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Tam O'Shanter / Sullivan - golf, parks and family streets
Tam O'Shanter and Sullivan are adjacent north Scarborough communities centred on the Tam O'Shanter Golf Course, with mid-century detached and townhouse housing and easy 401 / 404 access.
Tam O'Shanter / Sullivan overview
Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan (CDN 118) sits in north Scarborough, bounded approximately by Birchmount Road to the west, Kennedy Road to the east, Sheppard Avenue East to the south, and Finch Avenue East to the north. It is centred on the Tam O'Shanter Golf Course, which provides a substantial green corridor through the heart of the neighbourhood.
Housing is a mix of 1960s-1980s detached and semi-detached two-storey homes and side-splits on 30-50 ft lots, townhouse complexes, and some high-rise rental and condo apartments along Sheppard and the Birchmount / Kennedy corridors. The neighbourhood has a quiet, family-suburban feel.
The Tam O'Shanter Golf Course - operated by the City of Toronto as a public golf facility - is the neighbourhood's defining feature. It provides green space through the centre of the community and supports active community life. Other parks include McGregor Park, Tam O'Shanter Park and the L'Amoreaux Park edge.
Transit and access include the TTC 24 Victoria Park, 17 Birchmount and 39 Finch East buses, with Hwy 401 along the southern edge and Hwy 404 / DVP a short drive west. The Agincourt and Milliken GO stations on the Stouffville line are both a short drive.
From a real estate perspective Tam O'Shanter / Sullivan is a steady, family-oriented mid-market neighbourhood with strong demand from young families upgrading from condos and starter homes elsewhere. The Krzewski Group works it with the same evidence-based marketing we bring everywhere else.
Tam O'Shanter / Sullivan at a glance
The community in numbers and character
- Location
- North Scarborough, between Birchmount and Kennedy, Sheppard and Finch, centred on the Tam O'Shanter Golf Course.
- Typical housing
- 1960s-1980s detached and semi-detached homes, side-splits, townhouse complexes, high-rise apartments along Sheppard.
- Market character
- Steady family-oriented north Scarborough market with strong long-term appreciation.
- Who it suits
- Tam O'Shanter / Sullivan is for families who want quiet north Scarborough streets, a major golf course as their green backbone, and easy 401 / 404 access.
- Tam O'Shanter Golf Course
- Family-suburban character
- Strong school catchments
- Easy 401 / 404 access
Lifestyle
Living in Tam O'Shanter / Sullivan
Tam O'Shanter / Sullivan is for families who want quiet north Scarborough streets, a major golf course as their green backbone, and easy 401 / 404 access.
Schools. Sir John A. Macdonald CI, Albert Campbell CI; Tam O'Shanter JPS, Henry Kelsey SPS; St. Aidan CES (TCDSB).
Parks & lifestyle. Tam O'Shanter Golf Course; McGregor Park; Tam O'Shanter Park; L'Amoreaux Park edge.
Schools, transit, parks
Practical details for Tam O'Shanter / Sullivan
Schools
- Sir John A. Macdonald CI, Albert Campbell CI
- Tam O'Shanter JPS, Henry Kelsey SPS
- St. Aidan CES (TCDSB)
Transit & access
- TTC 24 Victoria Park, 17 Birchmount, 39 Finch East
- Hwy 401 along the south
- Hwy 404 / DVP short drive west
- Agincourt GO short drive east
Parks, shopping & lifestyle
- Tam O'Shanter Golf Course
- McGregor Park
- Tam O'Shanter Park
- L'Amoreaux Park edge
How we work
The Krzewski Group in Tam O'Shanter / Sullivan
Whether you are buying your first home in Tam O'Shanter / Sullivan, 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 Tam O'Shanter / Sullivan.
Good to know
Frequently asked - Tam O'Shanter / Sullivan
Is the Tam O'Shanter Golf Course public?
Yes - the Tam O'Shanter Golf Course is operated by the City of Toronto as a public golf facility, open to all residents.
Are Tam O'Shanter homes mostly detached?
A significant share are detached and semi-detached two-storey homes and side-splits, with some townhouse complexes and high-rise apartments along Sheppard.
How is the commute from Tam O'Shanter?
Highway 401 is at the southern edge, with Hwy 404 / DVP a short drive west. Agincourt GO on the Stouffville line is a short drive east. The Sheppard subway extension is also accessible.
What schools serve Tam O'Shanter?
Several TDSB and TCDSB schools, with Sir John A. Macdonald CI as one of the main public secondary catchments. We verify catchment for specific addresses.
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