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Real Estate GuideEast

Danforth Village - East York

Average 2008 sale price:
$403,051
Property crime:
low
Crime against people:
low
Neighbourhood map:
See map

Aside from the odd top-up (prefab second-storey additions to bungalows), not much has changed here since the early part of the 20th century, long before East York’s days as “Canada’s only borough” ended by amalgamation in 1998. The neighbourhood offers street after street of housing, and not much else—both retail and green space (aside from popular Dieppe Park) are lacking. That said, the south end is only a couple of blocks from shops and restaurants on the Danforth, and R. H. McGregor Elementary School, with an on-site daycare and a good French immersion program to draw in families with school-age kids.

HOUSING STOCK: Post-war bungalows with 30-foot frontage are predominant in the north end, with pre-war two-storey semis on tighter lots more common farther south.

BARGAIN ZONES: Not surprisingly, prices are highest in the southwest corner of the neighbourhood, which is closer to downtown and the Danforth. Look for fixer-uppers under $350,000 near Toronto East General Hospital or along main drags like Woodbine and Mortimer.

THE VERDICT: With relatively affordable housing, young families dig the suburban vibe and easy access to the downtown core—there are five subway stations between Woodbine and Pape.

NEIGHBOURHOOD HOT SPOTS:
Dieppe Park The largest park in the area features illuminated baseball and soccer fields, an outdoor rink, a ship-shaped playground and a small water park that’s packed with squealing little ones in summer. 455 Cosburn Ave.
S. Walter Stewart Library The newly renovated, saucer-shaped library exudes serenity with 13 A. Y. Jackson paintings in its collection, not to mention nearly 100,000 books. 170 Memorial Park Ave., 416-396-3975.
Toronto East York Farmers Market Every Tuesday from May through November, the fresh-obsessed descend on the front lawn of the old East York Civic Centre for Ontario-grown produce. 850 Coxwell Ave., 416-392-2664.

Nearby Restaurants

Bright, fresh and clean, this kitchen keeps it strictly meatless without sacrificing variety or creativity. ... (0.67 km away)

This is a neighbourhood bistro with kitsch to burn. Menus come inside vintage record covers, ... (0.69 km away)

Warm hospitality and exquisite flavours are the draw at this recently reno’d Ethiopian restaurant. Large ... (0.70 km away)

Huge corner windows frame the action on the Danforth; period beer posters cover deep red ... (0.70 km away)

An influx of north African establishments on the Danforth, east of Pape, is bringing the ... (0.71 km away)

They chose the name well: the heavy traffic around the open kitchen–takeout counter at the ... (0.71 km away)

As far as we know, this is Toronto’s first Tunisian restaurant. Like most of the ... (0.75 km away)

Nearby Shopping and Services

Anyone who’s ever felt the post-Brazilian burn should check out this Danforth aesthetics boutique. The ... (0.77 km away)

An eclectic mix of everything from sleepers to polos to sandals, this second-hand Danforth spot ... (0.83 km away)

The range of products is decidedly narrow in this aptly named shop; everything is produced ... (0.93 km away)

It all started 13 years ago with owners Tim and Jacqui Schmucker supplying fresh meats ... (0.98 km away)

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.

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