David explores Bennington Heights for the first time and asks whether this small, secluded enclave between Leaside and Moore Park might be one of Toronto’s best hidden gems. Tucked away from the main streets, Bennington Heights feels almost like its own little neighbourhood within the city, and its housing market is just as unique.
This area offers newly built townhouses at an entry point around $3 million to sprawling custom homes asking more than $7 million. David tours five properties that reveal the remarkable range of homes and prices in the neighbourhood, looking at new construction, tear-down values, lot sizes, green space access, and what buyers actually get as they move up the Bennington Heights price ladder.
This week’s picks:
- 03:50 – 36 Evergreen Gardens: A newly built three-storey townhouse features four bedrooms, a built-in garage, high-end finishes, and a rooftop terrace, offering a very different entry point into the neighbourhood than the area’s traditional detached homes
- 06:36 – 10 Noel Ave: A 50 x 100 ft property listed at $3.5 million that highlights some of the challenges of buying an older home in Bennington Heights. Currently configured as a three-bedroom rental with a pool and largely original layout
- 09:01 – 17 Noel Ave: A beautifully maintained five-bedroom home on a 50 x 103 ft lot that David considers one of the week’s best values. With a pool, mature landscaping, generous living spaces, excellent family functionality, and plenty of architectural character, the $4.4 million asking price makes this a compelling opportunity in Bennington Heights
- 14:31 – 431 Heath St E: A brand-new custom build listed at $6.3 million after the underlying lot sold for $3.2 million in 2024. While the architecture and finishes reflect high-end design, there is no dedicated dining room despite the home’s price and size
- 20:54 – 7 Lumley Ave: A spectacular new-build luxury home asking $7.3 million on an enormous 59 x 97 ft lot. Replacing a modest bungalow, this sprawling custom home features exceptional finishes, massive living spaces, a wine cellar, sauna, and cold plunge, showcasing the very top end of the neighbourhood market
This Pick 5 offers a fascinating look at one of the city’s most secluded and increasingly sought-after communities.