438 Forest Lawn Ave
East I, London East, Ontario N5V 1T1
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Size
- 1,100–1,500sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $452at the range’s middle
- Lot
- 66.96 x 190.71 ft
- Tax a year
- $3,0182025 tax year
- Built
- 51-99
- Parking
- 82 attached
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 438 Forest Lawn Ave
438 Forest Lawn Ave is a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom detached house in East I, London East, listed for sale at an asking price of $587,000 (MLS® X13716968).
Welcome to 438 Forest Lawn Avenue! This inviting 3-level side-split offers the space, updates, and lot you've been looking for, all tucked away on a quiet street in the heart of London. The main floor welcomes you with a bright and comfortable layout featuring an updated kitchen with quartz countertops, dining area, and inviting living room-an ideal space for everyday living and entertaining. Pot lights throughout add a modern touch and create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. A few steps up, you'll find 3 bedrooms and a 4-piece bathroom, creating a comfortable and private space for the whole family. The lower level offers even more flexibility with a spacious family room, currently being used as an additional bedroom, along with a utility room and laundry area. One of the standout features of this property is the expansive 0.295-acre corner lot-a rare find in the city! There's plenty of room for kids and pets to play, gardening, outdoor entertaining, or simply enjoying your own private space. The double-car garage with convenient access directly from the kitchen provides plenty of room for vehicles, toys, hobbies, and storage. The garage also offers convenient access to the expansive backyard, making it easy to bring out the toys, tools, or outdoor equipment. Additional features include an owned tankless hot water heater. Located on a peaceful street that feels tucked away from the hustle and bustle, yet close to all the conveniences London has to offer. Enjoy easy access to No Frills, Home Depot, Dollarama, restaurants, the library, schools, and more. A welcoming home, an incredible lot, and a fantastic location-come see why 438 Forest Lawn Avenue is the perfect place to call home!
Insights
Condition Score
Good73/1001 documented update signal
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall35/100−$730/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 13 homes with 3 bedrooms for lease in East I right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The home
Key facts
- Tax
- $3,018 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X13716968
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 51-99
- Days on market
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 66.96 x 190.71 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 2 Attached, 8 Parking
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- Sidesplit 3
- Community
- East I
- Municipality
- London East
Building
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Building Age
- 51-99
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 4pc 2nd
- Basement Type
- Partial Basement
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Pvt Double
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- 2
- Additional Parking
- 6
- Total Parking
- 8
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 66.96 ft
- Depth
- 190.71 ft
- Lot Size
- 66.96 x 190.71 ft
Additional
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete, Concrete Block
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- No
- Pool
- None
- Den
- Yes
- Family room
- Yes
- Extras
- Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer.
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rec | 5.0 × 4.29 m | — | Bsmt |
| Laundry | 4.1 × 2.83 m | — | Bsmt |
| Utility | 3.92 × 2.94 m | — | Bsmt |
| Kitchen | 3.72 × 3.5 m | — | Main |
| Dining | 2.12 × 4.8 m | — | Main |
| Living | 5.49 × 4.8 m | — | Main |
| Other | 1.52 × 0.93 m | — | Main |
| Br | 2.48 × 3.3 m | — | 2nd |
| Br | 3.11 × 2.26 m | — | 2nd |
| Bathroom | 1.49 × 2.26 m | 4 Pc Bath | 2nd |
| Primary | 4.45 × 3.3 m | — | 2nd |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 438 Forest Lawn Ave, London East, Ontario
Sale history on this site covers the last 2 years, the window permitted under the TRREB MLS® VOW agreement.
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $587,000 | N/A | Pc | X13716968 |
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The numbers
Mortgage Calculator
Plan with the current asking price
CMHC insurance: not required at 20% down. Payments use Canadian semi-annual compounding.
