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City of TorontoPop. 38,500Feb 2026 Data

Buying in North York West

North York West real estate: avg $2,050,000 in Feb 2026. Bridle Path estates, ravines, top schools. Full market stats and guide.

Avg. Price

$2,050,000

-4.0% YoY

Median Price

$1,780,000

Sales / Month

32

Feb 2026

Days on Market

35

Buyer's Market

The Vibe

North York West is Toronto's estate country, where rolling ravines frame multi-million dollar properties shielded by mature trees. The Bridle Path is the crown jewel, home to some of Canada's most expensive residences, but the broader area offers a quieter, more refined lifestyle than downtown with excellent private schools and park access. It is car-oriented but compensated by sheer beauty and space.

Who Lives Here

Population
38,500
Growth
+3.1% (2016-2021)
Median Income
$195,000
Ownership Rate
78%
Avg. Household Size
3
Median Age
45.5

Community

Affluent professional familiesSignificant East Asian communityInternational luxury buyers

Source: Census 2021, Statistics Canada

Who It's Good For

The types of buyers who tend to thrive in North York West.

๐Ÿ’Žluxury

Luxury Buyers

The Bridle Path and York Mills offer some of Canada's most prestigious estate properties on expansive lots.

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Families

Top private schools, ravine settings, and a quiet residential atmosphere ideal for raising children.

๐ŸŒฟnature

Nature Lovers

Sunnybrook Park, Edwards Gardens, and the Don Valley ravine provide exceptional green space.

Price Breakdown by Home Type

Average selling prices in North York West based on TRREB MLS data for February 2026.

Home TypeAverage PriceYoY Change
Detached$3,200,000-3.5%
Semi-Detached$1,800,000-4.2%
Townhouse$1,350,000-4.8%
Condo Apartment$680,000-6.0%

Source: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), Market Watch February 2026. Year-over-year change compared to February 2025.

Market Health

Key indicators showing whether North York West currently favours buyers or sellers.

SNLR

33.7%

Buyer's Market

Below 40% = buyer's market

Months of Inventory

4.9

Balanced supply levels

Avg. SP/LP

97%

Below asking โ€” room to negotiate

Days on Market

28

LDOM

/

35

PDOM

Listing vs. property days on market

Neighbourhoods in North York West

North York West encompasses several distinct communities, each with its own character and housing stock.

The Bridle Path

Canada's most exclusive address, with gated mansion estates set on enormous ravine lots.

York Mills

Prestigious residential area with mature homes, the York Mills Valley, and subway access.

Hoggs Hollow

Charming valley community at Yonge and York Mills with fine dining and heritage character.

Sunnybrook

Quiet neighbourhood adjacent to the park and hospital, with spacious homes and green surroundings.

Also known as

York Mills ยท Hoggs Hollow ยท Bridle Path ยท Sunnybrook ยท Lawrence Park North

Getting Around

Transit, walkability, and commute information for North York West.

North York West relies more on car travel, with York Mills and Lawrence subway stations on the eastern edge and bus routes connecting residential areas.

Major Transit Lines

TTC Line 1 (York Mills, Lawrence)124 Sunnybrook Bus122 Graydon Hall Bus95 York Mills Bus

Commute to Downtown Toronto: 20-30 min by subway from York Mills station

55

Walk Score

60

Transit Score

50

Bike Score

Local Scene

What's on your doorstep when you buy in North York West.

Food & Dining

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Auberge du Pommier

Upscale French dining in a charming cottage setting on Yonge

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North 44

Mark McEwan's acclaimed contemporary restaurant on Yonge Street

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Hoggs Hollow Bistro

Neighbourhood cafe tucked in the valley at Yonge and York Mills

โ›ณ

The Donalda Club Dining

Private club dining experience with valley views

๐Ÿœ

Pho Metro

Popular Vietnamese spot on Bayview near York Mills

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Tutto Bene

Italian trattoria on Avenue Road south of Lawrence

Attractions & Amenities

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The Bridle Path

Toronto's most exclusive residential enclave with mansion estates

๐ŸŒณ

Sunnybrook Park

Sprawling urban park with trails, stables, and the Edwards Gardens

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Edwards Gardens

Beautiful botanical gardens at the entrance to the Don Valley trail system

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Toronto Botanical Garden

Educational gardens and nature programming adjacent to Edwards Gardens

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Windfields Park

Historic estate grounds of famed racehorse owner E.P. Taylor

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Post Road Trail

Scenic walking path through the Don Valley ravine

Schools

School options available for families buying in North York West.

10

Public Schools

4

Catholic Schools

3

French Immersion

8

Private Schools

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from buyers considering North York West.

As of February 2026, the average is $2,050,000. Detached estate homes average $3.2M, with Bridle Path properties often exceeding $5M.

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