147 Norton Avenue
Willowdale East, Toronto, M2N 4A7
$2,998,000
- 4+1 bedrooms
- 5 bathrooms
- 6 parking
- 2500-3000 sq ft
Listed 90 days ago · MLS® C13589772
About this home
Welcome to a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and luxury living. Designed and built by the architect as his own private residence, this exceptional custom home showcases an uncompromising commitment to quality, with meticulous attention paid to every detail and to the thoughtful selection of premium materials throughout. Offering approximately 3,500 sq. ft. of beautifully finished living space, the home features 4+1 bedrooms and 4+1 bathrooms. The open-concept layout creates a seamless flow, while the gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, appointed with high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, and a generous island with seating. The sumptuous primary suite provides a private retreat, complete with a spa-inspired ensuite and a spacious walk-in closet. Modern conveniences abound, including smart home technology for lighting and climate control. Additional highlights include 10-foot ceilings, a stunning 4' x 8' skylight, heated basement floors, oak hardwood flooring, a theatre room, solid interior doors, a custom mahogany entry door, a hidden-hose central vacuum system, a walk-out basement with wet bar, upper-level laundry, and rough-ins for a basement kitchen and laundry. The beautifully landscaped exterior features a fenced backyard, stone deck, floor-to-ceiling windows, elegant wall panelling, a storage room, and a cold room, completing this extraordinary residence.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Size
- 2500-3000 sq ft
- Lot
- 38.73 × 94.21 ft
- Basement
- Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance, Full, Finished
- Garage
- Built-In
- Kitchens
- 2
- Property tax
- $14,272 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- Willowdale East
- Municipality
- Toronto C14
- Price per sq ft
- $1,090 (27% above detached houses in Willowdale East, $859)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4 above ground + 1 below
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 6-piece (second), 1 × 7-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (basement)
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 below ground)
- Rooms
- 8 above ground + 3 below
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Electric, Natural Gas, Family Room, Living Room
- Features
- Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Central Vacuum, ERV/HRV, Floor Drain, In-Law Capability, On Demand Water Heater, Steam Room, Storage, Sump Pump, Water Heater, Water Meter
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Brick, Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Faces
- North
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Total parking
- 6
Lot
- Size
- 38.73 × 94.21 ft
More
- Possession
- Flexible closing
- Cross street
- Yonge & Sheppard Ave
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Main | 5.32 × 4.37 m (17'5" × 14'4") | B/I Oven, B/I Appliances, Balcony |
| Family Room | Main | 5.32 × 5.7 m (17'5" × 18'8") | Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Bay Window |
| Library | Main | 2.18 × 2.84 m (7'2" × 9'4") | Hardwood Floor, B/I Bookcase, B/I Desk |
| Living Room | Main | 5.65 × 3.7 m (18'6" × 12'2") | Marble Fireplace, Combined w/Dining, Hardwood Floor |
| Dining Room | Main | 5.65 × 4.54 m (18'6" × 14'11") | Combined w/Living, Hardwood Floor, B/I Bar |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 4.1 × 3.53 m (13'5" × 11'7") | Hardwood Floor, 6 Pc Ensuite, Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 4.1 × 3.2 m (13'5" × 10'6") | Hardwood Floor, 4 Pc Ensuite, Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Bedroom 4 | Second | 3.65 × 3.3 m (12' × 10'10") | Hardwood Floor, 6 Pc Ensuite, Large Closet |
| Bedroom | Second | 4.5 × 4.3 m (14'9" × 14'1") | 7 Pc Ensuite, Stone Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Recreation | Basement | 8.07 × 4.26 m (26'6" × 14') | Tile Floor, Heated Floor, W/O To Patio |
| Media Room | Basement | 5.5 × 5.4 m (18'1" × 17'9") | Heated Floor, Wood Trim |
| Bedroom 5 | Basement | 4.3 × 2.75 m (14'1" × 9') | Tile Floor, Heated Floor, 4 Pc Ensuite |
Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Very walkable
- 🚇 North York Centre Subway14 min walk
- 🚇 Finch Subway1.2 km
- 🚆 Oriole GO3.3 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 3 grocery stores, 93 cafés and restaurants, 10 parks, 5 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: H Mart (750 m). Nearest park: Longmore Park (400 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- McKee Public School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 91%, math 84%9 min walk - Hollywood Public School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 94%, math 100%16 min walk - Claude Watson School for the Arts
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 89%16 min walk - St. Cyril Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 94%, math 94%17 min walk
Secondary
- Earl Haig Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 84%, literacy test 95%8 min walk - FutureSkills High School Private18 min walk
- Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts Catholic · Private
EQAO: Gr 9 math 87%, literacy test 97%1.2 km
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 M2N
- Owners / renters
- 59% / 41%
- Median household income
- $82,000
- Average age
- 41
- Children under 15
- 12%
- Homes
- 17% detached, 70% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 29%
- Population
- 75,100
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 11.7%, Iranian Persian 7.2%, Korean 6.7%, Yue (Cantonese) 5.1%.
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 East Willowdale (2025): 41% below the Toronto average, down 40% from the year before.
- Assault62% below average
- Break and enterabout average
- Auto theftabout average
- Robbery28% below average
- Theft from vehiclesabout average
- Shootings30% below 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
No planning applications within 500 m in the last five years.
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.
Living here
Commute
To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 14 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 4 homes on the lot (multiplex)
- ✅ 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.
Building permits
No building permits at this address since 2014.
2 permits on this block of the street in the last 2 years, including 1 new home.
Permits filed with the City of Toronto. A permit doesn’t mean the work passed final inspection.
Trees
51 City street trees within 100 m, mostly maples. That’s about 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).
From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.
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.
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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