You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter is just a year old and its one dollar listing price for open bids makes it “unique,” according to the listing agent The living area has an open-concept design fit for the kitchen and dining The kitchen is part of an open-concept design and has an island that can double as a breakfast bar One of the two balconies is attached to the living area Each bedroom in the unit has its own closet space The unit comes with one underground parking space The second larger balcony is attached to a bedroom The condo was previously listed at $499,999 which the property realtor Harry Raisinghani said is under market value for a unit this size in the community Size: 999 square feet interior | 147 square feet exterior | 1,146 square feet total This corner penthouse unit in the city’s west-end has been relisted from $499,999 to one dollar to encourage potential buyers to bid on it according to its realtor Harry Raisinghani The condo, unit 409 at 130 Canon Jackson Dr. is just one year old and is a distinctive listing “It’s very unique in the sense that most condos are smaller,” he said “It’s kind of hard to find properties that are really big and bright.” The living area has an open-concept design including a kitchen with plenty of storage space and an island that doubles as a breakfast bar One of two balconies is attached to the living area and faces another condominium building The other can be found in one of the unit’s three bedrooms space than the other and has a view of a nearby industrial building There are two bathrooms within the unit and both are located outside of the bedrooms The property also comes with an underground parking space for one vehicle The property was relisted to one dollar recently in an attempt to garner interest from buyers “It’s an unusual thing,” Raisinghani said but it’s a free thing that anybody can walk in and say this is the price I want to pay for the property.’ If their number is reasonable and their number is the best which Raisinghani says is under market value for a condo in the community similar to its nature by around $200,000 to $400,000 He added that the sellers are motivated to sell the house which is why it was listed at its original price two bathroom unit with nearly 1,200 square feet at 120 Canon Jackson Dr According to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s 2024 Q2 condo market report the average selling price of a condo in the city was $765,963 “The price of the condo is very attractive,” he said The condo unit is located near Keelesdale Station on the yet-to-be finished Eglinton Crosstown LRT.  Yorkdale mall is also nearby and Highway 401 is a short drive away Several parks can be found in walking distance to the property “This community is a mixed community of town homes and condos,” Raisinghani said “This particular community has got lot of amenities Potential buyers for this condo might include first-time buyers a group of friends or family who could pool money together to purchase the unit Raisinghani added this property might be enticing for families looking to downsize from a bigger home and move closer to the city two washrooms and it’s a big open concept with kitchen “There is space for everyone.” If you have interesting real estate listings in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, email us at edtbox@torstar.ca Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account A closed business sits beside an apartment for rent on Yarrow Rd. in the Beechborough-Greenbrock neighbourhood which has now made the city’s list of neighbourhoods in need of extra assistance high numbers of people on social assistance and a high early mortality rate are among the factors This working-class neighborhood of Beechborough-Greenbrook has always had pockets of need but locals say the steady exodus of west-end factories — Kodak Dominion Bridge — plus the disruption to store owners from a new light-rail line being built along Eglinton Ave have pushed that need to worrying new levels Many welcomed the extra help that could come with a new “priority neighborhood” label “There’s really nowhere for kids to play — no community centre with basketball courts for the children living in highrises no skating rink were a single mother can afford to take her kids,” said convenience store owner Steve Tasses head of the Business Improvement Area near Keele St He hopes the new designation will provide more money for recreation programs and children’s services “I hope it won’t add to the stigma of the area MORE ON THESTAR.COM: Losers and gainers in Toronto’s new priority neighbourhoods list ‘It hasn’t gotten better’ in Malvern INTERACTIVE: Toronto’s priority neighbourhoods only one grocery store and a wide range of incomes reflected in everything from million-dollar homes to extreme poverty the area stretching north of Eglinton from just west of Black Creek Dr said MP Mike Sullivan (NDP York South-Weston) And the economic uncertainty is causing stress on families that is showing up in the behaviour of children executive director of the Macaulay Child Development Centre which runs programs that support high-need families and children “We’re seeing children