285 Highfield Rd
285 Highfield Rd is in Greenwood-Coxwell. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 2 planning applications nearby (both approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 2 planning applications within 250 m: both approved.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Together they added 1 new home. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Permit history: 2 projects from 6 permits
- Interior Alterations · completed Sep 11, 2017
Proposed interior alterations to basement and first floor. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 271909 - Building work · completed Sep 14, 2017
Revision - New foundation wall and stair opening beams. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 212608
05Risks and environment
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
In postal area M4L, 10 of 667 home tap-water samples (1.5%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4L is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 40 samples here (6.0%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 5.8 km away, measured 11:00 AM EST Sunday 8 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
01What’s changing nearby
2 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): both approved. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 124 Redwood Ave · 220 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Oct 26, 2022.
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling.File A0825/22TEY · submitted Jul 19, 2022 - 288 Redwood Ave · 238 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Dec 6, 2023.
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a side (south) third storey terrace. Also, to construct a new one-storey ancillary building (detached garage), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.File A0936/23TEY · submitted Oct 25, 2023
6 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
2 new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days: restaurant or bar (1) and laundromat or dry cleaner (1).
New business licences nearby (2)
- Restaurant or bar · 1346 Gerrard St E · 143 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- Laundromat or dry cleaner · 1322 Gerrard St E · 189 m · licensed Sep 28, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 68 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 47 assaults, 12 break-ins, 7 car thefts, 1 robbery and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Greenwood-Coxwell in 2025, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | Greenwood-Coxwell, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 47 | 671 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 12 | 136 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 7 | 148 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 1 | 58 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 26 below Toronto | 61 |
Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal: Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Includes reported incidents only.
03Getting around
The nearest subway station is Greenwood Station (Line 2), about a 18-minute walk (1.1 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by routes 506, 501 and 31, with about 1,740 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 2.5 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
07Schools and community
These are the closest public and Catholic schools by distance. They may not be the schools assigned to this address: school boards set their own attendance areas, so check with the Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board.
- Roden Public School · elementary · 195 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 430 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 88% met the standard in reading and 44% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- ÉÉC Georges-Étienne-Cartier · elementary · 710 mCS catholique MonAvenir · Catholic · grades JK-6 · 310 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 91% met the standard in reading and 74% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Duke of Connaught Junior and Senior Public School · elementary · 854 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 740 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 85% met the standard in reading and 53% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Patrick Catholic Secondary School · secondary · 628 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 1,000 students. 85% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Monarch Park Collegiate Institute · secondary · 674 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,015 students. 88% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Kew Park Montessori School - Hiawatha.
Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information and Student Demographics (2026); test results are EQAO results reported by the Ministry.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): five licensed child care centres, two EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and no shelters or respite sites.
City of Toronto: Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
08Your neighbourhood
Greenwood-Coxwell had 14,120 residents in 2021. The median household income was $93,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 41% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 16% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (7.6%), Urdu (2.0%) and Spanish (1.6%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in the former City of Toronto was $2,457, up 6% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.2% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Former City of Toronto | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 12: recycling and green bin. November 19: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 285 Highfield Rd
Is 285 Highfield Rd in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.
What is being built near 285 Highfield Rd?
There are 2 active planning applications within 250 metres (both approved). The closest is at 24 Redwood Ave, 220 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 285 Highfield Rd been renovated?
Yes. The City has 6 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 285 Highfield Rd a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 285 Highfield Rd from the subway?
The nearest station is Greenwood Station (Line 2), 1.1 km away (about a 18-minute walk). 5 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 285 Highfield Rd?
The closest are Roden Public School, ÉÉC Georges-Étienne-Cartier and St Patrick Catholic Secondary School. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information.
How much crime is there near 285 Highfield Rd?
Police recorded 68 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 47 assaults, 12 break-ins, 7 car thefts, 1 robbery and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Greenwood-Coxwell in 2025, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service.
When is garbage day at 285 Highfield Rd?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 19, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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