Large houses on ravine lots, among the more established addresses in North York.
Written by Nick Ntoukas, Toronto realtor · Chestnut Park Real Estate · Updated August 2026
York Mills is one of the most established residential areas north of the old city — large detached houses on deep lots, many backing onto the West Don ravine system, on streets that follow the valley rather than a grid. The housing runs from substantial mid-century homes to large custom rebuilds, and lot size is the defining characteristic. It has strong schools, both public and private, which is a significant driver of demand. Turnover is low and the market is thin: relatively few houses list, and pricing depends heavily on lot, grade and ravine frontage rather than on comparable square footage.
Large detached houses on deep and ravine lots; some condominium buildings near the station.
Established families, buyers seeking large lots, and long-tenured owners.
York Mills station on the Yonge line and its bus terminal; quick access to Highway 401.
Ravine and slope restrictions are significant here. Get the conservation authority position before planning work.
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Straight-line distances from the centre of York Mills. 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 York Mills — 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 York Mills. A written valuation of your York Mills home is free and arrives within 48 hours: call 647-208-8588 or request it online.