living in highly stressful environments exhibiting a lot of very aggressive behaviour and having a tough time dealing with their anger These children need more programs that help with pro-social behavior So we’re excited if this new ‘priority’ designation is the basis for more attention and investment.” Grade 11 student Michelle Dang goes to York Memorial Collegiate at Keele and Eglinton and is part of a City Youth Council that has called on Toronto’s Parks and Recreation department to provide more spaces “where students can go to hang out or read or exercise after school There are definitely not enough in this area.” Public school trustee Chris Tonksnoted Beechborough-Greenbrook has wildly different income levels and Trethewey Drive have gained a troubling reputation for violence “if it means getting more resources and seeing the sort of reinvigoration we’ve seen happen in other priority neighborhoods.” 22.8% People in neighbourhood on social assistance Benchmark beyond which city sees high need: 15.1% 41.6% Persons age 26-65 with post-secondary credential 39.6% Eligible voters who voted in last election 19.1 Average number of meeting places within 10-minute walk of each residential block Louise Brown is a former Star education reporter 23 percent of Toronto’s population lived in poverty including about 145 Those most likely to be affected by poverty were more often than not of African Caribbean or Latin American backgrounds; in fact a 2014 report “The Hidden Epidemic: A Report on Child and Family Poverty in Toronto” found that people of African or Middle Eastern backgrounds are three times more likely to live on low incomes than those with European backgrounds 32 percent of children with Indigenous heritage live under low income cut-off levels or in other words their families must spend over 20 percent more of their before-tax income than the average family on food Those affected by poverty live throughout the Toronto but there are 15 neighborhoods with particularly high poverty rates Oakridge and Scarborough Village all have poverty rates at or above 40 percent These neighborhoods are not clustered in one part of the city but are spread all around Toronto; some neighborhoods like Thorncliffe Park and Taylor-Massey (formerly Crescent Town) are even surrounded by areas with the lowest poverty rates in the city But of course these statistics can’t represent the whole picture of where those most affected by poverty live because there is little way of knowing exactly where those who are homeless spend their days and nights In 2009 there were an estimated 5,086 homeless people in Toronto As of 2013 there were only 3,836 permanent shelter beds and those facilities were filled almost to capacity on average nights Homelessness can be caused by a combination of many different factors but a lack of affordable housing most assuredly plays a role In 2012 only three percent of private apartments were available for rent but while the annual income required to afford a typical one-bedroom apartment is 40,400 Canadian dollars a full-time employee making minimum wage can only expect to earn a total income of around 19,490 Canadian dollars Difficulty in finding a place to live is not the only impact poverty can have on one’s life 18.9 percent of adults and 11.6 percent of children who used Toronto food banks still went hungry at least one day a week housing stability and access to food can often prevent both adults and children from building and/or accessing a much needed support system many children from low-income families often don’t learn the necessary social skills needed to prepare them for school there were 2,183,625 people 15 years or older in the province of Ontario with no degree However there are several initiatives currently working to alleviate poverty in Toronto The Ontario Works program provides financial assistance employment assistance and health benefits to those with an immediate need and works with the Learning program to help parents 16 to 25 obtain a high school diploma There are Model Schools which cater specifically to the needs of children who might not otherwise succeed in school due to poverty or language barriers The museum and arts pass program allows families to have access to cultural events and venues like museums and it has been noted that access to such arts and cultural events help people feel like they are actually a part of Toronto Non-governmental groups like City Hope in St Jamestown aim to help residents of their own neighborhood through low-cost homework camps summer camps and youth leadership training as well as a program specifically designed to help new immigrants acclimate to life in Toronto The Canadian Women’s Foundation supports programs to help women climb out of poverty and take their families with them through job training or skilled trades training Diverse community efforts like these show just how much Toronto really deserved its ranking among the top 10 most innovative cities in the world Police received six reports of a stolen vehicle in York between April 28 and May 4 and the information within may be out of date Police received six reports of a stolen vehicle in York between April 28 and May 4. The