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488 Macdonald Road

1013 - OO Old Oakville, Oakville, L6J 2B9

$4,999,000

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  • 4 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • 13 parking
  • 3500-5000 sq ft

Listed 107 days ago · MLS® W13524820

About this home

Grand Grounds. Timeless Elegance. Extraordinary Potential.An exceptional opportunity in one of Olde Oakville's most prestigious neighbourhoods. Tucked behind private gates and nestled beneath a magnificent canopy of mature trees, this beautifully landscaped and increasingly rare 0.82-acre estate offers over 7,100 square feet of living space in an irreplaceable setting just moments from Downtown Oakville.Approached by a sweeping circular drive, the timeless brick residence immediately impresses with its classic Colonial Williamsburg-inspired architecture, elegant symmetry, and commanding presence. Beyond the front entrance, peaceful views of the private pond and lush landscape create a tranquil, park-like retreat rarely found in such a coveted urban location.Custom built in 1980, this stately four-bedroom residence offers an extraordinary opportunity to reimagine an exceptional property. Offered in "as is" condition, the home presents the perfect canvas for those looking to undertake a significant renovation, thoughtfully restore its timeless character, or explore the opportunity to create a magnificent custom estate (subject to all necessary approvals). Whether preserving its enduring architectural charm or designing an entirely new vision, the possibilities are truly exceptional.The expansive grounds provide an incredible backdrop for family living, entertaining, and creating lasting memories for generations to come. Properties offering this rare combination of land, privacy, scale, and location are becoming increasingly difficult to find.Ideally situated within one of Oakville's most sought-after school districts and just a short walk to Downtown Oakville, the Oakville GO Station, public and private schools, Post Park, Whole Foods, Longo's, boutique shopping, restaurants, and the lakefront, this is more than an exceptional property-it is a rare opportunity to create a legacy estate in one of Olde Oakville's most coveted locations.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Age
31-50 years
Size
3500-5000 sq ft
Lot
148.25 × 270.93 ft
Basement
Full, Finished
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$23,316 (2026)
Neighbourhood
1013 - OO Old Oakville
Municipality
Oakville
Price per sq ft
~$1,176 (11% below detached houses in 1013 - OO Old Oakville, $1,316)

Interior

Bedrooms
4 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 5-piece (second), 1 × 2-piece (basement)
Rooms
17 above ground + 7 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Yes

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Cedar
Foundation
Block
Age
31-50 years
Faces
South
Outdoor
Garden Shed

Parking

Garage spaces
3
Total parking
13
Driveway and parking
Circular Drive, Private

Lot

Size
148.25 × 270.93 ft

More

Possession
Flexible
Cross street
Balsam and MacDonald

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
FoyerMain5.18 × 4.04 m (17' × 13'3")
Living RoomMain8.59 × 4.62 m (28'2" × 15'2")
Dining RoomMain4.6 × 3.86 m (15'1" × 12'8")
KitchenMain4.6 × 3.78 m (15'1" × 12'5")
Family RoomMain5.44 × 4.37 m (17'10" × 14'4")
SunroomMain4.45 × 4.04 m (14'7" × 13'3")
OfficeMain2.9 × 1.91 m (9'6" × 6'3")
LaundryMain3.61 × 2.9 m (11'10" × 9'6")
BathroomMain2 Pc Bath
BathroomMain3 Pc Bath
Primary BedroomSecond4.62 × 3.76 m (15'2" × 12'4")Walk-In Closet(s)
SittingSecond4.62 × 2.31 m (15'2" × 7'7")
BathroomSecond3 Pc Ensuite
BedroomSecond4.57 × 3.86 m (15' × 12'8")
BedroomSecond4.57 × 3.89 m (15' × 12'9")
BedroomSecond4.42 × 4.04 m (14'6" × 13'3")
BathroomSecond5 Pc Bath
RecreationBasement8.46 × 4.42 m (27'9" × 14'6")
OfficeBasement5.23 × 4.52 m (17'2" × 14'10")
PlayBasement4.09 × 3.89 m (13'5" × 12'9")
OtherBasement5.08 × 4.37 m (16'8" × 14'4")
Game RoomBasement5.31 × 4.09 m (17'5" × 13'5")
WorkshopBasement5.38 × 5.28 m (17'8" × 17'4")
BathroomBasement2 Pc Bath
Utility RoomBasement

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

  • 🚆 Bronte GO6.3 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 3 cafés and restaurants, 5 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest grocery: Longo's (550 m). Nearest park: Post Park (150 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • New Central Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 76%    14 min walk
  • Dearcroft Montessori School Private19 min walk
  • St. Vincent Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 91%, math 55%    1.3 km
  • E. J. James Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 79%    1.3 km

Secondary

  • Oakville Trafalgar High School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 86%, literacy test 97%    1.9 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 L6J

Owners / renters
84% / 16%
Median household income
$158,000
Average age
43
Children under 15
17%
Homes
79% detached, 10% high-rise
Commute by transit
8%
Population
24,420

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 8%, Yue (Cantonese) 0.7%, Spanish 0.6%, Urdu 0.5%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Halton Region (Oakville/Burlington) police: 31 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): 31 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.

Listed by RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc., Brokerage.

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