Keelesdale-Eglinton West

Your Typical Neighbour

Your typical neighbour in Keelsdale is older than the average Torontonian, but this is changing as new families are attracted by its relative affordability; today, residents of Keelesdale are a mix of these more recent (often first-time) buyers and long-term original homeowners. Portuguese is the language of choice for many residents, spoken by over 27%! 

What We Love

Keelesdale has a slower pace of life than many Toronto neighbourhoods. Removed from the core of the city, residents here enjoy a more peaceful and quiet environment than many downtown hoods, with less street traffic and more green space. But this quiet area is still rife with its own kind of life–Keelesdale has a multicultural vibe, with some of the best Portguese and Italian restaurants in the city – and it’s only growing from here.

What We Don’t Love

While a slower pace of life can be ideal for some, some Torontonians love the city because they are close to the action – and while Keelesdale is experiencing growth, you’re a little more removed from some of the draws to city life. As the neighbourhood continues to grow and gentrify, we expect to see this change as well.

The Real Estate Scoop

The little known neighbourhood of Keelesdale is starting to pick up steam, as it’s one of the last remaining affordable areas in the city of Toronto. Due to this affordability, we are seeing an influx of would-be-condo-buyers looking for a little more bang for their buck, but still with a Toronto address.

This area is a great mix of old world residents who have lived in their homes for decades, and new families moving in. People moving here are looking for a slower pace than what a downtown neighborhood would typically bring, and Keelesdale delivers with sprawling parks and Creek access. 

Although not typically chosen for its transit connectivity, with the introduction of the new Crosstown Eglinton LRT scheduled for completion in 2022 this area will continue to see price and community growth. Investors and families alike are betting on the area; for many it offers an opportunity to purchase a coveted freehold property that might be unattainable in more expensive neighbourhoods–some just a few blocks away.

Most properties in Keelesdale are detached, making up roughly two-thirds of sales. Semi-detached houses and condos were the next biggest categories, with few townhouses. Most properties selling have 2-3 bedrooms, and at writing are still under the average price for Toronto.

Developers have their eyes on Keelesdale, and with the introduction of the LRT we are likely to see more new condo and condo townhouse developments going in. Can you smell opportunity?

Schools

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Keelesdale Junior Public School
Silverthorn Community School
F. H. Miller Junior Public School
É Élém Charles-Sauriol
General Mercer Junior Public School

SENIOR SCHOOLS

George Harvey Collegiate Institute
York Memorial Collegiate Institute
ÉS Toronto Ouest

CATHOLIC & PRIVATE SCHOOLS

St. Bernard Catholic School
ÉÉC du Sacré-Coeur-Toronto
St. Matthew Catholic School
ÉSC Saint-Frère-André
St. Demetrius Catholic School
St. Nicholas of Bari Catholic School

Transit

Currently residents have access to many bus routes available on Eglinton Street, Keele Street, and Rogers Road. But with the completion of the Keelesdale Station later this year and the completion of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, transit convenience as well as property values will be on the rise. Commuters in Keelesdale-Eglinton West have easy access to highways 401 and 400 via Black Creek Drive.