Real Estate Guide › West
Rockcliffe - Smythe
- Average 2008 sale price:
- $284,176
- Property crime:
- low
- Crime against people:
- low
- Neighbourhood map:
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An odd blend of industrial park and natural parkland, this working-class neighbourhood doesn’t have as much appeal as it should, considering that drab Jane Park Plaza is surrounded by green space. Smythe Park—a 32-acre wildlife protection area—contrasts dramatically with the nearby auto body shops.
HOUSING STOCK: A range of affordable homes and community housing lines the main thoroughfares. Squat, ragtag post-war houses crowd the narrow, hilly streets. Bordering the golf course are charming two-storey stone Tudors with deep, front yards and rock gardens.
BARGAIN ZONES: Deals can be found on the streets southeast of Smythe Park with access to Black Creek ravine. Homes south of the Lambton Golf and Country Club are relative bargains.
THE VERDICT: While this region remains one of the cheapest in the city, its schizophrenic character keeps buyers away. There are opportunities aplenty for first-time buyers.
NEIGHBOURHOOD HOT SPOTS:
Lambton Golf and Country Club On the banks of the Humber River, this is one of Toronto’s most serene courses. 100 Scarlett Rd., 416-767-2175.
Nearby Restaurants
Caldense Bakery and Café
This bright neighbourhood café, with its deep blue and yellow walls, is known for its ... (1.15 km away)
Commuting
- 401 and 400:
- 5.0 km
- Gardiner and 427:
- 8.2 km
- King and Bay:
- 9.5 km
- Subways:
- Old Mill Station 2.9 km
- Jane Station 3.0 km
- Runnymede Station 3.0 km
Commuting and subway distances measured from neighbourhood centre.
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