488 Macdonald Road, Oakville, ON L6J 2B9
Oakville, ON L6J 2B9
Quick cost estimateKnown monthly subtotal$25,202.57 / monthLand transfer tax $111,450One-time estimate
Quick cost estimate
$25,202.57 / monthKnown monthly subtotal
- Mortgage principal & interest
- $23,259.55
- Property tax / month
- $1,943.03
- Maintenance / month
- Period / amount not reported
Assumes 20% down, 5% annual interest and 25-year amortization. Illustrative rate, not a current quote.
Unknown expenses excluded. Mortgage insurance and closing costs are excluded; add insurance and utilities in the assumptions.
Land transfer tax · one time
- Transfer tax total
- $111,450
Before rebates, surcharges and fees. Not part of the monthly subtotal.
Tax assumptions & breakdown
Toronto municipal land transfer tax does not apply to this listing outside the City of Toronto.
- Ontario tax
- $111,450
- Toronto municipal tax
- $0
Current purchase scenario, before rebates, foreign-buyer taxes and fees. Confirm residence classification. Not historical tax paid; excluded from the monthly subtotal.
Ontario rates · Toronto rates (April 2026)
Eligible first-time purchasers may qualify for an Ontario land transfer tax refund of up to $4,000. Toronto buyers may also qualify for a separate municipal rebate of up to $4,475. Eligibility varies and these maximums are not guaranteed savings. See official eligibility links and details.
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About this home
Grand Grounds. Timeless Elegance. Extraordinary Potential.An exceptional opportunity in one of Olde Oakville's most prestigious neighbourhoods. Tucked behind private gates and nestled beneath a magnificent canopy of mature trees, this beautifully landscaped and increasingly rare 0.82-acre estate offers over 7,100 square feet of living space in an irreplaceable setting just moments from Downtown Oakville.Approached by a sweeping circular drive, the timeless brick residence immediately impresses with its classic Colonial Williamsburg-inspired architecture, elegant symmetry, and commanding presence. Beyond the front entrance, peaceful views of the private pond and lush landscape create a tranquil, park-like retreat rarely found in such a coveted urban location.Custom built in 1980, this stately four-bedroom residence offers an extraordinary opportunity to reimagine an exceptional property. Offered in "as is" condition, the home presents the perfect canvas for those looking to undertake a significant renovation, thoughtfully restore its timeless character, or explore the opportunity to create a magnificent custom estate (subject to all necessary approvals). Whether preserving its enduring architectural charm or designing an entirely new vision, the possibilities are truly exceptional.The expansive grounds provide an incredible backdrop for family living, entertaining, and creating lasting memories for generations to come. Properties offering this rare combination of land, privacy, scale, and location are becoming increasingly difficult to find.Ideally situated within one of Oakville's most sought-after school districts and just a short walk to Downtown Oakville, the Oakville GO Station, public and private schools, Post Park, Whole Foods, Longo's, boutique shopping, restaurants, and the lakefront, this is more than an exceptional property-it is a rare opportunity to create a legacy estate in one of Olde Oakville's most coveted locations.
Home details
- Days on market
- Not reported
- Property type
- Detached
- MLS® number
- W13524820
- Source status
- Extension
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Postal code
- L6J 2B9
- Kitchens
- 1
- Kitchens above grade
- 1
- Family room / den
- Yes
- Interior size (reported range)
- 3500-5000
- Lot depth
- 270.93 ft
- Garage parking spaces
- Not reported
- Total parking spaces
- 13
- Occupancy
- Owner
- Possession type
- Flexible
- Garage
- Attached
- Annual property tax
- 23316.31
- Basement
- Full, Finished
- Interior features
- Other
- Architectural style
- 2-Storey
- Parking features
- Circular Drive, Private
- Pool features
- None
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Waterfront
- No
- Elevator
- No
- Garage available
- Yes
- Heating system
- Forced Air
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Sewer
- Sewer
- View
- Trees/Woods
- Direction facing
- South
- Construction materials
- Brick
- Roof
- Cedar
- Foundation
- Block
- MLS entry age (not confirmed DOM)
- 124 days
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Utilities and services
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Heating system
- Forced Air
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
A reported service is not necessarily included in rent or maintenance. Missing information does not mean a service is absent.
Rooms & virtual tours
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- Bedrooms above grade
- 4
- Rooms above grade
- 17
- Rooms below grade
- 7
- Den / family room reported
- Yes
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Listing dates & price record
- Asking amount
- $4,999,000
Original MLS entry
Entry into the source MLS system; distinct from days on market.
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- Region / county
- HALTON
- Municipality
- OAKVILLE
- MLS® community
- 1013 - OO Old Oakville
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Schools, transit & everyday places
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Nearby publicly funded schools
Within 5 km · approximate straight-line distances, not walking routes or attendance eligibility.
School year 2024-2025 · Preliminary · publisher extract 2026-09-14.
