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The Beaches Real Estate
You might be in for a big surprise when you first walk into The Beaches, located east of downtown. Part of the Old City of Toronto, this neighbourhood is one of the most sought-after locations for homeowners. The area is so popular due to being home to four beautiful lakefront beaches. Located right on Lake Ontario, this spot is just perfect for those who are looking for a waterside community. This neighbourhood is bursting with character and has an abundance of vintage shops, quirky cafes, and many specialty stores where you can find the most unusual wares.
AgeOld
Area Urban
AmenitiesEast York TC
Commute16 mins DT
IncomeUpscale
THE BEACHES HOMES FOR SALE
$6,849,999
MLS® #E12080892
18 Munro Park Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
5
Beds
5
Baths
3,500 SqFt
House
ROYAL LEPAGE ESTATE REALTY
New
$6,500,000
MLS® #E12096119
138 Balsam Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
4
Beds
5
Baths
3,500 SqFt
House
RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY LTD.
$5,199,000
MLS® #E12082544
2 Park Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
5
Beds
5
Baths
3,500 SqFt
House
REAL ESTATE HOMEWARD
$3,300,000
MLS® #E11939199
44 Waverley Road, Toronto (the Beaches)
5
Beds
5
Baths
0 SqFt
House
RE/MAX EXCEL REALTY LTD.
$3,298,000
MLS® #E12024307
36 Blantyre Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
4
Beds
5
Baths
2,500 SqFt
House
RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY LTD.
$3,288,000
MLS® #E11983871
37 Winners Circle, Toronto (the Beaches)
5
Beds
4
Baths
2,500 SqFt
House
SAM MCDADI REAL ESTATE INC.
$3,179,000
MLS® #E12068151
22 Bellefair Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,000 SqFt
House
SAGE REAL ESTATE LIMITED
$2,999,900
MLS® #E12048019
69 Boardwalk Drive, Toronto (the Beaches)
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,000 SqFt
House
KELLER WILLIAMS ADVANTAGE REALTY
$2,448,000
MLS® #E12076777
101 Dixon Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
6
Beds
4
Baths
2,000 SqFt
House
KELLER WILLIAMS ADVANTAGE REALTY
$2,389,000
MLS® #E12069367
↑ $390,000
97 Wineva Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
4
Beds
4
Baths
1,500 SqFt
House
CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LIMITED
$2,299,000
MLS® #E12029385
130 Scarborough Road, Toronto (the Beaches)
4
Beds
5
Baths
2,000 SqFt
House
ROYAL LEPAGE ESTATE REALTY
$2,295,000
MLS® #E11964280
↓ $100,000
127 Boardwalk Drive, Toronto (the Beaches)
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,000 SqFt
House
RE/MAX CONDOS PLUS CORPORATION
$2,250,000
MLS® #E11996999
527 Kingston Road, Toronto (the Beaches)
9
Beds
6
Baths
5,000 SqFt
Other
ROYAL LEPAGE BURLOAK REAL ESTATE SERVICES
$1,999,999
MLS® #E12077551
103a Maclean Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
4
Beds
4
Baths
1,500 SqFt
House
ROYAL LEPAGE ESTATE REALTY
$1,950,000
MLS® #E11935327
↓ $150,000
221 Kenilworth Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
7
Beds
4
Baths
2,835 SqFt
Multi-Family
CENTURY 21 REGAL REALTY INC.
$1,950,000
MLS® #E11934338
↓ $150,000
221 Kenilworth Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
7
Beds
4
Baths
0 SqFt
Other
CENTURY 21 REGAL REALTY INC.
New
$1,849,999
MLS® #E12086202
104 Waverley Road, Toronto (the Beaches)
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,100 SqFt
House
ROYAL LEPAGE ESTATE REALTY
$1,799,000
MLS® #E12022548
↓ $76,000
275 Kenilworth Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
4
Beds
2
Baths
0 SqFt
House
RE/MAX ULTIMATE REALTY INC.
New
$1,715,000
MLS® #E12087882
204 - 1 Rainsford Road, Toronto (the Beaches)
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,800 SqFt
Apartment
RIGHT AT HOME REALTY
New
$1,696,000
MLS® #E12092282
218 Lee Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
3
Beds
2
Baths
700 SqFt
Row / Townhouse
ROYAL LEPAGE SIGNATURE REALTY
$1,499,000
MLS® #E12075841
20 Cedar Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
4
Beds
4
Baths
1,100 SqFt
House
RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY LTD.
