81 Macpherson Ave
Annex, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1W7
- Bedrooms
- 4+1
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Size
- 2,000–2,500sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $2,398at the range’s middle
- Lot
- 23 x 120 ft
- Tax a year
- $18,7622025 tax year
- Parking
- 22 detached
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 81 Macpherson Ave
81 Macpherson Ave is a 4+1-bedroom, 4-bathroom detached house in Annex, Toronto, listed for sale at an asking price of $5,395,000 (MLS® C13840266).
A Rare Summerhill Residence Where Design, Space & Location Come Together. Welcome to 81 Macpherson Avenue, an exceptional 3-storey detached home offering approximately 2,500 sq. ft. plus a finished lower level in one of Toronto's most coveted neighbourhoods.Thoughtfully designed for sophisticated city living, this 4+1 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom residence combines contemporary style, exceptional functionality and true turnkey comfort. Large windows and skylights flood the home with natural light, creating bright, airy interiors throughout. All mechanical systems have been upgraded, offering added comfort and peace of mind.The beautifully appointed kitchen features a Sub-Zero integrated fridge/freezer, Wolf 6-burner gas range, Dacor stainless steel built-in wall oven and Wolf built-in microwave, and flows seamlessly into the living spaces and private rear outdoor space. A standout feature is the heated rear patio, providing a snow-free connection from the garage to the house, an incredible convenience during Toronto winters. Upstairs, generously proportioned bedrooms offer privacy and comfort, with heated floors in both upper-level bathrooms. Crowning the home is a spectacular rooftop terrace with stunning views of the downtown Toronto skyline, perfect for entertaining or relaxing above the city. The finished lower level provides flexible space for guests, a home office, gym and or a recreation room. The rare double garage features in-floor radiant heating (separate system), an epoxy-finished floor, skylight and adjoining cabana, adding another level of year-round comfort and functionality. Set in the heart of Summerhill, steps to Yonge Street shops, restaurants and cafés, Summerhill subway station and minutes to Rosedale, Yorkville and downtown Toronto. Space, light, luxury and location-experience Summerhill living at its best. Book your private showing of 81 Macpherson Avenue today. See List of Inclusions for All the Upgrades.
Insights
Condition Score
Good78/1002 documented update signals
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall5/100−$21,177/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 126 detached homes with 5 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
- $18,762 / 2025
- MLS® number
- C13840266
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Days on market
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 23 x 120 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 2 Detached, 2 Parking
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Community
- Annex
- Municipality
- Toronto
Building
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 4+1
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 2pc Main, 1 × 5pc 2nd, 1 × 4pc 3rd, 1 × 3pc Lower
- Basement Type
- Finished
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Lane
- Garage Type
- Detached
- Garage
- 2
- Additional Parking
- 0
- Total Parking
- 2
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Water
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 23 ft
- Depth
- 120 ft
- Lot Size
- 23 x 120 ft
Additional
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Den
- Yes
- Family room
- Yes
- Extras
- Stainless Steel Wolf 6 burner Gas Range, Stainless Steel Range Hood, Sub-Zero Integrated Fridge/Freezer & Miele Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Decor Built-in Wall Oven and Stainless Steel Wolf Built-in Microwave, Ductless with Wifi Miele Stacking Washer & Dryer, Gas Boiler & Equip, Central Air Conditioning & Equip (2 years old), Central Vacuum & Equipment , Backup Generator, Alarm System & Cctv (Monitoring Extra) Irrigation System, Heated Outdoor Courtyard, Security Cameras, and Lutron Controlled Lights. 3 Ecobe Thermostat , NTI Boiler in Garage. New Duct Work, New Hydronic System
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dining | 3.84 × 5.0 m | Bay Window, hardwood floor, Marble Fireplace | Main |
| Kitchen | 2.67 × 3.9 m | hardwood floor, Stainless Steel Appl, Breakfast Bar | Main |
| Family | 3.86 × 5.94 m | Bay Window, hardwood floor, Pot Lights | Main |
| Primary | 3.86 × 5.89 m | hardwood floor, W/I Closet, 5 Pc Ensuite | 2nd |
| 2nd Br | 3.96 × 5.23 m | hardwood floor, Bay Window, Fireplace | 2nd |
| 3rd Br | 4.01 × 5.23 m | Broadloom, Window, Closet | 3rd |
| 4th Br | 3.35 × 5.23 m | W/O To Deck, Sliding Doors, Closet | 3rd |
| Rec | 4.14 × 5.08 m | Broadloom, Pot Lights, 3 Pc Bath | Lower |
| Br | 3.66 × 490.73 m | Broadloom, Pot Lights, Closet | Lower |
| Laundry | 3.23 × 3.45 m | — | Lower |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 81 Macpherson 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 | $5,395,000 | N/A | For Sale | C13840266 |
Members see the full history. Prices are hidden from signed-out visitors.