Mortgage Details
4.8% · 5-year term · 25-year amortization · 20% down
- Total down payment
- $117,400
- Total mortgage amount
- $469,600
- Total interest payment
- $333,800
- Total purchase cost
- $920,800
- Mortgage payment
- $2,678/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
42%Monthly carrying cost
$2,930- Rent $2,200
- Shortfall $730
Rental income opens at $2,200, the median asking rent of 13 comparable homes for lease in East I. Type over it with the rent you expect. This is a planning tool, not advice.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $8,215
- Total land transfer tax
- $8,215
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $4,215
See how this is worked out
- 0.5% on the first $55,000
- $275
- 1.0% from $55,000 to $250,000
- $1,950
- 1.5% from $250,000 to $400,000
- $2,250
- 2.0% from $400,000 to $587,000
- $3,740
- Ontario total
- $8,215
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Estimate
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The estimate is an automated value built from public and MLS® data. It is not an appraisal; ask Kassaundra Dobson, Broker of Record for a full comparative market analysis.
Comparable sales
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The land
Lot
- Street frontage
- 66.96 ft20.4 m
- Depth
- 190.71 ft58.1 m
The record marks this lot irregular, so its area is not the frontage multiplied by the depth. It is not given here. Confirm with a survey before you buy.
Source: the MLS® listing record.
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
Water and conservation3
- No mapped wetland within 120 m120 m
- 4 water-supply wells recorded within 250 m3 of them were drilled for domestic use; 12 test or monitoring holes also recorded. From Ontario’s well records; locations can be approximate. The records do not show how this home gets its water. Wells nearby typically go down about 6.1 m.250 m
- Groundwater recorded about 4.6 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (37 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.500 m
Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity2
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areasAt the address
- Nearest airport: 1.8 km1.8 km
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home1
- Nearest rail line: 110 m110 m
Province of Ontario open data
Environmental records4
- No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m250 m
- 2 facilities within 1 km report pollutant releases to Environment CanadaThe nearest is Bradken Canada Manufactured Products Ltd. — Bradken Foundry, 890 m away. Facilities report to the National Pollutant Release Inventory above set thresholds; reporting a release is not a finding of harm.1 km
- No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.1 km
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet3
- Electricity is distributed here by London Hydro Inc.At the address
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 30 m awayFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (30 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.30 m
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Bell, Rogers, Start Communications. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Execulink, Falcon Internet Services, Rogers, Xplore. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.Area-wide
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The market
Detached homes for sale in East I right now
- For sale now
- 44
- Median asking price
- $522K
- New in 7 days
- 6
- Price cuts
- 39%
Middle half: $490K to $600K
16 in 28 days
17 listings
This home is asking 12% above the median.
See all homes in East IAsking prices and counts of the MLS® listings on this site as of today. Asking figures only, never sold or leased prices.
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The street
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Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonaventure Meadows Public SchoolThames Valley DSB | Public · grades JK–8 | 1.1 km | 53%Grade 6 average |
| Lord Nelson Public SchoolThames Valley DSB | Public · grades JK–8 | 1.1 km | 70%Grade 6 average |
| Holy Family Elementary SchoolLondon District Catholic School Board | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 2.2 km | 63%Grade 6 average |
| Académie de la TamiseConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades JK–6 | 3.2 km | 92%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Road Secondary SchoolThames Valley DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 1.1 km | 45%Grade 9 math |
| John Paul II Catholic Secondary SchoolLondon District Catholic School Board | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 3.3 km | 44%Grade 9 math |
| Montcalm Secondary SchoolThames Valley DSB | Public · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 4.3 km | 33%Grade 9 math |
| École secondaire catholique Monseigneur-BruyèreConseil scolaire catholique Providence | French-language Catholic · grades 9–12 | 5.4 km | 57%Grade 9 math |
EQAO: share of students at or above the provincial standard, 2024–25 (Ontario open data). These are the schools nearest this home, not the schools it is assigned to: boundaries change, and some schools take students by application. Confirm with the board before you buy. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
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