You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter A view of the living room portion of the open-concept main room from the dining room table The newly-renovated kitchen was updated with a quartz island and new backsplash The current owners use the other bedroom as a home office The condo is located in The Allenway Condominium Nordhen says the current owners like to watch the sunset and fireworks on New Year’s Eve from their private balcony This newly renovated condo offers two bedrooms one washroom and a large open-concept main room with wall-to-wall windows and private balcony Price: $599,900 X-factor: “Spacious,” “sunny” and “lovingly-renovated” are all used in the listing to describe this 1,000-square-foot condo in York Unit 1709 at 360 Ridelle Avenue is perfect for people of all ages and lifestyles the property’s realtor Tenzin Nordhen says a large open-concept main room and a private balcony The main room includes space for a living and dining area Nordhen says the unit’s current owners upgraded the ‘70s-style enclosed kitchen in 2023 to make it open concept with a quartz stone island separating it from the rest of the main area The room also has wall-to-wall windows on one side and a door to the balcony both of which face westward making them perfect for viewing sunsets the washroom is freshly renovated with new tiling says these upgrades in the kitchen and washroom are a key selling point “It’s obviously an older building so the seller did put in some effort into bringing (the condo) up to what I would say are 2024 standards,” he says adding the owners have good taste in terms of decor One of the two bedrooms is currently being used as a home office for remote work but Nordhen says it can easily be transformed into another room for sleeping or even a nursery for those with small children the building is a four-minute walk from Glencairn Station on the Line 1 Yonge-University subway line and the future Eglinton West Station for the Eglinton LRT Crosstown line The condo is also within walking distance of many parks including the Beltline Trail and Cedarvale Ravine and nearby West Preparatory Junior Public School Within the building — which has a great community of young people and families are including in the unit’s maintenance fee The open-concept layout and ample room make this condo perfect for people of many ages and lifestyles “This spacious condo unit is perfect for young professionals seeking a comfortable retirees looking to downsize into a low-maintenance yet cosy home or small families who value proximity to quality elementary schools.” often host parties for family and friends around the winter holidays and like to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks from the balcony He adds that the owners say their 3-year-old nephew loves to come over and run laps around the large main room “This unit offers the flexibility to accommodate diverse lifestyles and needs,” he says In July, the average selling price for a condo in Toronto was $748,330, according to a monthly report from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) Nordhen says the condo has been priced competitively particularly with the recent renovations in the kitchen and bathroom But Toronto’s condo market is struggling right now, with sales plunging to a 27-year low in the first half of 2024 and prices expected to drop as early as the end of the year Nordhen is aware of the state of the condo sales right now saying the owners are hoping to get a “great price” for the unit but that “the market always determines that.” Litchmore believes the condo will sell for or around its listing price “It might take a few weeks or a few months just based on the market And because the biggest issue is that there’s lots of options out there,” he says he thinks this unit is unique and “does stand out in a relative sense.” #GTAHomeHunt is a 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 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 This is a map of the Briar Hill-Belgravia neighbourhood we look at the changing neighbourhood trends and demographics Data courtesy Statistics Canada via the City of Toronto and the information within may be out of date we look at the changing trends and demographics in its neighbourhoods Tagalog is the most common non-official language in Briar Hill-Belgravia 8.3 per cent of residents listed Tagalog as their Mother Tongue and 6.1 per cent listed Tagalog as their Home Language Key changes in the neighbourhood between 2001 and 2011 Key changes in the neighbourhood between 2006 and 2011 VIEW BRIAR HILL-BELGRAVIA ON AN INTERACTIVE MAP These incidents were reported by police in the past week and reportedly occurred in the past two weeks There were eight residential break and enters reported in the district from Dec Toronto Police Service received 35 reports of a break-in at a home between Dec including eight in the district of Old Toronto In total 1,807 residential break and enters have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 – down 50.8 per cent compared to the same period in 2023 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Elm Ridge Drive and Roselawn Avenue on Wednesday This was the first residential break and enter reported in Briar Hill-Belgravia in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Delaware Avenue and Shanly Street on Tuesday There have been 18 residential break and enters reported in Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction in 2024 Two break-ins were reported at these locations: an apartment near Glenside Avenue and Walpole Avenue on Sunday a house near Hiawatha Road and Walpole Avenue on Monday There have been nine residential break and enters reported in Greenwood-Coxwell in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Redpath Avenue and Soudan Avenue on Saturday There have been 22 residential break and enters reported in Mount Pleasant West in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Crescent Road and Yonge Street on Saturday There have been 23 residential break and enters reported in Rosedale-Moore Park in 2024 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Bathurst Street and Niagara Street on Thursday There have been 49 residential break and enters reported in Waterfront Communities-The Island in 2024 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Summerhill Avenue and Yonge Street on Saturday There have been 13 residential break and enters reported in Yonge-St Find out where residential break and enters were reported in East York, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough and York 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 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Toronto’s top three neighbourhoods finished 2024 with