Downsview, Toronto

Downsview is a northwest Toronto neighbourhood where newer condo buildings and townhouse developments sit alongside detached houses, and large open parkland and two stations shape the layout. The area mixes low-rise streets with higher-density condo apartments and townhouse clusters. Most homes sold over the past 24 months were built between 2015 and 2023, so much of the housing stock is recent, while detached houses make up a smaller share of the built form. Of the 312 homes sold in the last 24 months, condo apartments were 34%, detached houses 27%, condo townhouses 21% and freehold townhouses 13%. The median sale price was $685,500, and the median home spent 29 days on the market. The typical home sold had 2 bedrooms. There are currently 30 homes for sale. Two stations lie inside the area: Downsview Park and Sheppard West, both on the subway network. Sheppard West is on the Line 1 Yonge-University subway, and Downsview Park is on the same line's northwest section. Major roads nearby include Sheppard Avenue West, Wilson Avenue, Keele Street and Allen Road, and Highway 401 runs close to the south. Bus routes connect the stations with surrounding streets. Shops and services are spread along the main roads and around the stations. They include grocery stores, cafes, restaurants and pharmacies, along with other everyday services. Green space includes Downsview Park, Ancaster Park, Anthony Road School Park, Avro Park, Banting Park, Diana Park, Downsview Memorial Parkette and Dubary Parkette. Ancaster Community Centre and Lao Community Centre are inside the area, as is the Toronto Public Library - Downsview branch. Schools inside the area under the Toronto District School Board are Ancaster Public School, Blaydon Public School, Downsview Public School and Downsview Secondary School. Under the Toronto Catholic District School Board are Madonna Catholic Secondary School, St Norbert Catholic School and St Raphael Catholic School.