same number was reported for the previous week. Reports of auto thefts across the entire city fell by 23 to 142 (you can find the latest numbers for other parts of Toronto here) There have been 2,684 vehicles reported stolen in Toronto so far this year — up 55 per cent compared to the same period in 2021 One auto theft was reported at the following location: a curbside around Clearview Heights and Greentree Court on Wednesday A total of five vehicles have been reported stolen in Beechborough-Greenbrook in 2022 Three auto thefts were reported at the following locations: a driveway around Chiltern Hill Road and Dewbourne Avenue on Wednesday April 27 at around 5 p.m.; a curbside near Humewood Drive and Humewood Gardens on Sunday May 1 at about 12 p.m.; and a curbside near Claxton Boulevard and Connaught Circle on Sunday A total of 21 vehicles have been reported stolen in Humewood-Cedarvale in 2022 Two auto thefts were reported at the following locations: a curbside around Goldwin Avenue and Jane Street on Saturday April 23 at about 8 p.m.; and a driveway around Cobalt Street and Sedan Avenue on Thursday A total of 15 vehicles have been reported stolen in Mount Dennis in 2022 Find the latest reports of stolen vehicles for Toronto’s other neighbourhoods This story was automatically generated using open data collected and maintained by Toronto Police Service. The incidents were reported by police in the past week and reportedly occurred in the past two weeks, but recent crime data is preliminary and subject to change upon further police investigation The locations have been offset to the nearest intersection and no personal information has been included for privacy reasons Notorious for its sky-high housing prices, Toronto isn't exactly the cheapest place to buy. But it's also not exactly known for its low rent prices [Want to see more stories like this? Sign up for our weekly newsletter!] While 1-bedroom rentals can easily fetch close to $3,000 a month in certain parts of the city there are still neighbourhoods within the confines of Toronto where you can snag a rental for around a grand a month READ: These are the 10 Cheapest Rentals in Toronto Right Now Don't believe us? Below you'll find a list of the most affordable neighbourhoods in Toronto for rent. All of the data related to rent averages comes from rent price averages as per the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Disclaimer: The following information includes the latest data collected by the CMHC as of October 2019 (the latest data currently available) Rent prices may have changed since the time of this writing All prices quoted below are average rents for a 1-bedroom unit The cheapest place to rent in the City of Toronto is Rexdale-Kipling a neighbourhood located in northern Etobicoke To the north of the neighbourhood's boundaries is the scenic West Humber River Valley Rexdale also boasts Woodbine Casino and Racetrack the latter of which is home to The Queen's Plate The housing supply in Rexdale-Kipling is very diverse and includes bungalows allowing for more affordable housing options for residents Second on the list is Keelesdale–Eglinton West where residents can enjoy rent under the $1,000 mark thanks to the area being a little further from the city centre rental prices are more affordable compared to other communities in the city The neighbourhood's boundaries include Eglinton to the north and the Union Pearson Express rail to the west There's a heavy European and Asian influence in the area thanks to the large proportion of residents of Italian locals and visitors have their pick of the litter of Caribbean restaurants and the outdoorsy type can enjoy Mother Nature at Keelesdale and Haverson Parks Housing types in Keelesdale–Eglinton West are predominantly made up of bungalows and two-storey homes that line the neighbourhood's side streets While the majority of people own in Keelesdale–Eglinton West According to Toronto Life Rockcliffe-Smythe is one of the top Toronto neighbourhoods for first-time homebuyers largely thanks to the affordable housing prices along with other perks of the neighbourhood with the average 1-bedroom unit available for just over $1,000 Rockcliffe-Smythe is located south of Eglinton Ave and west of the railway tracks on the east side of Weston Road The area has undergone lots of development over the years with recent additions including the York Community Centre and Stockyards Open Mall The neighbourhood is known for its vast green space which includes Smythe Park and Scarlett Woods golf course It's also where Black Creek and the Humber River meet the area is made up mainly of single-family detached homes though there are also plenty of apartment buildings along Jane Street Fun fact: The intersection of Jane Street and St. Clair Avenue, which is located within the boundaries of the neighbourhood, was the inspiration behind the Barenaked Ladies' hit song "Jane," with the title character of the song named "Jane St Located in the south-west end of Toronto is the historic town of New Toronto a neighborhood filled with stunning waterfront parks with many homes lining the water's edge There's a good amount of green space in the area Other notable