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Danforth Village - East York
Wander into old East York and suddenly the sky seems larger. Tidy wartime bungalows with manicured lawns dot many of the streets, creating a suburban feel in the middle of the metropolis. When the working-class borough was built more than 60 years ago, its chief planner was a car lover, not an arborist—hence the preponderance of a boulevard street system, wide lots, driveways and a dearth of trees. Easy access to the DVP, as well as the close proximity to the Bloor–Danfoth subway line are still bonuses for today’s buyer. Many homeowners are taking advantage of the sizable lots (30 by 120 feet is typical) by “topping up,” converting their homes into two-storey dwellings. East York once had the distinction of the highest percentage of senior citizens in the GTA, but with prices starting in the mid-$300,000s for a detached bungalow or a classic 1920s semi, the demographics are starting to skew younger.
Nearby Restaurants
Bibiche Bistro
The lights are kept low here, but whether it’s to encourage the quiet atmosphere or ... (0.66 km away)
Jean’s Vegetarian Kitchen
Bright, fresh and clean, this kitchen keeps it strictly meatless without sacrificing variety or creativity. ... (0.67 km away)
Ten Feet Tall
A neighbourhood bistro with kitsch to burn. Menus come inside vintage record covers, and dishes ... (0.69 km away)
Rendez-Vous
Warm hospitality and exquisite flavours help this Ethiopian restaurant overcome enormous hurdles in decor and ... (0.70 km away)
Sarah’s Café and Bar
Huge corner windows frame the action on the Danforth; period beer posters cover deep red ... (0.70 km away)
Tiny Thai Kitchen
They chose the name well: the heavy traffic around the open kitchen–takeout counter at the ... (0.71 km away)
Djerba la Douce
Tunisian cuisine finally gets its due at this Danforth restaurant. Begin with brique, four wedges ... (0.74 km away)
Nearby Shopping and Services
Sugar Moon Salon
Anyone who’s ever felt the post-Brazilian burn should check out this aesthetics boutique tucked away ... (0.77 km away)
Ages & Stages
Piles here, piles there, piles, piles everywhere. That’s the scene at Ages & Stages, but ... (0.83 km away)
Fresh From the Farm
It all started 12 years ago with owners Tim and Jacqui Schmucker supplying fresh meats ... (0.98 km away)
Riverdale Fitness
In business since 1949, and at one time called Alfie’s Gym, Riverdale Fitness was completely ... (1.14 km away)
Commuting
- King and Bay:
- 5.8 km
- 401 and 400:
- 15.3 km
- Gardiner and 427:
- 19.3 km
- Subways:
- Greenwood Station 0.7 km
- Coxwell Station 0.8 km
- Donlands Station 0.9 km
Commuting and subway distances measured from neighbourhood centre.
Neighbourhood Data
- Average 2006 sale price:
- $410,000
- Property crime:
- Low
- Crime against people:
- Average
Real estate sales information provided by Ternet and its suppliers, who are not responsible for its accuracy. Crime based on Toronto Police Services 2006 statistical report.
