North York spans condo-dense Yonge corridor towers and quiet detached enclaves, and its prices reflect that split personality. TRREB district C14, covering Willowdale East and the Yonge-and-Finch and Yonge-and-Sheppard hubs, is dominated by high-rise apartments, which is why its all-types average tends to sit below the GTA figure; neighbouring C15, taking in Bayview Village and Hillcrest Village, mixes towers with established detached streets. For buyers weighing a turnkey condo against a detached lot deeper into the former borough, district averages hide a wide internal range.
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Real estate market data
Figures for the City of Toronto as a whole, which includes North York. In August 2026, the MLS® benchmark price across the City of Toronto stood at $918,400, down 3.73% year over year. The average price, all property types combined, was $979,684. By property type: detached $1,437,900 (−4.33%), semi-detached $1,127,200 (−4.07%), townhouse $717,200 (−5.62%), and apartment $547,400 (−6.88%). There were 1,767 sales during the month. With 4.6 months of inventory, the market is balanced by the standard board convention (under 4 months: sellers; 4 to 6: balanced; over 6: buyers). Homes took an average of 35 days to sell.
Source: TRREB, August 2026
Frequently asked questions
Why is North York's average below the GTA figure?
North York's Yonge-corridor districts are condo-heavy. High-rise apartment sales outnumber the area's pricier detached homes in Willowdale and Bayview Village, which pulls the all-types average down. Comparing like with like, detached houses here remain among the more expensive in the 416.
Is North York a strong choice for condo investors?
Many investors target it for transit access along the Yonge and Sheppard subway lines. With substantial new-build supply, a broker can help separate buildings with healthy resale and rental demand from those facing assignment gluts, and a lawyer should review the status certificate and any developer adjustments.
How long are homes taking to sell across Toronto in 2026?
Homes across the City of Toronto took an average of 35 days to sell. With 4.6 months of inventory, the market is balanced by the standard board convention (under 4 months: sellers; 4 to 6: balanced; over 6: buyers). Source: TRREB, August 2026.