Toronto, Ontario
The Beaches
Lakeside living with a small-town feel
Overview
The Beaches (often just called 'The Beach' by locals) runs along the eastern Lake Ontario shoreline from Woodbine to Victoria Park. It's one of the few Toronto neighbourhoods where you can walk to a proper sandy beach, and the boardwalk alone is reason enough to live here.
The housing stock is a mix of century Edwardians, 1920s detached homes, and a growing number of tastefully modernized infills. Queen Street East is the main commercial strip and it's packed with independent restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques.
Neighbourhood stats
Median home price
$1.70M
Average rent
$3,450 / mo
Walk Score
86/100
Transit Score
74/100
Population
22,500
Avg days on market
14 days
+5.2% year over year
Median price trend
12-month median sale price in The Beaches
What locals love
- Sandy beaches + 3 km boardwalk
- Top-ranked elementary schools
- Strong sense of community
- Small-town vibe, 20 min to downtown
Schools
| School | Level | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Balmy Beach Community School | Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| Kew Beach Junior Public School | Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| Malvern Collegiate Institute | High | 8.1 / 10 |
Parks & recreation
- Woodbine Beach Park
- Kew Gardens
- Ashbridges Bay Park
Dining & shopping
- The Goof (Garden Gate) — classic diner
- Remarkable Bean — neighbourhood coffee
- Murphy's Law — patio pub
- Sauvignon Bistro — date night
Current listings
Homes for sale in Toronto
For Sale10 days ago
$585,000
Condo
est. $3,337/mo
20 Richardson Street 3202 #3202, Waterfront Communities C8
Toronto, ON
1+1 bd
2 ba
550
1
MLS# C12970674First Class Realty Inc.
For SaleJust listed
$699,000
Townhouse
est. $3,987/mo
238 Dairy Drive, Clairlea-Birchmount
Toronto, ON
3+1 bd
3 ba
1,750
1
MLS# E13015528Re/Max Realtron Wendy Zheng Realty
For Sale10 days ago
$1,099,000
Semi-Detached
est. $6,269/mo
171 Sexton Crescent, Hillcrest Village
Toronto, ON
5+1 bd
5 ba
2,250
3
MLS# C12968812Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc.