City of Toronto
East York Real Estate
Small-town feel minutes from downtown.
Former Borough of East York · City of Toronto
About East York
East York sits just north of the Danforth. It is known for compact brick homes, the village shops of Leaside and quick subway rides downtown.
East York was Canada's only borough, from 1967 until it joined Toronto in 1998.
Homes: Bungalows, semis and detached homes, plus rental and condo towers.
Known for
- Leaside's village shopping on Bayview
- Taylor Creek Park and the Don Valley trails
- Short commutes to downtown
Market this month
East York real estate market
Toronto East (includes East York) · September 2026
Source: TRREB Market Watch, released October 6, 2026
- Average price
- $956,004
- Median price
- $880,000
- Homes sold
- 481
- New listings
- 1,450
- Days on market
- 29
- Sale-to-list price
- 101%
- Active listings
- 1,984
- Months of inventory
- 3.6
- Seller's market
- Detached$1,115,178249 sold
- Semi$1,126,47072 sold
- Townhouse$877,73132 sold
- Condo apt$537,948100 sold
TRREB reports East York as part of its Toronto East area.
5 areas
East York neighbourhoods
Leaside
Early-1900s planned community of detached homes near Bayview Avenue shops; popular with families.
Pape Village
Strip of small shops on Pape north of the Danforth, with 1940s–50s homes nearby.
Woodbine Heights
Residential area north of the Danforth near Stan Wadlow Park, with semis, bungalows and detached homes.
Thorncliffe Park
High-rise apartment community by the Don Valley, home to many newcomer families; future Ontario Line stop.
Crescent Town
Cluster of high-rise apartments and condos beside Victoria Park subway station; suits transit commuters.
Daily life
Living in East York
Schools
- Toronto District School Board
- Toronto Catholic District School Board
- Conseil scolaire Viamonde
- Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir
Well known: Leaside High School, East York Collegiate Institute, Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute (TOPS science program), near Thorncliffe Park.
Parks and outdoors
- Taylor Creek Park Ravine park with paved trails linking to the Don Valley.
- Stan Wadlow Park Large park with sports fields in Woodbine Heights.
- Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Recreation centre with a pool, ice rink and curling rink.
Shopping and dining
- Bayview Avenue, Leaside Local shops, cafés and restaurants south of Eglinton.
- Pape Village Around 110 small businesses along Pape Avenue.
- Laird Drive Big-box stores and grocery shopping on Leaside's east side.
- East York Town Centre Neighbourhood mall in Thorncliffe Park.
Healthcare
- Michael Garron Hospital
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Commuting
Getting around East York
To downtown Toronto: About 20–30 min by subway to Union Station.
- SubwayLine 2 stations along the Danforth, then Line 1 to Union
- LRTLine 5 Eglinton stops at Laird and Leaside
- HighwayDon Valley Parkway runs along the area's west side
Honest take
Pros and cons of living in East York
Why people move here
- Close to downtown by subway or the DVP
- New Line 5 Eglinton stops in Leaside
- Ravine trails along the Don Valley and Taylor Creek
Things to consider
- DVP is often congested at rush hour
- Ontario Line construction in Thorncliffe Park and along Pape
A good fit for: Young families · Buyers who want a house near downtown · Commuters
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FAQ
East York real estate questions
What is the average home price in East York?
In September 2026, the average sale price in Toronto East (includes East York) was $956,004 and the median was $880,000, based on 481 sales (TRREB Market Watch).
Is East York a buyer's or seller's market right now?
There were 3.6 months of inventory in September, which usually points to a seller's market. Homes sold for about 101% of list price on average.
How long does it take to sell a home in East York?
Homes that sold in September were on the market for 29 days on average. Pricing and presentation make the biggest difference.
How far is East York from downtown Toronto?
About 20–30 min by subway to Union Station.
Which school boards serve East York?
Toronto District School Board, Toronto Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire Viamonde, Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
What are the best neighbourhoods in East York?
It depends on budget, commute and lifestyle. Popular areas include Leaside, Pape Village, Woodbine Heights, Thorncliffe Park, Crescent Town. Sophia can help you narrow it down.
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