In our new, Toronto-focused Here & There feature, we pit two similarly-priced properties in different neighbourhoods against each other. So which semi-detached house would you prefer, the one in Leslieville or the one in Dundas West?
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Leslieville
Address: 51 Curzon St. (Queen & Jones) #LES
Price: $649,900
Lot size: 2,515 sq. ft. (internal dimensions not listed)
Annual property taxes: $3,417.49
Storeys: 3
Style: Semi-detached house
Bedrooms: 4 + 2
Bathrooms: 3
Central A/C: Not stated in listing
Nearest green space: Greenwood Park is about a ten-minute walk away, which has an area for walking dogs, a 35-metre shallow pool for swimming and a skating rink.
Nearest school: Both Bruce Junior Public School and Riverdale Collegiate Institute high school are less than a ten minute walk away; Duke of Connaught Junior and Senior Public School is about a 15 minute walk away.
Closest TTC link: The Queen streetcar stop at Queen and Jones is about a block away.
Bonuses: This recently renovated, three-floor duplex is located in the heart of South Riverdale, close to the amenities of Leslieville, including bars, restaurants and shops, and a short TTC ride from downtown; the house can be used as an income property, has a separate entrance and is already divided into separate apartments (the first apartment has two bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms in the main floor and basement; the second unit is a three bedroom apartment on the second and third floors). The bright property boasts high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout and has been completely renovated with new bathrooms, new kitchens, new wiring, a new roof and new flooring.
Dundas West
Address: 300 Gladstone Ave. (College & Dufferin) #DNW
Price: $649,000
Property size: 1,980 sq. ft. (approx. 1,670 sq. ft. of internal living space, not including bathrooms or hallways).
Annual property taxes: $3,607.79
Storeys: 2 ½
Style: Semi-detached house
Bedrooms: 3 + 1
Bathrooms: 2
Central A/C: Not stated in listing.
Nearest green space: Dufferin Grove Park is three blocks away, which features a large playground, basketball court, outdoor skating rink and an organic farmers’ market on Thursday afternoons. Through the Clay &Paper Theatre, the park also hosts outdoor plays in the summer.
Nearest school: There are a handful of schools within walking distance including Brock Junior Public School (10 min. walk), Ossington-Old Orchard Junior Public School (15 min. walk), Alexander Muir-Gladstone Ave. Junior & Senior Public School (10 min. walk) and Bloor Collegiate Institute high school (15 min. walk).
Closest TTC link: The house is a block away from the Dundas streetcar, College streetcar and buses Dufferin 29, Dufferin 329 and Carlton 306.
Bonuses: Located in Little Portugal, close to many transit links and the bars and restaurants of Dundas West, this property boasts two separate units and can be used as an income property; there have been recent renovations, including updated wiring and hardwood floors; the property has a wood-burning fireplace; the basement bedroom contains a four-piece ensuite bathroom; both units have large eat-in kitchens, which have been recently renovated with modern appliances and dark hardwood floors; both units have ensuite laundry; well-manicured perennial gardens in front and back; large detached two car garage.
