Homes for Sale in Briar Hill-Belgravia, Toronto

History:

Briar Hill–Belgravia is part of the larger Fairbank neighborhood. The neighborhood has many rolling hills and steep, climbing streets. Most of the neighborhood as it exists today was planned in the interwar years (the 1920s & 1930s) with mostly small single-family 2 and 1.5 storey detached homes on north-south residential streets. More than half of the immigrant population of Briar Hill-Belgravia arrived after 1981, with a majority of immigrants in 1996 and 2001 arriving from the Philippines.

Overview:

Briar Hill (often referred to as Briar Hill-Belgravia) is a favored spot for families and young professionals in Toronto. It is often grouped as a part of the larger “Fairbank” neighborhood. However, the City of Toronto recognizes it separately. A little confusing, right? Basically just remember that its borders include Eglinton West to the South, Marlee Avenue to the East, Caledonia Road to the West, and Briar Hill to the North. Oh, and it’s quickly become a desired neighborhood for home buyers looking for value – now that’s something that resonates.

If you are interested to buy in one of Toronto’s diverse communities, Briar Hill Toronto Homes for Sale is for you. It is home to with more than half its newcomers arriving in Canada since the early 1980s. After English, the top language spoken at home in the neighborhood is Tagalog (Filipino). In fact, the number of residents reporting that they speak Tagalog at home jumped an astounding 444 percent between 2001 and 2011.

If you are looking for a reasonably quiet, neighborhood, Briar Hill Toronto homes for sale are for you, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Briar Hill-Belgravia is a fairly good neighborhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced environment. Greenery is not especially prominent in this area; to be more specific, residents will find that the majority of streets have sub-par tree coverage. Nonetheless, there are a few parks close by for residents to unwind in, like Kay Gardner Beltline Park, resulting in them being very easy to get to from the majority of locations within this part of the city.

Homes:

There’s a healthy supply of bungalows to be found here, available at a price point that might convince you to leave the trendier more southern neighborhoods in exchange for space and layout that you’ve been longing for. Even if you were to spend a cool quarter million on a reno here, you’d almost surely end up with more house for less money than you would be waging a bidding war South of St. Clair.

Briar Hill Toronto Homes for Sale offers broad ethnic and socioeconomic demographics means there is a demand for other housing options: Marlee Ave is home to several older apartment buildings that offer suites that are larger than many downtown ‘town-condominiums’, though it’s wise to do your homework on what the condo fees in some of these buildings will mean for your budget. Some of the same apartment buildings on the periphery provide affordable rental options for the neighborhood as well.

Lifestyle in Briar-Hill:

It is a rather short walk to access daycares and schools from most houses for sale in Briar Hill-Belgravia. With respect to food, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away in this part of the city.

Lucky residents in the Briar Hill neighborhood are within walking distance to local cafes, butchers, specialty shops, pubs, and stores. Favorite local hot-spots include Starving Artist Cafe and the Fairbank Memorial Park.

Some of Briar Hill Toronto Homes for Sale are conveniently located close to Forest Hill Village and the Humewood/Cedarvale area. As a result, families have access to a variety of schools and after-school activities.

Shops, Recreation & Culture in Briar-Hill

Eglinton Avenue West is a multi-cultural shopping strip that has been coined “the Avenue to the world”, local shops on Dufferin Street, the Castlefield Design and Decor district along Castlefield Road at Caledonia, and the Fairbank Memorial Community Centre at 2213 Dufferin Street.

Food and Restaurants in Briar-Hill

• La Paloma Gelateria & Cafe, Randy’s Take-Out (Caribbean)
• Emma’s Country Kitchen (Breakfast & Brunch)
• Agio (Italian)
• Raps Authentic Jamaican (Jamaican)
• Tre Mari Bakery, Pho Ga Banh Cuon (Vietnamese)
• King’s Tacos(Mexican)

Parks in Briar-Hill:

Living in the Briar Hill area of Toronto comes with the added benefit of a tight-knit community. This combines beautifully with its scenic atmosphere of rolling hills, baseball diamonds, local parks, picnic spots, playgrounds, and basketball courts. This neighborhood makes for an excellent place for any child to grow-up while offering a retreat for young professionals commuting in-and-out of the downtown core.

• J.T. Watson Park
• Walter Saunders Memorial Park

Transportation in Briar-Hill:

Briar Hill-Belgravia presents house buyers with several alternative methods of transportation. The public transit service in Briar Hill-Belgravia is very good. More precisely, property owners benefit from a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is usually just around the corner. Briar Hill-Belgravia is also especially convenient for those who travel by foot; meeting daily needs is straightforward, and various businesses are quite close by. This area is reasonably bicycling-friendly because the cycling infrastructure is fairly good.

