East York

Prior to being amalgamated into Toronto in 1998, the Borough of East York was a civic entity that encompassed a broad spectrum of neighbourhoods. Leaside, Bennington Heights, Governor's Bridge, Parkview Hills, and the upper fringes of Greektown and Danforth Village all fell within its borders. Now that "Canada's only borough" no longer exists as a municipal structure, the East York name persists as a neighbourhood, identifying the expanse of middle-class homes from just above the Danforth up to O'Connor Drive.

Until not too long ago, East York held a reputation of being a sleepy neighbourhood of mostly senior citizens (it also had the demographic data to support it). This has changed dramatically as young couples and families have been increasingly drawn to East York homes, taking advantage of the exceptional real estate value that the neighbourhood offers.

East York Homes

The streetscapes in East York feature mostly 1920s-1940s traditional detached homes and semis towards the south, and post-WWII bungalows to the north. Many street blocks were built in waves with batches of uniform house styles, while others were developed by multiple builders using varied designs. With gentrification firmly afoot in the neighbourhood, it is common to see traditional homes being refreshed inside and out, and the modest (but solid) brick bungalows being targeted for 'topping-up' with second stories. So while many homogenous blocks of mansards and bungalows still persist, other streets are peppered with a newly-stuccoed larger family homes set amongst an assortment of styles from the early to mid 20th century.

Besides reasonable housing prices, East York is benefited by good recreational facilities, a strong sense of community, and convenient access to much of the city. The Don Valley Parkway and several arterial roads offer numerous routes for driving commuters. And with the majority of East York homes falling within a 10 minute walk or bus ride of one of five Danforth subway stations, pedestrian commuters are equally well-served.

East York is also a neighbourhood I proudly called home for over ten years. Some of my favourite things about living here were bicycling the Don Valley from Stan Wadlow Park, meeting friendly neighbours and local shopkeepers, and watching the Canada Day parade that would pass in front of my home each year. Needless to say, I greatly enjoy introducing new homebuyers to the community.  Find your East York dream home

East York Neighbourhood Boundaries

This central part of the former Borough of East York being described here stretches from Broadview east to Victoria Park, and from just north of the Danforth up to O'Connor.

Homes in East York are found in Toronto Real Estate District E03.

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