Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
For 2027, the best Scarborough neighbourhoods are Birch Cliff and Cliffside for the Bluffs, Guildwood for leafy streets and GO trains, Agincourt for the Stouffville line, Highland Creek and Port Union for newer lakeside homes, and Tam O’Shanter-Sullivan for established houses. Scarborough’s weighted detached median was about $957,000 from January to October 2026 (TRREB MLS data via REALM).
This guide is for buyers who want a house or condo in Scarborough in 2027, including first-time buyers looking for the most affordable houses in the City of Toronto. You will get 2026 prices for each Scarborough district, my five neighbourhood picks, and the checks I would make before buying in each.
Is Scarborough a good place to live in 2027?
For many families, yes, and the price is the main reason. Scarborough is the eastern part of the City of Toronto, with 629,941 people in the census districts of the former city in 2021. It stretches from Victoria Park Avenue to the Rouge River, and from Lake Ontario up to Steeles Avenue. Here is what it offers:
- Nature. The Scarborough Bluffs run about 14 kilometres along the lake and rise more than 60 metres in places. The Rouge River valley is part of Rouge National Urban Park, and the Toronto Zoo has been in the valley since 1974.
- Schools and jobs. The University of Toronto Scarborough opened in 1964 and had more than 15,000 students in 2024. Centennial College opened in 1966. Scarborough Town Centre is one of the largest malls in Canada.
- Toronto’s tax rate. Scarborough pays the City of Toronto’s 2026 residential rate of 0.767311%, about $5,371 a year on a home assessed at $700,000.
The main drawback is rapid transit. Line 2 has only three Scarborough stations: Victoria Park, Warden and Kennedy. The Scarborough RT shut down for good in 2023. A 7.8-kilometre extension of Line 2 from Kennedy, with stations at McCowan and Lawrence, Scarborough Centre and McCowan and Sheppard, has been under construction since June 2021. Line 5 Eglinton opened in February 2026 with its eastern end at Kennedy. GO trains help: the Lakeshore East line has four Scarborough stations and the Stouffville line has three.
What do homes cost in Scarborough right now?
TRREB splits Scarborough into eight districts, E04 to E11. I weighted each district’s median by its number of sales to get one figure for the whole area.
| Home type | Sales Jan–Oct 2026 | Weighted median 2026 | Change vs 2025 | Avg. days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1,598 (−8.0%) | $956,684 | −8.9% | 26 |
| Semi-detached | 168 | $834,073 | −4.7% | 25 |
| Freehold townhouse | 149 | $795,601 | −9.8% | 28 |
| Condo townhouse | 281 | $632,299 | −7.6% | 36 |
| Condo apartment | 916 | $459,502 | −11.3% | 39 |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October 2026 vs the same period of 2025, districts E04 to E11. Weighted medians are my calculation, not official TRREB figures.
A detached house in Scarborough cost about $957,000 at the middle of the market in 2026, roughly $460,000 less than the Toronto-wide figure I calculate the same way. Every home type fell in price. For values by district, see Scarborough house prices by district.
How did I choose these five Scarborough neighbourhoods?
I looked for a mix of nature, transit and steady demand, and I spread the picks from the lake to the 401. The prices below are for each TRREB district. Each district holds several communities, so treat these as area guides, not neighbourhood prices.
| Neighbourhood | District | Detached median | Condo apt median | Detached days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Cliff and Cliffside | E06 | $955,000 (−10.7%) | $569,500 (−0.3%) | 23 |
| Guildwood and Cliffcrest | E08 | $938,750 (−12.7%) | $440,000 (−17.0%) | 29 |
| Agincourt | E07 | $1,003,000 (−8.8%) | $450,000 (−13.8%) | 27 |
| Highland Creek, West Hill and Port Union | E10 | $1,025,000 (−6.2%) | $380,000 (−13.9%) | 27 |
| Tam O’Shanter-Sullivan and L’Amoreaux | E05 | $1,148,250 (−4.2%) | $510,000 (−7.1%) | 22 |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October 2026 vs 2025. District community lists from TRREB’s Q2 2026 Toronto East community report.
1. Birch Cliff and Cliffside
What it’s like: Birch Cliff sits on top of the western end of the Scarborough Bluffs, next to the Beaches. It was the first part of Scarborough to grow as a Toronto suburb, in the 1920s, when streetcars ran along Kingston Road. The area by the lake and the ravines has long been the wealthier part, while the streets further north are more middle-class. TRREB groups it with Cliffside, just to the east.
Who it suits: buyers who want lake and Bluffs access close to the Beaches, for well under Beaches prices.
