Toronto neighbourhood guide
Yonge and Eglinton real estate: living here, the homes and the market
Yonge and Eglinton is midtown Toronto's busiest corner, where two transit lines meet and condo towers sit a short walk from quiet streets of houses. Here is what it is like to live here, what you can buy and what the numbers say.
By Spiro Vrysellas, Broker, Vrysellas Team, Elevate Realty Inc., Brokerage. Updated October 2026.
Why we like Yonge and Eglinton
We have done deals around Yonge and Eglinton, and the area keeps getting better. Eglinton station now connects Line 1 with Line 5 Eglinton, which opened on February 8, 2026, so you can get downtown or across the city without a car.
It is also one of the few places in Toronto where you can pick between a condo by the subway and a detached or semi-detached house a few minutes' walk away, with shops, restaurants and gyms all along Yonge Street.
What to do
- Yonge Street. Restaurants, cafes, shops and groceries north and south of Eglinton, all on foot.
- The Beltline Trail. A tree-lined walking and cycling path that runs west and east through the neighbourhood.
- Eglinton Park and Sherwood Park. Sports fields and open green space at Eglinton Park, and ravine trails at Sherwood Park.
The homes
Condo towers line Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue, with plenty of choice in one and two bedroom units. A few blocks off the main streets you are into detached and semi-detached houses in pockets like Davisville Village, Chaplin Estates, Sherwood Park and Lawrence Park South. A house with a separate basement apartment is our neighbourhood unlock: the rent goes toward your mortgage every month, and your lender can count part of it as income.
Market snapshot
Who Yonge and Eglinton suits
- Professionals and couples who want two subway lines and everything within walking distance.
- First-time buyers who want a condo near transit as a first step in.
- Families who want a house on a quiet street close to parks and schools.
- Investors looking at condos near the station or houses that can add a rental unit.
Frequently asked questions
Is Yonge and Eglinton a good place to buy a home?
For buyers who want transit, walkability and a choice between condos and houses, it is one of the strongest spots in midtown. Line 1 and Line 5 Eglinton meet at Eglinton station, and the side streets off Yonge give you quieter, family-friendly blocks.
Is the Eglinton Crosstown open?
Yes. Line 5 Eglinton opened to riders on February 8, 2026, and connects with Line 1 at Eglinton station.
Which TRREB district is Yonge and Eglinton in?
The intersection sits where TRREB districts C03, C04 and C10 meet. TRREB reports Yonge-Eglinton as a community in C03, and Mount Pleasant West, on the east side of Yonge, as a community in C10.
Should I buy a condo or a house at Yonge and Eglinton?
A condo near the station is the quickest way into the neighbourhood, and a house on a side street gives you space, a yard and no condo fees. Our Buying a Home calculator shows the cash to close and total monthly cost for both side by side.
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