43.8157° N · 79.4232° W — Thornhill, Markham — MLS® #N13560114
14 Colborne St
$1,298,000
Thornhill, Markham, Ontario L3T 1Z6
- 4
- BedroomsBeds
- 2
- BathroomsBaths
- 1500-2000 sqft1500-2000
- SizeSq ft
- 90 x 62 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
14 Colborne St is a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached house in Thornhill, Markham, listed for sale at an asking price of $1,298,000 (MLS® N13560114).
For those drawn to the uncommon and inspired by history, art, and homes with soul, the Red Cottage offers something truly extraordinary. More than a residence, it is a living connection to Thornhill's storied past. A place where heritage, creativity, and individuality intersect.Nestled within Thornhill's treasured heritage district, this enchanting home is surrounded by tree-lined streets, picket fences, and lovingly preserved century residences that reflect a village dating back to the late 1700s. Once home to artists and landscapes that inspired members of the Group of Seven, Thornhill continues to attract those who value authenticity and the beauty of a life less ordinary.The Red Cottage itself seamlessly blends cozy heritage charm with thoughtful modern updates, creating warm and inviting spaces that honour its history while embracing contemporary living. Far removed from the predictable and cookie-cutter, this is a rare opportunity for buyers with a quirky sensibility and an appreciation for character, craftsmanship, and timeless design. Its versatile layout welcomes a variety of lifestyles, offering two bedrooms and a bathroom on the upper level, complemented by a main-floor bedroom and bathroom, as well as a flexible den ideal for welcoming guests, working from home, or creating the artist's studio you have always imagined.This is more than home ownership, it is an invitation to become part of Thornhill's living history, to embrace a community shaped by generations, and to enjoy a home as unique as those who will cherish it. Don't simply admire the past, live in it, celebrate it, and make it your own.
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.
19Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$2,658/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 39 detached homes with 4 bedrooms for lease in Markham 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
- $7,335 / 2026
- MLS® number
- N13560114
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Time on market
- Size
- 1500-2000 sqft
- Lot Size
- 90 x 62 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 2 Detached, 4 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 14 Colborne St, Markham, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $1,298,000 | N/A | Ext | N13560114 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Living3.5 × 5.36 mCombined W/Dining
- Dining3.5 × 5.36 mCombined W/Living, O/Looks Garden, B/I Shelves
- Kitchen2.43 × 5.43 mCeramic Floor, W/O To Deck
- Family4.14 × 4.57 mBroadloom
- Den2.74 × 2.59 mBroadloom
- Br2.74 × 2.59 mBroadloom
- Br4.26 × 4.87 mHardwood Floor
- Br4.26 × 4.26 mHardwood Floor
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 1 1/2 Storey
- Community
- Thornhill
- Municipality
- Markham
Building
- Size
- 1500-2000 sqft
- Construction
- Wood
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 3pc Ground, 1 × 3pc 2nd
- Basement Type
- Crawl Space
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Pvt Double
- Garage Type
- Detached
- Garage
- 2
- Additional Parking
- 2
- Total Parking
- 4
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 90 ft
- Depth
- 62 ft
- Lot Size
- 90 x 62 ft
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yonge / Centre | YRT bus rapid transit: Viva Blue | 150 m |
| Yonge / Royal Orchard | YRT bus rapid transit: Viva Blue | 800 m |
| Yonge / Clark | YRT bus rapid transit: Viva Blue | 1 km |
| Langstaff GO | GO Transit train: Richmond Hill | 2.5 km |
| Finch Station | TTC subway: Line 1 Yonge-UniversityYRT bus rapid transit: Viva Blue | 3.9 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; YRT schedule data (GTFS) from York Region Transit under the YRT Open Data Licence 2.0, 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. Contains public transit Information made available under YRT's Open Data Licence.
Around it
Detached in Thornhill
Active listings only, today.
Detached homes for sale in Thornhill right now
- For sale now
- 18
- Median asking price
- $2.32M
- New in 7 days
- 3
- Price cuts
- 6%
Middle half: $1.61M to $3.71M
6 in 28 days
1 listing
This home is asking 44% below the median, lower than three quarters of them.
See all homes in ThornhillAsking 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.
- ca regulatedNone in rangeNot in Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s mapped regulated area
- provincial plansNone in rangeOutside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areas
- wetlandNone in rangeNo mapped wetland within 120 m
- aggregateNone in rangeNo licensed pit or quarry within 2 km
- wellsNone in rangeNo recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m
- trailOn recordA trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
- airportOn recordNearest airport: 6.1 km
- water wellsOn record25 water-supply wells recorded within 250 m 23 of them were drilled for domestic use; 28 test or monitoring holes also recorded. From Ontario’s well records; locations can be approximate. The records do not show how this home gets its water. Wells nearby typically go down about 26.7 m.
- groundwaterOn recordGroundwater recorded about 14.6 m below ground nearby The middle water level in the well records within 500 m (189 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.
- bedrockOn recordBedrock about 33.9 m down nearby The middle depth to bedrock in the well records within 500 m.
- npriNone in rangeNo facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment Canada The nearest is The Raywal Limited Partnership — Main Plant, 2.4 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.
- fcsiNone in rangeNo federal contaminated site within 1 km The federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.
- electricityOn recordElectricity is distributed here by Alectra Utilities Corporation
- internet speedOn recordWired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 40 m away Fixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (40 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.
- broadbandOn recordAcross the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listed Fibre to the home: Beanfield Metroconnect, Bell, FibreStream, Rogers. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Dash Networks, Rogers, Routcom. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.
Each record is the map at the home’s location, not an inspection. Confirm anything that matters with the municipality, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority or the record’s publisher.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario. Contains information made available under the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Open Data Licence v1.0.
Lot
- Lot area
- 5,580 sq ft518 m²
- Street frontage
- 90 ft27.4 m
- Depth
- 62 ft18.9 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
- $22,435
- Total land transfer tax
- $22,435
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $18,435
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 $1,298,000
- $17,960
- Ontario total
- $22,435
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
- Thornhill Public SchoolYork Region DSBPublic · grades JK–875%Grade 6 average500 m
- E J Sand Public SchoolYork Region DSBPublic · grades JK–873%Grade 6 average1.1 km
- St Anthony Catholic Elementary SchoolYork CDSBCatholic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion91%Grade 6 average1.6 km
- École élémentaire Paul-DemersConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades JK–695%Grade 6 average5.3 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Thornhill Secondary SchoolYork Region DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion68%Grade 9 math700 m
- Thornlea Secondary SchoolYork Region DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion78%Grade 9 math2.2 km
- Brebeuf College SchoolToronto CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1280%Grade 9 math2.3 km
- ÉSC Monseigneur-de-CharbonnelConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenirFrench-language Catholic · grades 9–1263%Grade 9 math3.3 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
Worked out for this home. Change any number.
A month, all in
$6,533
- Mortgage$5,922
- Property tax$611
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$22,435
$18,435 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$3,875
a month, median asking rent of 39 similar homes in Markham.
Community
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