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Toronto · A CLOSER LOOK

491 Glencairn Avenue 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
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01 / THE SETTING

491 Glencairn Avenue Condos location:
Toronto.

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

491 Glencairn Ave, North York, ON M5N 1V9, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

491 Glencairn Ave, North York, ON M5N 1V9, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Glen Park East

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Glen Park East is a good option. Even though the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this area, its busier streets are still quite energetic, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is occasionally difficult to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located within walking distance. The noise levels in Glen Park East are reasonably low, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, however some parts can be quite noisy, especially around Allen Expressway. There is a large amount of greenery in this part of the city as numerous tree-lined streets are prominent. There are over 50 public green spaces nearby for residents to discover, like Kay Gardner Beltline Park, and they are especially well-spread out, making them very easy to access.

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Getting around

This area provides property owners with the choice between different methods of transportation. Glen Park East will appeal to home buyers who appreciate being able to walk everywhere since it is rather pedestrian-friendly; all common errands can be run without a car, and many businesses are reasonably close by. Commuting by bicycle is also convenient in Glen Park East. Thanks to various nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 1 (Yonge-University), and about 10 nearby bus lines, house buyers can rely on public transit to move around in Glen Park East. Driving is also a fairly good medium of transportation in this area. The majority of real estate listings are a rather short car ride from the closest highway, such as Allen Expressway.

Everyday essentials

Parents and their children will appreciate that wherever their house is located in Glen Park East, daycares and schools are nearby. Regarding eating, both general and specialty grocery stores are ordinarily accessible within a short distance from any home in this area. Likewise, there are over 50 restaurants and about 10 cafes to benefit from in Glen Park East. House buyers have access to many nearby clothing stores.

Local character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Glen Park East is a good option. Even though the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this area, its busier streets are still quite energetic, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is occasionally difficult to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located within walking distance. The noise levels in Glen Park East are reasonably low, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, however some parts can be quite noisy, especially around Allen Expressway. There is a large amount of greenery in this part of the city as numerous tree-lined streets are prominent. There are over 50 public green spaces nearby for residents to discover, like Kay Gardner Beltline Park, and they are especially well-spread out, making them very easy to access.

Surrounding homes

Over half of the housing stock of Glen Park East is composed of single detached homes and large apartment buildings, and the rest of the dwellings are mainly small apartment buildings. This neighbourhood has a good choice of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. There are equal parts owners and renters living in this neighbourhood. About one third of homes in this neighbourhood were built pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

491 Glencairn Avenue 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

4.5/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-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

4.1/ 5

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

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Groceries

4.3/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

3.7/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

3.5/ 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

4.4/ 5

Lots of street trees and nearby parks

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

2.7/ 5

Somewhat 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

2.0/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

4.9/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

3.1/ 5

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

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

4.1/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

1.9/ 5

Multiple 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

491 Glencairn Avenue 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.

200 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

19 places
Elementary school191 m

Bialik Hebrew Day School

2760 Bathurst St

site based

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Elementary school525 m

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School

125 Glenmount Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school609 m

Yeshiva Yesodei Hatorah

77 Glen Rush Blvd

site based

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High school683 m

Tiferes Bais Yaakov High School

85 Stormont Avenue

site based

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Elementary school726 m

Glen Park Public School

101 Englemount Ave

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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High school / Elementary school797 m

Yeshivas Nachalas Zvi

475 Lawrence Ave W

site based

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High school812 m

Yeshivas Nefesh Dovid

483 Lawrence Avenue West Ave

site based, all year round

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Elementary school1.0 km

North Preparatory Junior Public School

1100 Spadina Rd

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.1 km

John Polanyi Collegiate Institute

640 Lawrence Avenue West

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.1 km

Bais Yaakov Elementary School

15 Saranac Boulevard

site based

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High school1.2 km

Yeshiva Torah Temimah

3199 Bathurst Street

online/site based

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Elementary school1.2 km

Alive Montessori & Private School

2 Wembley Road

site based

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Elementary school1.2 km

West Preparatory Junior Public School

70 Ridge Hill Dr

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

Allenby Junior Public School

391 St Clements Ave

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.3 km

Forest Hill Collegiate Institute

730 Eglinton Ave W

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Transit nearby

40 places
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Dining nearby

58 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

53 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Glen Park 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 491 Glencairn Avenue Condos. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$367,178

Residents in the study area

2,319

Owner households

63.8%

Commute on foot

5.8%

Population age

0 to 4
6.3%
5 to 9
6.2%
10 to 14
7.2%
15 to 19
7.6%
20 to 34
17.1%
35 to 49
17.4%
50 to 64
19.5%
65 to 79
14.3%
80 and over
4.4%

Housing type

Single detached
51.9%
Apartment 5 or more floors
30.0%
Apartment 1-4 floors
10.9%
Duplex
6.1%
Semi detached
0.6%
Row houses
0.5%

Household composition

Single person
27.1%
Multi person
3.2%
Single family
69.2%
Multi family
0.5%

Commute mode

Car
62.0%
Public transit
22.6%
Other
8.9%
Foot
5.8%
Bicycle
0.7%
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Income

Average household income
$367,178
Average individual income
$146,825

Total

Total individuals
2,319

Owners vs Renters

Owners
63.8%
Renters
36.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
90.5%
English and French
8.3%
Other
1.2%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
9.9%
High school
25.9%
Trade certificate
1.9%
College certificate
10.2%
University certificate
6.5%
Bachelor degree
31.0%
Post graduate degree
14.5%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
2.1

Mother tongue

English
79.2%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
6.9%
English and non-official language(s)
3.8%
Spanish
2.1%
Hebrew
1.6%
Hungarian
1.1%
Yiddish
1.0%
Ilocano
1.0%
French
0.9%
Portuguese
0.8%
Russian
0.6%
Mandarin
0.4%
Italian
0.4%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.1%
Romanian
0.0%
Somali
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 491 Glencairn Avenue 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.

Toronto Catholic District School Board ↗Toronto District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

491 Glencairn Avenue 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

491 Glencairn Ave, North York, ON M5N 1V9, 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: 43.7124685, -79.4276524. 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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