Highland Creek is a historic, village-style community in east Scarborough, set around Old Kingston Road, Morningside Avenue and Ellesmere Road near the Highland Creek ravine. One of the oldest settlements in the area, it has kept a small-town village feel with local shops and restaurants, while sitting next to the University of Toronto Scarborough and Centennial College's Morningside campus. Its mix of character, green space and campus life makes it popular with families and students alike. If you are searching for homes for sale in Highland Creek, you will find an established, family-friendly part of Scarborough with more space than the central city and a real sense of community.
Location and transit
Highland Creek has no subway, but GO Transit's Lakeshore East line is accessible at nearby stations such as Guildwood and Rouge Hill to the south for trips to Union Station. Frequent TTC buses run along Morningside, Kingston Road, Ellesmere and Old Kingston Road, connecting to the wider network and the nearby campuses, and Highway 401 to the north gives drivers fast access across the GTA.
Who lives in Highland Creek
The neighbourhood draws families, faculty, students and longtime residents who value its village character, green space and proximity to UTSC and Centennial College. Many are attracted by the mix of older homes with character, the ravine and parks, and the balance of a quiet community with campus amenities close by.
Homes for sale in Highland Creek
Housing ranges from older detached homes with village character to newer detached and semi-detached houses and townhouses in surrounding subdivisions. Lots vary in size, and there is a healthy mix of original and updated or rebuilt homes across a range of budgets.
What to consider before buying
Older homes near the village core can need updating, so check roofs, windows, foundations and mechanical systems. Commuting relies on buses, GO Transit and driving rather than a local subway, so plan your route, and as always confirm school catchments and visit at different times before deciding.
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