What it costs: district E06 (Birchcliffe-Cliffside and Oakridge) had a detached median of $955,000, down 10.7%, with homes selling in 23 days on average. That compares with $1,613,000 in E02, the Beaches district.
What to check: for any home near the top of the Bluffs, see the warning below. My guide to buying a home on the Scarborough Bluffs explains the checks in detail.
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2. Guildwood and Cliffcrest
What it’s like: Guildwood Village was built from 1957 on about 450 acres that Rosa and Spencer Clark sold from their Guild Inn property. The Clarks shaped the design to save as many trees as possible, with winding roads, cul-de-sacs, underground power lines and walkways behind the lots. Guild Park is known for stone fragments saved from demolished downtown buildings. Guildwood GO Station, on the Lakeshore East line, serves the area.
Who it suits: families who want a quiet, leafy street near the lake and a GO train downtown.
What it costs: district E08 (Cliffcrest, Eglinton East, Guildwood and Scarborough Village) had a detached median of $938,750, down 12.7%, one of the bigger drops in Toronto. Our guide to Guildwood and Cliffcrest lakefront homes looks closer at the streets near the water.
What to check: condo apartments in E08 fell 17.0% to $440,000. If you buy one, read the status certificate and reserve fund study with care.
3. Agincourt
What it’s like: Agincourt is a former village along Sheppard Avenue between Kennedy Road and Markham Road, reaching from Highway 401 up to Finch Avenue. Its history goes back to an 1858 post office, and Agincourt Collegiate Institute began in 1915. Today the name often covers a wider part of northwest Scarborough. Agincourt GO Station on the Stouffville line serves the area, and Milliken GO is further north on the same line.
Who it suits: buyers who want a house near a GO station and Highway 401, and condo buyers looking for lower prices.
What it costs: district E07 (Agincourt North, Agincourt South-Malvern West and Milliken) had a detached median of $1,003,000 and 191 condo apartment sales at a $450,000 median.
What to check: GO service levels vary by line and time of day, so check the Stouffville line timetable for the hours you would actually travel.
4. Highland Creek, West Hill and Port Union
What it’s like: this is southeast Scarborough. Port Union, also called Centennial Scarborough, runs from Kingston Road down to the lake, between Highland Creek and Port Union Road. Since the 1990s, old industrial land on the waterfront has become new subdivisions, with a paved walkway and bike path along the shore. Rouge Hill GO Station, on the Lakeshore East line, serves the area, and the Rouge River valley is close by.
Who it suits: families who want a newer house near the lake and the Rouge valley.
What it costs: district E10 (Centennial Scarborough, Highland Creek, Rouge and West Hill) had the most detached sales in Scarborough after E04, at 249, with a $1,025,000 median.
What to check: E10 had only 21 condo apartment sales, so its $380,000 condo median is not a reliable guide. Check school boundaries for the exact address; my list of top schools in Scarborough is a good place to start.
5. Tam O’Shanter-Sullivan and L’Amoreaux
What it’s like: Tam O’Shanter-Sullivan lies between Highway 401 and Huntingwood Drive, from Victoria Park and Pharmacy over to Kennedy Road. It takes its name from the Tam O’Shanter Golf Course, a public course since 1973 beside Highland Creek. Agincourt Mall is inside the neighbourhood. TRREB groups it with L’Amoreaux and Steeles to the north.
Who it suits: families who want an established detached home with quick access to Highway 401.
What it costs: district E05 (L’Amoreaux, Steeles and Tam O’Shanter-Sullivan) was Scarborough’s priciest detached district, at $1,148,250, but it also held its value best, down only 4.2%. Detached homes sold in 22 days on average, the fastest in Scarborough.
What to check: quick sales mean you should have your financing ready before you book showings.
Which Scarborough areas just missed my list?
Three districts offer the lowest detached prices in all of Toronto: E09 (Bendale, Morningside and Woburn) at $866,500, E04 (Clairlea-Birchmount, Dorset Park, Ionview, Kennedy Park and Wexford-Maryvale) at $870,000, and E11 (Malvern and Rouge) at $910,000. E04 had the most detached sales in Scarborough, at 307, and is close to Line 5 at Kennedy. If your budget is under $900,000, start there.
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October 2026.
Rates matter as much as price. The Bank of Canada raised its policy rate to 2.50% on 28 October 2026, and the big banks raised prime to 4.70%. The next decision is on 9 December 2026.
Scarborough is where a detached house in the City of Toronto is still within reach for many families. My advice is to buy for the transit you can use today: a GO station on Lakeshore East, Line 5 at Kennedy, or Line 2. The subway extension may help areas near McCowan over time, but I would not pay extra for a line that is not open yet. With most districts down 4% to 13% in 2026, there is room to negotiate.
