Dufferin Grove Toronto Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Located at the centre of Toronto, to the west of downtown is Dufferin Grove. Beaconsfield borders the neighbourhood to the south, Brockton Village to the west, Dovercourt to the north, and Little Itally to the east. The Dufferin Grove neighbourhood has excellent amenities and is convenient to public transit. Most of the homes for sale in Dufferin Grove include low-rise apartment buildings, and two or three-storey detached or semi-detached homes. The majority of these homes were built between 1890 and 1930 and have late Victorian to Edwardian and English Cottage style designs. It is a popular family-friendly neighbourhood, a working-class neighbourhood with a large diversity in cultures.

•   AgeOld
•   Area Core
•   AmenitiesEaton Centre
•   Commute15 mins DT
•   IncomeMixed

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Dufferin Grove Real Estate Overview

Subdivisions within this community include:

• Little Portugal

Surrounding communities might be of interest as well:

• BEACONSFIELD
• LITTLE ITALY
• SOUTH ANNEX

The main streets of Dufferin Grove are Bloor, College and Dufferin Streets. Dufferin Street is a four-lane arterial road, which has more residential buildings and the Dufferin Mall to its west, south of Bloor. College Street is also a four-lane arterial road and has a mix of commercial and residential buildings.

Dufferin Grove Park is on the east side of Dufferin Avenue, south of Bloor. It is the largest green space in the neighbourhood and referred to as the Big Backyard by the residents of the community. Dufferin Grove Park is a community centre without any walls which offer playground facilities, picnic areas and in the winter, an ice hockey rink. Several events and activities are organized in the park annually.

Dufferin Grove is approximately 15 minutes from downtown. Commuters can also make use of the subway. Dufferin and Ossington Stations on the Bloor-Danforth subway line are convenient for residents of Dufferin Grove. They can also make use of a few buses or streetcars that offer service in the community.

Who Lives In Dufferin Grove Homes

Young families dominate Dufferin Grove, with or without kids. The residents are mostly middle-income families, with an average of $69 thousand annually. There is a huge population of people of Portuguese origin spreading out from Little Portugal located to the south-west of the community. The area also has a notably large Italian community, which partially overlaps Little Italy.

Dufferin Grove Homes Are Perfect For

If you are a family, Dufferin Grove is the community for you. Dufferin Grove is a place suitable for families with or without kids, who appreciate the little things that make a place a community. It is also suitable for those who want an easy commute to the city.

Dufferin Grove is the perfect community for working professionals who have kids. There are several good schools in and around the neighbourhood which include St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School, St. Luke Elementary School, Dewson Street Junior Public School, and Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School.

It is a haven for hip young professionals working in the city, as well as elderly retired couples with or without family.

Dufferin Grove Homes Are Not So Perfect For

The residents of Dufferin Grove are simple, loving and caring. They are family-oriented people who love their gardens and yards more than a high-class car or a black-tie dinner party. The Dufferin Grove neighbourhood is not suitable for those who prefer a more urban lifestyle. Dufferin Grove is not so perfect for people who love a fast-paced life, as the neighbourhood is mostly made up of small residential and commercial buildings, gardens, and parks.

Life And Style, Amenities, And Things To Do In Dufferin Grove

The community is largely geared towards families. The Dufferin Grove Park is where most of the events and activities happen, organized by a community support group called the 'Friends of Dufferin Grove Park'. Residents also take part in other recreational activities offered within the Park’s community space. The community group has also played a vital role in uplifting the surrounding neighbourhood by organizing events and activities. It includes a music circle, a weekly organic market, a summer music festival, live theatre, a campfire, arts and crafts classes, among others that make the community a close-knit family.

A large Portuguese population at the west end of the neighbourhood means that the community has soccer games now and then. These games can also kick up some rowdy gatherings in the streets. Portuguese population also means live music that can make you move and have some fun.

Dufferin Grove Real Estate Market

If you are looking for Dufferin Grove houses for sale, you will find a lot of different options. There’s a mix of semi-detached and detached Victorian and Edwardian style homes, as well as apartment buildings, condos and townhouses. The rent here in Dufferin Grove is reasonable, though the community is in demand for its desirability.

The housing types are perfect for families with or without children. You will find houses that are studio apartments, one-bedroom to three-bedroom houses with rent ranging from $1200 to $2400. If you are lucky, you may even find a three-bedroom home for far less than average rent in the neighbourhood. This community could also be a great option for rental or investment properties.

Dufferin Grove mainly features semi-detached homes, which account for the majority of sales. There are very few homes that come up for sale in Dufferin Grove and those which do, are sold within a few days as the community is in demand for its approachability. The prices vary according to the property type, construction type, age of the property, and market demand, among other factors.

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