159 Dunvegan Rd
159 Dunvegan Rd is in Forest Hill South. There are 4 planning proposals within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Nov 25 about a new house at 164 Forest Hill Rd, 76 m away.
- Break-ins in Forest Hill South were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Davisville Station (Line 1) is about a 15-minute walk.
- The nearest elementary school is Forest Hill Junior and Senior Public School, 450 m away.
01What’s planned near 159 Dunvegan Rd
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): four in progress. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1New house164 Forest Hill Rd · 76 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Nov 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a basement level, a front integral garage with a new driveway (relocated from the south side to the north side of the property), a front partially covered porch with circular stairs,…File A0709/26TEY · submitted Oct 2, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2New house13 Old Forest Hill Rd · 137 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Dec 2, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a front covered porch, a front integral garage (containing a car lift connecting to the basement level/below the front driveway), a side (east) entrance with stairs, a rear enclosed…File A0551/26TEY · submitted Jul 28, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3New house184 Dunvegan Rd · 153 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Dec 2, 2015. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with integral below grade garage, and a rear detached pool cabana.File A0959/15TEY · submitted Sep 24, 2015 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Safety near 159 Dunvegan Rd
Police recorded 22 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's fewer than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 40). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Forest Hill South compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 8 near this address | 73% higher327 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 21% higher74 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | About the same74 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 4 near this address | 53% lower106 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 8 near this address | 74% lower197 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 2, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Forest Hill South
03Getting around from 159 Dunvegan Rd
The nearest subway station is Davisville Station (Line 1), about a 15‑minute walk (0.9 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 2 TTC stops served by the 14 and 13 buses, with about 137 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 5.5 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 15 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 68 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
04Schools and child care near 159 Dunvegan Rd
The closest public and Catholic schools. They may not be the ones assigned to this address; check with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) or Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Secondary schools
Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.
The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Bishop Strachan School, Upper Canada College School, Upper Canada Prep School, Forest Hill Tutoring. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and no EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05The building at 159 Dunvegan Rd
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 159 Dunvegan Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 8 on record
Permit history: 4 projects from 8 permits
- Pool Fence Enclosure · completed Oct 3, 2018
Inground pool and fence enclosure · Permit 18 232305 - Pool Fence Enclosure · completed Jun 6, 2018
Install a pool fence enclosure for an inground swimming pool, hot tub and outdoor shower · Permit 18 163066 - Demolition · completed Sep 17, 2019
Proposal to demolish existing sfd and construct a new 3-storey sfd-detached. See also 17 277976 NH. · Permit 17 277985 - New Building · completed Dec 17, 2020
Revision - to correct the south side limiting distance window calculation and remove fire shutters · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 277976
06Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Cafe de Flore Patisserie (restaurant or bar), Karly Spaa (salon or personal services), Tabac Cuban Cigars (take-out or food shop).
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown), POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
07Risks and environment at 159 Dunvegan Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 153 tests, Mar 18, 2014 to Aug 5, 2026
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · hourly
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
08The neighbourhood: Forest Hill South
Forest Hill South had 10,860 residents in 2021. The median household income was $109,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 51% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 46% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 21% of workers commuted by transit and 11% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (2.5%), Spanish (2.5%) and Pilipino, Filipino (1.6%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, up 6% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.2%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Central Toronto | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | +2% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | +4% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | +6% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | 0% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Forest Hill South compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/159-dunvegan-rd#sec-history
