197 Garden Avenue
South Richvale, Richmond Hill, L4C 6L8
$1,999,000
- 4+2 bedrooms
- 4 bathrooms
- 6 parking
- 2500-3000 sq ft
Listed 5 days ago · MLS® N14034824
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About this home
Welcome To This Newly Custom-Built Luxury Detached Home In The Prestigious South Richvale Community Of Richmond Hill, Surrounded By Multi-Million-Dollar Residences And Located In One Of The Area's Most Desirable Neighbourhoods! Thoughtfully Designed With Modern Elegance And Quality Craftsmanship, This Home Offers A Perfect Balance Of Style, Comfort And Functionality For Everyday Living. Step inside to discover bright open-concept living spaces enhanced by engineered hardwood floors, designer lighting, and elegant architectural details. The living room features a dramatic natural stone slab fireplace wall, creating a striking focal point for sophisticated entertaining.The designer kitchen is a true showpiece, offering custom extended metallic-finish cabinetry, quartz countertops and backsplash, And Stainless Steel Appliances, While The Adjoining Breakfast Area Offers A Walk-Out To A Large Deck Overlooking Serene Greenery. A beautifully upgraded solid wood staircase with matching wood railings leads to the second floor. The upper level features four spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with a private 4-piece ensuite. Two of the secondary bedrooms offer direct walk-out access to a shared balcony, providing a bright and relaxing outdoor space. The basement features a separate entrance and offers excellent potential for additional living space or rental income. It includes two separate rooms that can be used as bedrooms, living and dining room, a full kitchen, and a 3-piece bathroom. The laundry area is thoughtfully separated from the main living space for added convenience and privacy. Large windows bring in plenty of natural light, creating a bright and comfortable environment. This versatile lower level is ideal for extended family or for generating additional rental income. Ideally Located Just Steps To Top Schools, Parks, And The Public Library, This Exceptional Home Delivers Luxury Living In One Of Richmond Hill's Most Coveted Communities.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Size
- 2500-3000 sq ft
- Lot
- 132.55 × 137.88 ft
- Basement
- Finished, Separate Entrance
- Garage
- Attached
- Kitchens
- 2
- Property tax
- $11,774 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- South Richvale
- Municipality
- Richmond Hill
- Price per sq ft
- $727 (25% below detached houses in South Richvale, $974)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4 above ground + 2 below
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (basement)
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 below ground)
- Rooms
- 9 above ground + 3 below
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Features
- Carpet Free
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Faces
- South
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Total parking
- 6
- Driveway and parking
- Circular Drive
Lot
- Size
- 132.55 × 137.88 ft
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Nearby
- Cul de Sac/Dead End, Golf, Ravine, Wooded/Treed
- Cross street
- Yonge St / Hwy 7
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 5.45 × 3.84 m (17'11" × 12'7") | Hardwood Floor, Pot Lights, Combined w/Dining |
| Dining Room | Main | 5.45 × 3.84 m (17'11" × 12'7") | Hardwood Floor, W/O To Balcony, Combined w/Living |
| Family Room | Main | 4.98 × 3.83 m (16'4" × 12'7") | Hardwood Floor, Fireplace, Window |
| Kitchen | Main | 6.29 × 4.09 m (20'8" × 13'5") | Hardwood Floor, Stainless Steel Appl, Overlooks Family |
| Breakfast | Main | 5.49 × 2.84 m (18' × 9'4") | W/O To Deck, Combined w/Kitchen, Large Window |
| Office | Main | 4.88 × 3.84 m (16' × 12'7") | Hardwood Floor, Closet, Window |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 4.95 × 4.05 m (16'3" × 13'3") | Hardwood Floor, Walk-In Closet(s), 4 Pc Ensuite |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 4.02 × 2.79 m (13'2" × 9'2") | Hardwood Floor, W/O To Balcony, Window |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 4.82 × 3.99 m (15'10" × 13'1") | Hardwood Floor, W/O To Balcony, Window |
| Bedroom 4 | Second | 3.28 × 3.3 m (10'9" × 10'10") | Hardwood Floor, Window |
History of this address
9 earlier listings at this address, with sold and leased prices. Create a free account or sign in to see them.
Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Car-dependent
- 🚆 Langstaff GO2.0 km
Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 1 cafés and restaurants, 2 parks. Nearest park: Chapman Park (550 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Charles Howitt Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 91%, math 74%17 min walk - Toronto Waldorf School Private1.4 km
- Thornhill Woods Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 91%, math 59%1.6 km - St. Charles Garnier Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 92%, math 78%2.0 km
Secondary
- Langstaff Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 53%, literacy test 81%12 min walk - Roselawn Public School1.7 km
- Westmount Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 72%, literacy test 90%2.0 km
EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.
Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.
Who lives here postal area L4C
- Owners / renters
- 70% / 30%
- Median household income
- $86,000
- Average age
- 45
- Children under 15
- 13%
- Homes
- 49% detached, 30% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 10%
- Population
- 74,636
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Iranian Persian 9.6%, Mandarin 6.2%, Yue (Cantonese) 4.3%, Russian 4%.
Flood and conservation No mapped hazard
Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area.
Screening maps only. Ask the conservation authority for a property inquiry before relying on this.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for York Region police: 50 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).
Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.
Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.
Living here
Commute
To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 22 km. Transit times · Driving times
Noise Nothing major nearby
No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.
Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.
Internet High-speed
50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).
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Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
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