landmarks in the neighbourhood of New Toronto include Humber College's Lakeshore Campus The Lakeshore Village shopping district is also a hotspot for locals which runs along Lakeshore Boulevard West and is filled with food markets The area is marked predominantly by single-family detached homes though New Toronto is starting to see other housing complex developments including the Lakeshore Village subsidized housing development located between 10th and 13th avenues New home developments—both current and upcoming—are also seeing an uptick particularly in the area between Islington and Kipling avenues The community of Beechborough-Greenbrook was recently added to the city’s list of improvement areas so residents can expect to see some revitalization in the near future complete with sporting facilities and an amphitheatre The neighbourhood is also home to the York Civic Centre Residences in the neighbourhood are mainly single-family homes but there are also some apartment buildings to choose from Once referred to as "Scarborough Junction," Kennedy Park is located in southwest Scarborough The neighbourhood has recently seen some amenities added Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre and the Hub Mid-Scarborough Kennedy Park's housing profile is made up largely of suburban single-family homes though there are also apartment buildings in the area that house many of the community's residents Affordable rent is possible in the City of Toronto even in communities relatively close to the downtown core A quick subway ride or GO train commute from Long Branch will get you downtown in no time it's a great option for those who want to be close to the action without the sky-high price tag to live there Long Branch is located on the west end of Toronto bordering Lake Ontario to the south and the railway tracks to the north abutting Mississauga to the west and New Toronto to the east Long Branch is peppered with lots of green space making it a wonderful place to enjoy the great outdoors It's also a great place to enjoy a myriad of coffee shops and restaurants with a trendy vibe characterizing the neighbourhood Long Branch's housing market is made up mostly of single-family detached homes with large lots many of the older homes in the area are being rebuilt This article was published more than 1 year ago Tucked away among the tree-lined streets and large family homes of Beechborough-Greenbrook in northwest Toronto rests a modern take on the warm and welcoming contemporary home was built from the partial foundation of the original home and finished in 2016 The previous owners only lived in the house for four years before it was bought by business owner Lyne Guillon at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 Having lived in Toronto for 25 years and most recently near Yonge Street Guillon was looking to get away from the busyness of Toronto when she found a peaceful escape with a friendly group of neighbours “I’m originally from Montreal and I’ve never had just neighbours come at my door and bring me some cookies or welcome me in my neighbourhood People are not friendly like that in Toronto,” Ms “I could go knock at my neighbour’s and ask them for some salt Guillon as it is perfectly centred between the east and west side of the city and has direct access to the highway giving her smooth travel to her cottage in Blue Mountain where she is now hoping to move to full time Guillon was attracted to the modern design of the house wood and glass gives the home a warmer feel offers a substantial 6,000 square feet of living space with five bedrooms who are all between the ages of 19 and 23 years old Designed as an open-concept house with individual “pocket” spaces Guillon found the home ideal during the height of the pandemic when she could still be together with her family while giving everyone their own space Guillon the most about the house is the ample amount of light that comes through the windows “The builder did a beautiful job,” she said The large windows provide an excellent view of the idyllic neighbourhood with southwest exposure the number of windows don’t provide less privacy as the streets are lined with many mature trees amongst the other large family homes The house also sits on slightly higher ground than the homes around it allowing the view of the city to remain mainly unobstructed “The streets sort of sloped down so I have the view all the way to almost Lake Ontario but I could see all the way to the lake shore,” Ms Guillon did do some renovations to make the house “pretty” and better suit her and her family’s needs Guillon renovated the basement to add a bedroom rip out the carpet for hardwood floors and add glass railings so they had their own space – the boys’ room with their friends and all that Guillon also did all the landscaping in the backyard where little work had been done previously adding perennial garden beds equipped with built-in irrigation to create a space that better suited entertaining family and friends with barbecues on the large exterior deck Two large sliding doors open the exterior deck up from the kitchen with its granite centre island and wall-to-wall windows that provide nature light while overlooking the backyard The other is the main entranceway; a feature that epitomizes the design elements of the house The grand foyer features exposed steel beams glass windows lining the stairwell up to the 20-foot ceilings and rich hardwood floors Report an editorial error Report a technical issue Editorial code of conduct Authors and topics you follow will be added to your personal news feed in Following Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. 