$1,495,000
MLS® #E12066222
301 - 1852 Queen Street E, Toronto (the Beaches)
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,400 SqFt
Apartment
CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LIMITED
$1,399,000
MLS® #E11990635
52 Herbert Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
5
Beds
3
Baths
1,500 SqFt
House
ICI SOURCE REAL ASSET SERVICES INC.
$1,369,000
MLS® #E12072357
306 - 1842 Queen Street E, Toronto (the Beaches)
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,200 SqFt
Apartment
Forest Hill Real Estate Inc.
$1,200,000
MLS® #E12068440
Th3 - 10 Buller Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,200 SqFt
Row / Townhouse
FOREST HILL REAL ESTATE INC.
New
$1,199,900
MLS® #E12095441
5 Tompkins Mews, Toronto (the Beaches)
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,500 SqFt
Row / Townhouse
SAGE REAL ESTATE LIMITED
$1,199,000
MLS® #E12074774
25 Norway Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,100 SqFt
House
RIGHT AT HOME REALTY
$1,179,900
MLS® #E11954437
6 - 2366 Queen Street E, Toronto (the Beaches)
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,400 SqFt
Row / Townhouse
KELLER WILLIAMS REFERRED URBAN REALTY
$1,059,000
MLS® #E9781913
↓ $66,000
280 Kenilworth Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
3
Beds
2
Baths
0 SqFt
House
RIGHT AT HOME REALTY
$1,029,900
MLS® #E12054441
↓ $20,100
154 Elmer Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
2
Beds
1
Bath
700 SqFt
Row / Townhouse
RE/MAX ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD.
New
$999,000
MLS® #E12095567
7 - 120 Glen Manor Drive, Toronto (the Beaches)
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,000 SqFt
Row / Townhouse
TFG REALTY LTD.
$998,000
MLS® #E12007411
522 - 1733 Queen Street E, Toronto (the Beaches)
2
Beds
2
Baths
900 SqFt
Apartment
KELLER WILLIAMS ADVANTAGE REALTY
$989,900
MLS® #E12023411
202 - 365 Beech Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
3
Beds
2
Baths
900 SqFt
Apartment
REAL ESTATE HOMEWARD
$810,000
MLS® #E11954388
217 - 66 Kippendavie Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
2
Beds
1
Bath
600 SqFt
Apartment
RIGHT AT HOME REALTY
$729,900
MLS® #E12052993
203 - 2 Bellefair Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
1
Bed
1
Bath
600 SqFt
Apartment
RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY LTD.
$725,000
MLS® #E12070987
303 - 601 Kingston Road, Toronto (the Beaches)
2
Beds
1
Bath
700 SqFt
Apartment
PETER CHUNG REAL ESTATE LTD.
$639,999
MLS® #E12065527
↓ $15,000
306 - 1765 Queen Street E, Toronto (the Beaches)
2
Beds
1
Bath
600 SqFt
Apartment
META REALTY INC.
$599,000
MLS® #E12069212
204 - 60 Haslett Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
2
Beds
1
Bath
600 SqFt
Apartment
HOMELIFE/REALTY ONE LTD.
$499,000
MLS® #E12073897
405 - 1630 Queen Street, Toronto (the Beaches)
1
Bed
1
Bath
500 SqFt
Apartment
RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY LTD.
$485,000
MLS® #E12082886
209 - 601 Kingston Road, Toronto (the Beaches)
1
Bed
1
Bath
500 SqFt
Apartment
REAL ESTATE HOMEWARD
$424,900
MLS® #E11953963
↓ $11,000
101 - 323 Kingston Road, Toronto (the Beaches)
1
Bed
1
Bath
500 SqFt
Row / Townhouse
RE/MAX EXPERTS
$269,900
MLS® #E11916772
↓ $129,100
19r Columbine Avenue, Toronto (the Beaches)
0
Beds
0
Baths
0 SqFt
Vacant Land
KELLER WILLIAMS ADVANTAGE REALTY
The Beaches Real Estate Overview
Surrounding communities might be of interest as well:
To the east of The Beaches lies Victoria Park Avenue. To its south is Lake Ontario. To the north lies Kingston Road and Coxwell Avenue is on the west. With a lakeside resort vibe, The Beaches is the place you want to be if you love shopping too. It is home to Queen Street with all of its fabulous shops and draws both locals and people from across Toronto.
It was the Ashbridge family that settled in this location first when they arrived here in 1793 from Philadelphia. Ashbridge's Bay Park honours these pioneers. At that point, the site was mainly agricultural, and the Ashbridge's and a few other families had their farms here. Later, when the subdivision took place, specific areas were earmarked for parklands, resulting in the fantastic green spaces that this neighbourhood boasts today. Sometime in the 1920s, when the city's boundaries were expanding, The Beaches were subdivided, and residential development was planned here.
