Buying a Home in York
The former City of York — now part of Toronto — encompasses neighbourhoods like Weston, Mount Dennis, Silverthorn, and Fairbank. It sits between Etobicoke to the west and North York to the east, offering some of the most affordable entry-level housing in the city.
York is one of Toronto's most accessible districts for first-time buyers. Semi-detached homes range from $750,000–$950,000, detached houses sit between $850,000–$1.2 million, and condos are increasingly available from $550,000.
York's affordability relative to the rest of Toronto makes first-time buyer LTT rebates especially impactful here. A $850,000 home attracts $24,00500 in combined LTT, which reduces to $15,575 after the full $8,475 FTB rebate.
Combined LTT Examples at Typical York Prices
| Purchase Price | Ontario LTT | Toronto MLTT | Total LTT | After FTB Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $650,000 | $8,475 | $8,475 | $16,9500 | $8,475 |
| $800,000 | $11,475 | $11,475 | $22,9500 | $14,475 |
| $1,000,000 | $16,475 | $16,475 | $32,9500 | $24,475 |
| $1,200,000 | $21,475 | $21,475 | $42,9500 | $34,475 |
First-Time Buyer Rebates in York
As a Toronto neighbourhood, York buyers qualify for the full dual LTT rebate for first-time buyers. This is one of the most valuable programs available to new homeowners in Ontario.
- Ontario LTT Rebate: Up to $4,000 — fully offsets LTT on homes priced up to ~$368,000
- Toronto MLTT Rebate: Up to $4,475 — fully offsets MLTT on homes priced up to ~$400,000
- Total Maximum Rebate: $8,475 combined
- Eligibility: Canadian citizen or PR, 18+, principal residence within 9 months, never owned a home anywhere
York Buying Tips
The Finch LRT and Eglinton Crosstown projects are transforming York's transit connectivity. Mount Dennis is seeing significant investment and gentrification pressure. If you're a first-time buyer looking for value inside Toronto's boundaries, York is worth serious consideration.
When preparing your offer in York, make sure your mortgage pre-approval accounts for closing costs. Combined LTT, legal fees, title insurance, and home inspection typically add 3–4% to your purchase price in total closing costs for Toronto properties.