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179 Finch Avenue East Townhomes / Neighbourhood guide

Toronto · A CLOSER LOOK

179 Finch Avenue East Townhomes
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

179 Finch Avenue East Townhomes location:
Toronto.

The neighbourhood of East Willowdale is part of the city of Toronto, Ontario, which is located in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

179 Finch Ave E, North York, ON M2N 4R8, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

179 Finch Ave E, North York, ON M2N 4R8, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

East Willowdale

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

East Willowdale has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. The noise levels in East Willowdale are very low, as the streets are very peaceful. On the other hand, the greenery in this neighbourhood is very prominent; green spaces, like Bayview Village Park, are especially well-distributed and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to enjoy, which makes it very easy to access them from most locations in the neighbourhood. In addition, residents will find that numerous tree-lined streets are present. Finally, although this area is not known for its vibrancy, the vibe is still quite energetic around its main streets, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located a short walk away.

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Getting around

East Willowdale will draw property owners that appreciate a variety of methods of transportation. East Willowdale is a fairly pleasant part of Toronto for pedestrians; carrying out daily needs is convenient without the use of a vehicle, and numerous businesses are fairly close at hand. East Willowdale is also moderately amenable to cycling as there are a fair number of bike lanes. This area is very transit friendly owing to various nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Viva Blue, Line 4 (Sheppard) and Line 1 (Yonge-University), and about 40 nearby bus lines. Driving is also a good mode of transportation in this part of the city. It is a rather short car ride to the closest highway from any location in this neighbourhood.

Everyday essentials

The nearest grocery store in East Willowdale is usually only a short distance away. Additionally, with 150-odd restaurants and cafes in this part of the city, there is generally a place to get a meal or a beverage just around the corner. It is also a short stroll to a very good selection of clothing stores. When it comes to education, daycares and schools are very easy to get to on foot from anywhere in this part of Toronto.

Local character

East Willowdale has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. The noise levels in East Willowdale are very low, as the streets are very peaceful. On the other hand, the greenery in this neighbourhood is very prominent; green spaces, like Bayview Village Park, are especially well-distributed and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to enjoy, which makes it very easy to access them from most locations in the neighbourhood. In addition, residents will find that numerous tree-lined streets are present. Finally, although this area is not known for its vibrancy, the vibe is still quite energetic around its main streets, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located a short walk away.

Surrounding homes

The homes in this neighbourhood are quite new, because roughly one third of its dwellings were constructed after the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s. Single detached homes are the main housing type, representing many dwellings in this part of the city, while large apartment buildings are the main alternative in the housing stock. Homeowners occupy roughly 70% of the units in the neighbourhood while the rest are rented. This part of the city has a good selection of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

179 Finch Avenue East Townhomes
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

3.4/ 5

At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Toronto: 4.2 / 5

Elementary schools

4.1/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Public transit

4.1/ 5

Near at least one subway line and/or other frequent transit routes

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Groceries

3.7/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

3.7/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

3.8/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

2.9/ 5

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Greenery

3.7/ 5

Many trees and a large amount of nearby park space

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

2.9/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

4.7/ 5

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

1.5/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

3.9/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

4.6/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

2.2/ 5

Variety of bars within a short drive

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

4.1/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

2.3/ 5

Some sources of noise nearby

Toronto: 3.0 / 5

Parks

4.3/ 5

Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 5.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

179 Finch Avenue East Townhomes nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

183 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

20 places
Elementary school681 m

Finch Public School

277 Finch Ave E

JK-5 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school728 m

Cummer Valley Middle School

70 Maxome Ave

6-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school748 m

Oakridge Junior Public School

110 Byng Ave

JK-4 · Toronto District School Board

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High school835 m

Avondale Secondary Alternative School

24 Silverview Dr Dr

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school950 m

Blessed Trinity Catholic School

3205 Bayview Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school1.1 km

Trinity Ontario High School

5700 Yonge St

online/site based, all year round

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Elementary school1.1 km

McKee Public School

35 Church Ave

JK-5 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

St Cyril Catholic School

18 Kempford Blvd

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

Dora Education Centre

3333 Bayview Avenue

online/site based

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High school1.4 km

Birmingham International Collegiate of Canada

5255 Yonge Street

site based, all year round

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High school1.4 km

Unionville International Academy

30 Drewry Ave

online/site based, all year round

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High school1.5 km

Earl Haig Secondary School

100 Princess Ave

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.5 km

Roman Holiday Summer Studies

53 Lorraine Drive

online/site based, all year round

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Elementary school1.5 km

Bayview Middle School

25 Bunty Lane

6-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.5 km

Um Al-Qura Islamic School

265 Blv Yorkland

site based

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High school1.5 km

Drewry Secondary School

70 Drewry Ave

9-12 · vocational, occupational · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.6 km

Hollywood Public School

360 Hollywood Ave

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.7 km

Alpha Quality Education Inc

6120 A Yonge St

online/site based, all year round

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High school1.7 km

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Christian Aca

1224 Lawrence Avenue

site based

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Transit nearby

36 places
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Dining nearby

52 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

45 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

East Willowdale
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at 179 Finch Avenue East Townhomes. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$139,326

Residents in the study area

1,927

Owner households

63.2%

Commute on foot

0.6%

Population age

0 to 4
3.4%
5 to 9
4.3%
10 to 14
3.9%
15 to 19
5.0%
20 to 34
23.6%
35 to 49
16.6%
50 to 64
19.4%
65 to 79
13.7%
80 and over
10.1%

Housing type

Single detached
57.9%
Apartment 1-4 floors
17.7%
Duplex
7.8%
Row houses
7.4%
Apartment 5 or more floors
5.9%
Semi detached
3.4%

Household composition

Single person
29.4%
Multi person
8.9%
Single family
59.8%
Multi family
1.9%

Commute mode

Car
67.5%
Public transit
24.6%
Other
7.1%
Foot
0.6%
Bicycle
0.1%
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Income

Average household income
$139,326
Average individual income
$52,729

Total

Total individuals
1,927

Owners vs Renters

Owners
63.2%
Renters
36.8%

Official language knowledge

English only
85.1%
Other
8.7%
English and French
6.1%
French only
0.1%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
12.5%
High school
27.6%
Trade certificate
1.7%
College certificate
12.1%
University certificate
1.6%
Bachelor degree
29.5%
Post graduate degree
15.0%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.6

Mother tongue

English
31.6%
Mandarin
22.8%
Yue (Cantonese)
14.3%
Korean
10.3%
Iranian Persian
8.2%
English and non-official language(s)
6.0%
Spanish
2.3%
Russian
1.7%
Italian
1.4%
French
1.2%
Arabic
0.0%
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese)
0.0%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near 179 Finch Avenue East Townhomes:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Toronto District School Board ↗Toronto Catholic District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

179 Finch Avenue East Townhomes address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

179 Finch Ave E, North York, ON M2N 4R8, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 43.7823387, -79.40254449999999. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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