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516 Vesta Drive

Forest Hill South, Toronto, M5P 3A8

$5,200,000

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  • 4+1 bedrooms
  • 6 bathrooms
  • 6 parking
  • 3500-5000 sq ft

Listed 19 days ago · MLS® C13849628

About this home

**A MASTERPIECE OF CUSTOM CRAFTSMANSHIP WITH EXPANSIVE GROUND** An extraordinary Lorne Rose creation showcasing timeless architecture, exceptional craftsmanship and luxurious finishes. From the natural stone exterior with limestone detailing to the soaring ceilings, spectacular custom kitchen and extensive millwork, every detail has been thoughtfully designed. The main floor features a porcelain-tiled foyer, high ceilings, circular staircase, custom-trimmed living room with built-ins and integrated speaker system, plus a sophisticated office with wood panelling and storage. The elegant dining room boasts a vaulted ceiling, pot lights and custom cabinetry, flowing into a butler's pantry with wine fridge. The spectacular custom kitchen features marble and granite countertops, custom marble backsplash, built-in refrigerator and freezer, extensive cabinetry and built-ins. A beautiful walkout opens to the expansive backyard, surrounded by mature trees and professionally designed landscaping. Upstairs, the spacious primary retreat features custom built-ins, backyard views and a luxurious 5-piece ensuite with two separate vanities, soaker tub and private water closet. Bedroom 2 offers a 4-piece ensuite with porcelain tile, while additional bedrooms are served by beautifully appointed bathrooms. A convenient second-floor laundry completes the level. The finished basement offers incredible versatility with a hardwood-floored recreation room, built-in cabinetry, refrigerator, gym, powder room, cold cellar/utility area and storage. A private nanny/guest suite includes a bedroom with built-in storage, closet and full bathroom. Walk out to the exterior or access the garage directly from the basement and mudroom. Outside, enjoy an expansive backyard and oversized side yard with mature landscaping, traditional wood gates and doors, and exceptional potential for outdoor living. The single-car garage with walkout to a garden area adds convenience.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Age
New
Size
3500-5000 sq ft
Lot
37.72 × 232.24 ft
Basement
Finished with Walk-Out
Garage
Built-In
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$30,194 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Forest Hill South
Municipality
Toronto C03
Price per sq ft
~$1,224 (27% below detached houses in Forest Hill South, $1,680)

Interior

Bedrooms
4 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
2 × 5-piece, 2 × 2-piece, 2 × 4-piece
Rooms
11 above ground + 2 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
Stone
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Age
New
Faces
West

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
6
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
37.72 × 232.24 ft

More

Possession
TBA.ASAP
Cross street
Bathurst/Eglinton

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomGround4.15 × 3.96 m (13'7" × 13')Hardwood Floor, Bay Window, Combined w/Dining
Dining RoomGround4.88 × 3.96 m (16' × 13')Hardwood Floor, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
KitchenGround8.53 × 3.99 m (28' × 13'1")Hardwood Floor, Breakfast Area, Walk-Out
Family RoomGround6.16 × 5 m (20'3" × 16'5")Hardwood Floor, B/I Bookcase, Fireplace
OfficeGround4.57 × 3.41 m (15' × 11'2")Hardwood Floor, Panelled
Primary BedroomSecond5.49 × 5.06 m (18' × 16'7")Walk-In Closet(s), Fireplace, 5 Pc Ensuite
Bedroom 2Second3.96 × 3.57 m (13' × 11'9")Hardwood Floor, Closet, 4 Pc Bath
Bedroom 3Second4.66 × 3.84 m (15'3" × 12'7")Hardwood Floor, Closet, Semi Ensuite
Bedroom 4Second3.9 × 3.66 m (12'10" × 12')Hardwood Floor, Closet, Semi Ensuite
RecreationBasement12.24 × 4.62 m (40'2" × 15'2")Hardwood Floor, Walk-Out
Bedroom 5Basement4 Pc Ensuite
Bedroom 5Basement1 × 1 m (3'3" × 3'3")

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 Chaplin LRT5 min walk
  • 🚇 Forest Hill LRT6 min walk
  • 🚆 Mount Dennis GO5.6 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 5 grocery stores, 36 cafés and restaurants, 14 parks, 7 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Parkway Fine Foods (450 m). Nearest park: Shallmar Parkette (350 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • North Preparatory Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 38%    8 min walk
  • Forest Hill Junior and Senior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 94%, math 90%    13 min walk
  • Oriole Park Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 100%, math 100%    15 min walk
  • Cedarvale Community School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 97%, math 69%    15 min walk

Secondary

  • Forest Hill Collegiate Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 60%, literacy test 93%    3 min walk
  • Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 59%, literacy test 89%    1.2 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 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 1 active

  • 515 CHAPLIN CRES · 500 m
    Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2012
    INACTIVE The subject property contains two 8 storey residential apartment buildings that are linked by a below grade garage. The proposal is to construct an…
    Application details
  • 2008 BATHURST ST · 400 m
    Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Closed · applied 2024
    Jan 2026 Resubmission: to include 7 rental replacement units. No built form or massing changes made to the proposal. The number of dwelling units have…
    Application details
  • 2014 BATHURST ST · 400 m
    Plan of Condominium · Closed · applied 2024
    Draft Plan of Condominium for a nine storey residential building with 25 dwelling units.
    Application details

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. Planning applications: City of Toronto open data.

Living here

Commute

To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 7 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.

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Building permits

No building permits at this address since 2014.

2 permits on this block of the street in the last 2 years.

Permits filed with the City of Toronto. A permit doesn’t mean the work passed final inspection.

Trees

55 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).

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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.

City rules

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.

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