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Orchids in clay pots wink at the quiet street from the front window of a classic Don Mills bungalow. Here in the centre of Parkwoods–Donalda, streets wind around ravines and the Donalda Golf and Country Club, while bird chirps fill the air, as do the sounds of the nearby 401 and DVP. Brady Bunch-era backsplits and bungalows with carports line streets with names like Coral and Rialto. Townhouses and apartments on the fringes attract first-time buyers, renters (60 per cent of residents rent) and new immigrants add to the area’s growing South and East Asian communities. With price tags sometimes a quarter cheaper than in Don Mills or Leaside, who are famous for their luxury homes, this neighbourhood has long been overlooked and underpriced. However, that’s starting to change: bidding wars and construction on supersize mansions have begun—so much for the dream of affordable suburbia.

HOUSING STOCK: Sixties and ’70s era bungalows ($500,000), split-levels and some larger four- or five-bedrooms dominate, with prices increasing closer to the golf course. For example, an updated ravine sidesplit in Parkwoods with indoor pool, wine cellar and sauna is listed at $750,000. Condos near the DVP on Brookbanks and Valley Woods beckon first-time buyers.

BARGAIN ZONES: Look for townhouses on Brookbanks for around $400,000. Between York Mills and the 401, a three-bedroom raised bungalow with basement is listed at $345,000.

THE VERDICT: Young professionals who grew up in the neighbourhood are moving back to be near mom and dad–and they’re bringing cash, babies and expansion plans. Riverdale and Leaside residents are making a bundle by selling and moving to comparable (though cheaper) houses here.

Demographics

Top 10 Ethnic Origins 

Ethnic origin refers to the ethnic or cultural group(s) to which the respondent's ancestors self-identified. Ethnic Origins are from the Total Responses category and may not add up to the same amount in the Regions category. Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census

NEIGHBOURHOOD HOT SPOTS:

The David Duncan House This Toronto landmark offers facilities for racquet sports, curling and swimming, as well as an 18-hole golf course. 12 Bushberry Dr., 416-447-5575.

Gonoe Sushi The cozy spot has a perimeter of curtain-enclosed tables, where diners enjoy fresh sashimi and a good selection of lunch specials. 1310 Don Mills Rd., 416-386-0801.

High Street Fish and Chips These Scots serve their fish and chips the right way, with mushy peas and Irn-Bru. Take home the traditional Melton Mowbray pork pie or buttery shortbread. 55 Underhill Dr., 416-510-8905.

Sunnybrook Park Couples cozy up under trees, and picnicking families bust out the blankets and sandwiches in summer months. 755 Law­rence Ave. E., 416-397-1340.

Schools

Donview Middle School is a middle school with grades from 6 to 8, in the Toronto District School Board. The current school principal is Mrs. Susan Brown, and the vice-principal is Mr. Neel Vohra. The school is located on Evermede Drive. The school currently has about 500 students. Students from Roywood Public School, Fenside Public School, Three Valleys Public School and Rene Gordon Elementary School attend Donview when they are ready for grade 6. Most of the students go to George S. Henry Academy, Victoria Park Collegiate Institute or Senator O'Connor College School after graduating from Grade 8. Donview Middle School was once called Donview Heights Junior High School, when it first opened.

Milne Valley Middle School is a middle school on Underhill Drive, near Lawrence Ave. E. and Highway 401. The school is for students in grade 6, 7, and 8. The students of the school usually graduate and continue their secondary education in Victoria Park Collegiate Institute, George S. Henry Academy, Don Mills Collegiate Institute, or Wexford Collegiate. The current principal of Milne Valley Middle School is Mrs. Maria Campbell, who was the previous vice-principal of Donview Middle School, and the vice principal is Mr. Ian Wilson. Milne Valley Middle School used to be Milneford Junior High School before.

Fenside Public School is an elementary school on Fenside Drive near York Mills Road. The school is for JK-Gr.5.

Three Valleys Public School is an elementary school on Three Valleys Drive near the DVP. The school is for JK-Gr.5. The current principal is Ms. Melissa Carson. Graduates will either go to Milne Valley or Donview.

Roywood Public School is an elementary school located at 11 Roywood Drive, which is close to York Mills Road and Victoria Park Avenue. The school is for JK-Gr.5. The current principal is Mrs. A. Johnson. Most Graduates will go to Donview.

Ranchdale Public School is an elementary school located south of York Mills Road and west of Victoria Park Avenue. The school is for JK-Gr.5.

Victoria Park Collegiate Institute is a high school located at 15 Wallingford Road. For more information go to the following article, Victoria Park Collegiate Institute

Crestwood Preparatory College is a high school located at 217 Brookbanks Drive. The school was founded in 2001 and runs from Gr.7 - Gr.12.

Cassandra Public School is an elementary school located at 45 Cassandra Blvd. The school was founded in 1965 and runs from Jk - Gr.5.

 Annunciation is a catholic school located at 65 Avonwick Gate. The school is for Jk - Gr.8.

Senator O'Connor College School is a catholic secondary school located at 60 Rowena Drive. 

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