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
- $1,079,000
- Total mortgage amount
- $4,316,000
- Total interest payment
- $3,067,900
- Total purchase cost
- $8,462,900
- Mortgage payment
- $24,613/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
89%Monthly carrying cost
$26,177- Rent $5,000
- Shortfall $21,177
Rental income opens at $5,000, the median asking rent of 126 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
- $121,350
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $163,200
- Total land transfer tax
- $284,550
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000 + Toronto up to $4,475)
- −$8,475
- Total for first-time buyers
- $276,075
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 $2,000,000
- $32,000
- 2.5% from $2,000,000 to $5,395,000
- $84,875
- Ontario total
- $121,350
Toronto’s municipal tax has its own higher brackets at this price, so it adds $163,200.
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Estimate
Estimated value requires sign in
Market estimates use sold comparables and are available after you sign in and accept MLS® VOW terms.
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
Comparable sales require sign in
Closing prices and sold comps are available to registered visitors who accept MLS® VOW terms on this site.
The land
Lot
- Lot area
- 2,760 sq ft256 m²
- Street frontage
- 23 ft7 m
- Depth
- 120 ft36.6 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 m38 test or monitoring holes also recorded.250 m
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority · Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity5
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areasAt the address
- 99 building permits issued within 250 m in the last 2 years250 m
- 4 open development applications within 250 mAn application is a proposal: it may change, be refused or never be built.250 m
- Nearest airport: 4.8 km4.8 km
- Mapped parcel: about 3,090 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 · Municipal development applications · toronto.parcels
Around the home2
- Nearest rail line: 170 m170 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
- No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaThe nearest is The Governing Council of the University of Toronto — St George Campus, 2.0 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.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 this locationFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (20 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.At the address
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Beanfield Metroconnect, Bell, Dotto One, FibreStream, Rogers. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Rogers, Routcom, SkyChoice Communications. 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
R (f5.0; d0.6)By-law
569-2013Municipality
Toronto1 f5.0
Frontage: at least 5.0 m.
2 d0.6
Density: floor area is capped at 0.6 times the lot area.
3 Where this is written
Chapter 10, section 10.10 of By-law 569-2013
4 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.
1140 YONGE STSite planUnder Review
The City has received an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to allow a 10-storey (39.95 metres plus a 6 metre mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with retail at-grade, 64 dwelling units, 72 parking spaces in a below grade garage, and 78 bicycle parking spaces.
210 m away1140 YONGE STCondominiumUnder Review
*** Draft Plan of Condominium for 66 units.
210 m away1134 YONGE STCondominiumUnder Review
*** Draft Plan of Condominium for 66 units.
220 m away1134 YONGE STSite planUnder Review
The City has received an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to allow a 10-storey (39.95 metres plus a 6 metre mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with retail at-grade, 64 dwelling units, 72 parking spaces in a below grade garage, and 78 bicycle parking spaces.
220 m away1091 YONGE STOfficial plan or zoning amendmentUnder Review
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 35-storey mixed-use building, containing 235 dwelling units and 1,645 square metres of non-residential gross floor area.
280 m away1091 YONGE STSite planUnder Review
Site Plan Approval for a 19-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 1569 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of 10,189 square metres. 143 residential dwelling units are proposed.
280 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 Annex right now
- For sale now
- 12
- Median asking price
- $4.7M
- New in 7 days
- 2
- Price cuts
- 0%
Middle half: $2.65M to $5.32M
5 in 28 days
0 listings
This home is asking 15% above the median, higher than three quarters of them.
See all homes in AnnexAsking prices and counts of the MLS® listings on this site as of today. Asking figures only, never sold or leased prices.
Market area · filters apply to the charts below
The street
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosedale Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University | 400 m |
| Summerhill Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-University | 500 m |
| Bay Station | TTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 950 m |
| Eglinton Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-UniversityTTC light rail: Line 5 Eglinton | 3 km |
| Union Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-UniversityGO Transit train: Barrie, Kitchener, Lakeshore East, Lakeshore West, Milton, Richmond Hill, StouffvilleUP Express train | 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 and UP Express 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottingham Junior Public SchoolToronto DSB | Public · grades JK–6 | 300 m | 100%Grade 6 average |
| Jesse Ketchum Junior and Senior Public SchoolToronto DSB | Public · grades JK–8 | 600 m | 89%Grade 6 average |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic SchoolToronto CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 1.2 km | 92%Grade 6 average |
| ÉÉC du Sacré-Coeur-TorontoConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French-language Catholic · grades JK–6 | 2.8 km | 60%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's College SchoolToronto CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 1.6 km | 66%Grade 9 math |
| Msgr Fraser College (Isabella Campus)Toronto CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 1.6 km | — |
| Jarvis Collegiate InstituteToronto DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 1.9 km | 34%Grade 9 math |
| Collège français secondaireConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades 9–12 | 2.2 km | 86%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.
The verdict
Similar Active Listings
Recently sold nearby
Sold prices in Annex are shown to signed-in members.