Cost to Build a House in Toronto
Expect to pay $1 345,000 + HST to build 3000 sq ft new house in Toronto. This includes all materials and labour for the job. Changes in costs involve design details and the complexity of the house. Soft and hard costs are broken down specifically for new home construction in Toronto. Read below about permits and city fees.
Every house is unique, and we like to provide clients with exact expenses after the design stage is completed. Our team breaks down every step in home construction with budgets for materials selected throughout. These numbers change every time, as there is no two custom homes.
Lane Home and Garden Suites in Toronto start from $410 per square foot due to smaller size and extensive effort for connection and access to build. Contact ALBO Homes for eligibility and specific costs.
Cost of Home Construction in Toronto in 2026
How much should you expect to pay for building your custom home? It is not a simple question because all houses are different. They all have specific sizes, shapes, complexity and materials that can range from regular things that you would buy at stores like Home Depot or Lowes to custom products made in Europe. Most builders in Toronto prefer to work with a given budget and build according to what can be purchased within the given amount, but ALBO Homes will show you an approximate breakdown of the expected cost to build a house in Toronto.
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Classic Home |
Modern Home |
Luxury Home |
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Soft Cost & Permits |
$15 / sq ft |
$20 / sq ft |
$25 / sq ft |
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Construction Costs |
$400 / sq ft |
$450 / sq ft |
$500 / sq ft |
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Appliances |
$25 000 |
$30 000 |
$50 000 |
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City Disconnects |
$25 000 |
$25 000 |
$25 000 |
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Basic Landscape |
$15 / sq ft |
$15 / sq ft |
$20 / sq ft |
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Total Cost for 2500 sq ft |
$1 125 000 |
$1 267 500 |
$1 437 500 |
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Total Cost for 3500 sq ft |
$1 550 000 |
$1 752 500 |
$1 982 500 |
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Total Cost for 4500 sq ft |
$1 985 000 |
$2 237 500 |
$2 527 500 |
Soft Costs
In this section, you are looking to pay for construction preparation documents. Before you have a permit in hand for building your home, there are a few steps we need to go through.
For a new custom home in Toronto, expect to spend up to $ 28,000 for an average 3,200-square-foot house. This package will include everything you possibly need to start building a home, as well as the design of the house to follow.
When you are trying to build a house that is bigger or higher than is allowed in zoning, you will be required to go to the committee of adjustments, which may cost up to $4000 on top of all soft costs.
- Survey for new Construction
- Zoning Review
- Environmental Report
- Architectural design with rendering
- Interior Design with rendering
- Structural Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Arborist Report
- Additional site visits by engineers
Hard Costs
Each construction project starts with demolition and excavation. Even though the steps of the process are going to be the same, the cost to build a custom house in Toronto will depend on the type and style of new home we will build for you. Every year, costs change, but as of the 2025-2026 season, for an average house of 3000 square feet, prices are established to be:
- Low-end modest house construction starts from $350 per square foot
- Classic houses that fit the average neighbourhood style in Toronto – $400 per square foot
- Modern houses are very popular in Toronto, and they start from $450 per square foot
- Luxury houses that you can find on the outskirts of the city start from $500 per square foot
- Log homes and timber frame cottages average – $390 per square foot
A typical question we get asked is: how much cheaper would it be to add a second story, completely renovate existing space with basement underpinning and redoing façade? You will save 10% – 20%, but will be limited to the same footprint and some bylaw restrictions.
Other Expenses
- Appliances – every homeowner is very specific on what appliances will be required for the kitchen, laundry and other rooms. Depending on the quality and brand of electrical appliances purchased, there may be increased cost to build a house in Toronto. On average, you will be spending around $18 000 for your appliances, whereas in large luxury homes, expect to spend above $50 000.
- Landscaping – starting from lawn grass to beautiful stone fixtures with creative pool designs. Because of heavy machinery and constant construction work at the job site, everything around the new custom home will have to be redone. Average landscaping jobs start from $40 000 and can go as high as several hundred thousand dollars on extremely big lots and complicated projects.
- Disconnections – your existing house in Toronto is connected to hydro lines, main water and drain services, as well as gas. All these services will charge the house owner for disconnection and new connections when the house is completed for occupancy. You will also need temporary hydro lines on a protected panel while your house is being constructed. All these services may cost up to $25 000.
