Townhouses For Sale in Eglinton East, Scarborough

A tower neighbourhood with townhouse pockets

Historically known as Knob Hill, Eglinton East grew after the Second World War, with schools built through the 1950s and '60s as families moved in. Today most households are in high-rise buildings, which makes townhouses a relatively small part of the market.

The townhouses that do come up are usually in condominium complexes from the area's main growth decades, near the rail line and the main roads. Their main draw is ground-level living with a yard in a neighbourhood that is mostly towers, at a location close to two subway-and-LRT lines.

For a buyer coming from a rented apartment in one of those towers, a townhouse in the same area can be an appealing step: the same transit, shops and schools, with a private entrance and a small yard. The difference in day-to-day costs is less about the fee and more about utilities and maintenance. Townhouse owners usually pay their own heating and hydro, and they deal with more of their own repairs than in an apartment, so build those into the budget before comparing the two.

Kennedy hub, Line 5 and Eglinton GO

Eglinton East's location became more useful in February 2026, when Line 5 Eglinton opened with its eastern terminus at Kennedy station. Kennedy also connects to Line 2 and to the Stouffville GO line. Eglinton GO station on the Lakeshore East line sits near the neighbourhood's eastern edge.

The city's proposed Eglinton East light rail line would run east from Kennedy along Eglinton past Eglinton GO toward Kingston Road. It had an early design but no funding commitment as of 2026.

Checks for an older complex near the rail line

• Rail noise. Units backing onto the CN corridor get train noise. Visit at different times of day before you commit.
• Reserve fund study. Review the timing of upcoming roof, window and paving work.
• Special assessments. Check board minutes and the budget, not just the status certificate's summary page.
• Parking. Confirm whether parking is included, owned or rented, and whether a second space is available.
• Leasing rules. If the unit might become a rental, check the declaration for restrictions.

Who this pocket suits

Eglinton East makes most sense for buyers who want to be near rapid transit without paying for a new building. A commuter to midtown can now use Line 5 directly. A downtown commuter has Line 2 and two GO lines within reach. Investors may like the transit access as well, but only if the complex's rules allow leasing.

West Highland Creek runs along part of the northern boundary, giving some streets a green edge. With a small number of townhouse listings at any time, it is worth watching the live supply on this page and comparing the area with Clairlea-Birchmount to the west and Cliffside to the south.

Those neighbouring areas have more townhouse choice but less of the transit concentration found right around Kennedy. If being a short walk or bus ride from Line 2, Line 5 and GO is the priority, Eglinton East is worth the wait for a listing. If space and a newer building matter more, Kingston Road's stacked towns to the south are the obvious alternative to compare against. Either way, set up alerts so a new listing here doesn't slip past you.