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Clairlea-Birchmount, Toronto

Real Estate Market Report

ActiveCurrent active residential listings.
64
Sold (12 mo)Sold residential listings, trailing 12 months.
211

Based on geocoded sales; may understate total volume.

Median PriceMedian sold price, trailing 6 months.
$831K
Avg DOMAverage days on market (sold, 6 months).
25 days
SP/LPMean sale-to-list ratio (6 months).
98.6%
MOIMonths of inventory.
3.6 months

Source: MLS data under license · Aggregated by REintel / Direct Realty Ltd., Brokerage · Trailing 12 months · sold residential · medians 6-month basis

Living in Clairlea-Birchmount

Clairlea-Birchmount is a stable, family-oriented residential neighbourhood in the eastern part of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated within the former City of Scarborough. The area carries a quiet, settled character typical of mid-century Toronto suburbs, with tree-lined streets and a strong sense of community among long-term residents. Housing stock consists largely of post-war bungalows and semi-detached homes built in the 1950s and 1960s, with a smaller share of two-storey detached houses. Lots tend to be modest, typically running 25 to 40 feet wide, though corner lots and deeper lots do appear. With a median sold price of $805,000 and an average of 24 days on market across the current 5 active listings, the neighbourhood sits at a more accessible price point than many central Toronto areas. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), detached freehold homes in Toronto's east end continue to attract buyers seeking value relative to downtown alternatives. Transit access is a practical strength of Clairlea-Birchmount. The neighbourhood falls between Victoria Park Avenue to the west and Warden Avenue to the east, placing residents within reach of two TTC subway stations on the Bloor-Danforth line: Victoria Park and Warden. Multiple surface bus routes along St. Clair Avenue East connect the area east and west, and the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, part of Metrolinx's regional transit expansion, will add a new corridor to the south. The Don Valley Parkway and Highway 401 are accessible within a short drive, linking residents to employment centres across the Greater Toronto Area. Dining and shopping along St. Clair Avenue East and Kingston Road reflects the multicultural fabric of east Toronto, with South Asian, Chinese, Caribbean, and Middle Eastern food options well represented alongside neighbourhood-scale retail including grocery stores, pharmacies, and independent service businesses. Warden Woods, a forested ravine park running along Massey Creek, is the neighbourhood's signature green space. It offers walking and cycling trails in a natural setting that feels removed from the surrounding urban grid. Nearby parks provide baseball diamonds, splash pads, and recreational fields that see heavy use by local families through warmer months. The resident profile in Clairlea-Birchmount leans toward families and long-term homeowners, many of whom have lived in the area for decades. A growing number of younger families and first-time buyers have entered the neighbourhood in recent years, drawn by relatively accessible detached home prices and strong transit links to employment along the Bloor-Danforth corridor and the Highway 401 commuter routes.

Content generated with AI assistance based on local data sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

▶What types of homes are available in Clairlea-Birchmount?

The neighbourhood is dominated by post-war bungalows and semi-detached homes from the 1950s and 1960s. Two-storey detached houses are also present but less common. Most properties sit on modest lots, typically 25 to 40 feet wide, with some deeper lots available on select streets.

▶How is transit access in Clairlea-Birchmount?

The neighbourhood is flanked by two TTC Bloor-Danforth subway stations, Victoria Park and Warden, each within a reasonable distance for most residents. St. Clair Avenue East has regular surface bus service, and the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will add additional connectivity to the south when complete. The Don Valley Parkway and Highway 401 are also accessible for drivers.

▶What is the typical price range for homes in Clairlea-Birchmount?

The current median sold price is $805,000, placing Clairlea-Birchmount at a more accessible level than many Toronto neighbourhoods closer to the city core. Prices vary based on property type, lot size, and condition, with bungalows generally at the lower end and larger detached homes at the higher end of the range.

▶Who typically lives in Clairlea-Birchmount?

The neighbourhood has a strong base of long-term homeowners and established families who have lived there for decades. In recent years, younger families and first-time buyers have been drawn to the area by relatively affordable detached home prices and practical transit access to employment centres across the Greater Toronto Area.