There have been many disputes about the name of the neighbourhood, with some preferring The Beaches, thanks to the four beaches located here while others wish to settle with The Beach. The fact remains that the beautiful stretch of sand and beach is the most stunning feature of the neighbourhood, with a close second being the Queen Street strip.
Here, you have Woodbine Beach to the west, Balmy Beach in the east, and in the centre, there are Kew Beach and Scarboro Beach. The area to the north of Kingston Road is known commonly as 'Upper Beaches,' and the space between Woodbine, Queen Street and Kingston Road is called the 'Beach Triangle.'
These parts were forested areas until the early 1900's when the Toronto Harbour Commission took over and then a lot of development took place in the beachfront area. The enlargement of the beach and the addition of a public boardwalk took place at this time.
Who Lives In The Beaches Homes?
This neighbourhood attracts the upper-middle class and wealthy, so your neighbour is likely to be a professional or a well- to- do senior. In the condos and more compactly sized single detached homes, you are likely to find successful young professionals with their families, drawn here by the location's charm as well as the accessibility to downtown.
The Beaches Homes Are Perfect For
If you are looking to invest in a beautifully designed house, surrounded by trees, this is an excellent location for you to start your search. Of course, those who love nature and would like waterfront properties should focus their search in The Beaches too. If you want an easy commute to work, this neighbourhood is well connected to the city's other part by public transit and also is within a quick drive to downtown.
The Beaches Homes Are Not So Perfect For
The Beaches is a bit of a high- end neighbourhood, so the cost of living may be slightly higher here. If you are looking for affordable housing, you may not have many options to pick from. Thanks to the beaches here and the shopping strip, there is always something new to see. If you are looking for a laid- back community that is calm and peaceful, this may not be the best option for your family.
Life And Style, Amenities And Things To Do In The Beaches
Apart from the beaches here, it is Queen Street East that is the other well-known feature of The Beaches neighbourhood. This strip is the place where you will find many specialty stores that make it such a popular attraction for Toronto residents.
The green spaces and waterfront locations in the neighbourhood are the most dramatic feature and the most loved. There is a full-fledged park system running alongside the waterfront. You can see that the shoreline is one long stretch running from R.C Harris Water Treatment Plant right up to Woodbine Beach Park. This sandy stretch is divided into the four beaches of which Woodbine, Balmy and Kew beaches are certified safe for swimming. The boardwalk runs along the shores for the most part and affords an excellent path for walkers and joggers. If cycling is your fitness preference, you have the Martin Goodman Trail bike path right alongside. The beaches are not the only natural features here that attract people. The neighbourhood also sports a ravine at Glen Manor Road that adds to the charm and scenic beauty.
The parks here deserve special mention. Kew Gardens, a historically significant park that has been open to the public since 1879, has a baseball diamond, tennis courts, skating rink and a wading pool. Woodbine Beach Park is where you go if you want to enjoy the waterside views, maybe enjoy a picnic lunch with the family. This location has outdoor fitness equipment too. Ashbridge's Bay Park is a favourite spot for young families with children to spend the day. Excellent for a spot of windsurfing, this park also always has spirited games of beach volleyball going on. At Glen Stewart Park, you can access the ravine and hike over the nature trail.
The Beaches International Jazz Festival is one of the best- known events The Beaches hosts. Held in July every year, this ten-day long festival boasts hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over Toronto. One of Canada's most happening free jazz festivals, it features several performances held at the six outdoor stage locations.
With more than 15 schools in the neighbourhood and its vicinity, The Beaches makes an excellent location for families with young and high school-age children. There are quite a few schools operated under the auspices of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). Apart from this, there are several Catholic schools, as well.
The Beaches Real Estate Market
If you are looking for a home for sale in The Beaches, there is a good variety of styles to choose from. The larger houses, in the Victorian style, Edwardian style and modern designs are located mainly in the side streets, tucked away from the main thoroughfare. The waterfront ones are the premium properties that are at the topmost layer of the market, price-wise.
You will also find low-rise apartment buildings and row-houses here that are more affordable than the detached homes. Cottages built during the 1800s and 1900s have been renovated and still stand here. Most of the other homes date back to the 1920's and 1930's, especially the larger ones.
At the former Greenwood racetrack site, you have newly built heritage-inspired custom homes in various sizes and designs, including detached and semi-detached houses, low rise condos and townhomes.
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