Midtown Toronto – Where exactly is that?

Mention Midtown Toronto to people, and they generally react in one of two ways. "Where exactly is that?? – the inference being that in a growing city of this size, pinpointing where the centre is difficult, to say the least.And once realizing "Midtown" is roughly defined by Bloor Street to the south, Eglinton Avenue to the north, Bayview to the east and around Dufferin Street to the west, people often think "Old Toronto."And in the context of real estate, that means high-priced.

Increasingly accessible

Indeed, with neighbourhoods such as Rosedale, Forest Hill, Deer Park, Summerhill and Yonge & Eglinton, Midtown is generally affluent and exclusive. Signature detached homes in any of these areas can easily run into the multi-million-dollar range.However, new developments coming on the scene, particularly some landmark highrise condominiums, are making the area increasingly accessible to a variety of residents.Once commonly known as "Yonge & Eligible," due to its popularity among young single professionals, Yonge and Eglinton is quickly becoming one of Toronto's most desirable neighbourhoods, appealing to a variety of lifestyles.Boasting five-star restaurants, boutiques, diverse retail services, schools and corporate head offices, residents have plenty of options for work and play right out their front door.

Crosstown traffic

If a great midtown location isn't enough, proximity to transit is also a significant appeal of this area, being right on the Yonge Street subway line. And come 2021, moving about the city will get even easier, with the expected opening of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT.Slightly off the beaten trail, wander over to nearby Davisville Village, Mount Pleasant Village and Forest Hill Village for a taste of what that Old Toronto was like, still with small, independent shops and nice little parkettes.

Location, location, location

Bloor Street to the south, Eglinton Avenue to the north, Bayview Avenue to the east and around Dufferin Street to the west.

Key landmarks

• Yonge Eglinton Centre
• Casa Loma
• Spadina Park
• Forest Hill Village
• Davisville Village
• Mount Pleasant Village

Select condo projects

44 Broadway by Collecdev609 Avenue Road Condos by Madison Group609 Avenue Road Condos by State Building GroupAvenue & Park by Stafford HomesKeewatin by Freed DevelopmentsSixty Five Broadway by Times Group Corp.The Millwood by Times Group Corp.Untitled. Toronto by Reserve Properties, Westdale Properties and Pharrell Williams

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