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Stonegate - Queensway

Average 2008 sale price:

$567,107

Property crime:

high

Crime against people:

low

Neighbourhood map:

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With the Etobicoke School of the Arts, a Jain temple and a Bosnian café, this is a multifarious neighbourhood with a lot to offer. Both the Humber River and Black Creek add green to an area also blessed with three commercial strips: the Queensway, Islington and Bloor. Blocks tend to be short, with old-growth trees.

HOUSING STOCK: Almost all of the older houses, two-storey detacheds and sometimes quite elaborate brick bungalows, were built in the post-war period up to about 1960, though there are several recent townhouse developments.

BARGAIN ZONES: The area immediately east of Prince Edward south of the cemetery is, for the most part, less expensive than west of it.

THE VERICT: Almost 30 per cent of households bring in more than $100,000, up seven per cent from the previous census, a sure sign of a neighbourhood on the rise. Plenty of shops and restaurants, and easy access into and out of the city, make it a haven for families and singles.

NEIGHBOURHOOD HOT SPOTS:
Estrada Come for the pastries at this Bosnian café—the walnut šamponjez is especially good. 751 The Queensway, 416-252-7772.
Izba Restaurant The schnitzels at this Polish restaurant are large and the Zywiec is $4.95 for a half litre. Grab a spot on the cute, tree-shaded patio out back. 648 The Queensway, 416-251-7177.
The Longest Yard At this new concept sports bar, the meat is organic, and there’s a good selection of wine and beer. 3313 Bloor St. W., 416-239-9484.