–8 | 650 m | 54%Grade 6 average |
| Birch Cliff Public SchoolToronto DSB | Public · grades JK–8 · French Immersion | 650 m | 69%Grade 6 average |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic SchoolToronto CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 750 m | 83%Grade 6 average |
| ÉÉC Georges-Étienne-CartierConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French-language Catholic · grades JK–6 | 4.2 km | 84%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchmount Park Collegiate InstituteToronto DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 1.1 km | 35%Grade 9 math |
| Neil McNeil High SchoolToronto CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 2 km | 69%Grade 9 math |
| Malvern Collegiate InstituteToronto DSB | Public · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 2.1 km | 78%Grade 9 math |
| École secondaire Michelle-O'BonsawinConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades 9–12 | 4.9 km | 79%Grade 9 math |
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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