The Lowdown on Riverdale

Your Typical Neighbour

Couples in their early 40′s, married with 2 kids, 1 dog and a backyard organic vegetable garden. Leslieville resident’s more affluent siblings, 5 or 10 years older or $50-$100K/year richer.

What We

Location! There are green spaces and mature trees everywhere, very highly respected schools are close by, and the Danforth subway’s at your door.

What We Don't

We used to say the dining options were somewhat limited beyond Greek, but that’s less and less the case every year. Really, the only things left not to like are the house prices and aggressive competition to get in.

Property Statistics in Riverdale

All Properties - Statistics

Q4 2023

$1,668,835.00

Average Price

36

New Listings

18

Properties Sold

9

Average Days on Market

106%

% of Asking Price

Detached Houses - Statistics

Q4 2023

$2,081,000

Average Price

9

New Listings

7

Properties Sold

9

Average Days on Market

102%

% of Asking Price

semi-detached - Statistics

Q4 2023

$1,621,000.00

Average Price

16

New Listings

8

Properties Sold

9

Average Days on Market

112%

% of Asking Price

Condos - Statistics

Q4 2023

$833,000.00

Average Price

9

New Listings

3

Properties Sold

8

Average Days on Market

98%

% of Asking Price

Source: TREB Statistics

Property prices in Riverdale have skyrocketed over the years, but generally, you get what you pay for: large Edwardian or Victorian homes, safe, residential streets and great parks. A crucial factor in how much you pay is the school district a home falls into; it’s not uncommon for houses in the Frankland or Jackman school districts to sell at a significant premium. Get off the main streets and you’ll find that Riverdale isn’t all huge detached houses, although even at the more affordable end of the spectrum, houses can be pricey.

If you’re hoping to make Riverdale your next neighbourhood, do your homework and be prepared to move quickly. Demand here is high, and residents don’t often leave until they are considering downsizing. When listings do come up, they tend to disappear rather quickly, and most often in bidding wars.

Area: 10km

Population: 25,640

Demographics

Kids: 13%

Youth: 11%

Seniors: 11%

Visible Minority: 47.8%

Average Family Income: $75,333

Education

Lower Education: 44.7%

Higher Education: 6.4%

Home Ownership

Owned Homes: 51%

Tenanted Homes: 49%

Broadview Streetcar is the main north-south TTC artery. Bloor-Danforth subway stops are close by, and Gerrard has regular streetcar service. Drivers have easy access to the DVP, Gardiner and Lakeshore.

About Riverdale

Welcome to Toronto’s Riverdale neighbourhood!

Riverdale is the neighbourhood for you if you are someone who values community, quiet, and convenience. Streets in this area are lined with trees, abundant greenery, friendly faces, neighbourly porches, and playing children. A wonder years display of Edwardian and Victorian homes lends itself beautifully to families and young professionals looking for a sense of peace in the hectic city.

 This neighbourhood is a fantastic mix of old-and-new. Brick houses corner each street but many have modern, upbeat, finishings and unique details. On any given day, streets are lined with running groups, strollers, and brunch dates – many headed to The Riverdale Perk for its other-worldly baked goods and lattes.

If you’re someone who is looking to put down some roots or find a sense of balance, Riverdale might be the right place for you. Sandwiched between Cabbagetown, the Danforth, Broadview Avenue, and Leslieville, it’s a pocket-sized gem that seems to pay ode to the simple pleasures of everyday life without losing the everyday luxuries of Toronto ‘city-living’.

 

 


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