Willowdale Toronto Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Willowdale is an upscale, dynamic, and cosmopolitan homeowner haven tucked into the North York district of Toronto. Bursting with modern custom-built homes, trendy condominiums, refurbished shopping complexes, and office towers, this pretty tree-lined neighbourhood is an eclectic mix of urban and suburban living at its best. Homes for sale in Willowdale range from apartments to luxury properties. There's something for everyone in this community.

•   AgeNewer
•   Area Urban
•   AmenitiesCentrepoint
•   Commute25 mins DT
•   IncomeMiddle

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Willowdale Real Estate Overview

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Bordered on the west and east by West Don Parklands and Bayview Avenue, the area is flanked by Finch Avenue on the north, and the York Cemetry and Highway 401 make up its south boundary. While several bus services that ply the area ferry passengers to the stations on the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line and the Bloor-Danforth subway line, the Toronto Transit subway station is only 5 minutes away.

With a plethora of shops, restaurants, excellent schools, and recreational facilities, Willowdale provides its residents with every conceivable amenity a stone's throw away. From a newly renovated shopping mall, a Cineplex theatre complex and a new civic centre to an accessible aquatic facility and an acclaimed Centre for the Performing Arts, for homeowners chasing this kind of lifestyle, this vibrant urban terrain is hard to beat.

Who Lives In Willowdale Homes

Willowdale has an eclectic mix of people from ethnically diverse backgrounds. Home to over 79,000 people, about two-thirds of the area's inhabitants are first-generation Canadians, and approximately 59% of the dwellers fall within the 20 to 54 age bracket.

Willowdale Homes Are Perfect For

Well known for being part of a great school district that boasts well established educational institutions, Willowdale is a family-centric community with the features to prove it. Besides families, for young couples, urbanites, singles, seniors and just about anyone looking for a vibrant backdrop loaded with conveniences, this area provides the perfect solution.

While Willowdale east has more of a city vibe with an array of restaurants, cafes, and a vibrant nightlife, it is also more populated compared to its western counterpart. So depending on the atmosphere, one is after, the community offers a versatile mix of houses for sale ideal for homeowners and investors alike.

Willowdale Homes Are No So Perfect For

Being a bustling cosmopolitan residential area with ongoing development in the pipeline, for those who want a tranquil, easy-going lifestyle, this pulsating urban area isn't the ideal choice.

Also, the property prices are indicative of the high demand for real estate in this community. So though rentals and properties do have a relatively broad price range, for potential homeowners who have to watch their budget, this area may not be the most practical place to buy a home.

Life And Style, Amenities And Things To Do In Willowdale

Willowdale is unquestionably a great place to live. With a plethora of dining, shopping and entertainment options within easy reach, residents enjoy some of the best natural and modern amenities in Toronto.

Running through the heart of the neighbourhood is the Yonge Street shopping mecca, which features a myriad of big box stores, smaller retailers, charming shopping plazas, food markets, unique specialty stores, and a large shopping centre.

While Willowdale avenue provides the eastern sections of the community with several conveniences and service stores, the nearby community of Bayview Village has the Bayview Village Shopping Centre, which is a fashionista's paradise.

Sprinkled around both these shopping destinations are a range of multicultural restaurants that cater to diverse palates. With Italian, Japanese, Greek, Chinese, French, Vietnamese, Middle Eastern cuisines and a whole lot more, there is something to suit just about everyone's taste buds.

With a vibrant cultural and art scene, Willowdale also houses The Ford Centre for the Performing Arts. This massive facility includes the Art Gallery of North York, the George Weston Recital Hall, and the Studio Theater, all of which provide both local and world-class entertainment.

The North York Civic Centre, which was once home to the city council, is a multipurpose venue that provides the community's inhabitants with a range of services and features, a public library and a wedding gallery as well. Also on the same campus is the Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre. With a 50-metre pool and an extensive range of aquatic fitness programs, including leisure swimming, lap swimming, and therapy lessons in the whirlpool, the facility has something for all age groups.

Mel Lastman Square is another standout feature in the community. This public square includes an amphitheatre, a garden court, several wedding pavilions and a reflecting pool that converts into a fun skating rink.

If that isn't enough, the Mitchell Field Community Centre is yet another great venue that features an indoor pool, an ice arena, a gymnasium, and several community meeting rooms. Overall the neighbourhood is richly endowed with great recreational options for both the young and elderly.

Not just an urban jungle, Willowdale also boasts several parks that include children's playgrounds, baseball diamonds, and tennis courts as well. Most notably, the Willowdale Lawn Bowling Club with tennis courts and expansive outdoor spaces is a lush green space where families and young urbanites can get back to nature and completely unwind in its beautiful landscape.

Willowdale is also home to an outstanding array of public, private and religious schools that offer excellent learning programs for children of all ages. Among them, the recently reconstructed Earl Haig Secondary School has an exceptional reputation, and the acclaimed Claude Watsons Arts program is well known for music, drama, dance and visual arts. Plus, St. Gabriel Catholic School, St. George Academy, Churchill Public School, and Willowdale Middle School are just some of the many education options in the area, making the neighbourhood a strong draw for families.

Willowdale Real Estate Market

Homes for sale in Willowdale predominantly consists of high-rise condominiums, condominium apartments, townhouses, and single-family residences, with high-density development relegated to the commercial terrain of Yonge Street.

Single-family homes for sale include half, one and two-storey dwellings that were erected in the early to mid 20th twentieth century. Then, just before the turn of the millennium, a significant number of these residences that featured large lots were torn down, and sprawling two-storey luxury addresses came up in their place.

Today there are over 5,500 residences in the community, and it's quite common to come across custom-built addresses that are listed in the $2 million to $3 million range. That said, the community also features more affordable condominium apartments, which provide new homeowners with excellent entry into this area of the city.

Gradually gaining in popularity over the years as facilities in the area continue to grow, Willowdale real estate is bound to appreciate even further. With excellent proximity to transit options, providing its residents with fantastic access to other areas of the city, and several other conveniences right at its threshold, Willowdale is representative of Toronto living at its finest.

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