189 Empress Avenue, photo 1

For sale Willowdale East, Toronto, ON

189 Empress Avenue

List price
$2,588,000
Sq ft
2500-3000
Bedrooms
4+1
Bathrooms
6

About this home

Steps to the top-ranking Hollywood P.S. & Earl Haig S.S., situated in the prestigious Willowdale East community, this exceptional 9-year-old custom-built 4+1 bedroom, 6-bathroom detached home has been meticulously maintained by its original owner. Lightly occupied with minimal cooking and use, the residence remains in near-mint, pristine condition. Thoughtfully designed with a unique and functional layout, the home showcases extensive hardwood and marble flooring, elegant wainscoting and wall paneling, custom built-ins, crown mouldings, LED pot lights, and impressive vaulted and coffered ceilings with rope lighting. Highlights include a beautifully paneled private library, a breathtaking primary suite, and a gourmet kitchen with breakfast area, high-end appliances, quality cabinetry, quartz countertops and marble backsplash. Each bedroom features its own private ensuite. Solid interior doors and 3 fireplaces further enhance the home's luxurious character. Heated floors in all bathrooms and foyer, high-end appliances, B/I speakers thru-out, professional security monitoring, water filtration, HRV ventilation system, and lawn sprinkler system provide exceptional comfort and convenience. The professionally finished walk-up basement offers a spacious recreation room, fireplace, nanny/in-law bedroom, 4-piece bathroom and optional secondary laundry area. An exceptional custom residence combining quality craftsmanship, sophisticated architectural details, luxurious finishes and a highly functional layout in one of Toronto's most desirable neighbourhoods. Don't Miss it!

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Facts and features of 189 Empress Avenue

Key facts
TypeDetached
Style2-Storey
Bedrooms4 + 1
Bathrooms6
Size2500-3000 sq ft
Lot46.68 x 86.06 Feet
Parking4
GarageBuilt-In
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementFinished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance
ExteriorBrick, Stone
Age6-15
Taxes$14,863 (2026)
Days on market47
Listing brokerageRE/MAX REALTRON JIM MO REALTY

Rooms

12 rooms, with sizes

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Kitchen Main 16′ 3″ × 14′ 8″ breakfast area, stainless steel appl, w/o to deck
Dining Room Main 0′ 0″ × 0′ 0″ panelled, coffered ceiling(s), combined w/living
Family Room Main 17′ 0″ × 14′ 6″ b/i shelves, gas fireplace, vaulted ceiling(s)
Primary Bedroom Second 17′ 1″ × 15′ 0″ wall sconce lighting, 7 pc ensuite, walk-in closet(s)
Foyer Main 21′ 4″ × 13′ 1″ heated floor, wainscoting, marble floor
Bedroom Lower 12′ 4″ × 8′ 6″ above grade window, 4 pc ensuite, closet
Office Main 14′ 10″ × 9′ 3″ hardwood floor, b/i bookcase, coffered ceiling(s)
Bedroom 4 Second 11′ 0″ × 10′ 0″ hardwood floor, 3 pc ensuite, closet
Bedroom 3 Second 12′ 6″ × 10′ 8″ hardwood floor, 3 pc ensuite, closet
Bedroom 2 Second 14′ 4″ × 9′ 4″ hardwood floor, 3 pc ensuite, closet
Recreation Lower 14′ 6″ × 12′ 8″ w/o to yard, coffered ceiling(s), gas fireplace
Living Room Main 21′ 4″ × 13′ 1″ hardwood floor, gas fireplace, panelled

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What’s near 189 Empress Avenue

From 189 Empress Avenue, the nearest TDSB elementary school is McKee Public School, 12 minutes on foot.

Schools

  • McKee Public School TDSB elementary · JK-5 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 3 reading 91% 12 min walk
  • Hollywood Public School TDSB elementary · JK-6 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 3 reading 94% 15 min walk
  • Claude Watson School for the Arts TDSB middle school · 1-8 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 6 reading 100% · Gr 6 math 89% 13 min walk
  • Cardinal Carter ES Catholic elementary · 7-8 16 min walk 4 min drive
  • Earl Haig Secondary School TDSB secondary · 9-12 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 9 math 84% · Gr 10 literacy 95% 6 min walk
  • Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts Catholic secondary · 9-12 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 9 math 87% · Gr 10 literacy 97% 17 min walk 4 min drive

Nearest schools, not necessarily the ones that serve this address. Check with the TDSB and TCDSB school locators.

Places: OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026. Walking and driving times: Mapbox. Schools: EQAO 2024-25, Ontario Ministry of Education.

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