280 Blythwood Rd
280 Blythwood Rd is in Lawrence Park South. It's inside a TRCA flood hazard area and Stibbard Ave is due to be repaved in 2027.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Inside a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area: ask about flood insurance.
- Break-ins in Lawrence Park South were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Stibbard Ave, 138 m away, is due to be repaved in 2027.
01What’s planned near 280 Blythwood Rd
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Street work near 280 Blythwood Rd
3 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Stibbard Ave, Mount Pleasant Rd to Dalewood Rd, Q2 to Q4 2027.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Priority Lead Water Replacement (New Service) at 168 Stibbard Ave · 151 m · Jun 9, 2026 to Dec 9, 2026
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 223 Blythwood Rd · 188 m · Jun 17, 2026 to Dec 17, 2026
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 199 Blythwood Rd · 239 m · Jun 17, 2026 to Dec 17, 2026
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs (planned work within 500 m), and Utility Cut Permits. Dates are the City’s plan and can move. “Carried over” means the work was due earlier and is still listed.
03Safety near 280 Blythwood Rd
Police recorded 20 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 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Lawrence Park South compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 9 near this address | 52% higher289 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 6 near this address | 22% lower177 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 32% lower41 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 55% lower35 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 2 near this address | 74% lower200 vs 768 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Lawrence Park South
Traffic safety
1 collision killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021. Most were on Mount Pleasant Rd and Stibbard Ave. Lawrence Park South has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Mount Pleasant Rd at Stibbard Ave · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Aug 1, 2024 · 246 m
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured (since 2021, within 500 m); City of Toronto School Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Database.
Other crimes near this address
| Last 12 months | Within 500 m | Lawrence Park South, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 20 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 2 | 147 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, June 2025 to June 2026. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
04Getting around from 280 Blythwood Rd
The nearest subway station is Lawrence Station (Line 1), about a 19‑minute walk (1.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 4 TTC stops served by the 103 and 74 buses, with about 255 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 5.7 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 19 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 9 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | 51 | 1.4 | fewer than most routes |
| 74 | 82 | 2.0 | fewer than most routes |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 75 Holly St
City-run (Green P): 28 Level 2, 1 fast ports. Next: 41 Inglewood Dr, 3.1 km.1.4 km
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
05Schools and child care near 280 Blythwood 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: Blyth Academy School - Lawrence Park, Manor Montessori School - Mt Pleasant, St Clements School. 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.
Last health inspection May 28, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 280 Blythwood Rd
There are 2 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Bedford Park Community Centre, 1.2 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Blythwood Ravine Park · 1200 Mount Pleasant Rd · 357 m
- Sherwood Park · ball diamond, dog off-leash area, picnic site, playground · 190 Sherwood Ave · 445 m
- Blythdale Greenbelt · 5 Blyth Dale Rd · 587 m
- Lawrence Park Ravine · tennis court, washroom · 61 Alexander Muir Rd · 602 m
- 85 Keewatin Ave Park · 85 Keewatin Ave · 723 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Registered Programs and Drop-In Programs, Tennis Courts, Outdoor and Indoor Ice Rinks, Washroom Facilities, Off-Leash Areas, Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health SwimSafe and Beach Water Quality; Toronto Public Library branches.
Park space
Park projects nearby
- Dawn Redwood Park
A new park is coming to 100 Broadway Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.Complete · 876 m - New Park at 20 Castlefield Avenue
A new 3,750 m2 park is coming to 20 Castlefield Ave in the Yonge-Eglinton neighbourhood.In progress · 1.0 km - New Park at 2400 Yonge Street
A new park is coming to 2400 Yonge St. as a result of a mixed-use development project at Roselawn Avenue and Yonge Street.In progress · 1.2 km - Ready, Set, Midtown: Parks & Public Realm
The Midtown Parks and Public Realm Plan sets out a comprehensive vision for an expanded, connected and improved parks and public realm system across Midtown.In progress · 1.3 km
City of Toronto: Green Spaces (parks, natural areas and conservation land; hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted); Park and Recreation Facility Projects within 1.5 km.
07The building at 280 Blythwood Rd
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 280 Blythwood Rd.
The lot
Measured from the City’s property boundary map. It’s compiled from records of varying age, so treat these as approximate; a survey is the legal measure.
08What can be built at 280 Blythwood Rd
ON (Open Space Natural) zoning allows natural areas such as ravines and valleys. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 90
Special areas
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
09Around 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.
Oroshi Fish (restaurant or bar), Kasali Hair Studio (salon or personal services).
Source: Affordable Housing Pipeline, Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion applications, 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 10, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
3 tickets in 2025 on Blythwood Rd between numbers 230 and 330: 1 for parking at prohibited times, 1 for parking on a boulevard or private property.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 3,619 service requests came from postal area M4N, which includes 280 Blythwood Rd. The most common:
| Potholes and road damage | 199 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 187 | |
| Tree pruning | 125 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 107 | |
| Missed garbage pickup | 103 | |
| Property standards | 95 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 publishes only the first three characters of the postal code, so this covers the wider postal area. Counts reflect how often people call as well as how often problems happen.
10Risks and environment at 280 Blythwood Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 269 tests, Feb 24, 2014 to Oct 19, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
11The neighbourhood: Lawrence Park South
Lawrence Park South had 14,960 residents in 2021. The median household income was $162,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 32% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 23% 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 (2.6%), Cantonese (1.4%) and Pilipino, Filipino (1.1%). 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 Lawrence Park South compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 18: recycling and green bin. Nov 25: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Rachel Chernos Lin , Ward 15 Don Valley West · Councillor_ChernosLin@toronto.ca · 416-395-6408
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/280-blythwood-rd#sec-history
