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280-290 Jarvis Street Condos / Neighbourhood guide

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280-290 Jarvis Street Condos
location & neighbourhood.

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

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic

01 / THE SETTING

280-290 Jarvis Street Condos location:
Toronto.

Downtown Yonge East is a neighbourhood within Toronto, Ontario, which is located in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

280 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON M5B 2C5, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

280 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON M5B 2C5, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Downtown Yonge East

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in Downtown Yonge East. There are a very large number of things to do in this area for those looking for a dynamic vibe. The streets are almost always busy with people, there are a lot of nearby entertainment venues, and finding one of the around 10 bars is very easy since they are generally located very close by. Yonge Street in particular offers a great variety of nightlife. Greenery is not very present in this neighbourhood; however, green spaces are especially well-distributed and there are around 10 of them close by for residents to discover, which makes them very easy to access.

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Getting around

Downtown Yonge East does not demand driving since several other modes of transportation are available. Walking is especially practical for house buyers in this part of the city; meeting day-to-day needs is very convenient on foot, and there are also a very large number of businesses nearby. This area is also a very pleasant part of Toronto for cyclists. More specifically, bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a short walk away, and Downtown Yonge East boasts a good bicycling infrastructure. The public transit network in this part of the city is very practical owing to many nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 1 (Yonge-University), and about 10 nearby bus lines. In contrast, getting around by car is occasionally challenging in this area. That being said, nearby highways are very easy to reach from any home in Downtown Yonge East.

Everyday essentials

It is a very short walk to reach daycares and schools from most properties for sale in Downtown Yonge East. Families benefit from public and private schools at both the primary and secondary school level. When it comes to food, both general and specialty grocery stores are usually accessible within a very short walk from most houses for sale in Downtown Yonge East. Front Street is among the best streets for groceries. Moreover, owing to over 150 restaurants and approximately 30 coffee shops, Downtown Yonge East is an excellent place in which to go out to eat.

Local character

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in Downtown Yonge East. There are a very large number of things to do in this area for those looking for a dynamic vibe. The streets are almost always busy with people, there are a lot of nearby entertainment venues, and finding one of the around 10 bars is very easy since they are generally located very close by. Yonge Street in particular offers a great variety of nightlife. Greenery is not very present in this neighbourhood; however, green spaces are especially well-distributed and there are around 10 of them close by for residents to discover, which makes them very easy to access.

Surrounding homes

About two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home whereas the remainder are owners. The predominance of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of this neighbourhood is an important part of its character. Most housing in this area was built after the year 2000, during its largest construction boom. There is a higher proportion of one bedroom homes in this neighbourhood.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

280-290 Jarvis Street Condos
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

4.8/ 5

At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Toronto: 4.2 / 5

Elementary schools

4.8/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Public transit

4.5/ 5

Near a wide variety of subway lines and/or other frequent transit routes

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Groceries

4.9/ 5

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

4.3/ 5

Wide variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

5.0/ 5

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

4.7/ 5

Exceptional number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost always practical

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Greenery

1.9/ 5

Few street trees or parks in the area

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

4.2/ 5

Highly suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

2.2/ 5

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

4.4/ 5

Highly vibrant atmosphere at all hours

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

5.0/ 5

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

4.6/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

4.7/ 5

Exceptional variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

5.0/ 5

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

2.6/ 5

Some sources of noise nearby

Toronto: 3.0 / 5

Parks

5.0/ 5

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

Toronto: 5.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

280-290 Jarvis Street Condos 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.

212 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

17 places
Elementary school210 m

Collège Français Élémentaire

100 Carlton rue

7-8 · Conseil scolaire Viamonde

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High school210 m

Collège Français Secondaire

100 Carlton rue

9-12 · french, international baccalaureate, international education · Conseil scolaire Viamonde

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High school / Elementary school347 m

Canada's National Ballet

400 Jarvis Street

site based

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Elementary school429 m

Church Street Junior Public School

83 Alexander St

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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High school429 m

Native Learning Centre

83 Alexander St

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school569 m

École Élémentaire Gabrielle-Roy

14 Pembroke rue

JK-6 · french · Conseil scolaire Viamonde

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High school589 m

St Michael's Choir (SR) School

67 Bond St

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school624 m

St Michael's Choir (Jr) School

66 Bond St

1-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school635 m

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

444 Sherbourne St

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school642 m

Jarvis Collegiate Institute

495 Jarvis St

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school / Elementary school771 m

Ymca Academy

15 Breadalbane Street

site based

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Elementary school784 m

Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School

350 Parliament St

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school791 m

Winchester Junior and Senior Public School

15 Prospect St

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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High school / Elementary school840 m

Abelard Centre for Education, the

557 Church Street

site based

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High school980 m

Msgr Fraser College (Isabella Campus)

146 Isabella St

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school1.1 km

St Joseph's College School

74 Wellesley St W

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school1.1 km

Keystone School

186 St. George Street

online/site based, all year round

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Transit nearby

47 places
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Dining nearby

58 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

60 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Downtown Yonge East
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 280-290 Jarvis Street Condos. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$118,785

Residents in the study area

13,003

Owner households

28.4%

Commute on foot

38.1%

Population age

0 to 4
2.7%
5 to 9
1.8%
10 to 14
1.5%
15 to 19
2.7%
20 to 34
45.7%
35 to 49
18.5%
50 to 64
16.0%
65 to 79
8.9%
80 and over
2.3%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
87.2%
Apartment 1-4 floors
9.2%
Row houses
2.3%
Semi detached
0.6%
Duplex
0.4%
Single detached
0.3%

Household composition

Single person
58.0%
Multi person
13.1%
Single family
28.8%
Multi family
0.1%

Commute mode

Foot
38.1%
Public transit
27.6%
Car
24.1%
Bicycle
5.2%
Other
5.1%
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Income

Average household income
$118,785
Average individual income
$54,330

Total

Total individuals
13,003

Owners vs Renters

Renters
71.6%
Owners
28.4%

Official language knowledge

English only
85.7%
English and French
11.7%
Other
2.5%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
6.5%
High school
21.7%
Trade certificate
1.8%
College certificate
12.6%
University certificate
3.1%
Bachelor degree
37.1%
Post graduate degree
17.2%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.5

Mother tongue

English
57.6%
Mandarin
14.3%
English and non-official language(s)
6.9%
Yue (Cantonese)
4.7%
Spanish
3.7%
Korean
3.1%
French
2.8%
Arabic
2.7%
Hindi
1.5%
Russian
1.0%
Vietnamese
0.6%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.4%
Amharic
0.3%
Bengali
0.3%
Urdu
0.2%

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 280-290 Jarvis Street Condos:
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.

Conseil scolaire Viamonde ↗Toronto District School Board ↗Toronto Catholic District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

280-290 Jarvis Street Condos 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

280 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON M5B 2C5, 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: 43.6605883, -79.3763417. 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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