Salehian.com 647-325-5000

717 Eglinton Avenue W 103

Forest Hill South, Toronto, M5N 1C9

$369,000

Reduced $30,000 from $399,000

Photo 1 of 19Photo 2 of 19Photo 3 of 19Photo 4 of 19Photo 5 of 19Photo 6 of 19Photo 7 of 19Photo 8 of 19Photo 9 of 19Photo 10 of 19Photo 11 of 19Photo 12 of 19Photo 13 of 19Photo 14 of 19Photo 15 of 19Photo 16 of 19Photo 17 of 19Photo 18 of 19Photo 19 of 19
  • 1 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
  • 0 parking
  • 700-799 sq ft

Listed 18 days ago · MLS® C13853694

About this home

Welcome to an exceptional residence in the heart of Upper Forest Hill, set within The Crofton, a meticulously restored Art Deco boutique building inspired by the timeless sophistication of New York architecture. Favoured for its southwest exposure and overlooking a lush, tree-lined ravine, this generous one-bedroom suite offers a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and refined urban living. A gracious entry foyer leads into the spacious living room, where expansive windows frame tranquil ravine vistas and impressive skyline views. The efficiently designed updated kitchen offers everything needed for effortless everyday living, while the generously proportioned primary bedroom features multiple closets and ample space for custom built-ins. The suite also includes an exclusive-use locker, while monthly maintenance fees include property taxes, heat, hydro, water, fibre-optic internet, and cable. The Crofton has undergone an extensive restoration, including updated electrical and plumbing systems, a renewed building envelope, rebuilt balconies, beautifully redesigned front landscaping and fabulous seating area on the south lawn. Ideally situated in coveted Upper Forest Hill, this exceptional residence is close to the LRT, Beltline trails, neighbourhood shops, cafés, and renowned restaurants. A distinctive Forest Hill offering where architectural heritage, modern comfort, and ravine-side serenity come together.

Details

Type
Co-Ownership Apartment
Style
Apartment
Size
700-799 sq ft
Basement
None
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Maintenance fee
$1,218/month
Neighbourhood
Forest Hill South
Municipality
Toronto C03

Interior

Bedrooms
1 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece
Rooms
4 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Laundry
Laundry Room

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Water, Gas
Air conditioning
Wall Unit(s)

Building and exterior

Style
Apartment
Exterior
Brick
Outdoor
Landscaped, Lighting

Condo

Building
THE CROFTON
Monthly fee
$1,218
Fee includes
Heat Included, Hydro Included, Water Included, Cable TV Included, Common Elements Included, Building Insurance Included
Exposure
South
View
Forest, Garden, Trees/Woods
Pets
Yes-with Restrictions
Security
Alarm System, Monitored, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Security System, Smoke Detector
Property manager
The Meritus Group Mgmt Inc. 905-275-9575

More

Possession
Immediate/TBA
Nearby
Arts Centre, Library, Park, Public Transit, Ravine, Rec./Commun.Centre
Cross street
Spadina Rd & Eglinton Ave W

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain4.88 × 3.69 m (16' × 12'1")Window, South View, Overlooks Dining
Dining RoomMain2.96 × 2.47 m (9'9" × 8'1")Hardwood Floor, Overlooks Living
KitchenMain1.83 × 2.17 m (6' × 7'1")Window, West View, B/I Shelves
Primary BedroomMain3.81 × 4.27 m (12'6" × 14')Double Closet, Hardwood Floor, South View
FoyerMain1.83 × 2.17 m (6' × 7'1")Hardwood Floor, Overlooks Dining, Overlooks Living

History of this address

1 earlier listing at this address, with sold and leased prices. Create a free account or sign in to see them.

Location

Location is approximate. See nearby homes on the map

Recent sales nearby

See what similar homes within 1 km sold for in the last year. Create a free account or sign in to see them.

The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 Forest Hill LRT4 min walk
  • 🚇 Chaplin LRT6 min walk
  • 🚆 Mount Dennis GO5.5 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 5 grocery stores, 34 cafés and restaurants, 14 parks, 7 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Parkway Fine Foods (400 m). Nearest park: Bathurst St Slopes (250 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • North Preparatory Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 38%    8 min walk
  • West Preparatory Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 87%, math 57%    14 min walk
  • Forest Hill Junior and Senior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 94%, math 90%    14 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%    1.3 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 M5N

Owners / renters
49% / 51%
Median household income
$110,000
Average age
42
Children under 15
17%
Homes
44% detached, 38% high-rise
Commute by transit
25%
Population
16,154

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 2.6%, Spanish 1.8%, Hebrew 1.1%, Mandarin 1.1%.

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 · 400 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 · 350 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
  • 2016 BATHURST ST · 300 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 R

Residential (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.

Full lot check · Run the numbers

Building permits

  • Other · 2022 · Closed
    Proposal for masonry wall repairs and balcony (8) repairs.
  • Balcony/Guard Repairs · 2021 · Permit Issued
    PROPOSED: Supply and install new aluminium/clear glass railings on parapet at 4 terraces
  • Interior Alterations · 2018 · Closed
    Proposed interior alterations to 6th floor of existing apartment building. Combining suites 601 and 603 into 1 dwelling unit.
  • Interior Alterations · 2018 · Inspection
    Proposal for interior alterations to a residential suite in an existing 6 storey apartment building - Suite 307
  • Multiple Projects · 2016 · Closed
    Proposal for localized brick repairs to the exterior walls and balconies of an existing apartment building.

4 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

53 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.

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.

Listed by CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LIMITED.

Listing information provided by PropTx Innovations Inc. and TRREB; deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by PropTx.

Similar homes nearby

See more in Toronto