968 Essa Cres, Pickering

Name: 968 Essa Crescent
SKU: E13492252
Price: 2500000 CAD
Availability: InStock

5 Bed, 5 Bath Detached Home in Pickering

About 968 Essa Crescent

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.

5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, about 3,500 sq ft, works out to roughly $714 per square foot, the bed-to-bath ratio is generous. Chat with Zara if you'd like a deeper read on whether this detached fits your budget and timing.

Inside 968 Essa Cres

Every detail from the listing, in one place.

Type: Detached
Style: 3-Storey
Living space: 3500-5000 sq ftas stated on the listing
Lot size: 50.98 x 100.00 Feet
Parking: 7 spacesYes garage
Basement: Partially Finished, Separate Entrance

Features & systems

Parking & garage

Garage: Yes
Parking spaces: 7

Interior

Basement: Partially Finished · Separate Entrance

Lot & land

Lot dimensions: 50.98 x 100.00 Feet
Lot size (sqft): 0

Listing & possession

Property style: 3-Storey
Property class: Detached

968 Essa Cres Price & Sale History

Earlier listings of this property, list-price changes, and the most recent annual property tax on the listing.

Jun 26, 2026For saleListedThis listingMLS® E13492252$2,500,000

Sourced from MLS®. Includes earlier listings of this property on record.

What's it worth?

How 968 Essa Cres Compares to the Pickering Market

Zara compares it with recent sales of similar homes nearby. It's a guide, not an appraisal.

Zara’s estimate

Well Above Market· based on 882 recent sales

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Pickering market, last 90 days

Median sold price: $855,000
Average sold price: $929,674
Average days on market: 29
Homes sold: 502

Closed sales on the TRREB MLS®.

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Pickering market

Median sold price$855,000Last 90 days
Average days on market29Homes sold in about 29 days on average.
Sale-to-list ratio99.1%On average, homes sold below asking.
Active listings465Homes for sale here right now.
Median vs prior 90 days+0.6%Compared with Apr 26 – Jul 25, 2026: prices up.

Based on 502 sales from Jul 25 – Oct 23, 2026 (376 in the prior 90 days). Aggregate MLS® figures for closed sales; individual sold prices are shown only to signed-in members.

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6 nearby sales vs. this home

Closed sales from MLS®, compared with this home's asking price.

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Home	Sold price	$ / sqft	% of asking	Sold
This home968 Essa Crescent 5 bd · 5 ba · 3,500 sqft	$2,500,000asking	$714	—	—
1473 Sandhurst Crescent 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft
2484 Florentine Place 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,500 sqft
3361 Deepglade Path 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,000 sqft
953 Vistula Drive 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,100 sqft
1858 Shadybrook Drive 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft
699 Front Road 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,500 sqft

1473 Sandhurst Crescent
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft
2484 Florentine Place
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,500 sqft
3361 Deepglade Path
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,000 sqft
953 Vistula Drive
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,100 sqft
1858 Shadybrook Drive
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft
699 Front Road
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,500 sqft

Living in Pickering: Location & Amenities

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Transit nearby

Stations and stops, straight-line distance

Pickering GO StationLakeshore East GO1.9 km24 min walk
Rouge Hill GO StationLakeshore East GO4.9 km

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Transit

Pickering GO Station (Lakeshore East GO)24 min walk
Rouge Hill GO Station (Lakeshore East GO)4.9 km

Nearest subway, GO and LRT stations first, then bus and streetcar stops.

Pickering GO Station
1.9 km24 minClosest· Lakeshore East GO
Homes near Pickering GO Station
Rouge Hill GO Station
4.9 km· Lakeshore East GO
Homes near Rouge Hill GO Station

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Costs, Mortgage & Rental Return for 968 Essa Cres

What it could cost each month, today's rates from our mortgage partner, and what it could return as a rental.

