Welcome to 492 Ruth Avenue, an exceptional residence ideally located near Bayview Avenue and Cummer Avenue in the prestigious Newtonbrook East community of North York. Set on a premium 60 x 143 ft rectangular lot, this remarkable home offers approximately 4,897 sq ft of elegant above-grade living space, complemented by a professionally finished 2,200 sq ft walk-up basement. Designed for both comfort and sophistication, the property showcases outstanding craftsmanship and timeless architectural details throughout. This expansive two-storey home features 5+2 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, with soaring 9-foot ceilings, a triple attached garage, and a beautifully landscaped exterior complete with an interlocking driveway and walkway. The bright kitchen includes a convenient walk-out, perfect for seamless indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. The interior is richly appointed with gleaming hardwood floors throughout the principal rooms, and a refined blend of marble, parquet, and ceramic finishes. Elegant details include skylights, wainscoting, cornice mouldings, and extensive oak craftsmanship. Three gas fireplaces with custom mantels enhance the living, family, and recreation rooms. The lower level offers a private retreat, featuring a spacious recreation area, a large spa, and a private sauna-ideal for relaxation and entertaining. Additional features include a high-efficiency furnace (2019), central air conditioning (2016), electronic air cleaner, central vacuum, alarm system, intercom, and automatic garage door openers. Perfectly situated near top-rated schools, parks, shopping, fine dining, and offering easy access to major highways and public transit, this home delivers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Toronto's most sought-after neighborhoods.
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Facts and features of 492 Ruth Avenue
| Type | Detached |
|---|---|
| Style | 2-Storey |
| Bedrooms | 5 + 2 |
| Bathrooms | 7 |
| Size | 3500-5000 sq ft |
| Lot | 60 x 143 Feet |
| Parking | 9 |
| Garage | Attached |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Basement | Other, Finished |
| Exterior | Brick |
| Taxes | $14,365 (2025) |
| Days on market | 112 |
| Listing brokerage | CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LIMITED |
Rooms
9 rooms, with sizes
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 15′ 5″ × 10′ 3″ 4.69 × 3.12 m | semi ensuite, 5 pc bath, parquet |
| Family Room | Main | 17′ 0″ × 13′ 0″ 5.18 × 3.96 m | marble fireplace, french doors, b/i bookcase |
| Kitchen | Main | 24′ 3″ × 19′ 8″ 7.4 × 6.0 m | ceramic floor, w/o to deck |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 18′ 2″ × 14′ 3″ 5.54 × 4.34 m | w/o to balcony, 6 pc ensuite, b/i vanity |
| Library | Main | 15′ 2″ × 10′ 2″ 4.63 × 3.1 m | b/i shelves, pot lights, hardwood floor |
| Bedroom 4 | Second | 15′ 9″ × 12′ 3″ 4.81 × 3.73 m | semi ensuite, double closet, parquet |
| Living Room | Main | 20′ 10″ × 14′ 2″ 6.34 × 4.32 m | cathedral ceiling(s), sunken room, marble fireplace |
| Dining Room | Main | 14′ 5″ × 12′ 2″ 4.4 × 3.72 m | combined w/living, bow window, hardwood floor |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 15′ 3″ × 10′ 9″ 4.64 × 3.27 m | 4 pc ensuite, parquet, double closet |
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What’s near 492 Ruth Avenue
From 492 Ruth Avenue, the nearest TDSB elementary school is Lester B Pearson Elementary School, about 700 m away.
Schools
- Lester B Pearson Elementary School TDSB elementary · JK-8 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 6 reading 100% · Gr 6 math 85% about 700 m
- Finch Public School TDSB elementary · JK-5 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 3 reading 72% about 1.1 km
- Cummer Valley Middle School TDSB middle school · 6-8 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 6 reading 85% · Gr 6 math 67% about 800 m
- St Agnes Catholic School Catholic elementary · JK-8 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 6 reading 95% · Gr 6 math 75% about 750 m
- Avondale Secondary Alternative School TDSB secondary · 9-12 about 1.6 km
- St Joseph Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School Catholic secondary · 9-12 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 9 math 63% · Gr 10 literacy 84% about 200 m
Nearest schools, not necessarily the ones that serve this address. Check with the TDSB and TCDSB school locators.
Places: OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026. Straight-line distances. Schools: EQAO 2024-25, Ontario Ministry of Education.
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MLS® C13541602 Data source: PropTx Listed July 9, 2026
