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523 Vesta Drive

Forest Hill South, Toronto, M5P 3A9

$5,995,000

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

Listed 36 days ago · MLS® C13779646

About this home

Welcome to 523 Vesta Drive, an exceptional Forest Hill residence offering over 5,000 sf of beautifully designed living space across 3 levels. A dramatic double-height foyer introduces a light-filled, open-concept interior designed for sophisticated entertaining & comfortable family living. At the heart of the home is a chef-inspired kitchen with a centre island, quartz countertops, a Wolf 6-burner gas range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and Miele dishwasher. A separate butler's pantry with sink, glass-front cabinetry & additional prep space adds function & elegance. The main level also features a family room with a gas fireplace and direct access to the deck overlooking the landscaped backyard, a private home office with custom built-ins and a functional mudroom. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms, each with its own ensuite & heated bathroom floors. The expansive primary retreat offers a coffee bar with sink, two walk-in closets & spa-inspired ensuite with heated floors, gas fireplace, soaker tub, steam & rain shower, heated towel rack & enclosed water closet. The custom dressing room features a skylight, centre island & vanity. The walkout lower level features heated floors, private home theatre with projector & surround sound, wet bar, climate-controlled glass-enclosed wine cellar, recreation space & private guest or nanny suite with ensuite. Exceptional comfort continues with a private elevator servicing all 3 levels, whole-home Sonos sound system, four gas fireplaces, motorized window coverings, central vacuum & security system. Outside, enjoy a landscaped backyard with in-ground pool, deck & lounge areas. A heated driveway leads to the double car garage. Ideally located in prestigious Forest Hill, close to BSS, UCC, parks, shops, transit & amenities, this is a rare opportunity to own a substantial family residence offering exceptional space, technology & luxury in one of Toronto's most coveted communities.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Size
3500-5000 sq ft
Lot
50 × 104 ft
Basement
Finished with Walk-Out
Garage
Built-In
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$29,357 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Forest Hill South
Municipality
Toronto C03
Price per sq ft
~$1,411 (16% below detached houses in Forest Hill South, $1,689)

Interior

Bedrooms
4 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 2-piece (lower), 4 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 5-piece (second)
Rooms
11 above ground + 3 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Yes
Features
Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Carpet Free, Central Vacuum, Storage

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
Shingles
Foundation
Concrete
Faces
East
Pool
Inground

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total parking
6
Driveway and parking
Available

Lot

Size
50 × 104 ft

More

Possession
Flexible
Nearby
Park, Place Of Worship, Public Transit, School
Cross street
Eglinton Ave W & Vesta Dr

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Bedroom 2Second4.17 × 5.12 m (13'8" × 16'10")4 Pc Ensuite, Double Closet, Hardwood Floor
KitchenMain4 × 4.67 m (13'1" × 15'4")Centre Island, Stainless Steel Appl, Breakfast Bar
Bedroom 5Lower3.48 × 4.62 m (11'5" × 15'2")4 Pc Ensuite, Broadloom, Double Closet
Family RoomMain4.89 × 4.67 m (16'1" × 15'4")Gas Fireplace, Picture Window, Crown Moulding
Bedroom 3Second3.63 × 4.41 m (11'11" × 14'6")4 Pc Ensuite, Walk-In Closet(s), Crown Moulding
RecreationLower5.87 × 5.49 m (19'3" × 18')Wet Bar, Heated Floor, Fireplace
BreakfastMain2.65 × 4.67 m (8'8" × 15'4")W/O To Deck, Hardwood Floor, Open Concept
Living RoomMain3.64 × 5.49 m (11'11" × 18')Coffered Ceiling(s), Formal Rm, Hardwood Floor
Media RoomLower5.24 × 4.48 m (17'2" × 14'8")Double Doors, Broadloom, Built-in Speakers
Bedroom 4Second3.66 × 5.46 m (12' × 17'11")4 Pc Ensuite, Double Closet, Overlooks Backyard
Primary BedroomSecond4.47 × 5.95 m (14'8" × 19'6")His and Hers Closets, Ensuite Bath, Wet Bar
LibraryMain2.71 × 4.06 m (8'11" × 13'4")Hardwood Floor, Crown Moulding, Built-in Speakers
FoyerMain1.52 × 5.18 m (5' × 17')
Living RoomMain3.35 × 5.18 m (11' × 17')Hardwood Floor, Coffered Ceiling(s)
OfficeMain2.43 × 3.66 m (8' × 12')Hardwood Floor, B/I Shelves
KitchenMain3.66 × 4.57 m (12' × 15')Centre Island, Stainless Steel Appl, Pantry
Family RoomMain4.57 × 4.57 m (15' × 15')Fireplace, Picture Window, Built-in Speakers
BreakfastMain2.56 × 4.67 m (8'5" × 15'4")W/O To Deck, Open Concept
Primary BedroomSecond4.27 × 5.79 m (14' × 19')Bar Sink, His and Hers Closets, Ensuite Bath
Bedroom 2Second3.35 × 4.57 m (11' × 15')4 Pc Ensuite, Heated Floor, Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 3Second3.96 × 4.88 m (13' × 16')4 Pc Ensuite, Heated Floor, Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 4Second3.35 × 4.27 m (11' × 14')4 Pc Ensuite, Heated Floor, Hardwood Floor
LaundrySecond1.83 × 2.13 m (6' × 7')Laundry Sink, Linen Closet
RecreationLower5.8 × 5.79 m (19' × 19')Wet Bar, Heated Floor
Media RoomLower5.18 × 4.57 m (17' × 15')Built-in Speakers
BedroomLower3.35 × 4.57 m (11' × 15')4 Pc Ensuite, Broadloom, Double Closet

History of this address

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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, 38 cafés and restaurants, 12 parks, 7 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Parkway Fine Foods (500 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%    14 min walk
  • Cedarvale Community School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 97%, math 69%    16 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%    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 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 · 450 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 · 450 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

  • Demolition · 2017 · Closed
    Proposal to demolish exiting 2 storey SFD. See BLD for new dwelling.
  • New Building · 2017 · Closed
    Proposal to construct a 2 storey SFD with integral garage and finished basement. See Demo and ZZC.

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

61 City street trees within 100 m, mostly maples. 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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