House Cleaning in Highland Creek, Scarborough, Toronto
Highland Creek — the east Scarborough community centred on the Highland Creek village area near Old Kingston Road and Ellesmere Road East, adjacent to the Highland Creek valley ravine system — is one of the oldest settled areas in what is now the City of Toronto, with roots in a 19th-century mill village along the creek. The modern residential community that bears the name is a post-war (1950s–1970s) suburban neighbourhood built on and around the original village site, with some of the largest residential lots in east Scarborough reflecting both the estate-scale development of the era and the proximity to the UTSC campus and the creek valley. The University of Toronto Scarborough campus (UTSC), which opened in 1964 on the edge of the Highland Creek valley, is the most significant institutional presence in the community and has shaped the area's character — the academic and research environment of the campus, and the student population it brings, coexist with the quiet residential streets of the surrounding neighbourhood.
Highland Creek Housing Profile
- 1950s–1970s detached, often larger lots, 1,200–2,200 sq ft: The dominant residential type — some of the largest lot sizes in Scarborough
- Some estate-scale properties: Particularly near the valley and Old Kingston Road
- Newer builds: Infill development on subdivided large lots
Cleaning Considerations in Highland Creek
Highland Creek's ravine and creek valley environment creates the most significant natural cleaning load of any east Scarborough community: the Highland Creek valley is a major wildlife corridor (deer, foxes, coyotes, and a variety of bird species are regular visitors to adjacent residential properties), the mature forest generates substantial seasonal pollen and organic debris, and creek flooding events (increasingly frequent with climate change) affect the lowest-lying portions of the community. The large lot sizes mean more exterior-tracked debris making its way into homes.
Pricing for Highland Creek, Toronto (HST Included)
- 3 bed / 2 bath — from $259 + HST
- 4 bed detached — from $329 + HST
- 5 bed with large basement — from $399 + HST
- Recurring bi-weekly: 15% off
Maidless in Highland Creek
Maidless serves Highland Creek, West Hill, Guildwood, and all east Scarborough communities. Background-checked cleaners, WSIB coverage, 4.9★ rating. Book at maidless.ca/ontario.