North York real estate
Condo towers along Yonge, quiet residential streets a few blocks away.
- Municipality
- City of Toronto
- Main corridor
- Yonge St
- Subway
- Lines 1 & 4
- School boards
- TDSB, TCDSB
Overview
North York was its own city until it became part of Toronto in 1998. Today it covers much of the city's north end, from established family neighbourhoods to one of the busiest condo corridors in the GTA along Yonge Street.
Because it's part of the City of Toronto, buyers here pay Toronto's municipal land transfer tax on top of the provincial tax. It's worth factoring in when comparing North York with York Region communities just north of Steeles.
Lifestyle
Yonge Street has a wide mix of restaurants and shops, including many Persian businesses north of Sheppard. Mel Lastman Square hosts community events, and Yorkdale and Fairview are a short drive away.
Housing
High-rise condos cluster around North York Centre, Sheppard-Yonge and Finch. A few blocks off Yonge, many streets have original post-war bungalows alongside newer custom-built homes, with townhouses and low-rise condos in between.
Getting around
- Line 1 Yonge–University: North York Centre, Sheppard-Yonge and Finch stations
- Line 4 Sheppard east from Sheppard-Yonge
- Highway 401 and the Don Valley Parkway nearby
Amenities & schools
- Mel Lastman Square and North York Civic Centre
- Earl Bales Park and the West Don trails
- North York Central Library
- Yorkdale and Fairview shopping centres
Public schools are run by the Toronto District School Board and Catholic schools by the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Boundaries can change, so confirm them with the board for any address.
Buyers & sellers
If you're buying
- Condo supply is high; compare building fees, reserve funds and rental ratios carefully
- Budget for Toronto's municipal land transfer tax
- Older bungalow lots can suit a future renovation or rebuild; check zoning first
If you're selling
- Your competition may include similar units in the same building, so presentation and pricing matter
- Detached homes on larger lots often attract builders as well as families
- Walking distance to a subway station is a real selling point; lead with it
Investors
Considerations specific to income properties in North York. They're questions to investigate, not predictions.
- Condo investors should check building rules on rentals, monthly fees and the reserve fund before relying on rental income
- Toronto's municipal land transfer tax adds to the purchase cost and to the cash you put in
- On lower-density streets, confirm with the City what additional units zoning allows before counting on them
Related guides
- Land transfer tax in Toronto vs. York Region: buyers in North York pay both the provincial and the municipal tax.
- Compare all neighbourhood guides