Wallace Emerson

Average sales price freehold (2009): $445,974; (2010): $472,190

Lowest price sold (2009): $200,000; (2010): $320,000

Highest price sold (2009): $713,587; (2010): $759,000

Average sales price condo (2009): N/A; (2010): N/A

Postal code: M6H

Boundaries: Davenport Rd – Wallace Ave/Shanly St; Dovercourt Rd – Lansdowne Ave

Subway Stations: Lansdowne and Dufferin

Although Wallace Emerson is zoned for residential and business uses, it’s the Wallace Emerson Community Centre at the heart of the neighbourhood that gives the area a family oriented vibe. A lot of the land between Dupont and Davenport is still post industrial development; warehouses and automotive operations line Geary Ave.  However, as gentrification moves slowly further west, noise and pollution gradually declines. The residents of Wallace Emerson are for the most part Portugese, however, a large Ethiopian population is also present in the neighbourhood.

Real Estate: Buyers priced out of Brockton head north of Bloor and west towards the Junction, as prices are a little lower. Small, 100 year old brick homes lining narrow one way streets are a common sight.

Many of those homes have been changed dramatically on the inside and out, as young design-happy couples spend the money they saved moving north of Bloor on extensive renos. It’s quite easy to spot the dream homes among the unkempt ones.

Many of the buildings originally built as residences for factory workers have been converted into 10-12 unit boutique lofts. The Iron Works Lofts are a new development, with contemporary open concept living, destined to attract artists and entrepreneurs to the neighbourhood.

Parks: Wallace Emerson Community Centre is equipped with a complete fitness facility, an indoor 25 metre pool with large window for viewing, and dance/yoga studios. The park next to the Centre has an ice rink with changing facilities, as well as a playground.

Hot Spots:

Churrasqueira Aveirense – 1184 Bloor St W
Churrasqueira Aveirense is as authentic a Portuguese dining experience as you can find on this side of the Atlantic. The large space is comfortably designed reflecting its country of origin including large TVs for football coverage. 

Ciro’s – 1316 Bloor St W
Ciro’s is a small west end bar that doesn’t take themselves too seriously. They they have an intimidating beer list chocked full of world class ales.

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