43.6910° N · 79.2719° W — Birchcliffe-Cliffside, Toronto — MLS® #E13874776
281 Warden Ave
$1,675,000
Birchcliffe-Cliffside, Toronto, Ontario M1N 2Z9
- 4+1
- BedroomsBeds
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 2000-2500 sqft2000-2500
- SizeSq ft
- 30 x 102 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
281 Warden Ave is a 4+1-bedroom, 5-bathroom detached house in Birchcliffe-Cliffside, Toronto, listed for sale at an asking price of $1,675,000 (MLS® E13874776).
Incredible opportunity to own a sophisticated custom-built home in highly sought after Birch Cliff neighbourhood. Five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and five car parking makes this a rare gem in the city. This home boasts a spacious and carefully thought out floor plain. The main floor is open and perfect for entertaining. Front entryway is tiled with a large double closet for coats and shoes. Home opens to inviting and sophisticated living and dining room. Gourmet eat-in kitchen with high end stainless steel appliances. Unwind in the cozy family room with gorgeous built in media centre and storage. Overlooks backyard with walk out to sundeck. This home boasts both a main floor office and powder room. Breathtaking glass staircase anchors the entire home with a modern, architectural style. The second level has four generously sized bedrooms. Primary suite with spa-like bathroom featuring ensuite bath, double vanity, standalone tub, glass enclosed shower, and walk-in closet makes it feel like a private sanctuary. Three additional bedrooms and two full baths make this home perfect for a large family. The basement offers space for kids to play, entertainment area, and potential for in-law suite or basement apartment. Enjoy the fenced-in backyard with mature trees for shade and room for play, BBQs and family time. Truly a must-see home with no detail overlooked and high end finishes throughout. Desirable neighbourhood in Birch Cliff Public School catchment, close to TTC, shops, grocery stores, and Scarborough Bluffs. Live the Birch Cliff lifestyle close to local gems like Bodega, Pizzeria Rustico, and Buster's.
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
68Good
Condition score
6 condition-related facts documented
Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
15Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$3,736/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 5 detached homes with 5 bedrooms for lease in Birchcliffe-Cliffside right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The data table
Every fact
Everything the board publishes for this home.
- Tax
- $8,928 / 2025
- MLS® number
- E13874776
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Time on market
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 30 x 102 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- None, 5 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 281 Warden Ave, Toronto, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $1,675,000 | N/A | Pc | E13874776 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Living3.9 × 7.5 mhardwood floor, Pot Lights
- Dining3.0 × 3.4 mhardwood floor, Pot Lights, Panelled
- Kitchen3.6 × 5.85 mCentre Island, Combined W/Family, Stainless Steel Appl
- Family4.47 × 5.85 mO/Looks Backyard, Fireplace, B/I Shelves
- Primary4.97 × 6.49 m4 Pc Ensuite, W/I Closet
- 2nd Br2.99 × 4.4 mCloset
- 3rd Br3.08 × 3.5 mCloset
- 4th Br2.9 × 4.79 mCloset
- Rec5.2 × 9.57 m
- 5th Br4.3 × 4.5 m
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Community
- Birchcliffe-Cliffside
- Municipality
- Toronto
Building
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Construction
- Stone
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 4+1
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 2pc Ground, 1 × 5pc 2nd, 2 × 4pc 2nd, 1 × 3pc Bsmt
- Basement Type
- Finished with Walk-Out
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- None
- Additional Parking
- 5
- Total Parking
- 5
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 30 ft
- Depth
- 102 ft
- Lot Size
- 30 x 102 ft
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park Station | TTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 1.4 km |
| Danforth GO | GO Transit train: Lakeshore East | 2.3 km |
| Warden Station | TTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 2.4 km |
| Main Street Station | TTC subway: Line 2 Bloor-Danforth | 2.4 km |
| Golden Mile Station | TTC light rail: Line 5 Eglinton | 4.3 km |
The nearest subway, light rail, train, bus rapid transit stations 5 km, as the crow flies. Source: TTC schedule data (GTFS) from the Toronto Transit Commission under the Open Government Licence – Toronto; GO Transit schedule data (GTFS) from Metrolinx under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx, downloaded October 18, 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Data used in this product or service is provided with the permission of Metrolinx. Metrolinx makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, with respect to the Data and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or currency of the data used in this product or service. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx.
