53 Tobruk Crescent

Newtonbrook East, Toronto, M2M 3B5

$1,449,000

4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
6 parking
2000-2500 sq ft

Listed 4 days ago · MLS® C14083828

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About this home

Home sweet home is found at 53 Tobruk Cres! Big on space, full of potential, and ready for its next chapter, this lovingly maintained family home sits on a sizeable 77.71 x 91.85 ft lot on a quiet, picturesque cul-de-sac. Step into 2,212sqft of living space made for entertaining. The large, open-concept living and dining rooms feature gleaming hardwood floors, crown moulding, and large windows offering ample sunlight, making it perfect for hosting dinner parties. The eat-in kitchen offers great storage and a walkout to the upper deck, while the oversized family room is a highlight for at-home movie nights. The lower level offers a walkout to the backyard, a spacious bedroom with closet, and a 3pc bath, creating the perfect home office or guest suite. The upper level features 3 well-sized bedrooms, including a primary suite with a private balcony and 2pc ensuite. The additional two bedrooms offer walk-in closets and share a 5pc bathroom. The finished basement adds even more versatility, complete with a generous open-concept rec space with a wet bar, a separate kitchen, and plenty of storage to keep everything organized! Whether hosting family gatherings, entertaining friends, or enjoying a quiet night in, there's room for everyone to spread out and feel at home. Step outside to a beautifully south-facing backyard featuring green grass and a patio, perfect for summer barbecues, outdoor dining, or simply relaxing in your own outdoor retreat. Parking for six cars, including a large double garage and private drive. Well cared for over the years, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy its generous proportions today while updating and personalizing it to suit your style over time. Set in established Newtonbrook, surrounded by great schools, parks, easy TTC and GO train access, and all the shops and amenities along Yonge Street, this is your chance to create something truly special in a home with room to grow!

Details

Type: Detached
Style: Sidesplit 3
Size: 2000-2500 sq ft
Lot: 77.71 × 91.85 ft
Basement: Full
Garage: Attached
Kitchens: 2
Property tax: $10,259 (2026)
Neighbourhood: Newtonbrook East
Municipality: Toronto C14
Price per sq ft: $644 (25% below detached houses in Newtonbrook East, $853)

Interior

Bedrooms: 4 above ground
Bathrooms: 1 × 5-piece (upper), 1 × 2-piece (upper), 1 × 3-piece (lower)
Kitchens: 2 (1 below ground)
Rooms: 8 above ground + 3 below
Family room or den: Yes
Fireplace: Family Room, Natural Gas
Features: Carpet Free, Storage

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style: Sidesplit 3
Exterior: Brick, Stone
Faces: South

Parking

Garage spaces: 2
Total parking: 6
Driveway and parking: Private, Private Double

Lot

Size: 77.71 × 91.85 ft

Possession: 30/45/60 Days
Nearby: Park, Cul de Sac/Dead End, Public Transit, School, Rec./Commun.Centre
Cross street: Newton & Willowdale

Rooms

Room	Level	Size	Features
Foyer	Main		Double Closet, Tile Floor
Living Room	Main	4.95 × 3.96 m (16'3" × 13')	Overlooks Dining, Crown Moulding, Hardwood Floor
Dining Room	Main	3.3 × 3 m (10'10" × 9'10")	Combined w/Living, Large Window, Hardwood Floor
Kitchen	Main	4.57 × 3.3 m (15' × 10'10")	Eat-in Kitchen, W/O To Deck, Tile Floor
Primary Bedroom	Upper	4.45 × 3.58 m (14'7" × 11'9")	Double Closet, Balcony, Parquet
Bathroom	Upper		2 Pc Ensuite, B/I Vanity
Bedroom 2	Upper	4.32 × 3.58 m (14'2" × 11'9")	Walk-In Closet(s), Window, Parquet
Bedroom 3	Upper	3.28 × 3.02 m (10'9" × 9'11")	Walk-In Closet(s), Window, Parquet
Bathroom	Upper		5 Pc Bath, B/I Vanity, Tile Floor
Family Room	Lower	6.32 × 4.39 m (20'9" × 14'5")	Gas Fireplace, Crown Moulding, Pot Lights
Bedroom 4	Lower	3.56 × 3.23 m (11'8" × 10'7")	Closet, Window, Parquet
Bathroom	Lower		3 Pc Bath, B/I Vanity, Tile Floor
Recreation	Basement	6.73 × 4.01 m (22'1" × 13'2")	Open Concept, Wet Bar, Parquet
Kitchen	Basement	3.25 × 1.93 m (10'8" × 6'4")	Separate Room, Double Sink, Tile Floor
Utility Room	Basement	4.22 × 2.9 m (13'10" × 9'6")	Unfinished, B/I Shelves, Tile Floor

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

🚇 Finch Subway18 min walk
🚆 Old Cummer GO3.4 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 4 grocery stores, 37 cafés and restaurants, 6 parks, 4 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Khorak Supermarket (400 m). Nearest park: Centre Park (300 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

Lillian Public School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 71%, math 60%11 min walk
St. Agnes Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 75%18 min walk
R J Lang Elementary and Middle School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 78%, math 34%1.4 km
St. Paschal Baylon Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 52%1.4 km

Secondary

Avondale Secondary Alternative School9 min walk
Drewry Secondary School13 min walk
École secondaire catholique Monseigneur-de-Charbonnel French16 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 M2M

Owners / renters: 58% / 42%
Median household income: $81,000
Average age: 45
Children under 15: 10%
Homes: 36% detached, 48% high-rise
Commute by transit: 31%
Population: 31,915

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 8.8%, Iranian Persian 8.3%, Korean 7.5%, 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 Newtonbrook East (2025): about the Toronto average, down 17% from the year before.

Assault28% below average
Break and enterabout average
Auto theftabout average
Robbery23% below average
Theft from vehiclesabout average
Shootingsnone reported

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 8 active

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4 more within 500 m.

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

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Living here

Commute

To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 16 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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Trees

65 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

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Estimated monthly cost

Mortgage: $6,345
Property tax: $855
Total: $7,200

$289,800 down, 25-year amortization at 4.39%.

Cash needed to buy

Down payment: $289,800
Land transfer tax (Ontario + Toronto): $51,026
Legal and other costs: ~$2,500
Total: $343,326

First-time buyers can get up to $8,475 of land transfer tax back. All closing costs

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Rental potential

$7,500/month

Typical asking rent for 4+ bedroom homes like this within 1 km (7 for rent now; most $3,950–$9,999).

As a rental, with 20% down

Rent: $7,500
Mortgage: −$6,345
Property tax: −$855
Insurance, repairs, vacancy: −$795
Cash flow: −$495/month

Cap rate 4.8% · gross yield 6.2%. Rentals need 20% down. Rough figures before income tax; ask us for a full analysis.

Rent control: Depends on when the unit was first lived in: before Nov. 15, 2018 it’s covered by Ontario’s yearly limit (2.1% in 2026); after, there’s no cap.

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