4686-4690 Dundas Street West Towns / Neighbourhood guide

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4686-4690 Dundas Street West Towns
location & neighbourhood.

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By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic

01 / THE SETTING

4686-4690 Dundas Street West Towns location:
Toronto.

Chestnut Hills is a neighbourhood within Toronto, Ontario, which is situated in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

4686-4690 Dundas Street West. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

4686-4690 Dundas Street West

Provider neighbourhood

Chestnut Hills

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Chestnut Hills offers a calm ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This area features a very large amount of greenery as the majority of streets have great tree coverage. It is very easy to reach public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are around 20 of them close by for residents to discover. This neighbourhood is also quiet, as the streets are generally quite tranquil - however noise can be bothersome closer to the railway line.

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Getting around

Regardless of the means of transportation, it is rather simple to travel in this neighbourhood. The transit access in this area is good. More specifically, there is Islington Station - Eastbound Platform and Islington Station - Westbound Platform on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth). There are about 10 bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and it is very convenient to get to a nearby bus stop from most homes. This neighbourhood is also suitable for people who get around on foot; carrying out daily needs is convenient without a vehicle, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. Chestnut Hills is rather cycling-friendly.

Everyday essentials

It is straightforward to access both a general and a specialty grocery store by foot from any location in Chestnut Hills. Additionally, there are a fair number of options in close proximity for those who value restaurants and cafes. It is also a rather short trip to a reasonable selection of clothing stores. As far as education is concerned, parents and their children will welcome that no matter where their property is located in Chestnut Hills, daycares and schools are nearby.

Local character

Chestnut Hills offers a calm ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This area features a very large amount of greenery as the majority of streets have great tree coverage. It is very easy to reach public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are around 20 of them close by for residents to discover. This neighbourhood is also quiet, as the streets are generally quite tranquil - however noise can be bothersome closer to the railway line.

Surrounding homes

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing most dwellings in Chestnut Hills, and the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings. This part of the city offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly two thirds of the units in the neighbourhood and the rest are rented. Most housing in this part of the city was built pre-1960, during its biggest building boom.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

4686-4690 Dundas Street West Towns
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

4.6/ 5

At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Toronto: 4.2 / 5

Elementary schools

4.6/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Public transit

4.2/ 5

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

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Groceries

3.9/ 5

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

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

3.9/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

3.6/ 5

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Greenery

5.0/ 5

Exceptional number of street trees and nearby parks

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

3.2/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

3.6/ 5

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

1.5/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

4.0/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

4.0/ 5

At least one daycare within a short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

2.4/ 5

Variety of bars within a short drive

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

3.9/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

2.3/ 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

4686-4690 Dundas Street West Towns 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.

163 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

20 places
High school416 m

Etobicoke Collegiate Institute

86 Montgomery Rd

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school610 m

Islington Junior Middle School

44 Cordova Ave

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school803 m

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School

32 Montgomery Rd

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school1.1 km

Academy of Math and English

5101 Dundas Street West St

site based

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Elementary school1.3 km

Mindwerx4kids Learning Centre

76 Anglesey Blvd.

site based

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Elementary school1.3 km

Rosethorn Junior School

2 Remington Dr

JK-5 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Humber Valley Village Junior Middle School

65 Hartfield Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Lambton Kingsway Junior Middle School

525 Prince Edward Dr

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.5 km

Our Lady of Peace Catholic School

70 Mattice Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.7 km

St Gregory Catholic School

126 Rathburn Rd

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school2.6 km

Bishop Allen Academy Catholic Secondary School

721 Royal York Rd

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school3.0 km

Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute

500 The East Mall

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school3.0 km

Etobicoke School of the Arts

675 Royal York Rd

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

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High school3.0 km

Runnymede Collegiate Institute

569 Jane St

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school3.0 km

Richview Collegiate Institute

1738 Islington Ave

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school3.1 km

Etobicoke Secondary Alternative School

160 Silverhill Drive

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school3.5 km

Institute of Canadian Education

140 La Rose Avenue

online/site based, all year round

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High school3.6 km

Martingrove Collegiate Institute

50 Winterton Dr

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Transit nearby

43 places
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Dining nearby

41 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

29 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Chestnut Hills
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 4686-4690 Dundas Street West Towns. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$216,920

Residents in the study area

1,766

Owner households

71.1%

Commute on foot

5.2%

Population age

0 to 4
4.5%
5 to 9
4.4%
10 to 14
5.6%
15 to 19
5.2%
20 to 34
14.5%
35 to 49
18.3%
50 to 64
21.9%
65 to 79
17.2%
80 and over
8.4%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
46.6%
Single detached
44.7%
Apartment 1-4 floors
5.5%
Semi detached
3.0%
Duplex
0.3%
Row houses
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
31.6%
Multi person
4.1%
Single family
64.2%
Multi family
0.1%

Commute mode

Car
64.3%
Public transit
22.4%
Other
7.2%
Foot
5.2%
Bicycle
1.0%
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Income

Average household income
$216,920
Average individual income
$97,552

Total

Total individuals
1,766

Owners vs Renters

Owners
71.1%
Renters
28.9%

Official language knowledge

English only
86.5%
English and French
11.8%
Other
1.7%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
8.5%
High school
20.3%
Trade certificate
2.4%
College certificate
16.7%
University certificate
5.2%
Bachelor degree
33.7%
Post graduate degree
13.2%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.6

Mother tongue

English
76.2%
English and non-official language(s)
3.8%
Ukrainian
3.6%
Spanish
3.0%
Polish
2.8%
Italian
2.4%
French
2.0%
Korean
1.9%
German
1.9%
Albanian
1.5%
Portuguese
0.7%
Russian
0.3%
Mandarin
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 4686-4690 Dundas Street West Towns:
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.

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

4686-4690 Dundas Street West Towns address
& directions.

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THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

4686-4690 Dundas Street West

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

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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: 43.6533402, -79.5251892. 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.