12 Shorncliffe Avenue

Casa Loma, Toronto, M4V 1T1

$6,195,000

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  • 4 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • 8 parking
  • 5000 + sq ft

Listed 25 days ago · MLS® C13826188

About this home

Set on an exceptional 60 x 200 ft. lot in the heart of Forest Hill, this distinguished family home offers remarkable scale, privacy and beautifully considered living spaces just moments from Forest Hill Village. A grand two storey foyer opens to generously proportioned principal rooms designed equally for entertaining and everyday family life. The expansive family room is ideal for hosting large gatherings and opens directly to a generous terrace and beautifully landscaped gardens. The renovated eat in kitchen combines exceptional functionality with top of the line Sub Zero, Wolf and Thermador appliances, ample workspace and peaceful views over the grounds. A welcoming dining room with gas fireplace and butler's bar provides a relaxed gathering space, while the formal living room features a classic wood burning fireplace. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite enjoys a serene garden outlook and features an oversized spa inspired ensuite and dedicated dressing room. Additional bedrooms are exceptionally generous, while the third floor loft, complete with a separate bedroom, offers wonderful flexibility for teenagers, guests or live in accommodations. A substantial wine cellar, extensive storage and parking for up to nine vehicles add to the home's impressive functionality. Stucco exterior over brick construction. A rare opportunity to enjoy an extraordinary private setting with the space and amenities of a true family residence, while being minutes from St. Clair West subway station, Loblaws, Sir Winston Churchill Park and some of Toronto's most sought after schools, including UCC and BSS.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2 1/2 Storey
Size
5000 + sq ft
Lot
60.89 × 198.21 ft
Basement
Finished
Garage
Carport
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$24,961 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Casa Loma
Municipality
Toronto C02
Price per sq ft
~$1,239 (about the same as detached houses in Casa Loma)

Interior

Bedrooms
4 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 7-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (third), 1 × 2-piece (basement)
Rooms
12 above ground + 2 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Yes
Features
Built-In Oven, Carpet Free, Central Vacuum, Countertop Range, Storage, Water Heater

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2 1/2 Storey
Exterior
Stucco (Plaster)
Roof
Asphalt Rolled
Foundation
Concrete
Faces
North

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total parking
8
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
60.89 × 198.21 ft

More

Possession
60-90 Days/TBA
Nearby
Library, Park, Fenced Yard, Place Of Worship, School
Cross street
Spadina and St. Clair Ave W

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
FoyerMain3.47 × 1.99 m (11'5" × 6'6")Skylight, Double Closet, Marble Floor
Common RoomMain6.19 × 4.82 m (20'4" × 15'10")Hardwood Floor, Pot Lights, 2 Pc Bath
Living RoomMain6.07 × 4.91 m (19'11" × 16'1")Hardwood Floor, Window, Fireplace
Family RoomMain7.71 × 4.85 m (25'4" × 15'11")Hardwood Floor, Formal Rm, W/O To Terrace
KitchenMain6.99 × 5.03 m (22'11" × 16'6")7 Pc Ensuite, Walk-In Closet(s), W/O To Terrace
Dining RoomMain6.8 × 4.05 m (22'4" × 13'3")Heated Floor, Beamed Ceilings, Dry Bar
Primary BedroomSecond6.1 × 4.79 m (20' × 15'9")7 Pc Ensuite, Walk-In Closet(s), Overlooks Garden
BathroomSecond6.12 × 4.02 m (20'1" × 13'2")7 Pc Bath, Separate Shower, Overlooks Garden
SittingSecond3.69 × 2.93 m (12'1" × 9'7")B/I Closet, Closet Organizers, Broadloom
LaundrySecond2.77 × 2.04 m (9'1" × 6'8")Separate Room, Tile Floor, Window
Bedroom 2Second5.73 × 3.87 m (18'10" × 12'8")Hardwood Floor, Semi Ensuite, Double Closet
Bedroom 3Second4.94 × 3.9 m (16'2" × 12'10")Hardwood Floor, B/I Shelves, Double Closet
Bedroom 4Third3.9 × 3.69 m (12'10" × 12'1")Window, Walk-In Closet(s), Broadloom
DenThird6.12 × 4.3 m (20'1" × 14'1")Walk-In Closet(s), Bay Window, Broadloom
RecreationBasement6.13 × 5.82 m (20'1" × 19'1")Laminate, Fireplace, Window
OtherBasement3.35 × 2.68 m (11' × 8'10")
Utility RoomBasement10.4 × 3.75 m (34'1" × 12'4")

