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685 Lake Shore Boulevard East Condos / Neighbourhood guide

Toronto · A CLOSER LOOK

685 Lake Shore Boulevard East 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
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

685 Lake Shore Boulevard East Condos location:
Toronto.

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

685 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto, ON M4M 3J9, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

685 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto, ON M4M 3J9, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

South Riverdale

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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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, South Riverdale is a good option. It is very easy to find lively areas in this part of Toronto. There are usually masses of people around, there are many nearby entertainment venues, and with its about 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. South Riverdale is good for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, although that is not the case near one of the railway lines, F G Gardiner Expressway or Don Valley Parkway. Greenery is quite present in this neighbourhood as most streets have fairly good tree coverage. Access to green spaces, like Woodbine Beach Park and Withrow Park, is very easy from a lot of locations within the neighbourhood since there are over 100 of them close by for residents to explore.

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Getting around

This neighbourhood will appeal to property owners that value several means of transportation. South Riverdale is a very convenient part of Toronto for getting around by public transit. There are a multitude of rapid transit stations on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth). The neighbourhood is served by about 20 bus lines, and bus stops are typically around the corner. Getting around by foot is also very practical for home buyers in this part of the city; many day-to-day needs are very convenient to carry out without the use of a car, and various businesses are moderately close at hand. South Riverdale will appeal to active home buyers because it is reasonably suited for cycling. More precisely, South Riverdale boasts good bicycling infrastructure, and there is always a bike-share station in proximity.

Everyday essentials

Property owners in South Riverdale will value that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short distance away. Gerrard Street is among the best streets for groceries. Moreover, those who enjoy eating out won't have to go far in South Riverdale, where over 200 restaurants and around 30 coffee shops are available. It is also very easy to get to a number of clothing stores as a pedestrian, for instance along Queen Street. As far as education is concerned, parents and their children will appreciate that wherever their house is situated in South Riverdale, daycares and schools are nearby.

Local character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, South Riverdale is a good option. It is very easy to find lively areas in this part of Toronto. There are usually masses of people around, there are many nearby entertainment venues, and with its about 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. South Riverdale is good for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, although that is not the case near one of the railway lines, F G Gardiner Expressway or Don Valley Parkway. Greenery is quite present in this neighbourhood as most streets have fairly good tree coverage. Access to green spaces, like Woodbine Beach Park and Withrow Park, is very easy from a lot of locations within the neighbourhood since there are over 100 of them close by for residents to explore.

Surrounding homes

Small apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing about 30% of dwellings in South Riverdale, but large apartment buildings and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. A majority of the housing growth in this part of the city occurred pre-1960. This neighbourhood has a good choice of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy roughly 55% of the dwellings in South Riverdale and 45% are rented.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

685 Lake Shore Boulevard East 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

1.7/ 5

At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Toronto: 4.2 / 5

Elementary schools

2.1/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Public transit

4.0/ 5

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Groceries

3.4/ 5

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

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

3.5/ 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

2.1/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Greenery

1.8/ 5

Few street trees or parks in the area

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

2.6/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

5.0/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

2.1/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

4.3/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

3.5/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short drive

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

3.9/ 5

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

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

0.0/ 5

Many 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

685 Lake Shore Boulevard East 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.

194 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

20 places
Elementary school973 m

Morse Street Junior Public School

180 Carlaw Ave

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

Queen Alexandra Middle School

181 Broadview Ave

6-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

Bruce Public School

51 Larchmount Ave

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

Dundas Junior Public School

935 Dundas St E

JK-5 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.3 km

Seed Alternative School

885 Dundas St E

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.4 km

Inglenook Community School

19 Sackville St

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.5 km

St Paul Catholic School

80 Sackville St

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.6 km

Nelson Mandela Park Public School

440 Shuter St

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.7 km

Eastdale Collegiate Institute

701 Gerrard St E

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.8 km

Liberty Prep School

162 Parliament Street

site based

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Elementary school1.8 km

Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School

246 The Esplanade

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.8 km

St Joseph Catholic School

176 Leslie St

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.9 km

Leslieville Junior Public School

254 Leslie St

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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High school2.1 km

Riverdale Collegiate Institute

1094 Gerrard St E

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school2.5 km

St Martin Catholic School (St. Martin)

55 Salisbury Avenue

9-12 · catholic, alternative · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school2.7 km

Newton International College

143 Willowdale Ave

site based, all year round

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High school2.7 km

Keystone School

186 St. George Street

online/site based, all year round

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High school2.8 km

St Michael's Choir (SR) School

67 Bond St

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school2.9 km

Caring and Safe School 4

540 Jones Ave

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school2.9 km

Calc Secondary School

1 Danforth Ave

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Transit nearby

27 places
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Dining nearby

57 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

South Riverdale
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 685 Lake Shore Boulevard East Condos. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$167,560

Residents in the study area

832

Owner households

52.6%

Commute on foot

19.5%

Population age

0 to 4
4.0%
5 to 9
2.9%
10 to 14
2.3%
15 to 19
2.1%
20 to 34
40.3%
35 to 49
28.4%
50 to 64
13.1%
65 to 79
6.0%
80 and over
0.9%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
86.1%
Apartment 1-4 floors
6.0%
Semi detached
3.3%
Row houses
3.1%
Duplex
0.8%
Single detached
0.7%

Household composition

Single person
52.3%
Multi person
7.9%
Single family
39.6%
Multi family
0.1%

Commute mode

Car
48.0%
Public transit
22.9%
Foot
19.5%
Bicycle
5.2%
Other
4.3%
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Income

Average household income
$167,560
Average individual income
$84,386

Total

Total individuals
832

Owners vs Renters

Owners
52.6%
Renters
47.4%

Official language knowledge

English only
84.2%
English and French
14.6%
Other
1.1%
French only
0.1%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
5.3%
High school
13.2%
Trade certificate
2.5%
College certificate
15.0%
University certificate
4.2%
Bachelor degree
43.1%
Post graduate degree
16.7%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.5

Mother tongue

English
76.9%
English and non-official language(s)
4.9%
Yue (Cantonese)
3.5%
Spanish
3.3%
French
3.1%
Mandarin
2.2%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
1.3%
Russian
1.3%
Korean
1.2%
Iranian Persian
1.2%
Vietnamese
0.5%
Portuguese
0.3%
English and French
0.3%
Polish
0.1%
Hebrew
0.0%
Dutch
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 685 Lake Shore Boulevard East 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

685 Lake Shore Boulevard East 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

685 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto, ON M4M 3J9, 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: 43.6518063, -79.3430066. 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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