Mortgage: $12,282; 20% down · 25 years · 5.5% assumed
Property tax: $1,375; 0.66% mill rate · ON
Total per month: $13,657; Before utilities, insurance and fees

Figures are Summitly estimates for illustration only — not from TRREB or the MLS® feed, and not a mortgage approval, appraisal, or financial advice.

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Estimated monthly payment

$12,282

/mo

based on the purchase price of $2,500,000

Down payment20%

$500,000 cash

Amortization25 yr

$2,000,000 financed

Rate5.50%

$1,684,525 total interest

Principal54%$2,000,000

Interest46%$1,684,525

20% down · 25-yr amortization · 5.50% rate. Principal & interest only — taxes, condo fees, and insurance not included.

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Questions About 968 Essa Cres

How much is 968 Essa Cres listed for?

968 Essa Cres is listed at $2,500,000 (MLS® E13492252). Summitly updates the price as soon as the MLS® record changes.

Is $2,500,000 a good price for 968 Essa Cres?

Summitly rates it Well Above Market: the asking price is 15% or more above Zara's estimate, an estimate built from recent sales in Pickering. The rating is an automated opinion, not an appraisal; "What's it worth?" on this page shows how it is worked out. See Zara's estimate

Has the price of 968 Essa Cres changed?

No — 968 Essa Cres is still listed at its original asking price of $2,500,000.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 968 Essa Cres have?

968 Essa Cres has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, with about 3,500–5,000 square feet of living space. It is a detached home in Pickering.

Is 968 Essa Cres close to transit?

The nearest rapid-transit station is Pickering GO Station (Lakeshore East GO), about 1.9 km (about a 24-minute walk) in a straight line. Rouge Hill GO Station is about 4.9 km. Distances are straight-line, not walking routes; check the transit agency for routes and schedules.

How much would the monthly mortgage be on 968 Essa Cres?

About $12,282 a month — principal and interest on $2,500,000 with 20% down ($500,000), a 25-year amortization and an assumed 5.5% interest rate. The mortgage calculator on this page lets you change the down payment, amortization and rate.

How does 968 Essa Cres compare with other homes in Pickering?

Its asking price of $2,500,000 is about 192% above the median sold price in Pickering over the last 90 days, $855,000, across 502 closed sales on the TRREB MLS®. A city median mixes every type and size of home, so the comparable sales on this page are the closer guide.

Has 968 Essa Cres been sold before?

Summitly has no earlier MLS® sale or lease of 968 Essa Cres on record from the last two years. Older records aren't shown under TRREB rules.

Where is 968 Essa Cres?

968 Essa Cres is in Pickering, ON. Schools, transit, parks and shops nearby are under Location & lifestyle on this page.

How long has 968 Essa Cres been on the market?

119 days — 968 Essa Cres was listed on June 26, 2026.

What is the price per square foot of 968 Essa Cres?

About $500 to $714 per square foot: the asking price of $2,500,000 over the 3,500–5,000 sq ft the listing gives as its size range.

Does 968 Essa Cres have parking or a garage?

Yes — the listing gives 7 parking spaces. Garage: Yes.

What you should know

5 Bed, 5 Bath Detached Home in Pickering

About 968 Essa Crescent

Inside 968 Essa Cres

Features & systems

968 Essa Cres Price & Sale History

How 968 Essa Cres Compares to the Pickering Market

Pickering market, last 90 days

Recently sold nearby in Pickering

Living in Pickering: Location & Amenities

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Costs, Mortgage & Rental Return for 968 Essa Cres

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Questions About 968 Essa Cres

How much is 968 Essa Cres listed for?

Is $2,500,000 a good price for 968 Essa Cres?

Has the price of 968 Essa Cres changed?

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 968 Essa Cres have?

Is 968 Essa Cres close to transit?

How much would the monthly mortgage be on 968 Essa Cres?

How does 968 Essa Cres compare with other homes in Pickering?

Has 968 Essa Cres been sold before?

Where is 968 Essa Cres?

How long has 968 Essa Cres been on the market?

What is the price per square foot of 968 Essa Cres?

Does 968 Essa Cres have parking or a garage?