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8 Hillcrest Avenue 1206

Willowdale East, Toronto, M2N 6Y6 · More in this building

$699,000

Reduced $26,000 from $725,000

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 1 parking
  • 900-999 sq ft

Listed 28 days ago · MLS® C13813646

About this home

Welcome to Pinnacle at Empress, ideally located in the heart of vibrant North York! This exceptional residence offers the ultimate in urban convenience with direct access to the Empress Walk complex and just steps to the subway, restaurants, theatres, shopping, Farmers Market, top-rated schools, major highways, and the soon-to-open T&T Supermarket. This bright and well-appointed 2-bedroom suite features a highly functional layout, unobstructed views, and an abundance of natural light. The modern kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, while the spacious private balcony provides the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the panoramic cityscape. An outstanding opportunity to own in one of North York's most sought-after communities, where every amenity is right at your doorstep.

Details

Type
Condo Apartment
Style
Apartment
Age
16-30 years
Size
900-999 sq ft
Basement
None
Garage
Underground
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$4,113 (2026)
Maintenance fee
$820/month
Neighbourhood
Willowdale East
Municipality
Toronto C14
Price per sq ft
$736 (about the same as condo apartments in Willowdale East)
Fee per sq ft
$0.86/month (Toronto median $0.92)

Interior

Bedrooms
2 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece, 1 × 3-piece
Rooms
5 above ground + 2 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Laundry
Ensuite

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air

Building and exterior

Style
Apartment
Exterior
Concrete
Age
16-30 years

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
1
Driveway and parking
Underground

Condo

Building
Pinnacle At Empress Walk
Monthly fee
$820
Fee includes
Water Included, Common Elements Included, Building Insurance Included, Parking Included
Amenities
Concierge, Exercise Room, Guest Suites, Gym, Party Room/Meeting Room, Sauna
Locker
Owned (level L3)
Balcony
Open
Exposure
North West
Pets
Yes-with Restrictions
Security
Security Guard, Security System
Property manager
First Service Residential

More

Possession
30 Days/Immediate
Nearby
Arts Centre, Hospital, Library, Public Transit, School
Cross street
Yonge/Empress/Sheppard

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomFlat5.56 × 3.12 m (18'3" × 10'3")Hardwood Floor, Combined w/Dining
Dining RoomFlat3.07 × 2.69 m (10'1" × 8'10")Hardwood Floor, Combined w/Living, W/O To Balcony
KitchenFlat2.44 × 4.22 m (8' × 13'10")Eat-in Kitchen, Ceramic Floor
Primary BedroomFlat3.38 × 3.89 m (11'1" × 12'9")Hardwood Floor, Double Closet, 4 Pc Ensuite
Bedroom 2Flat0.88 × 2.75 m (2'11" × 9')Hardwood Floor, Double Closet

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 North York Centre Subway1 min walk
  • 🚇 Sheppard-Yonge Subway12 min walk
  • 🚆 Oriole GO3.8 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 8 grocery stores, 129 cafés and restaurants, 14 parks, 6 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: 大統華 T&T Supermarket (50 m). Nearest park: Princess Park (100 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Claude Watson School for the Arts
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 89%    6 min walk
  • McKee Public School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 91%, math 84%    10 min walk
  • St. Cyril Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 94%, math 94%    17 min walk
  • Churchill Public School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 81%, math 88%    1.2 km

Secondary

  • Earl Haig Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 84%, literacy test 95%    8 min walk
  • Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts Catholic · Private
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 87%, literacy test 97%    8 min walk
  • Willowdale Middle School18 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 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 Yonge-Doris (2025): 40% below the Toronto average, about the same from the year before.

  • Assault33% below average
  • Break and enter69% below average
  • Auto theft56% below average
  • Robberyabout 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

  • 5220 YONGE ST · 350 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Under Review · applied 2026
    Zoning By-law Amendment Application proposes a Senior's Residential Accommodation including Seniors Independent Living, Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Home…
    Application details
  • 5100 YONGE ST · 100 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2024
    Site Plan Application to re-purpose the existing Toys R Us building into a supermarket with an approximate gross floor area of 3,814.50 square metres for the…
    Application details
  • 5220 YONGE ST · 350 m
    Plan of Condominium · Draft Plan Approved · applied 2023
    Retail component of an approved mixed use development including a residential, and commericial/office component. Associated with Condominium Applications No.…
    Application details
  • 5250-5254 YONGE ST · 450 m
    Plan of Condominium · Draft Plan Approved · applied 2023
    Office component of an approved mixed use development including a retail and residential component. Associated with Condominium Applications No. 23 196812 NNY…
    Application details
  • 5051-5061 YONGE ST · 100 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2023
    Site Plan application for a 39-storey mixed-use building with 365 dwelling units and 2,029 sq.m of non-residential gross floor area. The proposed building…
    Application details
  • 5051-5061 YONGE ST · 100 m
    Plan of Condominium · Under Review · applied 2021
    *** Draft Plan of Condominium application
    Application details

4 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): 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.

Building permits

  • Fire Alarm · 2022 · Closed
    Replacement of Fire Alarm Control Panel and modernization of Elevator fire safety
  • Electromagnetic Locks · 2021 · Closed
    Proposal to install 3 new Electromagnetic Locks on the ground floor of the existing office building.

1 permit 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

54 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).

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.

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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