280 Scarlett Rd
280 Scarlett Rd is in Edenbridge-Humber Valley. There is 1 planning proposal within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Inside TRCA's regulated area: additions or grading may need a TRCA permit.
- Break-ins in Edenbridge-Humber Valley were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M9A.
01What’s planned near 280 Scarlett Rd
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Site plan401 Scarlett Rd · 231 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
The proposed development spans multiple municipal addresses, including 400 Scarlett Road and 401 Scarlett Road. The platform is connected to two distinct entrance buildings flanking Scarlett Road below with vertical circulation towers…File 26 214948 WET 02 SA · submitted Aug 6, 2026 · City record and how to comment
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.
02Safety near 280 Scarlett Rd
Police recorded 16 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.
Edenbridge-Humber Valley 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 | 3 near this address | 28% higher242 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 6 near this address | About the same232 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 20% lower48 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | 31% lower54 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 7 near this address | 60% lower307 vs 768 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Edenbridge-Humber Valley
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Eglinton Ave W and Scarlett Rd Et. Edenbridge-Humber Valley has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Eglinton Ave W at Scarlett Rd Et · Passenger, seriously injured · Sep 15, 2022 · 370 m
- Scarlett Rd at Eglinton Ave W · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jun 4, 2021 · 372 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 | Edenbridge-Humber Valley, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 7 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 0 | 72 | 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.
03Getting around from 280 Scarlett Rd
The nearest subway station is Royal York Station (Line 2), 3.6 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by the 79, 32, 73 and 405 buses, with about 740 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 1.9 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 66 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 263 | 3.4 | fewer than most routes |
| 32 | 821 | 10.1 | more than most routes |
| 73 | 390 | 4.5 | more 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: 1812 Weston Rd
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port. Next: 2000 Weston Rd, 2.4 km.2.0 km
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
04Schools and child care near 280 Scarlett 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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 280 Scarlett Rd
There are 4 parks, 1 playground and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Westmount Park, 1.0 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Scarlett Heights Park · playground · 24 Fontenay Crt · 295 m
- Scarlett Bridge Parkette · Scarlett Rd · 309 m
- Edenbridge Centre · wi-fi · 235 Edenbridge Dr · 394 m
- Scarlett Woods Golf Course · disc golf, washroom · 1000 Jane St · 462 m
- Cynthia-Frimette Parkette · 68 Cynthia Rd E · 479 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
- Review of City Golf Course Operations
The City conducted an operational review of our five City-operated golf course locations to better understand how to maximize golf and non-golf experiences.In progress · 537 m - Buttonwood Park Improvements
The City is improving Buttonwood Park near Royal York Road and Eglinton Avenue West. The park design will be determined through community engagement and is proposed to include upgraded pathways, a shade structure and seating.In progress · 787 m - Smythe Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Smythe Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.1 km - Cherry Blossom Park
A new park is coming to 4000 Eglinton Avenue West. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.1 km - Denison Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Denison Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.5 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.
06The building at 280 Scarlett Rd
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 280 Scarlett Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 12 on record
Permit history: 7 projects from 12 permits
- Sign Building Permit Related · permit issued · issued Nov 2, 2026
1 Wall Sign***** Tim Hortons***** · Permit 26 261665 - Interior Alterations · completed Sep 21, 2026
Interior alterations of an existing suite - including Architectural, HVAC,Plumbing and Electrical work · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 111237 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Aug 10, 2018
To erect and display two illuminated, double-sided ground signs. Already approved by variance # 17-146823.***CIRCLE K*** · Permit 18 185384 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Sep 6, 2017
Proposal to erect and display one illuminated wall sign displaying static copy on the first storey of the northerly elevation, measuring 3.87 m by 1.52 m at a heigh tof 4.37 m. **Circle K** · Permit 17 149178 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 28, 2026
To complete interior alterations to the existing "Tim Hortons". · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 14 105351 - Building work · completed Jun 8, 2026
Site Services to new gas station, Imperial Oil · Permit 02 152282 - New building and plumbing · completed Nov 3, 2026
Revision to Plumbing - Convenience store for New Gas station *Imperial Oil*.C. of A. 155/01. - New Building · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 01 181218
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.
07What can be built at 280 Scarlett Rd
CL (Commercial Local) zoning allows small shops and services serving the area. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 30
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Lot coverage overlay
Source: Zone label (x)
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
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.
08Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. Most Toronto addresses (74%) 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 Landwer (restaurant or bar), Bento Sushi (take-out or food shop).
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 9, 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
337 tickets in 2025 on Scarlett Rd between numbers 230 and 330: 190 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 116 for parking without a permit.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,046 service requests came from postal area M9A, which includes 280 Scarlett Rd. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 197 | |
| Property standards | 190 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 187 | |
| Injured wildlife | 154 | |
| Tree pruning | 147 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 137 |
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.
09Risks and environment at 280 Scarlett Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 107 tests, Feb 7, 2014 to Jun 3, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: Edenbridge-Humber Valley
Edenbridge-Humber Valley had 15,190 residents in 2021. The median household income was $100,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 44% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 17% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (5.1%), Italian (4.7%) and Ukrainian (4.4%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,031 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.1%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Etobicoke | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,533 | +4% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,700 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,031 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,438 | +14% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Edenbridge-Humber Valley compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Stephen Holyday, Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre · councillor_holyday@toronto.ca · 416-392-4002
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.