45 Birch Avenue, Richmond Hill, ON

South Richvale, Richmond Hill · MLS® N13127814

$6,388,000
For Sale
Listed 129 days agoNo offer date statedSitting longer than typical
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4+1Bedrooms
7Bathrooms
3Garage · 7 parking
5,000Sq ft

About this home

In short

  • "Maison Élégance" A statement of timeless elegance in the heart of Richmond Hill.
  • Nestled on a prestigious tree-lined street and backing onto a breathtaking ravine setting, this exceptional residence blends refined architecture with modern luxury...
  • A grand entry introduces soaring ceilings, rich finishes, and beautifully curated living spaces designed for both elegant entertaining and everyday comfort.
  • Expansive principal rooms are complemented by designer lighting, custom millwork, and oversized windows that flood the home with natural light while framing...
  • Designed with lifestyle in mind, the home seamlessly transitions to beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces ideal for summer entertaining, quiet mornings, and evening...

"Maison Élégance" A statement of timeless elegance in the heart of Richmond Hill. Nestled on a prestigious tree-lined street and backing onto a breathtaking ravine setting, this exceptional residence blends refined architecture with modern luxury, creating a home that is both sophisticated and inviting. Surrounded by mature trees and tranquil natural vistas, the property offers a rare sense of privacy and serenity in an unrivalled setting. From the moment you arrive, impeccable craftsmanship and elevated design define every detail. A grand entry introduces soaring ceilings, rich finishes, and beautifully curated living spaces designed for both elegant entertaining and everyday comfort. Expansive principal rooms are complemented by designer lighting, custom millwork, and oversized windows that flood the home with natural light while framing picturesque ravine views. An integrated private elevator adds an exceptional level of comfort and convenience, seamlessly connecting the home's living spaces with ease and sophistication. The chef-inspired kitchen serves as the heart of the home, thoughtfully appointed with premium appliances, custom cabinetry, and an oversized island perfect for gathering with family and guests alike. The upper level offers a private retreat with serene bedrooms and a luxurious primary suite featuring a spa-inspired ensuite and generous walk-in dressing area. Designed with lifestyle in mind, the home seamlessly transitions to beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces ideal for summer entertaining, quiet mornings, and evening relaxation, all set against the backdrop of the ravine and towering mature trees. Perfectly positioned near top-rated schools, upscale shopping, fine dining, parks, golf courses, and every modern convenience, this coveted Richmond Hill address offers an exceptional blend of prestige and accessibility.

Key facts

Property type
Detached, 2-Storey
MLS®
N13127814
Bedrooms
4+1 (5 total)
Bathrooms
7 (1 half)
Size
5,000 sq ft
Lot
52.99 × 179.27 ft
Cross streets
Rutherford/Avenue Rd
Parking
3 garage · 7 parking (built-in)
Basement
Separate Entrance, Walk-Up, Finished
Kitchens
2 (1 + 1)
Heating
Forced Air
A/C
Central Air
Exterior
Stone
Foundation
Stone
Roof
Shingles
Sewer
Sewer
Pool
Other
Property tax
$23,091 / 2025
Days on market
129
Listing brokerage
HAMMOND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES LIMITED

Rooms

NurseryLower4.30 × 4.10 m

heated floor · 3 pc ensuite

Family RoomMain6.10 × 6.90 m

hardwood floor · b/i shelves · fireplace

KitchenMain6.20 × 6.70 m

b/i appliances · centre island · bar sink

RecreationLower12.60 × 6.10 m

heated floor · w/o to ravine · 3 pc bath

OfficeMain4.20 × 4.50 m

hardwood floor · b/i shelves · panelled

BreakfastMain4.30 × 4.60 m

hardwood floor · picture window · w/o to ravine

Bedroom 3Second4.50 × 4.60 m

hardwood floor · 4 pc ensuite · walk-in closet(s)

Bedroom 4Second4.80 × 3.60 m

hardwood floor · 4 pc ensuite · walk-in closet(s)

Dining RoomMain4.60 × 4.90 m

hardwood floor · panelled · moulded ceiling

Bedroom 2Second4.50 × 5.20 m

walk-in closet(s) · 4 pc bath · hardwood floor

Primary BedroomSecond5.00 × 8.80 m

fireplace · 7 pc ensuite · juliette balcony

Living RoomMain4.60 × 4.30 m

hardwood floor · fireplace · moulded ceiling

Our TakeTeam Asgarian · Broker
No automatic estimate

This home is in the largest size bracket the board records (5,000 sq ft and up). Comparable-sales math compares homes by size, and too few homes this large sell nearby to compare it fairly, so no automatic estimate is shown. The largest homes in South Richvale (3,500 sq ft and up) have sold between $2.13M and $14.70M over the last two years (36 sales).

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The assigned public school is Charles Howitt PS. EQAO is only one input, and families here also look at French Immersion, boundary, and private options, the full breakdown is below.

What sellers nearby are askingCurrently listed nearby in South Richvale · asking prices
$5.29Mavg asking

The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.

Per square foot, these ask about $1,169/sqft; this home lists at $1,278/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.

The 3 closest active listings nearby.

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6.39MThis home6.39M6.99M2.49MThis home vs active comparables

Neighbourhood & location

South Richvale, Richmond Hill, ON

CommuteTime from this home to where you spend your day

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Nearby neighbourhoods

How asking prices compare in the closest areas to this home. Longer bars mean a pricier market.

North Richvale
$1.24M
Langstaff
$2.14M
Mill Pond
$1.92M
Harding
$2.23M
Crosby
$1.12M

Typical asking price of active listings of the same type, per area (outliers removed). Richmond Hill.

