8 Edgar Ave
8 Edgar Ave is in Rosedale-Moore Park, on the City's Heritage Register. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 3 planning applications nearby (two approved, one deferred).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is in a Heritage Conservation District (North Rosedale) (Part V).
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 3 planning applications within 250 m: two approved, one deferred.
04The building
2 building permits in the last 5 years. 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 is in a Heritage Conservation District (North Rosedale) (Part V). Exterior changes and demolition may need a heritage permit.
Permit history: 2 projects from 6 permits
- Underpinning and interior renovation · completed Jun 20, 2024
Revision 01- to make changes to the basement int alt. Proposal for basement underpinning and interior alterations · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 152721 - Pool Fence Enclosure · completed Mar 25, 2021
Installation of pool fence enclosure · Permit 21 132037
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 M4W, 1 of 82 home tap-water samples (1.2%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4W is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 5 samples here (6.1%) 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, 1.9 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 approved, one deferred. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1109 Douglas Dr · 99 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with front integral garage, rear ground floor deck, and a rear third storey balcony.File A0359/20TEY · submitted May 5, 2020 - 238 Edgar Ave · 186 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 alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear three-storey addition with a rear walkout balcony, a rear ground-level stone patio, and reconstructing the front porch and stairs. The existing…File A0908/23TEY · submitted Oct 17, 2023 - 328 St Andrews Gdns · 226 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 May 17, 2018.
To alter the existing 2½-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition and a rear yard detached garage.File A1322/17TEY · submitted Nov 23, 2017
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 10 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 6 break-ins, 3 car thefts and 1 assault. Per resident, in Rosedale-Moore Park in 2025, assaults and break-ins were above the Toronto rate. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | Rosedale-Moore Park, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 1 | 1080 above Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 6 | 456 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 3 | 200 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 0 | 87 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 65 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 Summerhill Station (Line 1), about a 18-minute walk (1.2 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 7 TTC stops served by route 82, with about 365 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 4.3 km away, with 354 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.
- Whitney Junior Public School · elementary · 414 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 420 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 100% met the standard in reading and 88% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School · elementary · 664 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 330 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 100% met the standard in reading and 80% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Rosedale Junior Public School · elementary · 792 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 220 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 100% met the standard in reading and 100% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Rosedale Heights School of the Arts · secondary · 1.4 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 945 students. 95% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Msgr Fraser College (Isabella Campus) · secondary · 1.6 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 345 students
Private schools within 1 km: Gradale Academy Elementary School, Branksome Hall Girls 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): 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
Rosedale-Moore Park had 20,080 residents in 2021. The median household income was $122,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 42% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 48% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 20% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (2.2%), Spanish (2.1%) and German (1.2%). 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 11: recycling and green bin. November 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 8 Edgar Ave
Is 8 Edgar 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 8 Edgar Ave?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (two approved, one deferred). The closest is at 109 Douglas Dr, 99 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 8 Edgar Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 6 building permits on record, 2 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 8 Edgar Ave a heritage property?
Yes. It is in a Heritage Conservation District (North Rosedale) (Part V). Exterior changes and demolition may need a heritage permit. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 8 Edgar Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Summerhill Station (Line 1), 1.2 km away (about a 18-minute walk). 7 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 8 Edgar Ave?
The closest are Whitney Junior Public School, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School and Rosedale Heights School of the Arts. 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 8 Edgar Ave?
Police recorded 10 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 6 break-ins, 3 car thefts and 1 assault. Per resident, in Rosedale-Moore Park in 2025, assaults and break-ins were above the Toronto rate. 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 8 Edgar Ave?
Collection is on Wednesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 18, 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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