Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
For 2027, the best North York neighbourhoods are Willowdale East for subway condos, Bayview Village and Don Mills for families, Bathurst Manor and Clanton Park for a house near Earl Bales Park, and York University Heights for value. North York’s weighted detached median was about $1.59 million from January to October 2026, down 5.8% (TRREB MLS data via REALM).
This guide is for buyers who want to live in North York in 2027, whether you need a subway condo, a first house or a larger family home. You will get 2026 prices for each North York district, my five neighbourhood picks, and the checks I would make before buying in each.
Is North York a good place to live in 2027?
For many buyers, yes. North York was its own city until it became part of the new City of Toronto in 1998, and it still has its own downtown, North York City Centre, on Yonge Street. Here is what it offers:
- Subway access. Line 1 runs up Yonge Street to Finch and up the west side to York University and Pioneer Village. Line 4 Sheppard runs east from Sheppard-Yonge. Line 5 Eglinton, opened in 2026, has stations just south of Don Mills.
- Green space. The Don River valleys cut through North York, with large parks such as Earl Bales Park and the East Don parklands.
- Toronto’s tax rate. North York pays the City of Toronto’s 2026 residential rate of 0.767311%, about $5,371 a year on a home assessed at $700,000.
- A wide price range. You can find a $450,000 condo or a multi-million-dollar house without leaving North York.
The trade-off is that much of North York was built after the Second World War around the car. Don Mills was farmland until the 1950s, and Bathurst Manor was built between 1954 and the early 1960s. Away from the subway, you will likely drive more than you would downtown.
What do homes cost in North York right now?
TRREB does not report North York as one area. I combined the seven districts whose communities sit in North York: C06, C07, C12, C13, C14, C15 and W05. I left out C04, C11 and W04 because they mix North York streets with other parts of the city.
| Home type | Sales Jan–Oct 2026 | Weighted median 2026 | Change vs 2025 | Avg. days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1,150 (+15.5%) | $1,590,591 | −5.8% | 33 |
| Semi-detached | 359 | $879,708 | −7.6% | 30 |
| Freehold townhouse | 90 | $983,661 | −13.3% | 30 |
| Condo townhouse | 351 | $719,327 | −7.8% | 41 |
| Condo apartment | 1,862 | $554,954 | −7.8% | 39 |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October 2026 vs the same period of 2025. Weighted medians are my calculation from district medians and sales; they are not official TRREB figures.
Two things stand out. Detached sales rose 15.5% even as prices fell, so buyers came back at lower prices. And the detached figure is pulled up by C12 (the Bridle Path, Sunnybrook, York Mills and St. Andrew-Windfields), where the median was $3,200,000. For a deeper look by district, see North York house prices by district.
How did I choose these five North York neighbourhoods?
I looked for areas with good transit or parks, a clear identity, and a home type that suits a real group of buyers. I also spread the picks across budgets, from under $1 million to about $1.7 million for a detached house. The prices below are for each TRREB district, which covers several communities, not for the neighbourhood alone.
| Neighbourhood | District | Detached median | Condo apt median | Detached days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowdale East | C14 | $1,691,900 (−6.0%) | $568,500 (−9.0%) | 36 |
| Bayview Village | C15 | $1,411,000 (−4.0%) | $526,750 (−6.8%) | 29 |
| Don Mills | C13 | $1,515,000 (−2.6%) | $560,000 (−9.5%) | 26 |
| Bathurst Manor and Clanton Park | C06 | $1,295,444 (−13.6%) | $491,000 (−10.7%) | 29 |
| York University Heights and Downsview | W05 | $971,250 (−7.5%) | $450,000 (−10.0%) | 34 |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October 2026 vs 2025. District community lists from TRREB’s Q2 2026 Toronto Central and Toronto West community reports.
1. Willowdale East
What it’s like: Willowdale is centred on Yonge Street, with North York City Centre around Yonge and Empress Avenue as its core. Condo towers line Yonge, while the side streets hold detached homes, many of them large rebuilds of older houses. Willowdale has four subway stations: Finch and North York Centre on Line 1, Bayview on Line 4, and Sheppard-Yonge, where the two lines meet. Gibson House, built in 1851, still stands on Yonge as a museum.
Who it suits: condo buyers and renters who want the subway close by, and families who want a detached home near Line 1.
