Forest Hill

The character of Forest Hill.

Forest Hill is divided into two parts. Forest Hill North runs from Eglinton Avenue to Briar Hill, with a higher density of younger families and walkability to the Forest Hill Village commercial strip. Forest Hill South, between Briar Hill and St. Clair Avenue, is the older and more established section, with grander homes on larger lots. The defining streets are Russell Hill Road, Old Forest Hill Road, Warren Road, and Strathearn Boulevard.

Schools and catchments.

Forest Hill is zoned for Forest Hill Junior and Senior Public School, Forest Hill Collegiate. Private options inside the neighbourhood include Upper Canada College (boys, SK to 12), Bishop Strachan School (girls, JK to 12), and The York School. Holy Rosary Catholic School serves the Catholic community.

What we have sold here.

• Recent sales across Forest Hill range from $4M family homes to $20M+ estates on Russell Hill Road and Old Forest Hill Road.
• Tudor and Georgian revival homes on 60-foot lots with renovated interiors are the most active price point at $5M to $8M.
• New builds on torn-down 1920s lots routinely sell for $10M to $18M depending on architect and finishes.

If you are buying.

Forest Hill rewards patience. Inventory turns over slowly because owners stay for decades, often passing homes through generations. The best opportunities come from estate sales and divorce listings, not the open market. Work with an agent who has private connections in the neighbourhood. Walk-in viewings of unrenovated 1920s homes can hide the strongest investment opportunities, since the lot itself is the asset.

If you are selling.

Selling in Forest Hill requires understanding the different buyer profiles by section. Forest Hill North attracts younger families and Bay Street executives in the $4M to $7M range. Forest Hill South attracts established wealth and international buyers in the $7M to $25M range. Pricing strategy and marketing channels differ accordingly. Pre-list staging by a Forest Hill specific designer is essential.

The numbers.

Average sale price: $5.6M. Active inventory: 23. Properties on market average 52 days. Forest Hill is consistently ranked among the top 3 most expensive postal codes in Canada.