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For more information on our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines and our Terms and Conditions With almost 6,000 square-feet of interior living space screams luxury meets rustic in a quiet neighbourhood with parks But compared to most of the homes in the neighbourhood which since February have sold for around $1 million and don’t boast the same amenities is it worth spending $2,895,000 on this one Buying a property for $3 million is likely only an option for a select group of folks in the city who also likely want to be surrounded by those like them tucked north of Eglinton West and around Black Creek Drive About the limited buyer pool: Litchmore’s comment checks out This house has been on the market for 21 days He said this doesn’t mean there hasn’t been an offer or interested buyers but that it takes longer to purchase these homes because of how much they cost Compared to the most of the homes in the neighbourhood which since February have sold for around $1 million #GTAHomeHunt is a weekly series from the Star that gets into the details of real estate listings in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. 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Email us at social@torstar.ca X-factor: With almost 6,000 square-feet of interior living space The well-sized lot is surrounded by trees and greenery and with expansive windows throughout the home to let that nature peek in With high-end finishings and heated bathroom floors the nearly $3 million home is itching for a buyer whose bank account runs deep which since February have sold for around $1 million and don’t boast the same amenities Realtor Othniel Litchmore gets into the details and how he sees the neighbourhood changing in the next 10 years Buying a property for $3 million is likely only an option for a select group of folks in the city — think businesspeople or those with family wealth — who also likely want to be surrounded by those like them This location in Beechborough-Greenbrook is “decent,” he said but it’s no Forest Hill where these homes would be more common The area is being changed by wealthier people moving in who are changing how homes look which typically displaces people who have called the neighbourhood home for decades People are banking on the fact that the entire neighbourhood will be transformed into another thing,” Litchmore said but that doesn’t mean the value of your home will skyrocket meaning it likely won’t sell for more than it’s listed for but also won’t appreciate in value at the same rate others will in the city because the buyer pool is smaller he said — even if the other homes in the neighbourhood are bought About the limited buyer pool: Litchmore’s comment checks out He said this doesn’t mean there hasn’t been an offer or interested buyers But if it were placed in another neighbourhood say Forest Hill where most neighbouring properties look the same If you’re looking to buy the property of your dreams with finishings unique to you Litchmore said it might be better to buy one of the neighbouring properties especially if they’re not connected to builders or contractors and save a buyer around $500,000 in the long run even though it could cost up to $400 per square foot a home that sold for $1 million in the area that would save you $495,000 compared to buying this property an ideal buy if you’re looking to get into the neighbourhood before it heats up Forest Hill boasts similar looking homes to 7 Freeman Rd. but it isn’t the only area in the city where you’ll find them nor is it the only area you’ll see older homes being torn down in favour of bigger properties with a more modern flare Litchmore suggests looking in the old York area: Black Creek Drive and Lawrence Avenue down Bloor Street West and east of the University subway line “There are a lot of older homes on good-sized lots that are currently being torn down,” he said 2014This article was published more than 11 years ago A new measure is being used to rank Toronto's neighbourhoods – the "neighbourhood equity score" which combines ratings for economic opportunity participation in decision-making and physical surroundings change the way Toronto's 140 neighbourhoods are evaluated by city staff when they decide where to direct services The new rankings are likely to set off a lively debate about the city's role in providing social services and what areas of the city are most deserving of extra funding and attention – all against the backdrop of the fall civic election The new measures were developed in conjunction with researchers at St Michael's Hospital's Centre for Research on Inner City Health and are adapted from work done by the World Health Organization