Homes for Sale in East York
East York is a highly desirable community located in the south-eastern area of Toronto. With quick, easy access to the city's downtown core, East York is becoming more and more attractive to home buyers of all ages. East York is bordered by Bayview Avenue to the west, Danforth Avenue to the south, Victoria Park Avenue to the east and Eglinton Avenue to the north. East York is the perfect area for all types of home buyers! With the wide variety of excellent schools and parks in the area, great restaurants and pubs, and close proximity to downtown.
History of East York
East York went through a period of tremendous growth in the years following WWII. In 1931 the population of East York was 36,000, and thirty years later it had doubled. After the war, the Town of Leaside, East York's future municipal partner, also experienced impressive growth patterns. By the end of the 1960s, the population of what we now know as East York was 102,000.
Living in East York, ON
East York is a bustling, quickly growing area of Toronto. Danforth Avenue presents lots of unique shops and restaurants that feature food from many cultural palettes. There is no shortage of great schools, both elementary and secondary in the area.
East York is home to many great parks and sporting areas such as arenas and various outdoor fields. There are many sports leagues for all ages and skill levels offered in this great area. For children in particular, East York is home to many high level and competitive sporting teams including hockey, baseball and football.
Being just west of Scarborough, East York is a great home to post-secondary students of Centennial College, Seneca College, and University of Toronto Scarborough Campus. The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is just a short commute away, and the downtown post-secondary institutions are in close travelling distance as well.
East York boasts a well-structured transit system which includes subway lines, buses and streetcars to fit every resident's needs. The TTC also stops in close proximity to GO Transit's Lakeshore East train line at Danforth GO Station. From there, it's a 10 minute train ride to Union Station, the heart of Toronto's downtown core.
Real Estate in East York
East York offers a wide range of homes that are sure to please every type of buyer. With new developments in the northern end, and quaint, charming family homes to the south, you are sure to find something that's just right for you. There is also no shortage of apartments and condo buildings in this desirable neighborhood.
If you want to explore the real estate options in East York - whether buying or selling - contact Brian Kondo. Brian is an experienced real estate agent that serves Toronto and the surrounding area. An expert with many years of experience, Brian can be your guide. Contact Brian Kondo now to find homes for sale in East York, or to list your home with ease!