What it costs: district C14 (Willowdale East and Newtonbrook East) had 475 condo apartment sales at a $568,500 median, the most condo sales of any North York district except C15. Detached homes had a $1,691,900 median, and sales rose from 142 to 174.
What to check: with so many towers, compare several buildings on the same stretch of Yonge. Look at maintenance fees per square foot, the reserve fund and recent sales in each building.
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2. Bayview Village
What it’s like: Bayview Village sits east of Bayview Avenue, between Highway 401 and Finch Avenue East, with Leslie Street to the east. Homes include raised and ranch-style bungalows, split-levels and Georgian Revival houses, and some sit on ravine lots looking over the East Don River valley. Bayview Village Shopping Centre opened in 1963, and Line 4 Sheppard serves the area. Bayview Village Park has free public tennis courts.
Who it suits: families who want a larger lot near the ravines, and condo buyers along Sheppard who want Line 4.
What it costs: district C15 (Bayview Village, Don Valley Village, Hillcrest Village, Henry Farm and others) had a detached median of $1,411,000, down only 4.0%, and detached sales jumped from 167 to 225. It also had the most condo apartment sales in North York, at 530, with a $526,750 median.
What to check: a ravine lot can come with conservation rules on what you can build or cut down. Ask the City and the conservation authority before you plan an addition or a pool.
3. Don Mills
What it’s like: Don Mills was planned between 1952 and 1965 as a self-supporting “new town” on former farmland, with planner Macklin Hancock leading the design. It was split into four quadrants, each meant to have a school, a church and a park, linked by walking paths. Roads were built with curves, T-intersections and cul-de-sacs to slow traffic. The Shops at Don Mills now stand where the original Don Mills Centre was, at Lawrence Avenue and Don Mills Road. Line 5 Eglinton has two stations, Aga Khan Park & Museum and Don Valley, just south of the neighbourhood.
Who it suits: families who want a mid-century house on a quiet street with paths to school and parks.
What it costs: district C13 (Banbury-Don Mills, Parkwoods-Donalda and Victoria Village) had a detached median of $1,515,000, down just 2.6%, with homes selling in 26 days on average, the fastest detached pace in North York.
What to check: the Toronto District School Board runs three elementary schools and Don Mills Collegiate Institute in the neighbourhood. Confirm the boundary for your address; my guide to the best schools in North York can help.
4. Bathurst Manor and Clanton Park
What it’s like: Bathurst Manor sits on a plateau between Sheppard Avenue West and Finch Avenue West, from Dufferin Street to the west branch of the Don River. It was built between 1954 and the early 1960s and is home to a mixed community, with the Bathurst Jewish Community Centre nearby. Sheppard West station on Line 1 opened in 1996 at Allen Road and Sheppard. Earl Bales Park, a 51-hectare park along the West Don River near Bathurst and Sheppard, has a community centre, a dog park and the North York Ski Centre, now the only alpine ski hill inside Toronto.
Who it suits: families who want a post-war house near a big park and the subway for less than Willowdale prices.
What it costs: district C06 had a detached median of $1,295,444, down 13.6%, one of the larger drops in the city. Condo apartments were $491,000.
What to check: a big price drop can be an opportunity, but compare sales on your exact street. C06 had only 94 detached sales, so a few large homes can move the median.
5. York University Heights and Downsview
What it’s like: York University Heights, also called Northwood Park, runs between Sheppard and Steeles, east of Black Creek, and holds York University’s main campus. Housing includes detached and semi-detached bungalows, townhouses and The Village at York University, a newer development whose first residents moved in during 2005. Three Line 1 stations serve it: Pioneer Village, York University and Finch West.
Who it suits: first-time buyers who want a Toronto house under $1 million, York staff, and investors who understand student rentals.
What it costs: district W05 had the lowest prices in North York: a detached median of $971,250, semis at $835,000 on 185 sales, and condo apartments at $450,000. Our list of condo buildings near Downsview and York University covers the rental side.
What to check: many homes in The Village have been turned into student housing, so the street may have more renters than you expect. Visit at night and during the school year.
Which North York areas just missed my list?
- Willowdale West and Newtonbrook West (C07): a detached median of $1,445,000, with Line 1 on the Yonge side, and 309 condo apartment sales.
- The Bridle Path, York Mills and St. Andrew-Windfields (C12): North York’s luxury district, with a $3,200,000 detached median and 45 days on market on average.
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October 2026.
