Semis and detached houses on a slope, with the park and a clear view back to the skyline.
Written by Nick Ntoukas, Toronto realtor · Chestnut Park Real Estate · Updated August 2026
North Riverdale climbs the slope east of the Don between Gerrard and Danforth, and Riverdale Park gives it one of the best views of the downtown skyline in the city. The housing is more substantial than the streets south of Gerrard — wider Victorian and Edwardian semis, a good number of detached houses, and deep lots on the streets nearest the park. It is a settled family neighbourhood with strong schools, the Danforth at its northern edge and Withrow Park at its centre. Turnover is moderate and the better streets attract consistent competition.
Victorian and Edwardian semi-detached and detached houses; very little condominium stock.
Families, established households, and buyers moving up from the smaller houses to the south.
Broadview and Chester stations on the Bloor line; the 504 King streetcar.
The slope means basements vary. Check drainage and any history of water on lower-lying streets.
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Straight-line distances from the centre of North Riverdale. Proximity is not catchment — check the board locators or ask Nick. School locations: Statistics Canada, Open Database of Educational Facilities, adapted; contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence — Canada.
Worth a look if you like North Riverdale — each has its own guide, live listings and schools.
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 North Riverdale. A written valuation of your North Riverdale home is free and arrives within 48 hours: call 647-208-8588 or request it online.