Welcome to King East
Neighbourhood Description
In this popular neighbourhood, the mix of old and new buildings appeal to those who love downtown living and gives this area a great urban feel. The vibe here is young and lively. George Brown College is minutes away and the entertainment and cultural activities offered in the Distillery District are also close by.
King East is downtown Toronto’s premier design district with design stores on the street level, lofts and condominiums above them. High-end furniture stores and interesting specialty stores are located here. Some of the best shopping in Toronto, including the St. Lawrence Market and the stores in the downtown core are within walking distance. Living here provides access to the best of downtown as the theatre district, the downtown business center and the lakefront parks are all in the vicinity.
King East Map [MLS Region - C8]
Real Estate
Average Monthly Statistics 2008
King East Condo
| Condo | Jan | Feb | Mar | April | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Av. Sold Price | $408,377 | $319,544 | $355,084 | $341,351 | |||||||||
| % List | 103 | 102 | 103.81 | 100 | |||||||||
| Days On Market | 20 | 13 | 18 | 14 | |||||||||
| Total Sales | 14 | 24 | 16 | 12 | |||||||||
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| Condo | May | June | July | Aug | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Av. Sold Price | $314,775 | $282,313 | $418,325 | $301,439 | |||||||||
| % List | 102.4 | 101.6 | $99.6 | 98.7 | |||||||||
| Days On Market | 14 | 15 | 24 | 21 | |||||||||
| Total Sales | 33 | 23 | 24 | 18 | |||||||||
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| Condo | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Av.Sold Price | $343,082 | $332,485 | |||||||||||
| % List | 98.8 | 98 | |||||||||||
| Days On Market | 20 | 19 | |||||||||||
| Total Sales | 22 | 26 | |||||||||||
| © Claire Gordon 2007 | |||||||||||||
Source: Toronto Real Estate Board - MLS. Neighbourhood boundaries are approximate
If this neighbourhood is appealing, you may want to consider King West, Distillery District or the Lakefront neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Approx. distances to:
Don Valley Parkway: 2 kms
401 and 400: 14 kms
King/ Bay: 1.8 kms
Yonge and Bloor: 3.5 kms
Nearest subway: King
King Streetcar Route
Favourite Spots
Favourite Restaurants
Oysters & beer on a patio in the Distillery District
Late night Indian Food at Sherbourne /Richmond
Favourite Places
Coffee and people watching at the Starbucks at King/George
Best place to read a book and smell amazing tulips - park on King just west of Jarvis
Strolling with a coffee and a friend through St. Lawrence Market for fresh fruits, veggies & seafood
Window shopping in the furniture stores on King East
Schools
Toronto District School Board
Elementary
- Market Lane Public School 246 the Esplanade 416 393 1300
Secondary
- Jarvis CI., 495 Jarvis Street, 416 393 0140
Toronto Catholic School Board
- St Michael 50 George Street South 416 393 5387
- St Michael Choir 67 Bond Street 416 393 5518
*Check with local schools concerning boundary restrictions
Neighbourhood Listings
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