Before you shop, check your budget at today’s rates. The Bank of Canada raised its policy rate to 2.50% on 28 October 2026, and the big banks raised prime to 4.70%. Its next decision is on 9 December 2026.
In North York, the subway line matters more than the neighbourhood name. If you can live within a walk of Line 1 or Line 4, you will have the most choice when you sell later. For families, I like Don Mills and Bayview Village because their prices held up best in 2026. For first-time buyers, W05 is where a Toronto house is still within reach. Whichever you choose, use the slower 2026 market to negotiate on price and conditions.
Many North York detached homes are priced above $1.5 million. At that level you need at least 20% down, and mortgage insurance is not available. Get a pre-approval that states your limit before you fall for a house.
What to do next
- Pick two neighbourhoods and test the commute from each at rush hour, by subway and by car.
- Get a written mortgage pre-approval at today’s rates.
- Check school boundaries for each address with the TDSB or TCDSB.
- Ask for the last 12 months of sales on your target street or building.
- Read my guide to choosing the best realtor in North York before you hire anyone.
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 North York?
The best area in North York depends on your budget. For 2027, my picks are Willowdale East for subway condos, Bayview Village and Don Mills for families, Bathurst Manor and Clanton Park for a house near Earl Bales Park, and York University Heights for the lowest house prices. Compare sales on the exact street before you buy.
Is North York a good place to live?
Yes, North York is a good place to live for many buyers in 2027. It has Line 1 and Line 4 subway stations, Line 5 stations near Don Mills, large parks along the Don River and Toronto’s 2026 tax rate of 0.767311%. Away from the subway, many areas were built around the car, so expect to drive more.
How much is a house in North York in 2026?
A detached house in North York had a weighted median of about $1,590,000 from January to October 2026, based on TRREB MLS data via REALM for seven North York districts. That was down 5.8% from 2025. District medians ranged from $971,250 in W05 near York University to $3,200,000 in C12.
What is the cheapest area to buy a house in North York?
TRREB district W05, which includes York University Heights, Downsview and Glenfield-Jane Heights, was the cheapest North York district in 2026. Its detached median was $971,250 and its semi median $835,000 from January to October 2026, according to TRREB MLS data via REALM. Condo apartments there had a $450,000 median.
What is the most expensive area in North York?
District C12, which covers the Bridle Path, Sunnybrook, York Mills and St. Andrew-Windfields, is the most expensive part of North York. Its detached median was $3,200,000 from January to October 2026, down 9.3% from 2025, according to TRREB MLS data via REALM. Homes there took 45 days to sell on average.
Is North York good for families?
North York is a strong choice for families in 2027. Don Mills was planned in the 1950s with a school, church and park in each quadrant, and Bayview Village has bungalows and ravine lots near the East Don River. Both districts saw only small price drops in 2026. Confirm school boundaries with the TDSB or TCDSB.
Which North York neighbourhoods are close to the subway?
Willowdale has four subway stations: Finch, North York Centre, Sheppard-Yonge and Bayview. York University Heights has three Line 1 stations: Pioneer Village, York University and Finch West. Bathurst Manor is near Sheppard West station, and Bayview Village is on Line 4 Sheppard. Line 5 Eglinton has stations just south of Don Mills.
Are condo prices dropping in North York?
Yes, North York condo prices dropped in 2026. The weighted condo apartment median across seven North York districts was about $555,000 from January to October 2026, down 7.8% from 2025, according to TRREB MLS data via REALM. Condos took 39 days to sell on average, so buyers had more room to negotiate.
Is North York part of Toronto?
Yes. North York has been part of the City of Toronto since the 1998 amalgamation, so it shares Toronto’s services, school boards and property tax rate. For 2026 that rate is 0.767311% of assessed value. Buyers in North York also pay Toronto’s municipal land transfer tax on top of Ontario’s.
Sources
- TRREB Community Housing Market Report, Toronto Central, Q2 2026 (district community lists)
- City of Toronto: Property tax rates and fees (2026)
- Willowdale, Toronto (North York City Centre, subway stations, Gibson House)
- Bayview Village (housing, shopping centre, Line 4, parks)
- Don Mills (planned new town, Shops at Don Mills, Line 5 stations, schools)
- Bathurst Manor (boundaries, history, Sheppard West station)
- Earl Bales Park (size, North York Ski Centre)
- York University Heights (housing, The Village, Line 1 stations)
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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.