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Cedarbrae - quiet streets along the Markham Road corridor
Cedarbrae is a mid-century central Scarborough community along the Markham Road corridor, with detached and bungalow homes and easy access to Scarborough Town Centre and the future subway extension.
Cedarbrae overview
Cedarbrae is the central Scarborough neighbourhood profiled by the City of Toronto as part of 'Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn' (CDN 141). Locally, Cedarbrae generally refers to the streets between Lawrence Avenue East and Ellesmere Road, between Markham Road and Bellamy Road North. It was developed primarily in the 1950s and 1960s and retains a strong mid-century Scarborough character.
Housing in Cedarbrae is dominated by 1950s-1960s detached bungalows and 1.5-storey homes on 40-60 ft lots, with semi-detached and townhouse pockets along Bellamy and Markham. Cedarbrae Mall, at Markham Road and Lawrence East, is the local retail anchor, with the Cedar Ridge Creative Centre and Cedarbrae Library serving as community anchors.
Transit and access are practical. The TTC 102 Markham Road bus runs the length of the corridor; the future Scarborough Subway Extension brings rapid transit to Lawrence East and Scarborough Centre, both a short ride away. Hwy 401 is a short drive via Markham Road or McCowan.
From a real estate perspective Cedarbrae is one of the steadier mid-market central Scarborough neighbourhoods, with strong demand from first-time and move-up family buyers and investors. The Krzewski Group works this market with the same sharp, evidence-based approach we use everywhere else.
Lifestyle is quiet and family-suburban, with strong parks and recreation infrastructure through Cedar Ridge, Bell Estate Park and the broader Scarborough Town Centre area minutes away.
Cedarbrae at a glance
The community in numbers and character
- Location
- Central Scarborough, between Lawrence and Ellesmere, Markham Road and Bellamy.
- Typical housing
- 1950s-1960s detached bungalows and 1.5-storey homes on 40-60 ft lots, with semis and townhouse complexes.
- Market character
- Steady, family-oriented central Scarborough market with strong first-time buyer demand.
- Who it suits
- Cedarbrae is for families who want quiet mid-century streets, easy access to amenities and a short ride to the future subway extension.
- Quiet mid-century streets
- Cedar Ridge Creative Centre
- Short ride to Scarborough Town Centre
- Near future subway extension
Lifestyle
Living in Cedarbrae
Cedarbrae is for families who want quiet mid-century streets, easy access to amenities and a short ride to the future subway extension.
Schools. Cedarbrae CI, Sir Wilfrid Laurier CI; Bellmere JPS, Cedar Drive JPS; St. Sylvester CES (TCDSB).
Parks & lifestyle. Cedar Ridge Creative Centre and Park; Bell Estate Park; Cedarbrae Mall and library; Thomson Memorial Park (adjacent Bendale).
Schools, transit, parks
Practical details for Cedarbrae
Schools
- Cedarbrae CI, Sir Wilfrid Laurier CI
- Bellmere JPS, Cedar Drive JPS
- St. Sylvester CES (TCDSB)
Transit & access
- TTC 102 Markham Road, 21 Brimley
- Future Scarborough Subway Extension at Lawrence East / Scarborough Centre
- Hwy 401 via Markham Road, McCowan
Parks, shopping & lifestyle
- Cedar Ridge Creative Centre and Park
- Bell Estate Park
- Cedarbrae Mall and library
- Thomson Memorial Park (adjacent Bendale)
How we work
The Krzewski Group in Cedarbrae
Whether you are buying your first home in Cedarbrae, upgrading from a starter, downsizing, leasing or selling an investment property, Daniel and Heather Krzewski bring the same disciplined process to every file. Editorial-grade photography, video and floor plans. Pricing built on live comparable data, not wishful thinking. Negotiation that protects every dollar of your equity.
As Sales Representatives at Crown North Realty Inc., Brokerage, with Daniel also serving as the brokerage's owner and president, you get owner-level accountability and a team that genuinely knows every street, every school catchment and every transit timeline in Cedarbrae.
Good to know
Frequently asked - Cedarbrae
Are Cedarbrae homes mostly bungalows?
A large share are 1950s-1960s bungalows and 1.5-storey homes, with detached two-storeys, semis and some townhouse complexes also present.
Is Cedarbrae a good area for renovation or rebuild?
Yes - many of the original Cedarbrae bungalows are excellent renovation or rebuild candidates, with wide lots and supportive end-pricing in the surrounding market.
Where do Cedarbrae kids go to school?
Cedarbrae is served by several TDSB and TCDSB schools - Cedarbrae CI and Sir Wilfrid Laurier CI among the main public secondary catchments. We verify catchment for any specific address before an offer goes in.
How close is Cedarbrae to Scarborough Town Centre?
Cedarbrae sits a short drive west of Scarborough Town Centre via Lawrence East or Ellesmere. The future subway extension at Scarborough Centre and Lawrence East will be within a short ride for the whole community.
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Thinking of buying or selling in Cedarbrae?
Daniel and Heather Krzewski work Cedarbrae actively. Whether you are buying, selling or leasing, get a sharp, evidence-based perspective on your move.
Prefer to talk now? (416) 551-1026