Real Estate Guide › West
Brookhaven - Amesbury
- Average 2008 sale price:
- $297,558
- Property crime:
- low
- Crime against people:
- low
- Neighbourhood map:
- See map
Streets wind into cul-de-sacs amid the strip malls, churches and ethnic groceries in the post-war planned developments of Amesbury, Brookhaven and Bridgehome. On the western border, Brookhaven has all the fixtures of a low-income area, with many tear-downs and duplexes. The Wishbone, a street on the west side, is lined with neat bungalows, spacious lots and green space, all laid out in the eponymous shape. In Amesbury, uniform houses on good-size lots line the tidy streets.
HOUSING STOCK: You’ll find mostly bungalows and semis, but there has been a flurry of renovations as owners add value to their homes with extensions and extra storeys. A cluster of well-maintained, multi-storey detached homes can be found in the northeast.
BARGAIN ZONES: Brookhaven isn’t quite as spruced up as Amesbury so, consequently, its prices tend to be lower.
THE VERDICT: It’s an area with a lot of first-time buyers, but also some second-timers, which is encouraging. The level of upkeep varies considerably street by street, but for families wanting to be close to the city, it’s a good option.
NEIGHBOURHOOD HOT SPOTS:
Homeland West Indian Supermarket Whatever hankerings you have for the Caribbean, Homeland’s rows of imported foods, spices, and even videos and CDs will satisfy them. 1642 Jane St., 416-244-4049.
Oyingbo African Market Head to this colourful grocery store for such quality African ingredients as yam flour, cassava, salted fish and palm oil. 1550 Jane St., 416-534-5923.
Nearby Shopping and Services
Dack's Factory Outlet
This outlet is a throwback to another era (it’s been going for more than 50 ... (0.34 km away)
Caplan's Appliances
If watching the Food Network has left you with a case of appliance envy, follow ... (1.21 km away)
Commuting
- 401 and 400:
- 2.7 km
- Gardiner and 427:
- 10.6 km
- King and Bay:
- 10.7 km
- Subways:
- Glencairn Station 4.2 km
- Lawrence West Station 4.5 km
- Yorkdale Station 4.5 km
Commuting and subway distances measured from neighbourhood centre.















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