average home prices below $1 million even after years of steady price appreciation diverse neighbourhoods and world-class dining As the most multicultural city in the world Toronto is a global business and economic hub with a vibrant cultural scene While affordability remains a major challenge for the city’s home buyers access to top universities and a strong job market are just two of the reasons many still focus their home search on the 416 Here are the top 50 Toronto neighbourhoods for real estate purchases in 2025 slide the columns right or left using your fingers or mouse or download the data to your device in Excel Source: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board has the highest value score of all neighbourhoods in the city this year the average home price in Black Creek was $705,222 up 51% from five years earlier—yet nearly $400,000 less than the Toronto average Black Creek Community Farm is a nine-acre urban farm that hosts events sells discounted organic produce and includes four-season greenhouses and a forest trail The neighbourhood is also home to the reimagined Village at Black Creek an open-air museum celebrating local and Indigenous history Public transit options are readily available providing access to downtown Toronto and surrounding areas is part of the Line 1 Yonge–University subway line and includes a regional bus terminal Located along the Etobicoke–Brampton border Steeles Avenue and Toronto Pearson International Airport making it ideal for commuters and frequent travellers The community features the 250-acre Humber Arboretum and the scenic Humber River Woodbine Mall and Fantasy Fair are just five minutes away The average home price in West Humber–Clairville was $869,927 at the end of 2024 secondary and alternative schools within its borders Kingsview Village–The Westway neighbourhood is gaining momentum in Toronto’s Etobicoke region The average home price was $869,862 at the end of 2024 It offers strong investment potential for home buyers particularly for families looking to put down roots Kingsview Village–The Westway retains a classic suburban feel with wide streets the highest share among Toronto’s top three neighbourhoods.  Toronto’s real estate market progressed at a more measured pace in 2024 With no spring surge in real estate activity “Sellers who needed to sell were often willing to accept lower offers, providing strategic buyers the opportunity to secure properties at more favourable prices,” says eXp real estate agent Dan Chiasson Condominiums were a good option for buyers priced out of detached homes An oversupply of condo listings fostered a balanced market Successful sales relied heavily on presentation—well-staged units attracted prompt offers while poorly presented properties struggled Many single renters and first-time buyers purchased studio one-bedroom and one-bedroom-plus-den condos priced between $400,000 and $600,000 With rents averaging about $2,000 per month in 2024 (for a two-bedroom apartment) buying a studio became a practical entry point into the market “These options weren’t really available when the market was more competitive,” Chiasson says.  two-bedroom condos were also highly sought-after “Buyers acted quickly when finding one within budget particularly those focused on long-term investment or extra living space.” Answer a few quick questions to get a personalized quote Chiasson says he’s surprised by the number of buyers who have already made use of the new $1.5-million cap for mortgage insurance he expects the $900,000-to-$1.5-million market to stay competitive “There aren’t enough homes in this price range,” he says.  Chiasson says home buyers who have trouble breaking into the market will likely seek family help to enter the $2-million-plus market or expand their search beyond Toronto.  “With increasing living costs and rising debt obligations even high earners are exploring ways to maximize their purchasing power in 2025,” he says.  It was written by a content partner based on its expertise and edited by MoneySense This is an editorially driven article or content package presented with financial support from an advertiser The advertiser has no influence on the 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The content provided on our site is for information only; it is not meant to replace advice from a professional York’s Briar Hill-Belgravia neighbourhood could soon be the site of a future mixed-use apartment project In August, Toronto-based developer Clifton Blake submitted a Site Plan Approval application to city planners to develop a 8-storey mixed-use building with 200 apartment units and a retail component at ground level in the area of Dufferin and Eglinton the project would take over the site at 1886 Eglinton Avenue West on the north side of Eglinton between Fairbank Avenue and Shortt Street which is currently home to a series of single and 2-storey buildings that would be demolished This proposal is just one of many projects that have recently been pitched for the Dufferin and Eglinton area, including plans to develop a 30-storey mixed-use tower and an 8-storey mixed-use boutique condo READ: Soaring 61-Storey Residential Tower Proposed for Ontario Power Building Site says that Clifton Blake plans to build an eight-storey (25.5 metres plus mechanical penthouse) project spanning a total gross floor area of 151,539 square feet the entire project has a total gross floor area of 14,078.5 square metres resulting in a density of approximately 5.8 times the area of the lot 42 units would be designated as bachelor apartments in addition to 106 one-bedroom Unit sizes would range from 443 to 987 square feet According to the application’s project datasheet 194 new units would be created while retaining six existing rental suites The proposal also includes 70 underground vehicle parking spaces and 202 bicycle spaces including 20 short-term and 182 long-term spaces 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 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 David Crawford is the owner of the very first garden suite built in Toronto Crawford’s unit is 500 square feet and meant as a living space for family did much of the interior features themselves He hopes the vaulted ceiling and privacy will be attractive features for him “mum.” 35 garden suites were under construction as of mid-August out of 67 approved building permits and 175 total applications this family’s Briar Hill-Belgravia studio cottage offers a space for family David Crawford’s backyard was a pit of mud and clay There was a trench carved down the roughly 150-foot lot outside the two-bedroom house he and his wife bought last year in Toronto’s Briar Hill-Belgravia neighbourhood as the old single-car garage morphed into a