291 Willow Ave
291 Willow Ave is in The Beaches. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 3 planning applications nearby (all under appeal).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 3 planning applications within 250 m: all under appeal.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. 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 4 permits
- Addition, deck or porch and more · completed Apr 6, 2018
Proposal for two storey rear addition with new ICF foundations, interior alterations in all floors and rear deck (see previous permit for interior alterations #16-118313) · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 136297 - Interior Alterations · completed Apr 6, 2018
Proposal for interior alterations to all floors of existing, semi-detached, single family dwelling. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 118313
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 M4E, 9 of 488 home tap-water samples (1.8%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4E is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 22 samples here (4.5%) 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, 8.7 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
3 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): all under appeal. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1855 Kingston Rd · 223 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposed 11-storey mixed-use building at 847-855 Kingston Road with 99 residential units. It would have a total gross floor area of approximately 7,195 square metres, including 6,823 square metres of residential space and 371 square…File 15 171595 STE 32 OZ · submitted Jun 10, 2015 · City record - 2853 Kingston Rd · 231 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposed 11-storey mixed-use building at 847-855 Kingston Road with 99 residential units. It would have a total gross floor area of approximately 7,195 square metres, including 6,823 square metres of residential space and 371 square…File 15 171595 STE 32 OZ · submitted Jun 10, 2015 · City record - 3851 Kingston Rd · 239 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposed 11-storey mixed-use building at 847-855 Kingston Road with 99 residential units. It would have a total gross floor area of approximately 7,195 square metres, including 6,823 square metres of residential space and 371 square…File 15 171595 STE 32 OZ · submitted Jun 10, 2015 · City record
1 home within 250 m is 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 51 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 27 assaults, 13 car thefts, 4 break-ins, 4 robberies and 3 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in The Beaches in 2025, assaults, break-ins, car thefts 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 | The Beaches, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 27 | 526 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 4 | 151 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 13 | 164 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 4 | 25 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 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 Main Street Station (Line 2), about a 24-minute walk (1.5 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by routes 503 and 404, with about 1,100 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 1.3 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.
- Balmy Beach Community School · elementary · 297 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 390 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 92% met the standard in reading and 62% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Adam Beck Junior Public School · elementary · 467 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 450 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 93% met the standard in reading and 40% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St John Catholic School · elementary · 492 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 380 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 94% met the standard in reading and 38% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Notre Dame Catholic High School · secondary · 408 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 510 students. 97% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Neil McNeil High School · secondary · 441 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 770 students. 83% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Beaches Montessori, The Cole Academy, The Claremont School, Avalon Children'S Montessori School.
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
The Beaches had 21,510 residents in 2021. The median household income was $116,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 37% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 46% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 18% of workers commuted by transit and 17% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (1.2%) and German (1.0%). 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 10: recycling and green bin. November 17: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 291 Willow Ave
Is 291 Willow 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 291 Willow Ave?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (all under appeal). The closest is at 855 Kingston Rd, 223 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 291 Willow Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 4 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 291 Willow Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 291 Willow Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Main Street Station (Line 2), 1.5 km away (about a 24-minute walk). 6 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 291 Willow Ave?
The closest are Balmy Beach Community School, Adam Beck Junior Public School and Notre Dame Catholic High 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 291 Willow Ave?
Police recorded 51 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 27 assaults, 13 car thefts, 4 break-ins, 4 robberies and 3 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in The Beaches in 2025, assaults, break-ins, car thefts 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 291 Willow Ave?
Collection is on Tuesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 17, 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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