Editor's note, October 6, 2026: this article was reviewed and rewritten in our accuracy check. An earlier version contained neighbourhood price levels, rent tables and market statistics we could not trace to a published source; they have been removed or replaced with figures from the sources listed at the end of the article.
Bloor West Village is in Toronto's west end, along Bloor Street West between roughly Runnymede Road and Jane Street, between High Park and the Humber River. In 1970 its merchants persuaded the city and province to let them fund street improvements through a levy on local businesses, creating what is recognised as the world's first business improvement area (BIA), a model now used around the world.
Homes
Most homes are detached and semi-detached houses from the early 20th century, many on deeper lots than in the older downtown neighbourhoods, with apartments and some newer condos along Bloor Street. Nearby Swansea, Baby Point and Runnymede each have their own character. With older homes, check the electrical, plumbing and basement drainage.
Getting around
- Line 2 (Bloor–Danforth) stops at Runnymede and Jane stations, right on the strip.
- The Gardiner Expressway and Queensway are to the south.
Parks and daily life
High Park is to the east and the Humber River trails to the west. Bloor Street has a long run of independent shops, cafés and services within walking distance of most homes.
Schools
Use the TDSB and TCDSB school locators for a specific address, and confirm programs such as French immersion with the board.
Costs to plan for
Toronto's 2026 total residential property tax rate (municipal, regional where applicable, and education) is 0.767311% of assessed value: about $7,673 a year on a home assessed at $1,000,000. Outside the City of Toronto there's no municipal land transfer tax, so on a $1,000,000 purchase you pay Ontario's tax only: $16,475 (an eligible first-time buyer gets up to $4,000 of it refunded). In Toronto the same purchase costs $32,950 with both taxes.
Prices: TRREB publishes monthly sales and prices by municipality and by TRREB district, not by neighbourhood, and averages for small areas move a lot from month to month. For a current picture, look at recent sold prices on the streets you're considering, and ask an agent for a comparative market analysis. Across the GTA in August 2026, TRREB reported an average price of $993,410 (detached $1,288,669; condo apartment $617,593).
Frequently asked questions
Can I add a laneway suite, garden suite or more units?
Toronto permits laneway suites (since 2018), garden suites (since 2022) and multiplexes of up to four units on lots in its Neighbourhoods designation (since 2023), subject to zoning standards and permits. Whether a particular Bloor West Village lot qualifies depends on its size, access and servicing, so check with the City or a designer before you buy for that purpose.
How is my property tax worked out?
Your bill is your property's assessed value, set by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), multiplied by the total tax rate. Ontario has postponed province-wide reassessment, so 2026 property taxes are still based on assessed values as of January 1, 2016. A recent buyer's bill therefore reflects that 2016 value, not the price paid.
Do I need to declare for the Vacant Home Tax if I live in the home?
Yes. Every Toronto residential owner must declare the property's occupancy status each year, even if they live in it; a home with no declaration is deemed vacant and taxed at 3% of its assessed value. The deadline for the 2025 occupancy year was April 30, 2026.
What should I check before buying an older house here?
The electrical system (knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring), the roof, basement water and drainage, and the material of the water service line. See our inspection guide.
Thinking about buying here? Search current listings and recent sales on Summitly, talk to a licensed Summitly agent who works the area, or ask Zara, Summitly's AI virtual agent, for a neighbourhood briefing.
