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249 Holmes Avenue

Willowdale East, Toronto, M2N 4M9

$2,990,000

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  • 5+1 bedrooms
  • 7 bathrooms
  • 6 parking
  • 3500-5000 sq ft

Listed 54 days ago · MLS® C13719032

About this home

Grand, elegant, and built to impress: this custom-built 5+1 bedroom residence redefines luxury living in the heart of prestigious Willowdale, On A Premium 50' x 155' lot, this showpiece offers 5,294 sq. ft. living space including a finished walk-up basement, features soaring 10' custom ceilings, rich wall panelling, and hardwood throughout the main level. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream w/ a large centre island with bar sink, granite counters, stone backsplash, servery area, and high-end appliances, opening to a bright breakfast area with walkout to the yard. Entertain in the open-concept living and dining rooms with bow window and gas fireplace, or unwind in the coffered-ceiling family room with built-in shelving and gas fireplace. A private main-floor office adds everyday function. A grand staircase beneath a skylight ascends to five spacious bedrooms, each with its own ensuite. The oversized primary retreat indulges with a gas fireplace, built-in entertainment unit, two walk-in closets, walkout to a private balcony, and a spa-like 6-piece ensuite with soaker tub and separate glass shower. Upper-level laundry adds convenience. The finished walk-up basement extends your living space with a games/rec room, gas fireplace, wet bar, additional bedroom, office with built-ins, and 4-piece bath. Outside, a breathtaking backyard oasis beckons: an expansive patio, covered sitting area with gas fireplace, and outdoor kitchen, made for year-round entertaining. Four gas fireplaces, central vacuum, central air, California shutters throughout, an attached double garage and private double drive (parking for 6) complete this rare offering. Recent updates include fresh paint, upgraded lighting, a new garage door, and enhanced landscaping. Perfectly positioned in the coveted Earl Haig Secondary School district, just minutes to Bayview Village, subway and transit, Hwy 401, parks, trails, community centre, and premier shopping and dining.Double Garage With Epoxy Flooring.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Size
3500-5000 sq ft
Lot
50.5 × 155 ft
Basement
Walk-Up, Separate Entrance
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$19,344 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Willowdale East
Municipality
Toronto C14
Price per sq ft
~$704 (18% below detached houses in Willowdale East, $859)

Interior

Bedrooms
5 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 6-piece (second), 4 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (basement)
Rooms
11 above ground + 3 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Yes
Features
Carpet Free

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Stone, Stucco (Plaster)
Roof
Shingles
Faces
South

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total parking
6

Lot

Size
50.5 × 155 ft

More

Possession
owner
Cross street
Bayview Ave. & Finch Ave. E.

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain6.07 × 3.84 m (19'11" × 12'7")Hardwood Floor, Gas Fireplace, Bow Window
Family RoomMain5.28 × 5.21 m (17'4" × 17'1")Hardwood Floor, Gas Fireplace, Coffered Ceiling(s)
Living RoomMain6.07 × 3.84 m (19'11" × 12'7")Hardwood Floor, Gas Fireplace, Bow Window
KitchenMain5.16 × 4.17 m (16'11" × 13'8")Limestone Flooring, Centre Island, Stainless Steel Appl
BreakfastMain4.62 × 3.28 m (15'2" × 10'9")Limestone Flooring, W/O To Patio, California Shutters
Dining RoomMain3.96 × 3.84 m (13' × 12'7")Hardwood Floor, Open Concept, Large Window
OfficeMain3.51 × 2.26 m (11'6" × 7'5")Hardwood Floor, B/I Shelves, Coffered Ceiling(s)
Primary BedroomSecond6.05 × 4.57 m (19'10" × 15')Hardwood Floor, 6 Pc Ensuite, W/O To Balcony
Bedroom 2Second5 × 4.62 m (16'5" × 15'2")Hardwood Floor, 4 Pc Ensuite, Juliette Balcony
Bedroom 3Second4.17 × 3.89 m (13'8" × 12'9")Hardwood Floor, 4 Pc Ensuite, Closet
Bedroom 4Second4.45 × 3.66 m (14'7" × 12')Hardwood Floor, 4 Pc Ensuite, Closet
Bedroom 5Second3.78 × 3.15 m (12'5" × 10'4")Hardwood Floor, 4 Pc Ensuite, Closet
RecreationBasement7.44 × 6.07 m (24'5" × 19'11")Hardwood Floor, Gas Fireplace, Walk-Up
OtherBasement5.59 × 4.78 m (18'4" × 15'8")Tile Floor, Combined w/Rec, Wet Bar
BedroomBasement5.05 × 3.84 m (16'7" × 12'7")Hardwood Floor, California Shutters, Laminate
OfficeBasement5.84 × 5.11 m (19'2" × 16'9")Hardwood Floor, B/I Shelves, Pot Lights

History of this address

5 earlier listings at this address, with sold and leased prices. Create a free account or sign in to see them.

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

  • 🚇 Finch Subway1.5 km
  • 🚇 Bayview Subway1.8 km
  • 🚆 Old Cummer GO2.5 km

Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 0 cafés and restaurants, 6 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest park: Newtonbrook Park (550 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Finch Public School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 72%, math 72%    5 min walk
  • Blessed Trinity Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 63%, math 32%    12 min walk
  • Hollywood Public School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 94%, math 100%    1.2 km
  • McKee Public School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 91%, math 84%    1.4 km

Secondary

  • Cummer Valley Middle School12 min walk
  • Bayview Middle School18 min walk
  • St. Joseph's Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 63%, literacy test 84%    1.3 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 4 active

  • 243 FINCH AVE E · 250 m
    Plan of Condominium · Draft Plan Approved · applied 2025
    Draft Plan of Condominium for 8 Residential Dwelling Units.
    Application details
  • 257 FINCH AVE E · 250 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Under Review · applied 2024
    Proposal for a four-storey townhouse development within eight units, with two blocks each containing four units each.
    Application details
  • 179 FINCH AVE E · 500 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2022
    Proposal for a four-storey townhouse development containing seven (7) condominium townhouse units up to 10.0 metres in height (City File No: 18 244784 NNY 23…
    Application details
  • 181 FINCH AVE E · 450 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Council Approved · applied 2018
    This application proposes eight 4-storey townhouses, arranged in two blocks.
    Application details
  • 181 FINCH AVE E · 450 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Closed · applied 2025
    OPA & Rezoning Application proposes the development of a 7-storey residential building. The building will provide a total of 40 residential units, being a mix…
    Application details
  • 243 FINCH AVE E · 250 m
    Part Lot Control · Closed · applied 2025
    Part Lot Control exemption for the creation of 8 Residential Dwelling Units.
    Application details

1 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): 15 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.

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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

57 City street trees within 100 m. 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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