Bedford Park is a prestigious upper mid-town neighbourhood situated between Lawrence Avenue West and Wilson Avenue, flanked by Avenue Road to the west and Yonge Street to the east. The neighbourhood is part of the broader "Avenue Road" corridor and shares characteristics with adjacent Lawrence Park — mature trees, wide lots, and high-quality residential architecture.
Bedford Park is predominantly single-family detached housing, with a mix of older bungalows (many of which have been substantially renovated or replaced with new builds) and larger two-storey homes. The neighbourhood attracts professional families drawn to its school quality and urban-suburban feel.
Bedford Park sits in the $1.5M to $2.5M range for most detached homes, with renovated or newer builds regularly exceeding $3M. The lot sizes are generous by Toronto standards, with many properties offering 35 to 50-foot frontages. Corner lots and properties with laneway potential command additional premiums.
Townhomes and smaller semis in the peripheral areas of the neighbourhood can be found in the $1.1M to $1.5M range, though they are less common than in other parts of the city.
Bedford Park is within City of Toronto — both Ontario and Toronto Municipal LTT apply. On a $2.0M home, combined LTT is approximately $56,725. Plan for this significant closing cost alongside legal fees and other adjustments.
The neighbourhood is served by highly regarded public schools including John Wanless Public School and later Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute for secondary. Many families also access private school options — Upper Canada College, Bishop Strachan School, and others are within reasonable distance, making Bedford Park popular with families who favour both public and private education options.
Avenue Road from Lawrence to Wilson provides walkable access to boutique grocery stores, restaurants, dry cleaners, and specialty shops. This commercial strip is high-end and well-curated, further reinforcing the neighbourhood's appeal and property values.
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