Newtonbrook Real Estate

Newtonbrook Real Estate Overview

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Early settlements in the neighbourhood of Newtonbrook took place in the 1800s. During this period, the area was dotted by saw and grist mills, operating on either bank of the Don River. The neighbourhood was a hard-working community, and the Newton Brook Wesleyan Church was its spiritual centre, named after Reverend Robert Newton.

When the neighbourhood underwent subdivision for large scale residential development during the 1950s, most of the landmarks of the former village were demolished. The two exceptions are the Newtonbrook Schoolhouse (built during 1878), situated at 43 Drewry Avenue and the Newtonbrook General Store (built during 1907) located on the north-west edge of Drewry Avenue and Yonge Street.

Today, Newtonbrook is a culturally diverse community, exuding a beautiful balance of old-school and contemporary. Toronto officially segregates this neighbourhood into two parts; West Newtonbrook spans from Yonge to Bathurst, while East Newtonbrook includes everything East of Yonge. It's pretty close to nature and has a charming character that attracts people from all over Canada and the world.

Who Lives in Newtonbrook Homes?

Although its home to a diverse population, the primary composition of the Newtonbrook neighbourhood are Russian, Chinese, and Korean communities. Besides English, many people, residing between both sides of the area, cite Russian, Chinese, or Korean as their first language. The area is also home to Jewish and Iranian minorities, most of who are working here or living with their families.

Newtonbrook Homes Are Perfect For

Newtonbrook, which blends the past and present, is ideal for both new and experienced home buyers. It's the perfect destination for students, working professionals or anyone who wishes to start and grow their families in Toronto. The neighbourhood is particularly suited for those who look for employment opportunities and social interactions in north Toronto's diverse landscape. Not to forget, plenty of green spaces in and around the neighbourhood make it the best option for nature-lovers and adventurists.

Newtonbrook Homes Are Not So Perfect For

The Newtonbrook neighbourhood may not be a good fit for anyone who is looking for a quiet area. With major commercial amenities of northern Toronto located close by, the community can sometimes get quite busy. At the same time, the major roads can be packed with traffic during peak hours, often resulting in congestion.

Life And Style, Amenities and Things To Do In Newtonbrook

Newtonbrook is not just a charming neighbourhood but also an extremely convenient community. It has all the commercial and recreational amenities that residents could need. When it comes to shopping and retail options, residents of the Newtonbrook neighbourhood find a variety of options:

• Centre Point Mall: This massive shopping complex is conveniently located in the centre of Newtonbrook, just on the south-west corner of Steeles Avenue and Yonge Street. This indoor mall has two national department stores, a popular family-style restaurant and a well-stocked grocery store.
• Yonge Street and Steele Avenue: This shopping district has plenty of shopping plazas, along with an array of fast-food restaurants, coffee shops, and convenience stores. Steeles Avenue is a well-known premium retail district with plenty of big-box chain stores, shopping plazas, restaurants and smaller specialty shops.
• Dufferin Street: This is the largest warehouse district of Toronto, featuring a massive selection of well-known brands from clothing, technology, and home furnishing niches. Cakes by Robert, Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu, Pastel Creperies & Dessert House, Chatime, BB Cafe, Song Cook's, Kenzo Japanese Noodle House, Chowon Family Restaurant, Pojangmacha Food, Orange Caramel Tea Cafe, and Cho Sun Ok are a few of the businesses here to enjoy.

For kids, many schools cater to their educational and extra-curricular needs. Some of these include Rockford Public School, Pleasant Public School, Year Round Alternative School, Northview Heights Secondary School, Drewry Secondary School, R J Lang Elementary and Middle School, Newtonbrook Secondary School, Lester B Pearson Elementary School, Cummer Valley Middle School, Lillian Public School, Finch Public School, Blessed Trinity Elementary, Brebeuf College Secondary, St. Joseph's Morrow Park Secondary, St. Paschal Baylon Elementary, St. Agnes Elementary, and St. Antoine Daniel Elementary School.

Newtonbrook has more than 20 neighbourhood parks and kids' play areas. Many of these feature tennis courts, sports fields, baseball diamonds, and fitness trails. The neighbourhood also has two community centres, along with four indoor ice arenas.

Cummer Park Fitness Centre offers fitness classes, two weight rooms, squash and racquetball courts, outdoor tennis courts, whirlpools, saunas, and an indoor jogging/walking track. The Esther Shiner stadium can accommodate 2,000 people and organizes many sports competitions. As such, the lifestyle of residents here is pretty active, vibrant and healthy.

Newtonbrook Real Estate Market

Most of the original homes for sale in Newtonbrook were constructed between the 1920s and 1960s. These homes include bungalows as well as split-level and storey-and-a-half units. An increasing number of custom-built homes are also becoming a part of the neighbourhood. There is an excellent collection of contemporary, luxury condos and apartment-style along Steeles Avenue. Bathurst Street features a considerable number of high-rise apartment buildings for investors looking to get into the renal market.

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