The Scarborough Bluffs erode. Some homes near the edge have been abandoned or condemned as the cliff wore back. If a house backs onto the Bluffs or a ravine, ask the conservation authority whether the lot is regulated, get a survey that shows the top of the slope, and check that your insurer will cover the home.
What to do next
- Pick two districts from the table that fit your budget.
- Test your commute at rush hour by GO, subway or car from each.
- Get a written mortgage pre-approval at today’s rates.
- Check school boundaries with the TDSB or TCDSB for each address.
- For a lakeside or ravine home, book a survey and slope check before you firm up an offer.
Need help with this? Talk to me.
I’m Jatin Dua, Broker of Record at RE/MAX Quantum Realty, and I’m the best agent to do this kind of work for you in Toronto and across the GTA. Over $100 million in GTA sales and 100+ families helped sell. Feel free to contact me any time: call or text 833-330-1925 or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to live in Scarborough?
The best area in Scarborough depends on what you want. For 2027, my top five are Birch Cliff and Cliffside for the Bluffs, Guildwood for leafy streets and a GO train, Agincourt for the Stouffville line, Highland Creek and Port Union for newer homes near the lake, and Tam O’Shanter-Sullivan and L’Amoreaux for established houses.
Is Scarborough a good place to live?
Yes, Scarborough is a good place to live for many families planning a 2027 move. It has the most affordable detached houses in the City of Toronto, the Scarborough Bluffs, Rouge National Urban Park, the Toronto Zoo and the University of Toronto Scarborough. Its weak point is rapid transit until the Line 2 extension opens.
How much is a house in Scarborough in 2026?
A detached house in Scarborough had a weighted median of about $957,000 from January to October 2026, based on TRREB MLS data via REALM for districts E04 to E11. That was 8.9% lower than in 2025. District medians ranged from $866,500 in E09 to $1,148,250 in E05.
What is the cheapest area to buy a house in Scarborough?
District E09 (Bendale, Morningside and Woburn) was the cheapest place to buy a detached house in Scarborough, and in all of Toronto, from January to October 2026, with a median of $866,500, according to TRREB MLS data via REALM. E04 was close behind at $870,000, and E11 at $910,000.
What is the most expensive area in Scarborough?
District E05, which includes L’Amoreaux, Steeles and Tam O’Shanter-Sullivan, had Scarborough’s highest detached median from January to October 2026, at $1,148,250, according to TRREB MLS data via REALM. It also had the smallest drop, 4.2%, and the fastest sales, at 22 days on average.
Is Scarborough getting a subway?
Yes. A 7.8-kilometre extension of Line 2 from Kennedy station is under construction, with stations planned at McCowan and Lawrence, Scarborough Centre and McCowan and Sheppard. Work began in June 2021. As of November 2026 it is not open, so buyers should plan around today’s Line 2, Line 5 and GO train service.
Which Scarborough neighbourhoods have GO train stations?
Scarborough has seven GO stations. On the Lakeshore East line are Rouge Hill, Guildwood, Eglinton and Scarborough stations, which serve the lakeside neighbourhoods. On the Stouffville line are Milliken, Agincourt and Kennedy. A new Finch-Kennedy station is planned between Milliken and Agincourt. Check 2027 GO schedules before you buy.
Are house prices dropping in Scarborough?
Yes. Scarborough’s weighted detached median fell about 8.9% and its condo apartment median about 11.3% from January to October 2026 compared with 2025, based on TRREB MLS data via REALM. Detached sales also fell 8.0%. Nobody can promise what prices will do in 2027, especially after the October 2026 rate hike.
Is it safe to buy a house near the Scarborough Bluffs?
It can be, but only with careful checks. The Bluffs erode, and some homes near the edge have been abandoned or condemned over the years. Before buying near the top of the Bluffs in 2027, ask the conservation authority if the lot is regulated, get a survey of the slope and confirm your home insurance.
Sources
- TRREB Community Housing Market Report, Toronto East, Q2 2026 (district community lists)
- City of Toronto: Property tax rates and fees (2026)
- Scarborough, Toronto (population, Bluffs, transit, zoo, colleges)
- Birch Cliff (history and character)
- Guildwood (Guildwood Village history and design)
- Agincourt, Toronto (boundaries and history)
- Port Union / Centennial Scarborough (waterfront and schools)
- Tam O’Shanter-Sullivan (boundaries and history)
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About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Toronto. I work with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA and have helped more than 100 families sell. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume.
Reach me at [email protected] or 833-330-1925, or book a call.