I’m Marc Marinelli, a real estate broker at Property.ca with nearly 20 years of experience helping people buy and sell in York. The former City of York, in Toronto’s west end, is one of the city’s more attainable places to buy a freehold home. Not to be confused with York Region, it covers neighbourhoods like Weston, Mount Dennis and Oakwood-Vaughan.
Why buyers choose York
- Transit: UP Express and GO trains at Weston, and the Eglinton Crosstown (Line 5), which ends at Mount Dennis.
- Value: older detached and semi-detached homes at prices below many central neighbourhoods.
- Green space: the Humber River trails, Lambton Park and the Eglinton Flats.
- Growth: new transit is bringing new investment to the area.
York neighbourhoods I work in
- Weston: historic homes and quick UP Express trips to Union Station and Pearson.
- Mount Dennis: a growing neighbourhood around the Crosstown’s western hub.
- Oakwood-Vaughan: character homes close to St. Clair West and Midtown.
- Fairbank and Silverthorn: semis and detached homes near the Crosstown.
- Rockcliffe-Smythe: family homes near the Humber River and Lambton Park.
Buying in York
For condo buyers, I compare buildings on maintenance fees, reserve fund health and recent resale prices, so you know which ones hold their value. For freehold buyers, I look at lot size, renovation history and comparable sales on the street. First-time buyers get a clear breakdown of land transfer tax rebates and closing costs before we make an offer.
Selling in York
I price your home using recent sales in your building or on your street, then market it with professional photography, video and a plan built for the buyers York attracts. Request a free home evaluation to see what your York home is worth today.
Frequently asked questions
Is the former City of York a good investment?
Many buyers see it as one of Toronto’s better-value areas, especially near new transit. As always, the right street and the right house matter more than the area as a whole.
Do you help with freehold homes and condos in York?
Yes. I work with buyers and sellers of detached, semi-detached and townhomes across York, as well as condos.
What is my York home worth?
Request a free home evaluation and I’ll prepare a comparative market analysis using recent sales near you.
How do I get started?
Let’s schedule a call. We’ll talk through your goals, budget and timing, and I’ll give you a straight answer on what makes sense.