968 Essa Crescent
Pickering, ON
- 5 bed
- 5 bath
- approx. 3500-5000 sqft
- Detached
- 72 days on market
A rare opportunity to own one of Pickering's most spectacular waterfront residences. This custom-built luxury estate offers over 4,100 sq. ft. of meticulously designed living space, featuring 5 spacious bedrooms, exceptional craftsmanship, and premium custom finishes throughout. Perfectly positioned along the shoreline, this remarkable home showcases breathtaking panoramic water views from virtually every room. Wake up to stunning sunrises, entertain in style, and enjoy the tranquility of waterfront living while remaining less than 30 minutes from downtown Toronto. Combining the elegance of a luxury home with the serenity of a year-round vacation retreat, this is a lifestyle reserved for the fortunate few. Properties of this caliber rarely become available. Be among the first to experience this extraordinary waterfront masterpiece.
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Listing Details
- Taxes (2026)
- $18,414
- Listed
- June 26, 2026
Price History
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Property
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Age
- 6-15
- Construction
- Brick
- Roof
- Other
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Interior
- In-Law Capability, Water Heater Owned
- Lot Size
- 50.98 x 100 Feet
Parking
- Garage
- Attached
- Covered Spaces
- 3
- Total Parking
- 7
Utilities
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Heat Source
- Gas
Location & Legal
- Cross Street
- Essa Cres. & Breezy Drive
- Parcel Number
- 263190115
- Possession
- Flexible
- Occupancy
- Vacant
Included
- Inclusions
- Miele S/S Appliances, 2 F/L Washers, 2 Dryers, All Electrical Light Fixtures, All Window Coverings & Blinds W/Remotes, 2 Furnaces, Tandem Garage, GDO W/Remotes, Kayak Racks, Irrigation System, C A/C, Hwt (Owned), Irrigation System, 10' ceilings on Main Floor.
Waterfront
- Water Body
- Lake Ontario
- Shoreline
- Unknown
- Docking
- None
Schools
Elementary
- Frenchman's Bay Public School0.4 km
Public · Durham DSB · 475 students
Grade 6 math: 39% met the provincial standard
- Father Fenelon Catholic School0.9 km
Catholic · Durham CDSB · 490 students
Grade 3 reading: 75% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 50% met the provincial standard
- Fairport Beach Public School1 km
Public · Durham DSB · 300 students
Grade 3 reading: 67% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 36% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Dunbarton High School1.6 km
Public · Durham DSB · 1630 students
Grade 10 literacy: 86% met the provincial standard
- St Mary Catholic Secondary School2.8 km
Catholic · Durham CDSB · 1310 students
Grade 10 literacy: 92% met the provincial standard
- Pine Ridge Secondary School3.8 km
Public · Durham DSB · 1150 students
Grade 10 literacy: 77% met the provincial standard
Straight-line distance. Nearby schools are not necessarily the assigned schools — confirm catchment with the school board. Scores are EQAO provincial test results for 2024-2025.
Community
Postal area L1W
- Population
- 18,433
- Private dwellings
- 7,323
- Median age
- 42.8
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $106,000
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, catalogue 98-401-X2021013. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Local market
Residential Freehold in Pickering · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $865,000
- Homes sold
- 1,265
- Median days on market
- 20
- Sale-to-list price
- 99.3%
Based on 1,265 recorded sales of residential freehold properties in Pickering over the last 12 months.
Rooms
3-piece on Main, 3-piece on Third, 2 × 5-piece on Second, 4-piece on Second
Second
- Bathroom20'11" x 10'4"
- Bedroom 214'7" x 11'6"
- Primary Bedroom15' x 17'
Upper
- Recreation
Main
- Bathroom
- Dining Room16' x 11'2"
- Family Room16' x 14'11"
- Foyer25'9" x 6'
- Kitchen21'7" x 14'11"
- Living Room15'7" x 13'7"
- Office15'9" x 11'8"
- Pantry14'2" x 5'10"
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ROYAL HERITAGE REALTY LTD.
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$500,000
Estimated Monthly Payment
$12,282
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Mortgage: $12,282/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $1,535/mo · Insurance: $625/mo
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