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Runnymede

Solid family housing between Bloor West Village and the Junction.

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

Runnymede sits between Bloor West Village to the south and the Junction to the north, and it is a straightforward, well-kept family neighbourhood without a strong commercial identity of its own — which is precisely what many buyers here want. The housing is interwar detached and semi-detached, regular in scale and generally well maintained, on streets with mature trees. Schools are a significant draw. Both main streets are within walking distance, giving residents the amenities without the traffic. It is the kind of neighbourhood people move into and stay in.

What are homes like in Runnymede?

Interwar detached and semi-detached houses; a small number of low-rise apartments.

Who moves to Runnymede?

Families, particularly those moving from smaller downtown houses for space and schools.

How do you get around Runnymede?

Runnymede station on the Bloor line; the 71 Runnymede bus north to the Junction.

What should buyers watch for?

Many houses retain original wiring and plumbing. Have both inspected properly.

Homes for sale in Runnymede

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Neighbourhoods nearby

Worth a look if you like Runnymede — each has its own guide, live listings and schools.

Bloor West Village0.6 kmBaby Point1.2 kmSwansea1.2 kmThe Junction1.2 kmHigh Park1.3 km

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Your realtor for Runnymede

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 Runnymede. A written valuation of your Runnymede home is free and arrives within 48 hours: call 647-208-8588 or request it online.