Homes with private driveway Birchcliffe-Cliffside

Birchcliffe-Cliffside Homes with Private Driveways & Garages

This page shows homes for sale in Birchcliffe-Cliffside that feature a private driveway. Unlike many older Toronto neighbourhoods where parking is a struggle, these properties guarantee you exclusive parking space without the hassle of street permits or shared "mutual" driveways.

Birchcliffe-Cliffside is a haven for drivers. Because the neighbourhood was largely developed in the 1920s and 1940s on wider 40 to 50-foot lots, private driveways are the standard here rather than the exception. This is a major lifestyle upgrade for buyers moving from The Beaches or Danforth, where narrow mutual drives often lead to disputes with neighbors or scratched bumpers.

Private Drive Listings in Birchcliffe-Cliffside

Browse the current listings below and use the filters to narrow by price, garage type (attached vs. detached), and number of parking spaces. To get notified when new homes with private parking hit the market, set up your Property Tracker. You can also view all Birchcliffe-Cliffside homes for sale to see the full range of inventory.

Buying a Home with Private Parking in Scarborough

In Toronto real estate, a private driveway is a "forever asset." You can renovate a kitchen, but you cannot easily create a private driveway where land does not exist. This makes these homes highly resilient in terms of value.

Private Driveway vs. Mutual Driveway

Here is the difference between the two common parking types in the East End:

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much more is a private drive worth?

In the Birchcliffe area, a private driveway can add anywhere from $50,000 to $100,000 to the value of a home compared to a similar property with a mutual drive or street parking only. It is a top priority for families.

2. Can I widen my driveway in Birchcliffe?

It depends on the zoning and your "soft landscaping" requirements. Toronto bylaws generally require a certain percentage of your front yard to be grass or garden. However, because lots here are wider (40ft+), widening a driveway to fit two cars side-by-side is often easier here than in downtown.

3. Do most bungalows have garages?

Yes. The classic 1950s Birchcliffe bungalow typically features a detached single-car garage in the backyard, accessible via a long private driveway that can fit 3 or 4 cars in tandem.

4. Is street parking allowed in Birchcliffe?

Yes, but rules vary by street. Some streets allow parking on one side, while others require a permit. However, owning a home with a private drive means you never have to worry about rushing home to find a spot or moving your car during snow plowing.

5. Why is a private drive important for Garden Suites?

If you plan to build a garden suite in the backyard, you need a 1-meter wide emergency access path from the street to the rear yard. A wide private driveway makes meeting this requirement much simpler than on a property with a tight mutual drive.

6. Are there double-car garages in the area?

They are rarer but exist. You will typically find double-car garages on the newer custom-built homes or on the larger 50-foot lots in the Fallingbrook and Cliffside areas.

7. Is it easier to install EV chargers?

Absolutely. With a private driveway, you can install a Level 2 electric vehicle charger on the side of your house or in your garage without needing complex permits for running cables across public sidewalks, which is a major issue in row-house neighbourhoods.

8. Do townhomes here have private drives?

Most freehold townhomes in Birchcliffe do feature private driveways leading to a built-in garage. However, condo townhomes often have underground parking or shared surface lots.

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