Carolyn Ireland of The Globe & Mail seems to think Toronto should be compared to Chicago, not Manhanttan …
The condo still defines Toronto’s skyline
Wandering around Chicago for a few days last week was a disconcerting experience for what I didn’t see: The Windy City seemed strangely empty.
It took a few hours before it struck me that I’ve become so accustomed to the cranes, construction sites and condo towers in Toronto, the normal buzz of a large American metropolis seemed eerily quiet in comparison.
And when I looked at empty stretches of sky, 3-D renderings were popping into my head. It’s an occupational hazard as a real estate reporter that, when walking past downtown building sites or along the shore of Lake Ontario, I can’t help but visualize the completed structure, and what it will mean for the views of people in the surrounding towers.
I had no awareness of how consuming this diversion has become until I went to Chicago and had a nagging feeling that there was something I was supposed to be doing.
From the 28th floor of an older condo building with an expansive view over Lake Michigan and the shoreline, the only construction site I could see was an ugly pit in Millennium Park. They have torn out all of the trees and gardens surrounding Frank Gehry’s curving bridge in order to build a children’s playground. Many of the locals are distraught, but that’s another story.
Looking along the lake’s edge, I saw a vast expanse of trails and parkland. There are towers in downtown Chicago, to be sure, but many have been there for decades. Here, condo owners don’t move in to find the view from their floor-to-ceiling windows blocked by another tower before they’ve even had a chance to mount the flat-screen TV.
In Chicago, Jeanne Gang’s 82-story Aqua tower stands out for its wavy beauty and shiny newness. It was completed in 2009.
In Toronto’s Humber Bay Shores, West Donlands, Citiplace and many other areas, the neighbourhood seems to undergo a transformation practically on a weekly basis. But despite all of the building still to come, buyer fatigue is showing up in the numbers.
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Price Change. Oct 13: $ 1,049,000 Sep 24: $ 1,150,000
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C2747970 – M2R – 337 PLEASANT AVE Toronto, Ontario – $ 787,000
Price Change. Oct 13: $ 787,000 Sep 26: $ 799,000
Location! Location! Location! Huge 61X128 Ft Lot. Well Maintained In A Very Desirable Neighbourhood Where Rebuilding Has Taken Place. …
C2754295 – M2N – 125 BYNG AVE Toronto, Ontario – $ 1,290,000
Price Change. Oct 13: $ 1,290,000 Oct 4: $ 989,000
***Unbelievable Price For 6 Bedroom Luxurious Custom Built Home In Highly Desirable & Quiet Cul-De-Sac***Steps To Yonge/Finch Subway**Famous Mckee Ps …
C2761851 – M2M – 6 MULLET RD Toronto, Ontario – $ 949,000
The Best Investment Location, Steps To Finch Station. Raised Bungalow With Separated Entrance To Basement Apt. Cul-De-Sac & Convenience Area. Granite, …
C2762002 – M2J – 165 CHEROKEE BLVD Toronto, Ontario – $ 269,000
Great Location! Specious-Clean-Bright 3-Level Townhouse. Lots Of Upgrade. Hardwood Fl In Lr/Dr, Newer Carpet In Brs. Upgraded Bathes & Kitchen, Small Kit …
C2762059 – M3B – 19 GREENGATE RD Toronto, Ontario – $ 1,299,900
Location, Location, Beautiful Lot & Street Prime Location Of Banbury Area. Among Multi Million Dollars Homes. A Rare Find! ***Widens At Rear***!!!! Many …
C2762165 – M5M – 279 BROOKE AVE Toronto, Ontario – $ 1,500,000