New Build
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Size |
2500 sq ft |
3300 sq ft |
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Average Land Cost |
$1 145,000 |
$1 412,000 |
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Carrying Costs |
$50,000 |
$50,000 |
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Construction Costs |
$1 265,000 |
$1 500,000 |
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Total Investment |
$2 460,000 |
$2 972,000 |
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New Market Value |
$2 990,000 |
$3 590,000 |
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ROI |
22.40% |
23.59% |
Addition & Renovation
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Size |
2500 sq ft |
3300 sq ft |
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Average Land Cost |
$1 145,000 |
$1 412,000 |
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Carrying Costs |
$50,000 |
$50,000 |
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Construction Costs |
$963,300 |
$1 187,600 |
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Total Investment |
$2 158,300 |
$2 649,600 |
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New Market Value |
$2 510,300 |
$3 150,000 |
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ROI |
17.09% |
19.63% |
Additional Expenses During Construction
This will include unexpected expenses that the city or client may request for the construction. One of the most common expenses is the city requesting to change or extend communication wires, drains, and plumbing lines. The homeowner may not like the current position of the hydro pole as per the new home design, and relocation can cost up to $15 000.
Trees that are in the way of new construction may need to be cut down. This process may require specific permits, and services cost several thousand dollars. Many of the house features we cannot include in this post and predict the final cost to build a house in Toronto. These can be security gates, advanced sound systems throughout the house, smart home technology, elevators, in-house pools and many more. All of these steps of the job have to be calculated separately as per request of the client.
Cost Benefits of Building New
How much should you expect to pay for building your custom home? It is not a simple question because all houses are different. They all have specific size, shape, complexity and materials that can range from regular things that you would buy at stores like Home Depot or Lowes to custom products made in Europe.
Most builders in Toronto prefer to work with a given budget and build according to what can be purchased within the given amount, but ALBO Homes will show you an approximate breakdown of the expected cost to build a house in Toronto.
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Types of Homes
Luxury Home
ALBO Homes builders can help you to build your dream home in whatever style you prefer. If you’re a first- time homeowner, you may start your property journey with a modest home that requires little maintenance.
Perhaps you’re in the market for a luxury home with all the modern conveniences, boasting energy-efficient and environmentally friendly features.
ALBO Homes can design and construct any type and style of new home in Toronto. The experts at ALBO Homes have years of combined experience, and they can help you choose the custom home to suit your lifestyle, no matter what your personal tastes or budget.
We are creative and can help you design a customized house to include the architectural features that you’d prefer, combining materials and features, so that your home is as individual as your family.
Traditional Home
ALBO Homes custom home builders can help you to build a home on a moderate budget and match the style of other homes in Toronto neighbourhoods that represent a specific traditional look. Every homeowner has to start somewhere, and every man’s home is his castle.
Our expert home designers can help you to choose the best styles and designs that will comply with your budget. We may even assist you with ideas you would not yourself have imagined.
Custom home builders Toronto can help you to design a home that can be extended in the future when you have more equity in your property and can consider expansion. Start with a traditional type of custom home to suit your budget. Save on rent and expand your home as your family grows.
The average cost of building a custom traditional home starts at $250 per square foot. The time to build such a home is shorter than other types of homes due to simpler designs, availability of finishes from local suppliers and installation time on products.
Modern Home
Modern homes tend to be minimalist, airy and open, with plenty of light streaming through large windows. The living areas are typically open plan, and the finishes are often light and bright, requiring little maintenance. It cannot be mistaken for any other type of custom home with newer designs. The interiors tend to have bare floors and boast simplistic lines. The modern trend is also to use environmentally friendly construction methods.
The finishes tend to contain modern elements, and the whole is one of convenient and easy living with no clutter and a few tastefully chosen pieces. Extraordinary lighting inside and outside the house underlines special features and makes the project unique. These types of new construction will definitely make you stand out from everything else in the neighbourhood.
For new construction of modern homes, our custom home builders in Toronto start budgeting at around $300 per square foot. Modern style houses have large windows that can easily increase the overall cost of the house. Please note that all builders calculate landscaping as an extra cost to the overall construction of your home.
Classic Home
There are many styles of classic custom homes to choose from. This style of home tends to be in the more average moods, and the architectural styles can differ substantially. They are warm, welcoming homes containing traditional wood, stone or brick. They have pitched roofs, and they are fronted by welcoming verandas.
They usually have big bedrooms and kitchens, and the living rooms will often surround a large welcoming fireplace. You can see new constructions of classic homes on average Toronto lots that can easily fit 4-bedroom homes with a garage.
West Etobicoke and North York are more popular places for classic homes. Ask ALBO Homes representative for examples and images of classic homes to understand more and get closer to your preference of finishes. The costs for classic homes are relatively moderate. Usually, homeowners will not see 10-foot-high ceilings and expensive finishes that increase the costs of construction. Our benchmark for classic homes in Toronto starts at $250 per square foot and can go higher with different sizes and complexity. Tight spaces and uncomfortably close neighbour homes may require shoring systems.
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