studio apartment — becoming Toronto’s very first garden suite the tiny home was a milestone not only for Crawford and his family but for a city trying to open the door to new housing in neighbourhoods traditionally restricted to single-family homes A garden suite is one of the newest permitted housing types — also called a granny flat they were approved by city hall last February garden suites don’t require an exit onto a lane They confirmed Crawford’s was the first to be completed Crawford and his wife — whose garden suite was built to house multiple generations of family — navigated stiff real estate competition budget renegotiations and a new set of city rules The process offers a glimpse behind the scenes at the work required on an individual level as many others in Toronto have expressed interest in the newly legal homes “I feel like something like this is going to help the community … it seems we have these high rises and then single-storey houses next to each other,” said Crawford “It would be nice to spread that out more.” Their family’s backyard vision began in the fall of 2021 when they were suddenly thrust into Toronto’s red-hot real estate market Crawford and his wife had spent the preceding decade living and raising their kids on the campus of Upper Canada College the private school where both worked as teachers While the school sets aside a number of on-campus homes for its educators Crawford explained the unique setup has a 10-year time limit just as Toronto’s real estate market was hitting a fever pitch the empty nesters found themselves needing a new place to live “My stomach churns whenever I think about the three or four months I was looking,” Crawford recalled houses they’d look at listed for less than $900,000 would fly off the market with offers closer to $1.3 million conversations with their realtor sparked the idea of a secondary unit While Toronto’s elected officials hadn’t yet approved garden suites a staff proposal was making its way through city hall So Crawford started making notes of the homes that might fit the bill But securing a house — let alone one with enough space for a secondary unit — gradually started to feel out of reach as they repeatedly lost out in fierce bidding wars They talked about shifting their focus to condos in an effort to find something that would sell for closer to their budget Then a modest home in Briar Hill-Belgravia hit the market through a private sale by the owner shielding it from some of the competition seen elsewhere the two-bedroom midtown bungalow — with a bonus suite in the basement and within cycling distance of work mostly along the leafy Beltline trail — was officially theirs the month city council officially said yes to garden suites It was time to make a decision — could the basement unit be enough to house family Crawford said the idea was that they would rent out the basement in their home instead only for the city’s new rules to be put on ice by appeals from multiple residents’ associations — who wanted the new rules to differ according to neighbourhood recalling their designer’s assurance that work on their proposal could keep chugging ahead don’t worry,” he recalled them quipping at the time Weeks turned into months, something Crawford hadn’t expected. “It took longer than we thought,” he said. But in early July, the Ontario Land Tribunal dismissed all of the appeals siding with the City of Toronto argument that Ontario’s Planning Act only allows changes to a city’s Official Plan and zoning rules to be appealed by the provincial housing minister Garden suites were officially legal in Toronto — and Crawford’s proposal was ready to go Originally envisioned as a one-bedroom unit city hall required it be changed to a studio suite due to a planned window that was too close to their neighbour’s property They would have loved to have heated floors but since they didn’t have a gas hookup to the backyard building that would mean a significant retooling of the property’s infrastructure “It would have been too expensive,” Crawford explained While the first cost estimate they received for the project was outside of their budget they managed to keep things affordable by agreeing to do many of the finishes — flooring and the installation of kitchen fixings from Ikea — themselves during their summer vacation There were also constraints related to converting the garage instead of starting the building from scratch — but that came with its own benefits allowing them to build within two feet of their fenceline instead of the otherwise required five-foot distance “We didn’t want to lose those three feet in the back,” he said with responses from city hall usually taking two to three weeks when new details were submitted the studio cottage was ready to open its sliding glass doors — the final form painted in a warm cream shade with black trim with a tidy paved walkway curving past a tree and towards the entrance the suite had housed both Crawford’s mother and his nephew who is enrolled at the University of Toronto it’s been a place where the couple’s university-aged son can live while completing a co-op placement in Toronto — without having to face the city’s competitive and expensive rental market and I’m hoping it’s somewhere my mum might want to come,” Crawford said noting the suite offers more privacy than staying in their basement and the vaulted ceiling they included makes it feel more spacious than its roughly 500-square-foot layout Considering the number of garden suites under construction at the time his own was finished Crawford sees uptake so far as a “drop in the bucket” compared to the potential of garden housing citywide He wonders if some people might be hesitant given the more intimate nature of the garden units where residents can enter through the lane a garden suite means a resident has to cross through the primary home’s yard Crawford hopes the city will encourage more people to consider building the backyard homes as a way to open more doors in walkable lowrise neighbourhoods he’s hoping it keeps their family closer — an idea that prompts a chuckle “It’s a little bit of a bribe in that way,” he said Comfortable homes for substantially less than seven figures There was one vehicle reported stolen in the district from Feb Toronto Police Service received 39 reports of a stolen vehicle between Feb In total 367 auto thefts have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 — down 80.7 per cent compared to the same period in 2024 A vehicle was reported stolen from a curbside near Belgravia Avenue and Dufferin Street on Monday There have been four auto thefts reported in Briar Hill-Belgravia in 2025 Find out where auto thefts were reported in East York, Etobicoke, North York, Old Toronto and Scarborough