One Of Avenue/Lawrence Best Streets Approx. 3,460 Sq. Ft. Plus Fin Bsmt & Walk-Out To Inground Salt Water Pool And Waterfall, 2 Tiered Deck. Main Floor …
E2653053 – M1K – 20 ROSEMOUNT DR Toronto, Ontario – $ 639,000
Price Change. Oct 13: $ 639,000 Oct 3: $ 649,000 Sep 24: $ 659,000
Builders, Investors, Developers Check Out This Lot 50X427 Basment Showing Upon Written Offers Only. Owner May Carry 2nd Mtg And Willing To Lease …
E2701068 – M1K – 14 ROSEMOUNT DR Toronto, Ontario – $ 529,000
Price Change. Oct 13: $ 529,000 Oct 3: $ 539,000 Sep 24: $ 549,000
Huge 50X427 Foot Lot. Great Neighbourhood, Close To …
E2732786 – M1J – 95 HILL CRES Toronto, Ontario – $ 1,549,000
Price Change. Oct 13: $ 1,549,000 Sep 24: $ 1,599,000
Exceptional Lakeview Residence Set Back From Street! Impressive Layout & Elegantly Designed,Nestled On A Private Premium Lot In A Ravine Setting …
E2734986 – M4E – 2 HAMBLY AVE Toronto, Ontario – $ 1,675,000
Price Change. Oct 13: $ 1,675,000 Sep 24: $ 1,759,000
Beach Lifestyle Park The Car And Walk To Everything All The Fabulous Amenities The Beach Has To Offer ! This Is A 5 Bdrm Home W/Stone Fireplaces,Mstr …
E2738510 – M1L – 35 STRANGFORD LANE Toronto, Ontario – $ 244,800
Price Change. Oct 13: $ 244,800 Sep 24: $ 250,000
Recently Updated 2 Bedrooms And 2 Bathroom Condo Townhouse Bungalow. Fantastic Location With Schools And Parks And Shops Nearby. Great Layout With Open …
E2753207 – M4K – 195 RIVERDALE AVE Toronto, Ontario – $ 889,000
Price Change. Oct 3: $ 869,000 Oct 13: $ 889,000
Whether Your Taste Is Hip & Happening Or More Traditional, This Family Home In Prime Riverdale Is The Perfect Fit. Stroll To Withrow & Riverdale …
E2754538 – M4J – 80 HARCOURT AVE Toronto, Ontario – $ 749,000
Price Change. Oct 5: $ 719,000 Oct 13: $ 749,000
Wow! Carefully Renovated 3Bdrm/2Bath Home In Highly Desired Frankland School District! Open Concept Main Floor W/Potlights & Woodburning …
E2761875 – M1G – 20 ARMADA CRT Toronto, Ontario – $ 469,000
A Hidden Treasure,The Ultimate,One Of A Kind,Luxury,Brand New Custom Maple Kitchen & Bathrooms In Well Cared Bunglow@Prime Location,Walk Out To …
E2761893 – M1V – 36 HOMEDALE DR Toronto, Ontario – $ 479,000
Solid Semi Detached In A Prime Scarborough Area! 30 X 100 Premium Lot W/ Approx. 1,700 Sf. One Of The Best Layouts: 4 Bedrooms & 4 Full Baths. Over …
E2761894 – M1K – 49 ROSEMOUNT DR Toronto, Ontario – $ 549,900
Fabulous 3 Bed Bungalow On Popular Tree Lined Street In Sought After Ionview. Move-In Condition, New Kitchen With Granate Counters. …
E2761898 – M4E – 653 WOODBINE AVE Toronto, Ontario – $ 1,489,990
Beautifully Designed And Decorated Custom Built Home In The Most Sought Out Neighborhood In E. Toronto. Welcome Home To Your Gourmet Kitchen Completed …
E2761954 – M1J – 81 SHIER DR Toronto, Ontario – $ 474,900
Very Clean And Lovingly Maintained Home, One Of A Kind,Luxury,Brand New Kitchen & Bathrooms In Well Cared Bunglow@Prime,Great …
E2761964 – M1R – 15 HEXHAM DR Toronto, Ontario – $ 539,999
Spectacular And Cozy Bungalow For First Time Buyers. Solid Brick Detached 3 Bedroom And 2 Bedroom Basement With Separate …
E2761966 – M1J – 755 BRIMLEY RD Toronto, Ontario – $ 499,900
Fully Renovated Bungalow. Steps To Ttc. 2 Bedroom Basement Apartment With Separate Entrance For Extra Income. Close To Schools, …
E2762009 – M1L – 53 KARNWOOD DR Toronto, Ontario – $ 549,900
Fully Renovated Open Concept Gorgeous Bungalow In Clairlea Neighbor Hood.Master Bed With Attached 4Pc Washroom. New Modern Kitchen(Eat In)With Granite …
E2762045 – M2M – 11 ST QUENTIN AVE Toronto, Ontario – $ 579,900
