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Key TakeAways
- Birthplace of "The Maple Leaf Forever": Alexander Muir taught at the one-room schoolhouse that once stood where Woburn Collegiate Institute is today, and composed Canada's long-time unofficial national anthem there in the 1850s.
- Home to a major post-secondary campus: Centennial College's Progress Campus, one of Ontario's founding community college locations, sits right in the neighbourhood.
- Genuinely abundant parkland: green space lines the eastern and southern edges of Woburn, an unusual amount for a centrally located Scarborough neighbourhood.
- Originally named Elderslie: the community was renamed Woburn in 1856 after a post office opened at the Woburn Inn, once the meeting place for Scarborough's township council.
- A quiet, tree-lined, family-oriented community: winding residential streets offer a genuine range of moderately priced housing throughout.
Woburn: At A Glance
Why You’ll Love Woburn
Lifestyle
Woburn is a genuinely quiet, family-oriented community, with winding, tree-lined streets that give it a settled, suburban feel despite sitting centrally within Scarborough. Centennial College's Progress Campus adds a youthful, educational energy alongside the neighbourhood's residential character.
Location
Woburn sits roughly bounded by Highway 401 to the north, Orton Park Road to the east, the Scarborough Golf and Country Club and rail corridor to the south, and Bellamy Road to the west. Light industry lines the northern edge, while abundant parkland runs along the eastern and southern perimeter.
Housing
Homes here were built primarily through the 1950s and 60s, spanning detached two-storey houses, split-levels, and bungalows, alongside a genuine number of rental apartment buildings along Lawrence Avenue East. Masaryktown, a non-profit housing complex at the neighbourhood's south end, adds further diversity to the housing landscape.
Woburn: Highs & Lows
❤️ What Residents Love
- Genuine historical depth, including the Alexander Muir/”Maple Leaf Forever” connection
- Centennial College’s Progress Campus right in the neighbourhood
- Abundant parkland along the eastern and southern edges
- The Scarborough Centennial Recreation Centre’s two ice arenas
- Cedarbrae Mall’s convenient shopping
- Quiet, tree-lined residential streets throughout
🕵️ Things to Consider
- No subway line runs through the neighbourhood — bus connections are required
- Light industry along the northern edge near Highway 401
- Housing stock is fully post-1950s, with little older architecture
- Shopping is centred on Cedarbrae Mall and Painted Post Plaza rather than a broader strip
- Some streets closer to Highway 401 experience traffic noise
- New residents should confirm exact school catchments given the neighbourhood’s size
Who Is Woburn Best For?
| Buyer Profile | Why It's a Good Fit |
|---|---|
| First-Time Buyers | Condo apartments offer a genuinely accessible entry point into a quiet, centrally located Scarborough neighbourhood. |
| Families | Local schools, abundant parkland, and quiet tree-lined streets make this a natural family pick. |
| Professionals | Proximity to Centennial College and TTC bus routes support a range of commutes, particularly for those working in education or nearby institutions. |
| Investors | Rental apartment stock along Lawrence Avenue East and steady demand from Centennial College students support rental appeal. |
| Downsizers | Woburn's apartment stock offers genuine lower-maintenance living within a well-established community. |
| Retirees | Quiet streets, abundant parkland, and the Scarborough Centennial Recreation Centre suit a peaceful, active lifestyle. |
| Luxury Buyers | Not a natural fit — Woburn is a solidly mid-market, family-oriented neighbourhood rather than a premium destination. |
Woburn Homes for Sale
Woburn serves as a high-inventory central Scarborough real estate hub, offering an accessible mix of urban and suburban property options. The freehold market features mature 1950s bungalows on generous lots tucked away on quiet interior streets, maintaining strong long-term value. Along major corridors and near the Scarborough Town Centre boundary, a dense selection of high-rise condominiums provides budget-conscious entry points for first-time buyers and investors alike.
Whether you’re searching for your first home, upgrading to more space, or looking for an investment property, Woburn is a well-established neighbourhood in western Scarborough known for its beautiful combination of residential peace and commercial convenience. The property market features an attractive mix of mid-century single-family bungalows, larger split-levels, and modern luxury high-rise condominium developments close to the highway. Providing direct access to Highway 401 and the Agincourt GO line, it appeals heavily to busy professionals. offers a wide range of housing options. Browse the latest MLS® listings below to explore available detached homes, semi-detached homes, townhouses, and condominiums currently for sale in the neighbourhood.
Woburn Housing Snapshot
Woburn’s housing stock reflects its 1950s and 60s development — detached two-storey homes, split-levels, and bungalows fill the neighbourhood’s winding residential streets, alongside a genuine number of rental apartment buildings along Lawrence Avenue East and the Masaryktown non-profit housing complex at the south end.
