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Clairlea / Golden Mile - the next big Eglinton story
Clairlea and the Golden Mile are adjacent west Scarborough communities along Eglinton Avenue East, set for major change as the Crosstown LRT opens and the Golden Mile redevelopment delivers thousands of new homes.
Clairlea / Golden Mile overview
Clairlea-Birchmount (CDN 120) sits in west Scarborough, bounded approximately by Birchmount Road to the east, Pharmacy Avenue to the west, Eglinton Avenue East to the north and St. Clair Avenue East to the south. Immediately north of Clairlea, between Pharmacy and Victoria Park to the west and Birchmount to the east, lies the historic Golden Mile - originally a post-war industrial strip along Eglinton, now being transformed into one of the largest mixed-use redevelopments in Toronto.
Housing in Clairlea is dominated by 1940s-1960s detached and semi-detached homes on 30-50 ft lots, with bungalows, side-splits and 1.5-storey homes throughout. The northern Golden Mile strip along Eglinton is rapidly transforming, with multiple high-rise condo and rental developments either approved, under construction or in planning - replacing the former big-box retail and light-industrial uses that have defined Eglinton East here for fifty years.
The Eglinton Crosstown LRT - under construction along Eglinton with stations at Birchmount, Hakimi Lebovic and O'Connor - is the redevelopment's catalyst. When the Crosstown opens, Clairlea / Golden Mile will be within a 10-minute walk of frequent rapid transit, making it one of the most transit-accessible neighbourhoods in east Toronto. This is the story already driving the area's price action.
Schools and parks are practical. Birchmount Park CI, R.H. King Academy and W.A. Porter CI are within reach; Cedarvale Park, Norway Park and Warden Hilltop Community Centre serve the neighbourhood. The TTC 34 Eglinton East and 24 Victoria Park routes are the primary surface transit until the Crosstown opens.
From a real estate perspective Clairlea / Golden Mile is one of the highest-growth potential markets in east Toronto for the next decade. The combination of rapid-transit delivery, mass new-build housing supply and Eglinton's emerging urban character creates real long-term upside for patient buyers. The Krzewski Group can help you find the right entry point.
Clairlea / Golden Mile at a glance
The community in numbers and character
- Location
- West Scarborough, between Pharmacy and Birchmount, St. Clair and Eglinton. Golden Mile redevelopment immediately north.
- Typical housing
- 1940s-1960s detached and semi-detached homes on 30-50 ft lots, plus a rapidly growing inventory of new high-rise condos along Eglinton.
- Market character
- High long-term upside driven by the Crosstown LRT and Golden Mile redevelopment. Already pricing in some of the future story.
- Who it suits
- Clairlea / Golden Mile is for buyers who want a high-upside transit-and-redevelopment story alongside a stable family-suburban core.
- Under-construction Crosstown LRT stations
- Golden Mile redevelopment - thousands of new homes
- 1940s-1960s detached on real lots
- Walking distance to new urban Eglinton
Lifestyle
Living in Clairlea / Golden Mile
Clairlea / Golden Mile is for buyers who want a high-upside transit-and-redevelopment story alongside a stable family-suburban core.
Schools. Birchmount Park CI, W.A. Porter CI, R.H. King Academy; Clairlea PS, Norman Cook JPS; St. Brendan CES, St. Bartholomew CES (TCDSB).
Parks & lifestyle. Cedarvale Park; Norway Park; Warden Hilltop Community Centre; Eglinton Square shops.
Schools, transit, parks
Practical details for Clairlea / Golden Mile
Schools
- Birchmount Park CI, W.A. Porter CI, R.H. King Academy
- Clairlea PS, Norman Cook JPS
- St. Brendan CES, St. Bartholomew CES (TCDSB)
Transit & access
- Eglinton Crosstown LRT (under construction) - Birchmount, Hakimi Lebovic stations
- TTC 34 Eglinton East, 24 Victoria Park
- Hwy 401 via Pharmacy, Birchmount
Parks, shopping & lifestyle
- Cedarvale Park
- Norway Park
- Warden Hilltop Community Centre
- Eglinton Square shops
How we work
The Krzewski Group in Clairlea / Golden Mile
Whether you are buying your first home in Clairlea / Golden Mile, upgrading from a starter, downsizing, leasing or selling an investment property, Daniel and Heather Krzewski bring the same disciplined process to every file. Editorial-grade photography, video and floor plans. Pricing built on live comparable data, not wishful thinking. Negotiation that protects every dollar of your equity.
As Sales Representatives at Crown North Realty Inc., Brokerage, with Daniel also serving as the brokerage's owner and president, you get owner-level accountability and a team that genuinely knows every street, every school catchment and every transit timeline in Clairlea / Golden Mile.
Good to know
Frequently asked - Clairlea / Golden Mile
What is the Golden Mile redevelopment?
The Golden Mile Secondary Plan re-zones the former big-box and industrial strip along Eglinton Avenue East between Pharmacy and Birchmount for major mixed-use redevelopment, with thousands of new residential units across multiple sites and a re-imagined urban Eglinton main street.
When will the Crosstown LRT open here?
Metrolinx's most recent guidance indicates a phased opening with central sections preceding the eastern Scarborough portion. We always reference the latest Metrolinx published timelines for our clients.
Are Clairlea homes mostly bungalows?
A significant share are 1940s-1960s bungalows and 1.5-storey homes on 30-50 ft lots, with some two-storey infills and growing new-build inventory north along Eglinton.
Is this area good for first-time buyers?
Yes - Clairlea / Golden Mile offers one of the more attractive transit-and-future-growth value stories for first-time buyers in east Toronto, particularly for those willing to be patient on hold periods.
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