Elegant Edwardian homes with well-kept
yards and cozy porches attract families to
this coveted district
Real Estate Guide › East
North Riverdale
- Average 2008 sale price:
- $639,598
- Property crime:
- average
- Crime against people:
- average
- Neighbourhood map:
- See map
Contractors routinely interrupt the quiet of this sleepy neighbourhood, shingling a roof or unloading sheets of drywall for yet another gut job. Well-to-do young families are lured by the reno potential of the stately homes and easy access to the boutiques on the Danforth—not to mention the prospect of weekends spent in the lush green expanses of Withrow or Riverdale parks. The presence of some of the city’s best schools sends prices soaring.
HOUSNG STOCK: Two-and-a-half-storey semis and single-family homes dominate, most with big, pillared verandas. A few bay-and-gables and turreted Victorians liven up the mix. Stretches of modest semis and row houses, such as those on Logan, are found throughout.
BARGAIN ZONES: Toward Gerrard’s Chinatown East—yet still within the Withrow Avenue Public School catchment—smaller homes without parking can be had for close to $400,000.
THE VERDICT: Having kids—or a tolerance for them—seems to be an entrance requirement. A hefty dual income helps, too.
NEIGHBOURHOOD HOT SPOTS:
Bill’s Lobster This is the seafood destination of choice for chefs and gourmands across the city, with top-quality fish, exotic crustaceans and, of course, live and pinching lobsters. 599 Gerrard St. E., 416-778-0943.
Riverdale Perk Café Nestled among neighbourhood houses, this cozy café escapes the attention of nearly everyone but local residents who want to keep the pastries and light meals for themselves. 633 Logan Ave., 416-462-3538.
Nearby Restaurants
Pearl Court
This somewhat shabby and violently bright room has been Chinatown East’s best Cantonese and Szechuan ... (0.55 km away)
Hanoi 3 Seasons
It aims slightly higher in terms of ambience and quality than its East Chinatown neighbours, ... (0.57 km away)
Mi Mi
It takes about five visits to work through Mi Mi’s extensive menu of Vietnamese favourites. ... (0.58 km away)
Batifole
On a grim stretch of China-town East, this bistro sticks out like Gérard Depardieu’s nose. ... (0.65 km away)
The Willow Tex Mex Bar and Grill
Tex-Mex staples are the signature of this slightly shabby restaurant and bar. Fajitas, tacos and ... (0.70 km away)
The Old Nick
This casual neighbourhood bar and restaurant offers the usual burgers, wings and wraps, plus a ... (0.73 km away)
The Auld Spot
This bustling bar’s menu is best described as “gourmet pub,” complemented by an extensive wine ... (0.73 km away)
Nearby Shopping and Services
Charlie's Meat and Seafood
Just north of Chinatown East, this sparkling butchery is the place to find great deals ... (0.53 km away)
Bill’s Lobsters
Crystal clear tanks, gleaming steel displays, and nary a whiff of fish all make shopping ... (0.58 km away)
Dash Kitchen
This cheery little shop is designed for running in and picking up a homespun meal. ... (0.72 km away)
Simryn Chocolates
Simryn’s owner, Noni Fenby, is squeezing a new refrigerator into her Lilliputian store. And she’ll ... (0.74 km away)
The Big Carrot
Three years after an expansive renovation, the market is still a destination for ethical eaters. ... (0.75 km away)
Athens Pastries
For more than 30 years, this little shop has been providing customers with excellent Greek ... (0.90 km away)
Sweet Tooth Pastry Shop
Greektown lucked out when this charming shop opened on the Danforth. Front and centre is ... (0.91 km away)
Commuting
- King and Bay:
- 3.3 km
- 401 and 400:
- 14.2 km
- Gardiner and 427:
- 17.0 km
- Subways:
- Chester Station 0.7 km
- Broadview Station 0.8 km
- Pape Station 1.1 km
Commuting and subway distances measured from neighbourhood centre.
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