That combination gives Woburn real flexibility for different buyer types. Detached and split-level homes suit families wanting space near the neighbourhood’s abundant parkland, while its apartment stock offers lower-maintenance living within reach of Centennial College and the Scarborough Centennial Recreation Centre.
Development activity here is closely tied to Centennial College’s continued presence and the neighbourhood’s genuine green-space assets. Woburn’s most significant long-term draw remains its combination of institutional anchors, abundant parkland, and quiet, established residential streets — infrastructure that continues to support the community’s appeal.
Woburn Market Trends
Across the Greater Toronto Area, TRREB reported 5,995 sales in July 2026, down 0.9% year-over-year, alongside 14,484 new listings (down 17.8% YoY) and an average price of $1,003,956 (down 4.5% YoY). The City of Toronto outperformed the wider region, with sales up 2.4% YoY to 2,242.
Woburn saw modest activity relative to its listing volume in July: 19 sales across all property types combined, averaging $734,857 (median $785,000), against a substantial 77 new listings, closing right at 100% of asking price after roughly two to four weeks on market. With 125 active listings against those 19 sales, the market ran distinctly soft this period, favouring buyers.
Toronto Woburn Market Trends
| Type | Active*** |
|---|---|
| Detached | 22 |
| Semi-Detached | — |
| Townhouse | — |
| Condo Apt | 25 |
This month's data source reports July sales for Woburn combined across all property types rather than broken out individually, so a per-type Sales/Avg Price/DOM/SP-LP breakdown isn't available this month. Active listings by type (above) come from a separate snapshot export. No Semi-Detached or Townhouse activity of any kind was recorded. Also on record: 2 Comm Element Condo and 1 Duplex listing, none of the four standard property types.
*Habistat data for this report includes LDOM (Listing Days on Market) rather than the TRREB-standard PDOM figure — shown here as Avg. LDOM and not directly comparable to PDOM-based figures elsewhere on this site. **This figure (125) is Habistat's own native "# Active Listings" and "MOI" (6.94) columns from its Historical Stats export for Woburn, all property types combined. ***A separate active-only Statistics & Counts snapshot for Woburn showed only 50 active listings by type — noticeably lower than the Historical Stats figure of 125. We're showing both: the Historical Stats total (125) in the hero card as the more purpose-built source for this metric, and the Statistics & Counts breakdown by type in the table, flagged here rather than silently reconciled. Data believed reliable but not guaranteed. Source: The Habistat, Toronto E09 – Woburn, July 1–31, 2026 (Historical Stats, all property types) and a separate active-listings snapshot, July 2026.
Schools Near Woburn
Use TDSB's Find My School tool to confirm the exact catchment for any specific address in Woburn.
In Woburn
Woburn Collegiate Institute is confirmed physically located within the neighbourhood via its own official record. The Conseil scolaire Viamonde (public French) and Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir (Catholic French) boards also serve eligible families in Woburn without operating a school inside the neighbourhood itself. Check TDSB's tool above, or contact TCDSB directly, for the applicable elementary and Catholic-board options for a specific address.
Map results are pulled live from Google Places within roughly 1.8km of central Woburn and may include schools outside the neighbourhood's exact boundary or catchment — use this as a visual companion to the verified list above, not a replacement for it.
Parks & Recreation In Woburn
Abundant parkland lines Woburn's eastern and southern edges, anchored by a genuinely full-service recreation centre right in the neighbourhood.
Scarborough Centennial Recreation Centre
- Two indoor ice arenas
- A 200-person auditorium
- A dedicated children's "Tots Room"
- Adjacent park with tennis courts, a baseball diamond, and basketball courts
Cedarbrook Community Centre & Park
- A genuine ravine setting
- Second-floor ballroom and sundeck
- Scenic parkland views
- Community event space
Eastern & Southern Parkland Corridor
- A continuous green corridor along the boundary
- Walking and outdoor recreation space
- Adjacent to the Scarborough Golf and Country Club
- A genuine natural buffer for the neighbourhood
Woburn Inn Historical Marker
- A genuine historical landmark
- Commemorates the original township council meeting site
- Located near Painted Post Plaza
- A tangible link to Woburn's early history
Transit & Commuting in Woburn
Woburn has no subway line of its own, but Highway 401 along the northern border and a network of TTC bus routes keep the neighbourhood connected.
🚇 Public Transit
TTC bus routes serve Woburn along Markham Road, Ellesmere Road, and other main streets, connecting residents toward Scarborough Centre Station and its Eglinton Crosstown LRT and subway access, as well as toward Kennedy Station on Line 2. No subway or LRT line runs directly through the neighbourhood itself.