Stunning, Renovated Bungalow With Garage Nestled On Large Treed Lot, On A Quiet Street In The Heart Of The Bluffs. Upgrades Include: New Hardwood Floors, …
E2762078 – M1P – 10 EXFORD DR Toronto, Ontario – $ 474,900
Gorgeous Well Maintained Bungalow On Amazing Premium Lot In A High Demand Quiet Dorset Park Neighbourhood.Exceptional Spacious Layout,Newly …
E2762137 – M1V – 85 TREETOPS CRT Toronto, Ontario – $ 412,000
More Than 25K …
E2762162 – M1R – 43 JOANNA DR Toronto, Ontario – $ 499,900
Prime Location, Quiet Neighborhood, Charming Well Kept Bungalow With Walkout To Beautiful Perennial Garden From Large Deck. 3 Bdrms, 4 Pc On Main …
E2762174 – M1E – 275 MANSE RD Toronto, Ontario – $ 269,800
Lovely Family Complex!3Bedroom Home Great Location For Commuters, Minutes To 401.. Close To Schools, Parks, …
E2762184 – M1H – 3288 LAWRENCE AVE Toronto, Ontario – $ 349,000
Location! Location! Location! Walk To Hospital, Ttc, Shops, Restaurants, Parks. Close To 401. This Lovely Home Has Cathedral Ceilings In All Rooms …
E2762214 – M4C – 877 COSBURN AVE Toronto, Ontario – $ 324,900
Great Starter Or Condo Alternative, Steps To Ttc, Located Near Library, Schools, Hospital, Greenbelt With Trails And Bike Path, Arena. Swimming …
W2727701 – M9B – 5 MILLBURN DR Toronto, Ontario – $ 629,000
Price Change. Oct 13: $ 629,000 Sep 24: $ 649,000
Prime Cent Etob. Quiet Street Backing To Tennis Crt & Woods.Schools,Princess Margaret,John G Althouse & Martingrove Ci.(Jga ,Mci Are Gifted)Home Is In …
W2738692 – M9B – 48 SMITHWOOD DR Toronto, Ontario – $ 1,249,900
Price Change. Oct 13: $ 1,249,900 Sep 27: $ 1,299,000 Sep 24: $ 1,329,000
Contemporary & Luxurious Executive Custom Built Home In Prime Etobicoke Gardens. Loaded With Custom Finishes. Over 4,500 Sf Of Total Living Space Incl. …
W2749535 – M9W – 33 TAYROW RD Toronto, Ontario – $ 549,900
Price Change. Oct 13: $ 549,900 Oct 11: $ 559,900 Sep 28: $ 569,900
Extensively Renovated 3 Bdrm Det Raised-Bungalow @ Prime Location In Etobicoke!! Lots Of $ $ $ $ Spent On Upgardes & Renovations Inside & Outside. 3 Bdrm …
W2761870 – M6B – 18 BENNER AVE Toronto, Ontario – $ 669,000
A Rare Find!Spacious & Sun Filled Home,Right On A Park!Great Desirable Location!Original Owner For 50 Yrs!An Incredible Opportunity For A …
W2761900 – M3N – 11 BIMINI CRES Toronto, Ontario – $ 489,900
* Spacious 4 Bdrm Family Home * Quiet Crescent * Backs Onto Park * Large, Private, Sunny South Facing Fenced Yard * Front Solarium Addition! * Wood …
W2761938 – M6G – 900 OSSINGTON AVE Toronto, Ontario – $ 699,900
***New Renovated From Top To Bottom. High Demand Downtown Location. 3 Baths. New Electric Wirings. 200 Amp Service. ***High Ceilings*** 5Mins Walk …
W2762094 – M9L – 207 GRACEDALE BLVD Toronto, Ontario – $ 424,900
Beautifully Maintained Sun Filled Bungalow, Gleaming Hardwood Flrs & Ceramic Tiles Throughout. Plaster Moulded Ceilings In Living & Dining Rooms, …
W2762099 – M9V – 24 MARLEBON RD Toronto, Ontario – $ 479,900
Immaculate, Seeing Is Believing! Renovated From Top To Bottom On A Quiet Family Cres In A Sought After Location.Modern Gourmet Kitchen With Glass …
W2762158 – M9B – 364 THE EAST MALL Toronto, Ontario – $ 259,900
A Perfect Place To Call Home! Very Bright T/H With Spacious Bedrooms Incl 1Br Mn. Floor. Updated Kit. And Baths. Enjoy This Coveted South Facing Ground …
W2762199 – – $ 799,900
Location, Location! Bloorcourt Village 2 Min Walk To Bloor Subway, Shops, Mall, Etc. Ideally Suited For Multiple Units Or Large Family. Well Maintained …
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