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Malvern

A large planned community in northeast Scarborough, diverse and family-oriented.

Written by Nick Ntoukas, Toronto realtor · Chestnut Park Real Estate · Updated August 2026

Malvern was developed from the seventies as a planned community on former farmland, and it is one of the largest and most diverse neighbourhoods in the city — a substantial South Asian, Caribbean and Sri Lankan Tamil population, with commercial strips that reflect it. Housing is a mix of detached and semi-detached subdivision homes, townhouse complexes and rental apartment buildings, generally offering more space for the price than anywhere closer to downtown. The community is well served by schools, recreation centres and the Malvern Town Centre.

What are homes like in Malvern?

Detached and semi-detached subdivision houses, townhouse complexes, rental apartments.

Who moves to Malvern?

Families, first-time house buyers, and investors.

How do you get around Malvern?

The 133 Neilson, 129 McCowan North and 39 Finch East buses; Agincourt GO to the west.

What should buyers watch for?

Townhouse complexes vary in management and fee health. Read the condominium documents closely.

Homes for sale in Malvern

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Your realtor for Malvern

Nick Ntoukas is a Toronto real estate agent with Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage — the exclusive Ontario affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate — working with buyers and sellers across the GTA, including Malvern. A written valuation of your Malvern home is free and arrives within 48 hours: call 647-208-8588 or request it online.