Around it
Detached in Birchcliffe-Cliffside
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Detached homes for sale in Birchcliffe-Cliffside right now
- For sale now
- 56
- Median asking price
- $1.26M
- New in 7 days
- 8
- Price cuts
- 20%
Middle half: $836K to $1.68M
25 in 28 days
11 listings
This home is asking 33% above the median.
See all homes in Birchcliffe-CliffsideAsking prices and counts of the MLS® listings on this site as of today. Asking figures only, never sold or leased prices.
Site report
What the record says
What the City and the conservation authority have on file for this address.
- Heritage and ravineNone foundNot found on the Heritage Register
- Heritage and ravineNone foundNot in a mapped Heritage Conservation District
- Heritage and ravineNone foundNot in the mapped ravine protection area
- ZoningRD (f9.0) (x255)Residential Detached zone (RD) · Chapter 10, section 10.20 of By-law 569-2013 · Exception 900.3.10(255)
- Permits3 clearedBuilding Permit Related(MS) Issued January 26, 2022 · Building Permit Related(PS) Issued January 26, 2022 · Multiple Projects Issued January 26, 2022
- Signals nearby6 to note1552 KINGSTON RD, Site plan, 340 m away · 1554 KINGSTON RD, Site plan, 350 m away · 1562 KINGSTON RD, Site plan, 360 m away · 1564 KINGSTON RD, Site plan, 360 m away · 1570 KINGSTON RD, Site plan, 370 m away · 1572 KINGSTON RD, Site plan, 370 m away
None of these City records was found at this address. That does not rule out other approvals, such as a conservation authority permit, so check before you plan work.
City of Toronto Open Data and zoning map, read at this address. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. City of Toronto Open Data — Development Applications and Building Permits (cleared permits since 2017). An application is a proposal: it may change, be refused or never be built. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.
Lot
- Lot area
- 3,060 sq ft284 m²
- Street frontage
- 30 ft9.1 m
- Depth
- 102 ft31.1 m
The area is the frontage multiplied by the depth, so boundaries are approximate. Confirm with a survey before you buy.
Source: the MLS® listing record, measured by MPAC.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $29,975
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $29,975
- Total land transfer tax
- $59,950
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000 + Toronto up to $4,475)
- −$8,475
- Total for first-time buyers
- $51,475
See how this is worked out
- 0.5% on the first $55,000
- $275
- 1.0% from $55,000 to $250,000
- $1,950
- 1.5% from $250,000 to $400,000
- $2,250
- 2.0% from $400,000 to $1,675,000
- $25,500
- Ontario total
- $29,975
Toronto’s municipal tax uses the same brackets at this price, so it adds another $29,975.
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Schools
Nearest schools
Straight-line distances. Check catchments with the board.
ElementaryEQAO average 2024–25
- Birch Cliff Public SchoolToronto DSBPublic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion69%Grade 6 average500 m
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic SchoolToronto CDSBCatholic · grades JK–883%Grade 6 average850 m
- Oakridge Junior Public SchoolToronto DSBPublic · grades JK–461%Grade 3 average900 m
- ÉÉC Georges-Étienne-CartierConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenirFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–684%Grade 6 average4.1 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Birchmount Park Collegiate InstituteToronto DSBPublic · grades 9–1235%Grade 9 math1.3 km
- Neil McNeil High SchoolToronto CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1269%Grade 9 math1.6 km
- Malvern Collegiate InstituteToronto DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion78%Grade 9 math1.9 km
- École secondaire Michelle-O'BonsawinConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1279%Grade 9 math4.9 km
EQAO: share of students at or above the provincial standard, 2024–25 (Ontario open data). These are the schools nearest this home, not the schools it is assigned to: boundaries change, and some schools take students by application. Confirm with the board before you buy. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
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What it costs to own
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A month, all in
$8,386
- Mortgage$7,642
- Property tax$744
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$59,950
$51,475 for first-time buyers; Toronto adds its own tax.
Rent, similar homes
$4,650
a month, median asking rent of 5 similar homes in Birchcliffe-Cliffside.
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