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West Hill

Postwar housing near the Highland Creek valley, with parkland and affordable stock.

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

West Hill sits in eastern Scarborough between Guildwood and Highland Creek, a largely postwar neighbourhood of detached houses and bungalows with substantial parkland along the Highland Creek valley to the north. It is among the more affordable areas in the city for a freehold house, with a diverse, long-settled population and a mix of apartment stock along the arterials. The University of Toronto Scarborough campus and Centennial College are nearby, supporting a rental market. Access to Highway 401 is straightforward for drivers.

What are homes like in West Hill?

Postwar detached houses and bungalows; rental apartment buildings on the main roads.

Who moves to West Hill?

First-time house buyers, families, and investors serving the student market.

How do you get around West Hill?

The 116 Morningside and 86 Scarborough buses; Guildwood and Rouge Hill GO stations.

What should buyers watch for?

Creek-adjacent lots may sit within the floodplain. Check conservation mapping before you offer.

Homes for sale in West Hill

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Your realtor for West Hill

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