474 Russell Hill Road
Forest Hill South, Toronto, M5P 2S7
$17,200,000
- 4+1 bedrooms
- 7 bathrooms
- 5 parking
- 5000 + sq ft
Listed 49 days ago · MLS® C13732176
About this home
An Exceptional Custom Residence On Prestigious Russell Hill Road, In The Heart Of Forest Hill Village. Surrounded By Distinguished Homes And Steps From The Village's Shops, Cafés, Restaurants, Parks, Transit And Renowned Private And Public Schools, This Is A Rare Opportunity To Enjoy One Of Toronto's Most Established Residential Settings. Only Four Years Old And Offering Over 7,500 Sq. Ft. Of Living Space, The Home Pairs A Timeless Limestone Exterior And Slate Roof With A Warm, Contemporary Interior. An Elevator Provides Convenient Access To Every Level. Twelve-Foot Ceilings On The Main And Upper Floors, Soaring Black-Framed Windows And A Serene Neutral Palette Create A Wonderful Sense Of Light And Space. The Generous Kitchen Features Integrated Appliances, Sleek White Oak Cabinetry, A Large Centre Island And Separate Servery, Opening To The Family Room With Fireplace. The Main Level Also Offers A Gracious Living Room With Gas Fireplace And An Elegant Formal Dining Room Enhanced By Its Own Wine Cellar. Book-Matched Italian Porcelain, Solid White Oak Floors And A Floating White Oak Staircase With Glass Railings Add Quiet Sophistication Throughout. The Primary Suite Features A Spacious Walk-In Closet And A Beautifully Appointed Ensuite With Freestanding Tub, Double Vanity And Glass-Enclosed Shower. Two Separate Laundry Rooms, Conveniently Located On The Upper And Lower Levels, Support Effortless Family Living. The Heated Lower Level Features A Gym, Recreation Room With Built-In Bar, Second Wine Cellar And Private Housekeeper Suite. Complete With A Crestron Smart-Home System, Sony Audio With Bosch Speakers Throughout, Heated Driveway And Landscaped Backyard-A Thoughtfully Designed Modern Home In A Coveted Forest Hill Location.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Size
- 5000 + sq ft
- Lot
- 50 × 149.87 ft
- Basement
- Walk-Up, Finished
- Garage
- Built-In
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $45,901 (2025)
- Neighbourhood
- Forest Hill South
- Municipality
- Toronto C03
- Price per sq ft
- ~$3,440 (104% above detached houses in Forest Hill South, $1,689)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4 above ground + 1 below
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 6-piece, 1 × 4-piece, 3 × 3-piece, 2 × 2-piece
- Rooms
- 9 above ground + 3 below
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Features
- Built-In Oven, Central Vacuum
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Brick, Stone
- Roof
- Slate
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Faces
- West
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Total parking
- 5
Lot
- Size
- 50 × 149.87 ft
More
- Possession
- TBA
- Cross street
- Old Forest Hill Rd and Russell Rd
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 4.88 × 3.69 m (16' × 12'1") | Open Concept, Overlooks Frontyard, Fireplace |
| Foyer | Main | 3.78 × 3.48 m (12'5" × 11'5") | Skylight, Elevator, Open Concept |
| Dining Room | Main | 5.18 × 4.91 m (17' × 16'1") | Open Concept, Picture Window, Hardwood Floor |
| Kitchen | Main | 7.07 × 4.94 m (23'2" × 16'2") | B/I Appliances, W/O To Garden, Centre Island |
| Family Room | Main | 7.35 × 5.94 m (24'1" × 19'6") | Fireplace, Overlooks Backyard, W/O To Garden |
| Office | Main | 4.82 × 3.48 m (15'10" × 11'5") | B/I Shelves, Hardwood Floor, Double Doors |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 5.33 × 5.22 m (17'6" × 17'2") | 6 Pc Ensuite, Walk-In Closet(s), Overlooks Garden |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 3.68 × 5 m (12'1" × 16'5") | 3 Pc Ensuite, Large Window, Hardwood Floor |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 5.15 × 4 m (16'11" × 13'1") | 3 Pc Ensuite, Pot Lights, Large Closet |
| Bedroom 4 | Second | 4.18 × 3.69 m (13'9" × 12'1") | 4 Pc Ensuite, Hardwood Floor, Elevator |
| Recreation | Lower | 12.22 × 7.01 m (40'1" × 23') | Wet Bar, Elevator, Walk-Up |
| Exercise Room | Lower | 4.91 × 4.6 m (16'1" × 15'1") | Mirrored Walls, Cushion Floor, Built-in Speakers |
| Nursery | Lower | 4.02 × 3.39 m (13'2" × 11'1") | 3 Pc Ensuite, Closet, Pot Lights |
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 Very walkable
- 🚇 Chaplin LRT10 min walk
- 🚇 Avenue LRT13 min walk
- 🚆 Mount Dennis GO6.1 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 3 grocery stores, 26 cafés and restaurants, 10 parks, 5 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Fresh Harvest (650 m). Nearest park: Old Forest Hill Parkette (150 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Forest Hill Junior and Senior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 94%, math 90%4 min walk - Oriole Park Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 100%, math 100%9 min walk - Bishop Strachan School Private13 min walk
- Upper Canada College Private15 min walk
Secondary
- Forest Hill Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 60%, literacy test 93%13 min walk - Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 59%, literacy test 89%18 min walk
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 M5P
- Owners / renters
- 39% / 61%
- Median household income
- $99,000
- Average age
- 44
- Children under 15
- 12%
- Homes
- 25% detached, 41% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 26%
- Population
- 19,791
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Spanish 1.5%, Mandarin 1.2%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1%, Iranian Persian 0.7%.
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
Major crime per resident in Forest Hill South (2025): 41% below the Toronto average, down 29% from the year before.
- Assault74% below average
- Break and enter73% above average
- Auto theft53% below average
- Robberyabout average
- Theft from vehicles38% below average
- Shootingsnone reported
Crime Severity Index for Toronto police: 60 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).
Police-reported figures for the whole neighbourhood, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.
Development nearby
No planning applications within 500 m in the last five years.
Rezoning, site plan, subdivision and condominium applications filed with the city.
Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Neighbourhood crime: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal (Open Government Licence – Toronto Police Service). Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.
Living here
Commute
To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 6 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.
What can be built RD
Residential Detached (with a site-specific exception).
- ✅ Up to 6 homes on the lot (multiplex): a sixplex ward
- ✅ Garden suite in the backyard
- ✅ Laneway suite, if the lot backs onto a lane
From Toronto’s Zoning By-law 569-2013 map. Lot size, setbacks and trees decide what actually fits; check with a planner before you buy.
Building permits
- Demolition · 2017 · ClosedDemolition of existing single family dwelling
- New Building · 2017 · ClosedNew two storey dwelling with attached garage
Permits filed with the City of Toronto. A permit doesn’t mean the work passed final inspection.
Trees
122 City street trees within 100 m. That’s more than the Toronto average of 42.
Trees on City boulevards only, not private yards or parks.
Internet High-speed
50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).
From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.
Short-term rentals
Only in your principal residence (where you live). The entire home can be rented up to 180 nights a year; renting up to 3 bedrooms while you live there has no limit. Hosts register with the City and collect the 6% accommodation tax.
Zoning, heritage, building permits and street trees: City of Toronto open data (Open Government Licence – Toronto). Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES NANCY SAEDI.
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