December 2020 transaction · Represented the seller
10 Treeview Drive
3 bedrooms · 1 bathroom
Listed at $899,000
Alderwood is a south Etobicoke neighbourhood where post-war bungalows and 1.5-storeys sit on tree-lined streets under some of the west end's most established canopy. Roughly bounded by the Gardiner Expressway to the north, Etobicoke Creek to the west, the CNR rail corridor to the south, and the CPR rail corridor to the east, it reads as a quiet residential pocket with the city still close at hand.
The area's roots run deep: planned around 1920 as an extension of the newly incorporated Town of New Toronto, Alderwood stayed mostly farmland until after the Second World War, when industries along Brown's Line and a wave of post-war immigration — much of it from Eastern Europe — drove rapid growth through the end of the 1960s. Most of the housing stock dates from that boom, which is why the streets still have a consistent, settled character — and why newer two-storey infill homes are now appearing beside the original bungalows.
The Alderwood Monthly
Five numbers that matter, once a month.
Average prices by home type, what’s selling, how fast — plus what’s happening in the neighbourhood. Straight from TRREB’s Market Watch. No fluff, no spam.
Market stats: Alderwood
September 2026 · TRREB District W06 · by home type
$1,279,857Detached · avg price (25 sold)
$830,000Semi-detached · avg price (1 sold)
$1,093,333Townhouse · avg price (9 sold)
$640,225Condo apartment · avg price (40 sold)
| Home type | Avg price | Median price | Sales | New listings | Avg days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | $1,279,857 | $1,200,000 | 25 | 84 | 20 |
| Semi-detached | $830,000 | $830,000 | 1 | 9 | 39 |
| Townhouse | $1,093,333 | $1,120,000 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| Condo apartment | $640,225 | $557,500 | 40 | 151 | 46 |
Semi-detached and townhouse figures are based on a small number of sales (1 and 9). Figures are for the full TRREB district, not the neighbourhood alone.
Source: TRREB Market Watch, September 2026.
The streets, parks, and schools that define it
Post-war residential streets
Quiet crescents and side streets of single-family homes — bungalows and 1.5-storeys from the post-war boom, mature trees, and established lots. This is the neighbourhood's core identity.
Brown's Line
The area's main street, lined with service-driven businesses — many in food and beverage. There are no major shopping centres in the neighbourhood itself; Sherway Gardens sits just north of Evans Avenue.
Horner Avenue
An east-west arterial through the area and the corridor for local schools, including Sir Adam Beck Junior School.
Etobicoke Valley Park
Expansive green space and trails on the neighbourhood's west edge — the natural anchor for anyone who spends time outdoors.
Alderwood Memorial Park
A neighbourhood park serving the local blocks, alongside the Alderwood Pool and the Alderwood Public Library.
Getting around
Long Branch GO station on the Lakeshore West line is the fast route downtown — about 22 minutes to Union. TTC buses run through the area, and the QEW and Gardiner are close for drivers.
Some of our transactions in Alderwood
Represented the buyer
5 Westleigh Crescent
3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms
Listed at $998,000
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Questions we hear
What kinds of homes are in Alderwood?
Mostly single-family: post-war bungalows and 1.5-storeys, many built at the end of the Second World War, with newer two-storey infill homes replacing smaller bungalows on some streets. The condo scene is modest — mostly townhome complexes.
How does transit work in Alderwood?
Long Branch GO station on the Lakeshore West line is the fast route downtown, with trains to Union in about 22 minutes. TTC buses run through the neighbourhood, and the QEW and Gardiner Expressway are close for drivers.
What parks and green space are in Alderwood?
Etobicoke Valley Park brings trails and open green space on the neighbourhood's west edge, Alderwood Memorial Park serves the local blocks, and the Alderwood Pool is a summer staple. In winter, outdoor skating is a short trip away at Colonel Samuel Smith Park in neighbouring Long Branch.
What schools serve Alderwood?
Sir Adam Beck Junior School sits on Horner Avenue, Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School is minutes away via Horner and Kipling, and the area offers English and French-immersion options.
What should buyers and sellers watch in Alderwood?
Micro-location matters. Pay attention to lot size, parking, renovation quality, and proximity to industry, rail lines, or traffic. The spread between original-condition bungalows and renovated or infill homes can be wide — condition and street drive the value conversation.