39 Pythagoras Dr
39 Pythagoras Dr is in Highland Creek. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there is 1 planning application nearby (refused, now under appeal).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 4 building permits in the last 5 years.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 1 planning application within 250 m: refused, now under appeal.
04The building
4 building permits in the last 5 years, for 1 project. Together they added 1 new home. For comparison, about 1 in 10 Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. 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 · inspection · issued Dec 9, 2022
Proposal to construct a new 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling with an integral garage and a finished basement on an existing vacant lot. See also 22 106984 ZZC. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 188053
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 M1C, 1 of 26 home tap-water samples (3.8%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). That's too few samples to compare with the rest of the city. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 1 samples here (3.8%) 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 East station, 6.9 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
1 active planning application within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): refused, now under appeal. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1812 Meadowvale Rd · 197 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Jan 13, 2022. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct a new two-storey detached dwelling with integral two car garage.File A0359/21SC · submitted Oct 27, 2021
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 11 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 5 assaults, 4 car thefts and 2 break-ins. Per resident, in Highland Creek in 2025, thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; assaults, break-ins 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 | Highland Creek, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 5 | 576 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 2 | 118 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 4 | 244 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 0 | 44 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 96 above 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 Kennedy Station (Line 2), 10.6 km away. Within a 5-minute walk there are 2 TTC stops served by routes 86 and 986, with about 273 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Rouge Hill GO, 3.5 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.
- Meadowvale Public School · elementary · 337 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 315 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 100% met the standard in reading and 52% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Chief Dan George Public School · elementary · 637 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 250 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 86% met the standard in reading and 45% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- John G Diefenbaker Public School · elementary · 649 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 260 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 96% met the standard in reading and 48% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School · secondary · 2.7 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 1,355 students. 89% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute · secondary · 2.9 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 950 students. 85% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
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): one licensed child care centre, 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
Highland Creek had 12,625 residents in 2021. The median household income was $120,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 14% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 31% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 16% of workers commuted by transit and 2% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Tamil (11.0%), Pilipino, Filipino (3.2%) and Mandarin (3.0%). 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 Scarborough was $1,832, up 4% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.4% 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 | Scarborough | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | +3% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | +6% | $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 39 Pythagoras Dr
Is 39 Pythagoras Dr 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 39 Pythagoras Dr?
There is 1 active planning application within 250 metres (refused, now under appeal). The closest is at 812 Meadowvale Rd, 197 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 39 Pythagoras Dr been renovated?
Yes. The City has 4 building permits on record, 4 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 39 Pythagoras Dr a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 39 Pythagoras Dr from the subway?
The nearest station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 10.6 km away. 2 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 39 Pythagoras Dr?
The closest are Meadowvale Public School, Chief Dan George Public School and St John Paul II 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 39 Pythagoras Dr?
Police recorded 11 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 5 assaults, 4 car thefts and 2 break-ins. Per resident, in Highland Creek in 2025, thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; assaults, break-ins 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 39 Pythagoras Dr?
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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