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Keelesdale - Eglinton West

Average 2008 sale price:

$280,569

Property crime:

low

Crime against people:

very low

Neighbourhood map:

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This is a transitional area, where many first-time buyers come to bide their time until they can move on to something bigger. Once predominantly Italian, there’s now a healthy number of Portuguese families in the neighbourhood. The homes typically aren’t large and neither are the lots, resulting in affordable prices. Rogers Road has never really taken off as a shopping destination, but Eglinton offers some ethnic groceries and restaurants.

HOUSING STOCK: Most residences were built in the first half of the 20th century. There’s a mix of modest brick and wood-frame dwellings, with some bungalows, and two-storey detached and semi-detached houses.

BARGAIN ZONES: As a general rule, homes offer more value west of Keele.

THE VERDICT: This is an area with many starter homes and it offers prices that are rare elsewhere in Toronto. There are nice parks as well as several trusted schools, including George Harvey Collegiate Institute, York Memorial Collegiate Institute and Kane Middle School.

NEIGHBOURHOOD HOT SPOTS:
A&G West Indian Foods If your cooking lacks pizzazz, head here for the ingredients that will give meals a bit of Caribbean flair. 2597 Eglinton Ave. W., 416-658-5689.