New Central Public School ↗
Elementary · JK-6 · English · Public
133 Balsam Dr, Oakville
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 81%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 69%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 86%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 95%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 98%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 76%
St. Vincent Catholic Elementary School ↗
Elementary · JK-8 · English · Catholic
Halton CDSB
1280 Braeside Dr, Oakville
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 91%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 82%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 55%
E J James Public School ↗
Elementary · 1-8 · English · Public
338 Cairncroft Rd, Oakville
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 96%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 87%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 89%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 100%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 100%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 79%
Oakwood Public School ↗
Elementary · JK-6 · English · Public
357 Bartos Dr, Oakville
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 61%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 35%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 39%
École élémentaire Gaetan-Gervais ↗
Elementary · 7-8 · French · Public
1075 Mccraney Street, Oakville
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
No published percentages for these measures in this source record.
École élémentaire du Chêne ↗
Elementary · JK-6 · French · Public
150 RIDGE DR, Oakville
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
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No published percentages for these measures in this source record.
Oakville Trafalgar High School ↗
Secondary · 9-12 · English · Public
1460 Devon Rd, Oakville
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 9 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 86%
- Grade 10 OSSLT (first-attempt pass)
- 97%
St. Michael Catholic Elementary School ↗
Elementary · JK-8 · English · Catholic
Halton CDSB
165 Sewell Dr, Oakville
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 91%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 78%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 78%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 76%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 92%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 68%
Confirm programs and attendance with the school board. Private schools and verified catchment boundaries are not included. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario. Ministry source.
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Transit near this property
Published transit locations. Distances are straight-line estimates, not walking routes or travel times.
Rail & subway · within 5 km
- Oakville GOGO Transit · Train1.1 km
Bus & streetcar · within 2 km
- Oakville GO BusGO Transit · Bus1.0 km
- Trafalgar Rd. @ Iroquois Shore Rd.GO Transit · Bus1.6 km
- Trafalgar Rd. @ Leighland Ave.GO Transit · Bus1.6 km
- Trafalgar Rd. @ McCraney St. E.GO Transit · Bus1.8 km
- Trafalgar Rd. @ White Oaks Blvd.GO Transit · Bus1.8 km
Sources & service information
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- GO Transit source · feed 2026-10-28 to 2026-11-27 · checked 2026-11-02 14:57:59 UTC · Licence · Agency website
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Nearby amenities
Mapped places within 2.0 km. Distances are straight-line estimates to map points or area centres.
Groceries
- Longo'sMapped area centre536 m
- Whole Foods MarketMapped area centre802 m
- United SupermarketMapped area centre1.5 km
Pharmacies
- Shoppers Drug MartMapped area centre659 m
- 1.3 km
- 1.4 km
Parks
- Post ParkMapped area centre159 m
- Perkins PassageMapped area centre367 m
- Cornwall Road ParkMapped area centre558 m
Fitness centres
- 595 m
- 875 m
- 1.4 km
Community centres
- Oakville Trafalgar Community CentreMapped area centre699 m
- 1.6 km
Cafés
- 739 m
- 1.4 km
- 1.4 km
Restaurants
- 534 m
- 593 m
- 1.2 km
Clinics
- 1.3 km
Childcare
- 455 m
- 715 m
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Coverage & map information
Map snapshot: 2026-11-02T15:25:06Z. This is a rectangular GTA-area extract with partial regional coverage. Data may be incomplete near its edges. Places and categories are community mapped; opening status, entrances and service availability are not verified. Matching point/area entries with the same name within 25 metres are paired for display using the point location; the downloadable dataset retains every original map record. Other duplicates may remain. No walking routes, travel times or walking score are inferred.
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Home and neighbourhood overview
488 Macdonald Road, Oakville, ON L6J 2B9, Oakville is listed for sale as a Detached. The listing reports 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, reported interior area of 3500-5000 (units not reported), kitchens reported as 1, parking spaces reported as 13. Asking price: $4,999,000. Occupancy is reported as Owner. Review the Home details, room measurements and utility sections below to compare reported specifications; confirm important details with the listing brokerage. MLS® W13524820.
The Ministry’s school dataset lists New Central Public School approximately 887 m from the property’s mapped location. The published GO Transit feed includes Oakville GO, approximately 1.1 km away. OpenStreetMap shows nearby mapped places including Post Park (159 m) and Longo's (536 m).
Local context
The Ministry’s school dataset lists New Central Public School approximately 887 m from the property’s mapped location.
The published GO Transit feed includes Oakville GO, approximately 1.1 km away.
OpenStreetMap shows nearby mapped places including Post Park (159 m) and Longo's (536 m).
Sources & distance notes
Distances are approximate straight-line estimates to mapped points or area centres. School proximity does not establish attendance eligibility. Published transit locations do not confirm service at this moment.
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This overview uses facts reported by the listing and named local sources. Please confirm details with the listing brokerage.
Listing brokerage: RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc., Brokerage. Displayed by EnterHome Realty. Source: authorized IDX record, MLS® W13524820. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.