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500 MacPherson Avenue Condos / Neighbourhood guide

Toronto · A CLOSER LOOK

500 MacPherson 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

01 / THE SETTING

500 MacPherson Avenue Condos location:
Toronto.

The neighbourhood of Casa Loma can be found in the city of Toronto, Ontario, which is situated in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

500 Macpherson Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1M3, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

500 Macpherson Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1M3, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Casa Loma

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Casa Loma is a great part of the city for home buyers who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Finding things to do in this area is easy. Even though there is a narrow selection of entertainment venues, there are lots of people around most of the time, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located very close by. There is a fair amount of greenery in this neighbourhood as the tree canopy coverage for a large number of streets is good. There are over 50 green spaces close by for residents to enjoy, like Nordheimer Ravine and Cedarvale Park, and they are especially well-situated, which makes them very easy to access from a lot of locations within Casa Loma.

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Getting around

Casa Loma presents house buyers with the choice between various methods of transportation. People who appreciate walkability will welcome the especially pedestrian-friendly nature of Casa Loma; running day-to-day errands is very easy without the need for a vehicle, and numerous businesses of different types can be found as well. Many people in the area use their bicycle as bike-share stations are never more than a short distance away. Casa Loma has excellent public transit service as a result of various nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 1 (Yonge-University) and Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and approximately 10 nearby bus lines. Driving is also a reasonably good medium of transportation in this part of Toronto as it is commonly not too problematic to find a parking spot.

Everyday essentials

In this part of the city, parents and their kids will almost always be able to access schools and daycares on foot. Regarding eating, it is usually possible for house buyers in this area to shop for general and specialty groceries as pedestrians. In addition, there are over 50 restaurants and around 10 cafes to experience in this part of the city. Home buyers can find countless clothing stores within walking distance.

Local character

Casa Loma is a great part of the city for home buyers who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Finding things to do in this area is easy. Even though there is a narrow selection of entertainment venues, there are lots of people around most of the time, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located very close by. There is a fair amount of greenery in this neighbourhood as the tree canopy coverage for a large number of streets is good. There are over 50 green spaces close by for residents to enjoy, like Nordheimer Ravine and Cedarvale Park, and they are especially well-situated, which makes them very easy to access from a lot of locations within Casa Loma.

Surrounding homes

In Casa Loma, about 40% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, whereas the rest are mainly small apartment buildings and single detached homes. This neighbourhood has a good choice of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. The population residing in this part of the city is evenly split between renters and owners. About 45% of homes in this neighbourhood were built before the 1960s, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 2000s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

500 MacPherson 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

3.9/ 5

At least one high school within a 15-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

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

3.9/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

4.5/ 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

2.0/ 5

Few street trees or parks in the area

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

3.6/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

2.6/ 5

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

3.1/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere all day and into the evening

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

4.9/ 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

4.4/ 5

Wide 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

1.5/ 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

500 MacPherson 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.

211 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

19 places
Elementary school609 m

Hillcrest Community School

44 Hilton Ave

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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High school / Elementary school683 m

Royal St George's College

120 Howland Ave

site based

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Elementary school734 m

Jackman Institute of Child Study

45 Walmer Rd

site based

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Elementary school756 m

Huron Street Junior Public School

541 Huron St

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school903 m

Taddle Creek Montessori School

39 Spadina Rd

site based

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Elementary school950 m

Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School

734 Palmerston Ave

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.1 km

Holy Rosary Catholic School

308 Tweedsmuir Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school1.2 km

St Michael's College School

1515 Bathurst St

site based, all year round

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High school1.4 km

Careerquest - Toronto

150 Eglinton Avenue East

site based

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High school1.5 km

Central Technical School

725 Bathurst St

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

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High school1.5 km

Forest Hill Tutoring

423 Spadina Road

site based, all year round

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High school1.5 km

Bishop Strachan School, the

298 Lonsdale Rd

site based, all year round

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High school1.6 km

West End Alternative School

777 Bloor St W

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Transit nearby

47 places
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Dining nearby

55 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

Casa Loma
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 500 MacPherson Avenue Condos. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$295,333

Residents in the study area

3,476

Owner households

40.9%

Commute on foot

22.0%

Population age

0 to 4
3.6%
5 to 9
3.2%
10 to 14
3.4%
15 to 19
3.6%
20 to 34
29.3%
35 to 49
20.1%
50 to 64
18.0%
65 to 79
12.8%
80 and over
5.9%

Housing type

Apartment 1-4 floors
37.8%
Apartment 5 or more floors
33.2%
Single detached
11.1%
Semi detached
9.5%
Duplex
5.0%
Row houses
3.4%

Household composition

Single person
45.1%
Multi person
8.4%
Single family
46.3%
Multi family
0.3%

Commute mode

Car
37.0%
Public transit
25.3%
Foot
22.0%
Bicycle
8.4%
Other
7.4%
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Income

Average household income
$295,333
Average individual income
$116,580

Total

Total individuals
3,476

Owners vs Renters

Renters
59.1%
Owners
40.9%

Official language knowledge

English only
79.9%
English and French
19.0%
Other
1.0%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
6.7%
High school
17.8%
Trade certificate
2.0%
College certificate
11.2%
University certificate
4.1%
Bachelor degree
37.2%
Post graduate degree
21.0%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.6

Mother tongue

English
83.9%
English and non-official language(s)
3.1%
French
2.5%
Spanish
2.2%
Yue (Cantonese)
1.7%
Mandarin
1.4%
Portuguese
1.2%
Italian
0.9%
Russian
0.8%
Iranian Persian
0.6%
German
0.6%
Korean
0.5%
English and French
0.4%
Hungarian
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 500 MacPherson 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 District School Board ↗Toronto Catholic District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

500 MacPherson 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

500 Macpherson Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1M3, 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: 43.6757335, -79.4095392. 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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