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 St. Clair West Subway6 min walk
  • 🚇 Dupont Subway1.3 km
  • 🚆 Toronto Union Station GO5.2 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 5 grocery stores, 25 cafés and restaurants, 17 parks, 7 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Kitchen Table (300 m). Nearest park: Montclair Avenue Parkette (250 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Holy Rosary Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 55%
    5 min walk
  • Bishop Strachan School Private9 min walk
  • Brown Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 75%
    11 min walk
  • Hillcrest Community School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 91%, math 61%
    13 min walk

Secondary

  • De La Salle College "Oaklands" Private17 min walk

EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.

Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.

Who lives here postal area M4V

Owners / renters
44% / 56%
Median household income
$99,000
Average age
46
Children under 15
10%
Homes
11% detached, 63% high-rise
Commute by transit
26%
Population
19,273

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Spanish 1.3%, Mandarin 0.8%, Russian 0.7%, Iranian Persian 0.6%.

Flood and conservation No mapped hazard

Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area.

Screening maps only. Ask the conservation authority for a property inquiry before relying on this.

Safety

Major crime per resident in Casa Loma (2025): 22% below the Toronto average, about the same from the year before.

  • Assault26% below average
  • Break and enter70% above average
  • Auto theft67% below average
  • Robbery63% below average
  • Theft from vehicles51% below average
  • Shootings80% above average

Crime Severity Index for Toronto police: 60 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).

Police-reported figures for the whole neighbourhood, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.

Development nearby 4 active

  • 3 THELMA AVE · 400 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2026
    Site Plan Approval for a 7-storey residential building, with 16 dwelling units, 49 vehicle parking spaces, and 10 bicylce parking spaces.
    Application details
  • 271 RUSSELL HILL RD · 300 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2026
    Site Plan Amendment to 08 150183 STE 22 SA
    Application details
  • 429 WALMER RD · 150 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2022
    May 2023 resubmission: The application has been revised as follows: A 73.5 metre (19-storey inclusive of mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building is proposed…
    Application details
  • 390 SPADINA RD · 250 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Council Approved · applied 2015
    A 6-storey mixed use building containing retail units at ground level and 33 residential units above, approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal on May 10, 2018.The…
  • 390 SPADINA RD · 250 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Closed · applied 2025
    The Proposed Development, and Zoning By-law Amendment, is comprised of a new 14-storey mixed use building with ground floor retail uses and residential uses on…
    Application details
  • 270 HEATH ST W · 500 m
    Site Plan · Closed · applied 2024
    Site Plan Approval for one storey building for the fan plant adjacent to the north exit of St. Clair West Station (8 Tichester Road) and within Cedarvale Park.…
    Application details

3 more within 500 m.

Rezoning, site plan, subdivision and condominium applications filed with the city.

Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Neighbourhood crime: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal (Open Government Licence – Toronto Police Service). Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada. Planning applications: City of Toronto open data.

Living here

Commute

To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 5 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise Nothing major nearby

No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.

Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.

What can be built RD

Residential Detached (with a site-specific exception).

  • ✅ Up to 6 homes on the lot (multiplex): a sixplex ward
  • ✅ Garden suite in the backyard
  • ✅ Laneway suite, if the lot backs onto a lane

From Toronto’s Zoning By-law 569-2013 map. Lot size, setbacks and trees decide what actually fits; check with a planner before you buy.

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Building permits

No building permits at this address since 2014.

6 permits on this block of the street in the last 2 years.

Permits filed with the City of Toronto. A permit doesn’t mean the work passed final inspection.

Trees

103 City street trees within 100 m, mostly maples. That’s more than the Toronto average of 42.

Trees on City boulevards only, not private yards or parks.

Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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Short-term rentals

Only in your principal residence (where you live). The entire home can be rented up to 180 nights a year; renting up to 3 bedrooms while you live there has no limit. Hosts register with the City and collect the 6% accommodation tax.

City rules

Zoning, heritage, building permits and street trees: City of Toronto open data (Open Government Licence – Toronto). Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

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