Real Estate Guide › East
East End - Danforth
- Average 2008 sale price:
- $431,534
- Property crime:
- low
- Crime against people:
- average
- Neighbourhood map:
- See map
The biggest draw here is the 20-minute walk to the lake (evident from the “Upper Beaches” tag on a townhouse project west of Main). The Ted Reeves Arena and the East City YMCA have solid recreation programs, Malvern Collegiate Institute has a top-notch English program, the trees are mature, and Gerrard and Kingston are both fairly quiet through this stretch. Transit access is better in the north end, however southern residents trade lake access for the infamously long Queen streetcar wait.
HOUSING STOCK: Most homes are two-storey brick semis and detached houses with landscaping. Small bungalows are quickly snapped up.
BARGAIN ZONES: Prices become substantially cheaper north of Gerrard.
THE VERDICT: A great spot for couples starting families and homeowners who can’t quite afford the Beach.
NEIGHBOURHOOD HOT SPOTS:
Grumble's Little Shop Offering everything from schnitzel to rum balls to house-made butter tarts, this German deli is a neighbourhood gem. 290 Main St., 416-693-6887.
Salon Iron Butterfly Local ladies flock here for mani-pedis and waxing action before heading down to the Beach for afternoon sun worshipping. 878 Kingston Rd., 416-693-7999.
Nearby Restaurants
Bistro Camino
Most foodies wouldn’t dare venture this far east on the Danforth, where the street scene ... (0.55 km away)
The Grover Pub
Providing calm respite from the hurly-burly of Kingston Road, this neighbourhood pub has a casual, ... (0.59 km away)
Star of Kingston (Italian)
The menu is mainly Italian, but the addition of burgers, fries and other anomalies belie ... (0.93 km away)
Commuting
- King and Bay:
- 7.7 km
- 401 and 400:
- 18.0 km
- Gardiner and 427:
- 21.6 km
- Subways:
- Main Street Station 0.5 km
- Woodbine Station 1.1 km
- Victoria Park Station 1.3 km
Commuting and subway distances measured from neighbourhood centre.
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