285 Holmes Ave
285 Holmes Ave is in East Willowdale. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 3 planning applications nearby (two under review, one under appeal after a refusal).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 3 planning applications within 250 m: two under review, one under appeal after a refusal.
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: 1 project from 4 permits
- New Building · completed Apr 26, 2018
Construct a three storey dwelling with attached garage. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 14 190098
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 M2N, 1 of 133 home tap-water samples (0.8%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M2N is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 1 samples here (0.8%) 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 North station, 2.6 km away, measured 12:00 PM 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
3 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): two under review, one under appeal after a refusal. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 130 Lawnview Dr · 219 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Feb 1, 2024. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two residential lots. Application numbers B0028/23NY, A0485/23NY & A0486/23NY will be considered jointly.File B0028/23NY · submitted Sep 5, 2023 - 2259 Finch Ave E · 231 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposal for a four-storey townhouse development within eight units, with two blocks each containing four units each.File 24 195190 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Aug 8, 2024 · City record - 3257 Finch Ave E · 244 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposal for a four-storey townhouse development within eight units, with two blocks each containing four units each.File 24 195190 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Aug 8, 2024 · City record
2 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
No new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days.
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 21 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 8 assaults, 8 break-ins, 4 thefts over $5,000 and 1 car theft. Per resident, in East Willowdale in 2025, assaults and robberies 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 | East Willowdale, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 8 | 295 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 8 | 199 close to Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 1 | 182 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 0 | 57 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 51 close to 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 Finch Station (Line 1), about a 26-minute walk (1.7 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by routes 39, 11 and 939, with about 1,129 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 2.3 km away, with 9 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.
- Finch Public School · elementary · 202 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-5 · 285 students
- Blessed Trinity Catholic School · elementary · 576 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 200 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 63% met the standard in reading and 32% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Cummer Valley Middle School · elementary · 885 mTDSB · Public · grades 6-8 · 380 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 85% met the standard in reading and 67% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Joseph's Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School · secondary · 1.2 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 595 students. 84% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Earl Haig Secondary School · secondary · 1.7 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 2,175 students. 95% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Bannockburn Montessori School & Beth Tikvah Synagogue.
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): four licensed child care centres, no 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
East Willowdale had 15,485 residents in 2021. The median household income was $95,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 30% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 43% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% 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 Mandarin (21.1%), Cantonese (11.0%) and Iranian Persian (8.5%). 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 North York was $1,915, up 1% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.6% 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 | North York | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | +5% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | 0% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | +1% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | +2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 285 Holmes Ave
Is 285 Holmes Ave 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 Holmes Ave?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (two under review, one under appeal after a refusal). The closest is at 30 Lawnview Dr, 219 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 285 Holmes Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 4 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 285 Holmes Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 285 Holmes Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Finch Station (Line 1), 1.7 km away (about a 26-minute walk). 9 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 285 Holmes Ave?
The closest are Finch Public School, Blessed Trinity Catholic School and St Joseph's Morrow Park 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 Holmes Ave?
Police recorded 21 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 8 assaults, 8 break-ins, 4 thefts over $5,000 and 1 car theft. Per resident, in East Willowdale in 2025, assaults and robberies 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 Holmes Ave?
Collection is on Fridays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 13, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
No archive photos have been located within 250 metres yet.
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