The Beaches

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in The Beaches, Toronto is $1,479,000, across 53 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 58 days.

17 new listings came to market in The Beaches in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $534 per square foot, based on the 12 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in The Beaches are listed at an average of $2,367,818 across 17 active listings.

Condos in The Beaches are listed at an average of $757,558 across 12 active listings.

Commercial properties in The Beaches are listed at an average of $391,771 across 7 active listings.

Townhouses in The Beaches are listed at an average of $1,157,560 across 5 active listings.

Boardwalk mornings, Queen East nights

About The Beaches

The Beaches unfolds like a seaside town stitched onto Toronto’s east end: a long ribbon of sand and parkland along Lake Ontario, anchored by the Kew Gardens canopy and the steady hum of Queen Street East. On summer weekends the boardwalk fills with joggers, strollers, and cyclists, while winter brings bracing lake winds, empty stretches of sand, and café windows glowing on chilly afternoons.

The neighbourhood’s character is defined by its early-20th-century streetscapes—Victorian and Edwardian detached and semi-detached homes, deep front porches, and mature trees—especially north and south of Queen. It draws families, long-time locals, and professionals who want a walkable routine: school drop-offs, grocery runs, a quick streetcar ride, and evening patios without leaving the neighbourhood. The social fabric is unusually visible here, with community leagues, local events, and a small-town familiarity that persists despite the city around it.

Real estate in The Beaches tends to be tight and competitive, with low turnover and a premium for turnkey houses on quiet streets close to the lake or Queen East. Renovated semis and detached homes dominate the conversation, while low-rise condos and boutique buildings cluster nearer to Queen and Kingston Road, offering a foothold for downsizers and first-time buyers. Pricing is shaped as much by lifestyle as by square footage: proximity to the boardwalk, parks, and the main-street strip often matters as much as the finishes inside.

Market pulse

The Beaches currently has 124 active listings with a median asking price of $1,244,500 and an average of $568 per square foot, suggesting pricing is holding firm but with plenty of choice for buyers. Homes are taking an average of 59 days to sell, and with 41 new listings in the past 30 days, inventory is being replenished—creating room for negotiation and selective value plays, especially for investors focused on well-priced properties that can stand out in a competitive set.

Getting around

Walk Score 98 · Transit Score 68 · Bike Score 88

Schools nearby

Parks

Frequently asked questions about The Beaches

What is the average home price in The Beaches?

The median asking price in The Beaches, Toronto is $1,479,000, across 53 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $1,740,619. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in The Beaches?

There are 53 active MLS® listings in The Beaches, Toronto as of August 12, 2026. 17 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in The Beaches?

Homes currently listed in The Beaches, Toronto have been on the market an average of 58 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

What types of homes are for sale in The Beaches?

Of the 53 homes currently listed in The Beaches, Toronto, 32% detached houses, 23% condos, 13% commercial properties, 9% townhouses.

Is The Beaches walkable?

The Beaches has a Walk Score of 98 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as a Walker's Paradise — daily errands do not require a car. Transit Score is 68. Bike Score is 88.

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