🚗 Driving
Highway 401 forms the neighbourhood’s northern border, giving residents genuinely direct access to the broader GTA highway network. Markham Road, Ellesmere Road, and Bellamy Road serve as the main arterial routes through Woburn.
🚶 Walking & Cycling
Painted Post Plaza and Cedarbrae Mall offer the most walkable pockets of the neighbourhood. The abundant parkland along Woburn’s eastern and southern edges provides genuine walking and outdoor recreation space, though much of the residential area remains more car-oriented.
Commuting Insight: Woburn
| Destination | Drive* | Transit* |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Toronto (Union Station) | ~30 min | ~45-55 min (bus + subway/LRT) |
| Scarborough Centre Station | ~10 min | Bus connection available |
| Kennedy Station (Line 2) | ~15 min | Bus connection available |
| Highway 401 | Borders the neighbourhood | — |
*Times are approximate and vary with traffic and time of day.
Shopping & Dining in Woburn
Cedarbrae Mall and Painted Post Plaza anchor everyday shopping in Woburn, with a genuine mix of practical retail and dining options at each.
🛍️ Local Shopping
Cedarbrae Mall, renovated in recent years, is one of the neighbourhood's key shopping destinations, offering a range of retail and services within Woburn's boundary.
🍴 Dining and Cafés
Painted Post Plaza, at the intersection of Painted Post Drive and Markham Road, houses a genuine mix of community-focused businesses, including a fish and chips restaurant and an East Indian eatery, alongside everyday services like a bank, hair stylist, and dry cleaners.
🛒 Nearby Shopping Destinations
For a broader selection, residents typically head toward Scarborough Town Centre, a short drive away, or explore Cedarbrae Mall's full range of stores within the neighbourhood itself.
| Destination | What You'll Find |
|---|---|
| Cedarbrae Mall | Renovated shopping centre with a range of retail and services |
| Painted Post Plaza | Community-focused shops, dining, and everyday services |
| Centennial College Progress Campus | Campus-adjacent dining and student services |
| Scarborough Golf and Country Club | Private golf and dining amenities along the southern edge |
| Scarborough Town Centre (nearby) | Major shopping mall and big-box retail a short drive away |
Woburn: Future Growth & Development
🛈 Growth Corridor
Woburn’s growth is closely tied to Centennial College’s continued presence at the Progress Campus, one of the anchors that has shaped development in this part of Scarborough since the college’s founding as Ontario’s first community college. The neighbourhood itself remains a largely built-out, stable residential community.
🏠 New Housing & Development Proposals
There’s no large-scale residential redevelopment specifically proposed within Woburn’s boundary at this time. The neighbourhood’s housing stock, built primarily in the 1950s and 60s, continues to serve a broad range of buyers alongside its apartment stock and the Masaryktown non-profit housing complex.
🏆 Infrastructure & Community Initiatives
The Scarborough Centennial Recreation Centre and Cedarbrook Community Centre continue to anchor community programming, while Cedarbrae Mall’s renovation reflects ongoing investment in the neighbourhood’s commercial core. Woburn’s abundant parkland along its eastern and southern edges remains a stable, protected green-space asset.
| Area of Change | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Centennial College Progress Campus | Continues as a major educational and institutional anchor |
| Residential streets | Stable and largely built-out, with no major redevelopment currently proposed |
| Cedarbrae Mall | Recently renovated, remains a key shopping destination |
| Scarborough Centennial Recreation Centre | Continues as the neighbourhood’s main recreation hub |
| Eastern & southern parkland | Remains a stable, protected green-space corridor |
Overall, Woburn’s outlook is one of stability — a mature, well-established community whose genuine appeal lies in its parks, recreation facilities, and Centennial College’s continued presence rather than any incoming redevelopment.
Woburn: My Local Perspective
Woburn has one of the more surprising historical footnotes I’ve come across in Scarborough. Alexander Muir, who wrote “The Maple Leaf Forever,” taught at the one-room schoolhouse that once stood where Woburn Collegiate Institute stands today — a genuine piece of Canadian cultural history rooted right in this neighbourhood.
What I find most compelling here is the combination of that historical depth with genuinely practical, everyday livability. Centennial College’s presence, abundant parkland, and a full-service recreation centre give Woburn real substance beyond its quiet, tree-lined streets — this isn’t a neighbourhood defined by any single feature, but by a genuine range of them working together.
The value proposition is straightforward: a stable, well-established community with real institutional anchors, abundant green space, and moderately priced housing across a genuine range of styles. This is a neighbourhood people settle into for the long term rather than pass through.
Woburn may appeal to:
- Families drawn to abundant parkland and quiet, tree-lined streets
- Buyers connected to Centennial College, whether as staff, faculty, or students
- First-time buyers targeting the neighbourhood’s condo apartment stock
- Anyone who values a well-established community with genuine historical roots