Welcome To Deer Park
Deer Park is a residential neighborhood that closest to the intersection of Yonge & St. Clair – one of Toronto’s bustling shopping and business districts. It’s a central neighborhood of families, young couples, professionals and seniors who appreciate the scenic surroundings, quiet atmosphere and convenience that Deer Park offers.
This area of the city was originally inhabited by the Heath family. They had purchased 40 acres of land on the northwest corner of Yonge and St.Clair in 1837 and named it Deer Park. In 1846 the land was subdivided and by the1850s Deer Park grew to include a racetrack, a school and a hotel where visitors could feed deer that roamed the Heath property. As with many larger family-owned properties of the times, the Heath Property of Deer Park was eventually entirely sold off by 1874.
Deer Park offers tree-lined residential streets, traditional family homes, a nearby commercial and shopping area (simply known as “Yonge & St. Clair”) and a large handful of schools to choose from for children.
Throughout its history Deer Park saw a number of accredited private schools move from more rural or downtown locations and take up residence in the neighborhood, including Upper Canada College and De la Salle College (Catholic). Today, both schools are still highly regarded and located right where they were so many years ago! Other nearby options include Northern secondary school, St. Michael’s College (further west on St.Clair) or Deer Park Junior & Elementary school. –all within a short walk or quick drive.
Deer Park has both commercial and residential districts, and homes are a blend of larger detached and semi-detached properties as well as condos and apartments. Notable residents who have lived in Deer Park include pianist Glenn Gould, J.E.H MacDonald (Founding member of the Group of Seven painters), Pierre Salinger (Press Secretary to JFK), writer Farley Mowat, and more. Today, the average neighbour in Deer Park is a single-family, young couple, or retiree who is well-educated, well-travelled, and generally a skilled professional. This is a neighbourly area of Toronto where everyone knows your name.
Local Deer Park Hot Spots include: Moksha Yoga uptown, Union Social Eatery, Cava tapas bar, Suki Japanese restaurant, the Bull & Firkin and more.
Properties For Sale
Your Typical Neighbour
Your Deer Park neighbour is well..neighbourly! This is a family-friendly and social area of the city whose residents generally know each other by name and include a large number of mid-upper class professionals.
What We Love
Location, location, location. Deer Park is close to shopping, the TTC, ravines, parks and city life – making it an ideal spot to put down some roots.
What We Don’t Love
This is a fairly wealthy area and although Yonge & St.Clair is a busy area that offers many amenities and the hustle bustle of city life, it’s not particularly culturally rich or diverse.
The Real Estate Scoop
This is a mixed-use area with sleepier residential side streets offering mid to large-sized homes, duplexes, and apartments; and the central area, at St.Clair and Yonge, with a variety of towering office buildings and boutiques. Homes on side streets in Deer Park are highly sought-after and well-kept with immaculate lawns and pride of ownership.
Schools
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Deer Park Jr & Sr Public School
Oriole Park Junior Public School
Withrow Avenue Junior Public School
Forest Hill Junior and Senior Public School
Whitney Junior Public School
Hillcrest Community School
Jackman Avenue Junior Public School
Davisville Junior Public School
Cottingham Junior Public School
SENIOR SCHOOLS
Forest Hill Collegiate Institute
Deer Park Junior and Senior Public School
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
The Linden School
The Bishop Strachan School
The York School
The Mabin School
St. Michael’s College School
Transit
Locals are a short walk to Yonge & St.Clair where you can take the St. Clair streetcar, hop on the Northbound or Southbound Yonge subway line from St. Clair station, or (in warmer months) walk towards your destination! Commuters are about 15 minutes drive from downtown and 20 minutes from major highways.
Property Statistics in Deer Park
Detached Houses - Statistics
Q4 2024
$3,754,000
Average Price
15
New Listings
6
Properties Sold
20
Average Days on Market
97%
% of Asking Price
townhome - Statistics
Q4 2024
$2,098,000
Average Price
3
New Listings
3
Properties Sold
17
Average Days on Market
97%
% of Asking Price
Condos - Statistics
Q4 2024
$1,214,000.00
Average Price
41
New Listings
30
Properties Sold
36
Average Days on Market
96%
% of Asking Price
All Properties - Statistics
Q4 2024
$1,896,632
Average Price
73
New Listings
46
Properties Sold
30
Average Days on Market
97%
% of Asking Price
Source: TRREB Statistics
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