$3,895,000
For sale: Detached

Welcome to 26 Vesta Drive, a wonderful family home in the heart of Forest Hill, just a short walk to Forest Hill Village, parks, transit and some of the city's top schools. This spacious three-storey detached home offers an incredible combination of space, location and endless potential, with the opportunity to move in and enjoy today while making it your own over time. Ideally located close to BSS, UCC and Leo Baeck, as well as the Cedarvale Ravine and all the shops and amenities of Forest Hill Village. The main floor offers a warm and inviting layout, with a gracious living room, a spacious dining room that flows seamlessly into the kitchen, and a large family room overlooking the backyard. An addition to the home has created additional living space, including a generous mudroom with direct access outside, adding to the ease and functionality of everyday family living. Upstairs, the second floor features a large primary bedroom with ensuite, two additional well sized bedrooms and a fabulous home office. The third floor offers two more bedrooms and a bathroom, providing plenty of additional space for children, guests or a growing family. The lower level adds even more versatility with a large recreation room perfect for family activities, a home gym or guest bedroom, sauna and full bathroom. The west-facing backyard is a true highlight. Set on an impressive 50 x 142.5 foot lot, the property offers beautifully manicured gardens, exceptional privacy and a large stone patio perfect for entertaining. An inground pool and cabana with its own full powder room create the ultimate setting for long summer days with family and friends. The garage provides excellent additional storage. A special Forest Hill home offering incredible space inside and out, an exceptional lot and a location that is hard to beat. Move in and enjoy it today, make thoughtful updates over time, or take advantage of its incredible potential in the years ahead.
Sold data
Homes in Forest Hill South took a median of 32 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 20 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 49, across 32 recorded sales.
That clock counts only the listing each home finally sold on. Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 86 days.
The median sale price was $2,089,000.
Homes sold for about 6.8% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 6% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 12% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 32 recorded sales in the last 90 days — a small sample, so treat these figures as indicative. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Toronto (Forest Hill South) has 529 Fraser Institute–rated schools (425 elementary and 104 secondary), averaging 6.2/10.
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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