Last reviewed: August 2, 2026. Project prices and availability change; verify the builder’s current release and legal documents before purchasing.
Scarborough and North York are both part of Toronto, yet their pre-construction markets solve different buyer needs. Scarborough offers a wide east-end geography with major growth around Scarborough Centre and established neighbourhoods along the lake. North York combines subway-oriented nodes, established employment centres and intensification around Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue.
Browse current city inventory first
Compare the live Scarborough pre-construction listings with the North York pre-construction listings. Active and planning-stage pages are labelled separately so a municipal proposal is not mistaken for a builder sales launch.
Scarborough: three distinct location tests
Scarborough Centre
Growth near the civic centre, Scarborough Town Centre and major transit plans attracts buyers seeking an urban node. 675 Progress Avenue is a planning example—not a confirmed sales release—and shows why buyers must distinguish approvals from inventory.
Kingston Road and the lake
Mid-rise proposals along Kingston Road can offer established retail and access to parks or the waterfront. Review the exact bus connection and walking conditions rather than assuming every Kingston Road address has the same transit experience.
Ground-oriented communities
Townhouse projects such as Huntingdale Towns target a different buyer from a high-rise condo. Compare tenure, maintenance obligations, parking and usable family space.
North York: transit access and planning density
North York projects often cluster around subway stations or major arterials. 63 McMahon Drive sits within the Concord Park Place planning context, while Wilmington Towns and Centre Park are ground-oriented planning records. None should be treated as active inventory until a current developer release confirms it.
Compare total monthly cost
Estimate mortgage, property tax, maintenance fees, utilities, insurance and parking. A smaller suite near rapid transit may cost more per square foot but reduce car costs. A larger townhouse can provide better space yet carry higher purchase and maintenance costs. Use the same interest-rate assumption for every option.
Check the development stage
- Planning: municipal application exists; buyer terms may not.
- Registration: a developer is collecting interest; a sales release may still be pending.
- Selling: obtain a dated price list and exact availability.
- Under construction: confirm remaining inventory and revised critical dates.
- Completed: evaluate as remaining inventory, assignment or resale—not “coming soon.”
Due diligence that applies to both markets
Verify the builder in the HCRA directory, have a real-estate lawyer review the agreement during the statutory condominium cooling-off period, and compare development-charge caps, assignment terms and occupancy-fee language. Visit the site at rush hour and walk the actual transit route.
Compare active projects, not old launch pages
Use the linked city pages to review current inventory, then request the latest price sheet, floor plans and deposit schedule for the homes that fit your timing and budget.
Continue your GTA research
Compare eastern GTA low-rise options in the Durham Region guide, or return to the Toronto 2026 market overview.
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