Inside the Eastside: Spring real estate report
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GOODHOOD has partnered with The Richards Group Re/Max Hallmark to bring you a local real estate series with the hottest market news, the best resources for your home and inside info on buying and selling in Leslieville, Riverside and other neighbourhoods in Toronto’s east end.
The big news in Leslieville continues to be the amazing appreciation of semi-detached homes and condos. Fuelled by both demand and supply, this remains a popular segment with buyers. Condos and new developments also continue to prove fruitful as a solid investment and the average condo price in Leslieville at $734,638 outperforms the average condo price in Toronto, which stands at $603,243 (granted, a portion of this higher average price would be based on better square footage and boutique buildings vs. traditional downtown high-rise units).
According to Jason Mercer, Toronto Real Estate Board’s Chief Market Analyst: "Market conditions have remained tight enough to support a moderate pace of price growth. Despite sales being markedly lower than the record levels of 2016 and early 2017, the supply of listings has also receded. This means that in many neighbourhoods throughout the GTA, we continue to see competition between buyers for available listings, which provides a level of support for home prices.”
What will prove to be interesting is the potential migration of home owners who have enjoyed incredible appreciation in this east end community. The jump from a semi-detached to a detached home doesn't typically offer much within the area — yard and property size, square footage and parking remain challenges even among prime detached homes.
As the kids get older and incomes and personal wealth grow, will there be a transition to areas like the east Beach that offer a bit more wiggle room, a lakefront lifestyle and amazing schools while still being in reaching distance of Leslieville and Riverside? (Let's be honest, everyone in the Beach goes out for dinner in Leslieville anyway!) Conversely, will the attraction of a more urban lifestyle outweigh the desire for space and a retreat in the city?
There will be some interesting condo opportunities coming up as the well-known Riverside Condo development transitions to occupancy. Investors who are ready to sell will be able to assign or sell their units in the coming months, potentially opening up some amazing condo inventory in the area.
Overall, the lifestyle Leslieville offers has proven to be a major selling point in the community’s growth. Proximity to the city, an incredible food scene and retail hot spots combined with family and pet-friendly parks and resources makes for an irresistible combination. Heck, you can even do yoga with your puppy here now!
If you're curious what it would take to make a move, or you're thinking about a condo buy, shoot us an email (we've got the inside scoop on a number of potential condos in Riverside!)
You can reach The Richards Group at info@therichardsgroup.ca or call 416-699-0303 to get the conversation started. Search local listings in Toronto’s east end.
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