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79 Fishleigh Drive

Birchcliffe-Cliffside, Toronto, M1N 1H3

$2,849,000

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  • 4+1 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • 6 parking
  • 3000-3500 sq ft

Listed 7 days ago · MLS® E14017926

About this home

Perched on the Scarborough Bluffs with sweeping lake views, this sophisticated home offers over 5,000 sq. ft. across 4 levels. A modern "cottage" in the city, ideal for empty-nesters or professionals looking for tranquility very close to the city. From multiple vantage points you are treated to lakeside vistas, most notably from the show-stopping 875 sq.ft. rooftop terrace with a full outdoor custom kitchen (B/I fridge & BBQ) and gas fireplace. Additional outdoor spaces include a main floor composite deck, a fully fenced and extensively landscaped yard and a new glass-fenced cliffside patio. Inside, a custom chef's kitchen anchors the main floor with an open living/dining area plus a family room perfectly appointed for cozy movie nights. A private office is tucked away behind the kitchen. Upstairs, the primary suite offers two ensuite bathrooms and walk-in closets. A renovated second-floor bath features a new skylight and curbless shower, while the laundry room has new cabinetry, marble counters, and Miele appliances. The lower level features extra-high ceilings, a gym, renovated bath, partial kitchen, and garage access that's ideal for a nanny/in-law suite. The 2-car garage includes new epoxy flooring, slat wall storage and fastback hanging Kayak storage. Recent upgrades extend outdoors with a sprinkler system, upgraded landscaping, built-in BBQ & fridge and a custom front door. Set within a close-knit community and near top-rated Chine Drive Public School, you'll also enjoy quick access to the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail plus hidden neighbourhood trails at the base of the Bluffs that provide direct lakeside access few know about. Birchmount Stadium, parks, and tennis courts are within walking distance, with shops and restaurants likeCity Cottage Market and The Birchcliff nearby. Just minutes from the Beaches but without the congestion; this is where waterfront luxury meets everyday comfort.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Age
6-15 years
Size
3000-3500 sq ft
Lot
55 × 240.5 ft
Basement
Finished
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$17,970 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Birchcliffe-Cliffside
Municipality
Toronto E06
Price per sq ft
$877 (10% above detached houses in Birchcliffe-Cliffside, $795)

Interior

Bedrooms
4 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
3 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (lower)
Kitchens
2 (1 below ground)
Rooms
10 above ground + 1 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Electric, Natural Gas
Features
Auto Garage Door Remote, Carpet Free, In-Law Capability, Water Purifier

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
Membrane, Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete
Age
6-15 years
Faces
East
Outdoor
Deck, Landscaped, Lawn Sprinkler System, Lighting, Patio
Waterfront
Indirect

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total parking
6
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
55 × 240.5 ft

More

Possession
Flexible
Cross street
Birchmount & Kingston Rd

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain6.86 × 3.72 m (22'6" × 12'2")Overlook Water, Hardwood Floor, Fireplace
Dining RoomMain3.77 × 6.09 m (12'4" × 20')Hardwood Floor, Pot Lights, Formal Rm
KitchenMain4.26 × 9.42 m (14' × 30'11")Overlook Water, Centre Island, Sliding Doors
Family RoomMain6.86 × 3.72 m (22'6" × 12'2")Hardwood Floor, Overlooks Frontyard, B/I Shelves
OfficeMain2.46 × 4.39 m (8'1" × 14'5")B/I Bookcase, Hardwood Floor, Large Window
Primary BedroomSecond5.41 × 4.87 m (17'9" × 16')Gas Fireplace, Ensuite Bath, Overlook Water
Bedroom 2Second4.11 × 3.16 m (13'6" × 10'4")Hardwood Floor, Large Closet, W/O To Deck
Bedroom 3Second4.19 × 3.16 m (13'9" × 10'4")Hardwood Floor, Large Closet, Overlooks Frontyard
Bedroom 4Second4.3 × 4.41 m (14'1" × 14'6")Hardwood Floor, Closet, Window
RecreationBasement8.81 × 10.27 m (28'11" × 33'8")Hardwood Floor, Hollywood Kitchen, 3 Pc Bath

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

  • 🚆 Scarborough GO1.9 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 6 cafés and restaurants, 1 park, 3 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Bulk Barn (900 m). Nearest park: Scarborough Heights Park (550 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Cliffside Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 55%, math 9%    9 min walk
  • Chine Drive Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 82%    15 min walk
  • Birch Cliff Heights Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 74%, math 52%    19 min walk
  • John A Leslie Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 80%, math 38%    1.5 km

Secondary

  • Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 35%, literacy test 72%    1.2 km
  • St. John Henry Newman Catholic High School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 45%, literacy test 81%    1.6 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 M1N

Owners / renters
65% / 35%
Median household income
$90,000
Average age
43
Children under 15
15%
Homes
51% detached, 14% high-rise
Commute by transit
19%
Population
22,976

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Bengali 2.7%, Yue (Cantonese) 1%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1%, Mandarin 0.5%.

Flood and conservation Regulated area

This address is inside a conservation-authority regulated area (Toronto and Region Conservation Authority): near a valley, stream, shoreline or wetland, where flooding or erosion can occur. New building, additions, pools or grading usually need a permit from the authority.

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

Safety

Major crime per resident in Birchcliffe-Cliffside (2025): about the Toronto average, up 6% from the year before.

  • Assaultabout average
  • Break and enterabout average
  • Auto theftabout average
  • Robberyabout average
  • Theft from vehicles31% above 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

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). Flood and regulation mapping: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority open data. 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): 13 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.

5 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

21 City street trees within 100 m. That’s fewer 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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