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Schools & catchmentAssigned attendance-boundary schools, with EQAO results

The public and Catholic schools this address is zoned for, with EQAO results (the share of students meeting Ontario's provincial standard).

School attendance boundaries and EQAO results are Ontario government data and can change. Confirm the current catchment with the school board before relying on it.

Street view near Charles Howitt PS
74%
Charles Howitt PSPublic · Elementary · JK-8 · 0.9 km awayAround the GTA average · 74% meet the provincial standard
St. Theresa Of LisieuxEQAO results not published
Also nearby: 11 more schools within 2.5 km
Roselawn Public School · Public elementary0.5 km · 74% at standard
Ross Doan Public School · Public elementary1.3 km · 80% at standard
Anne Frank Public School · Public elementary1.9 km · 58% at standard
St John Paul II Catholic Elementary School · Catholic elementary1.9 km · 82% at standard
Red Maple Public School · Public elementary2.0 km · 69% at standard
Thornhill Woods Public School · Public elementary2.0 km · 81% at standard
St Anne Catholic Elementary School · Catholic elementary2.0 km · 87% at standard
Nellie McClung Public School · Public elementary2.0 km · 74% at standard
Carrville Mills Public School · Public elementary2.1 km · 85% at standard
Sixteenth Avenue Public School · Public elementary2.4 km · 70% at standard
Stephen Lewis Secondary School · Public secondary2.5 km · 86% at standard

Not the assigned catchment: schools a family here could reach, with EQAO results where published.

Affordability & Mortgage

Affordability
$29,114/mo
$1168KIncome needed
5.5×Price ÷ income
$6,719Weekly cost
$146,175Land transfer tax, one-time (Ontario)
20% down4.79%25-yr amortization

Income needed assumes a ~32% GDS ratio; weekly is mortgage principal & interest only. Price ÷ income is the home price over the income needed. Fixed reference assumptions so listings compare on equal footing, not a lending decision.

94%mortgage
Mortgage $29,114Property tax $1,924Total carry $31,039

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Your numbers

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Homes over $1.5M can't be insured, so 20% down or more is required.

4.39%
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Live rate from Ratehub.ca

Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 4.24% via Ratehub.ca (as of September 21, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.

years
years (your rate-locked period)
$27,973per month

Mortgage amount $5,110,400 · 4.39% over 25 years

$1,277,600Down payment (20.0%)
$5,110,400Loan before insurance
$0CMHC premium
$29,897Total monthly cost

Total monthly cost

Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
$27,973
Property tax
$1,924
Condo / maintenance fees
$0
Heating
$0
Estimated monthly cost
$29,897

Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.

One-time closing costs

Ontario land transfer tax
$146,175
Estimated closing costs
$146,175

Plus your down payment of $1,277,600. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.

Mortgage stress test

6.39%Qualifying rate
$33,891/monthPayment at the qualifying rate

Lenders qualify you at the greater of your rate plus 2% or 5.25%. You do not pay this rate. It just shows you could still handle payments if rates rose, so aim to stay comfortable at this higher number.

Over the full 25 years

$3,281,504Total interest paid
$8,391,904Total of all payments
Principal $5,110,400 Interest $3,281,504
YearPrincipalInterestBalance
1$115,642$220,034$4,994,758
2$120,774$214,902$4,873,983
3$126,135$209,541$4,747,849
4$131,733$203,943$4,616,116
5$137,579$198,097$4,478,537
6$143,685$191,991$4,334,852
7$150,062$185,614$4,184,789
8$156,722$178,954$4,028,067
9$163,678$171,998$3,864,389
10$170,942$164,734$3,693,447
11$178,529$157,147$3,514,918
12$186,452$149,224$3,328,465
13$194,728$140,949$3,133,738
14$203,370$132,306$2,930,368
15$212,396$123,280$2,717,972
16$221,822$113,854$2,496,150
17$231,667$104,009$2,264,482
18$241,949$93,727$2,022,533
19$252,687$82,989$1,769,846
20$263,902$71,774$1,505,944
21$275,614$60,062$1,230,330
22$287,847$47,830$942,484
23$300,622$35,054$641,862
24$313,964$21,712$327,898
25$327,898$7,778$0

At the end of your 5-year term

Total paid over the term
$1,678,381
Principal paid down
$631,863
Interest paid
$1,046,518
Balance remaining
$4,478,537

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Estimates only, not a mortgage quote or pre-approval. Figures use Canadian semi-annual compounding, current minimum down-payment rules, CMHC premium tiers, and Ontario (plus Toronto, when selected) land transfer tax. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and closing costs vary by lender and property. Confirm every number with your mortgage professional.

Investor snapshot

Rental yield
From 14 whole-home leases in South Richvale$7,137/mo
$85,644Gross annual rent
0.8%Cap rate after taxes and upkeep
$5,376 to $7,986Typical rent range
~25 daysTo find a tenant, on average

The suite is real income here: basements rent in South Richvale (18 of 72 recent detached leases were basement units, around $2,050 a month). The figure above is the whole house on one lease; rented as two units, the suite alone brings about $2,050 a month on top of the upper floors. Permitted use is worth confirming with the city.

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The last 14 whole-home leases in South Richvale signed at a median of $6,265 a month; adjusted to this home for size, beds and baths, and for where rents stood the month each signed, that is $7,137. The gross yield above is on the asking price, before taxes and upkeep; the cap rate is after them. A finished basement or second suite can push real rent above it. Taxes, fees, and vacancy vary by property, and cap rate is before financing.

1.3%
Gross yield
− Property tax $23,091− Insurance $1,400− Vacancy & upkeep $9,421Net operating income $51,732

All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of HAMMOND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES LIMITED. MLS®/PropTx.

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