Forest Hill is not just another affluent neighbourhood in the city of Toronto. This scenic community has ample rolling hills and winding roads and its stately homes were uniquely built. Many prestigious schools are located in the area, coupled with plenty of community amenities.
Location
Under current city planning, Forest Hill is divided into two neighbourhoods:
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Forest Hill North's (Neighbourhood #102) boundaries are Briar Hill Road to the north, Castlewood Road and Latimer Avenue to the east, Eglinton Avenue West to the south and Marlee Avenue to the west. Over 40% of the families had incomes of over $100,000, as of 2001.
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Forest Hill South's (Neighbourhood #101) boundaries are Eglinton Avenue West to the north, Avenue Road and Oriole Parkway to the east, St Clair Avenue West and Lonsdale Road to the south and Bathurst Street to the west. Over 60% of the families had incomes of over $100,000, as of 2001.
Market Sampling
Listed on MLS as of October 2011:
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A single-family brick home in Forest Hill South, with 3 + 1 bedrooms (ie, one in the basement), 4 bathrooms, on a 50' x 70' lot, asked for $1.7 million.
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Another single-family stone home also in Forest Hill South, with 3 + 1 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, on a 100' x 130' lot, asked for $6 million.
Architectural Styles and Environment
In Forest Hill, you will find grand homes with a wide range of architectural styles, including Tudor Revival (pitched roofs, timber framing, high chimneys - British), Georgian (symmetrical window arrangement, centered panel front door with transom, chimneys on both sides – British & US) and French Colonial (vertical timber posts on sill, exterior stairs, French doors - US).
The sidewalks in the neighbourhood are lined with matured trees that are decades old, thanks to the dated building codes and bylaws of the Forest Hill Village. Sophisticated landscaping and gated entrances are not uncommon scenes.
Schools
Explanation: The numbers below in brackets are ratings (out of 10.0) from the School Report Cards provided by the Fraser Institute for 2009-2010.
Elementary Schools with ratings: Forest Hill Junior and Senior Public School (8.9), Holy Rosary Catholic School (7.2), North Preparatory Junior Public School (6.8), West Preparatory Junior Public School (8.6)
Secondary School with ratings: Forest Hill Collegiate Institute (7.6)
Private Schools (no ratings): Bishop Strachan School (girls), Upper Canada College (boys), St. Michael's College School (boys, Catholic)
In addition, a few Montessori schools are located in and around the neighbourhood.
Community Amenities
The Kay Gardner Beltline Trail, originally part of the Toronto Belt Line Railway loop, spans 4.5 km in the northeast section of Forest Hill. This beautiful trail, with dense tree lines, provides an escape from the city's busy life, and it is good for walking, jogging, cross-country skiing and nature appreciation all year long. The trail is also part of the city's Discovery Walks program; the complete "Central Ravines, Belt Line & Gardens” walk is 11 km long.
The Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena provides ice time for children and adults alike.
In addition to the resources in print, audio and video format, check out the community events and programs provided by the Forest Hill's Public Library.
Forest Hill is a neighbourhood that would support a growing family and provide a desirable quality of life.