Quietly set along the Humber River in Toronto's High Park-Swansea neighbourhood, this is an enclave defined by extraordinary privacy, natural beauty, and a landscape that stops people mid-sentence. This is where the city exhales.8 Riverside Crescent brings that experience to life on a beautifully landscaped reverse ravine lot tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac. The ravine doesn't just sit nearby. It frames the entire back of the property, delivering a curtain of mature trees, deep green seclusion, and a stillness that belongs in cottage country.Inside, the home's layout delivers charm and livability in equal measure. The living room anchors the main floor with a gas fireplace and warm, traditional finishes that set a welcoming tone from the moment you arrive. The glass-enclosed breakfast area is a standout: a sun-drenched space that frames the ravine like a living painting, bringing the outdoors in through every season. Three-plus-one bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms include a primary suite upstairs, while the finished lower level offers a wood-burning fireplace in the recreation room and a walkout to the side yard. The mature, manicured backyard garden is a private sanctuary made for quiet mornings and relaxed evenings against a ravine backdrop. An attached garage, backup generator, 200-amp electrical service, recent basement waterproofing, and a new water line round out a property that has been genuinely cared for. Beyond the property line, the Humber Trail system beckons: morning runs, cycling, and kayaking through some of the city's most scenic green corridors. The neighbourhood earns its "Muskoka in the City" reputation not just in summer, but in every season. Families will value access to a sought-after school district, along with walkable proximity to Lake Ontario and subway transit. A 15-minute commute to both downtown Toronto and the airport makes the lifestyle case complete. A home of this character. A lot of this caliber. A street this rare.
Address
8 Riverside Crescent
List Price
$2,200,000
MLS® Status
New
Property Type
Residential Freehold
Type of Dwelling
Detached
Style of Home
1 1/2 Storey
Transaction Type
Sale
Area
Toronto W01
Sub-Area
High Park-Swansea
Region
Toronto
Bedrooms
3 + 1
Bedrooms (Total)
4
Rooms Above Grade
8
Rooms Below Grade
1
Bathrooms
3
Floor Area
2000-2500 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source
MPAC
Lot Depth
108.28
Lot Shape
Irregular
Lot Size Units
Feet
Lot Width
92.83
Parcel Number
213820060
Occupant Type
Vacant
Cross Street
Riverside Drive/Bloor/South Kingsway
Approx. Age
51 - 99 Years
MLS® Number
W13412634
Listing Brokerage
SUTTON GROUP QUANTUM REALTY INC.
Basement Area
Finished with Walk-Out
Postal Code
M6S 1B6
Parking Places (Total)
4
Parking Spaces
2
Tax Amount
$9,667.00
Tax Year
2025
Site Influences
Cul de Sac/Dead End, Ravine, River/Stream
Interior Features
Auto Garage Door Remote, Generator - Partial, In-Law Capability, Sump Pump
Property Features
Cul de Sac/Dead End, River/Stream, Ravine
Central Vacuum
No
Family Room
No
Ensuite Laundry
No
Special Designation
Unknown
Standard Status
Active
Board Or Association
Toronto Regional Real Estate Board
Heat Source
Gas
Heat Type
Forced Air
Cooling Features
Central Air
Construction Materials
Brick, Stone
Direction Faces
North
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room, Natural Gas, Rec Room, Wood
Foundation Details
Block
Garage
Yes
Garage Type
Attached
Covered Spaces
2
Kitchens Total
1
Kitchens Above Grade
1
Pool Features
None
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Tax Legal Description
PCL 204-2 SEC M356; PT LT 204 PL M356 TORONTO COMM AT A POINT IN THE NLY LIMIT OF RIVERSIDE CRES DISTANT 50 FT MEASURED ELY THEREON FROM THE S WLY ANGLE OF SAID LT 204; THENCE S 88 DEGREES 11 MINUTES E ALONG THE NLY LIMIT OF RIVERSIDE CRES A DISTANCE OF 2
Waterfront
No
Sewer
Sewer
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | Foyer | 3.74 x 4.72 | Chair Rail, Double Closet |
| Main | Living Room | 5.68 x 3.71 | Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor |
| Main | Dining Room | 4.45 x 3.26 | Formal Rm, Hardwood Floor, W/O To Garden |
| Main | Kitchen | 4.62 x 3.26 | Ceramic Floor, Greenhouse Kitchen |
| Main | Breakfast | 3.29 x 2.18 | Breakfast Area, Greenhouse Kitchen, W/O To Garden |
| Main | Den | 3.21 x 3.61 | B/I Bookcase, Hardwood Floor, Wainscoting |
| Upper | Primary Bedroom | 6.36 x 3.73 | Closet, Hardwood Floor |
| Upper | Bedroom | 3.58 x 3.25 | Hardwood Floor, Large Closet |
| Upper | Bedroom | 3.43 x 2.86 | Hardwood Floor, Large Closet |
| Lower | Recreation | 5.35 x 5.68 | Fireplace, Laminate |
| Lower | Bedroom | 3.23 x 3.26 | Laminate, Walk-Out |
| Lower | Laundry | 5.86 x 3.25 | Cedar Closet(s), Laminate |