School in Briar-Hill

Briar Hill-Belgravia has 8 Public schools, and 4 Catholic schools, in this neighborhood, your kids can get a great education.

PUBLIC SCHOOL

Oakwood Collegiate Institute

Address: 991 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6E 1A3, Canada | Telephone: (416) 393-1780 | Fax: (416) 393-8169 | Email: Oakwood@tdsb.on.ca

“Oakwood has been a place of excellence for 107 years. We are proud of our tradition and our commitment to students, parents, and staff. Oakwood offers Extended French and a Specialist High Skills Major in both Arts and Culture and in Sports. We are a “Triple-A” school — we provide outstanding curricular and co-curricular programs in Academics, Athletics and the Arts, and our music, drama, visual arts, dance and athletic programs are highly regarded.” As originally published by Oakwood Collegiate Institute

York Memorial Collegiate Institute

Address: 2690 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M6M, Canada | Telephone: (416) 394-3000 | Fax: (416) 394-3416 | Email: YorkMemorial@tdsb.on.ca

“Since our doors first opened in 1929, York Memorial Collegiate Institute has earned a well-deserved reputation for excellence. Our wide range of course offerings, an extensive extra-curricular program, and a traditional year-long timetable continues to attract students from across Toronto. Also, York Memorial offers students specialized programs that include the R.U.S.H. (Roadmap to University Success with Honours), Pre – AP and Advanced Placement (AP) programs. York Memorial is leading the way in offering a wide range (14 courses) of Advanced Placement courses in all subject areas and is currently ranked first among all public schools in Ontario. York Memorial is recognized nationally and internationally by many universities.” As originally published by York Memorial Collegiate Institute

ÉS Toronto Ouest

Address: 330 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 3Y1, Canada | Telephone: 416 532-6592

“L’école secondaire Toronto Ouest continue de bâtir un milieu d’apprentissage franchement exemplaire. Ce milieu diversifié, inclusif et sécuritaire offre à ses élèves des programmes d’excellence en sciences, mathématiques, langues, études sociales et arts. De nombreux clubs et activités socioculturelles et sportives viennent agrémenter le quotidien de nos élèves, leur permettant de joindre l’utile à l’agréable. Fondés sur des valeurs d’excellence, d’engagement et de dépassement de soi, l’enseignement et l’encadrement offerts à nos élèves leur permettent « de voir un avenir à la hauteur de leur vision où les choix de carrières sont guidés par leurs passions et qui offre la possibilité et les ressources nécessaires à leur réalisation” As originally published by ÉS Toronto Ouest

Fairbank Public School

Address: 2335 Dufferin St, York, ON M6E 3S5, Canada | Telephone: (416) 394-2323 | Fax: (416) 394-4069 | Email: Fairbank@tdsb.on.ca

“Fairbank Public School serves a very diverse community of families that belong to many races, languages, and cultures, which gives the school a social richness that we cultivate and cherish. Our staff is dedicated to creating opportunities for learning that ensure success for all our students. We are constantly learning new concepts and strategies, and challenging ourselves to do the best job possible for our students. We believe that all students can and want to learn, so we emphasize the development of literacy, mathematics, and computer technology skills in all subject areas. Fairbank provides specialized programming in Science, French, Health and Physical Education, Music and Visual Arts.” As originally published by Fairbank Public School

Fairbank Memorial Community School

Address: 555 Harvie Ave, York, ON M6E 4M2, Canada 

“Fairbank Memorial Community School is located at 555 Harvie Avenue, west of Dufferin Street and south of Eglinton Avenue. The area was originally established as the Fairbank Postal Village at the intersection of Vaughan Road at Eglinton Avenue and Dufferin Street (an early settlers’ route crossing through farmland on the way to Vaughan Township). The neighborhood has many rolling hills and steep, climbing streets. Most of the community as it exists today was planned in the interwar years (the 1920s & 1930s). The original school building was constructed in 1920, as a memorial to the young men from the Fairbank area who died during the First World War. Additions were built in 1930, 1955, 1957, and in 1965.” As originally published by Fairbank Memorial Community School

West Preparatory Junior Public School

Address: 70 Ridge Hill Dr, Toronto, ON M6C 2J6, Canada | Telephone: (416) 393-1633 | Fax: (416) 393-1631 | Email: WestPreparatory@tdsb.on.ca

“The original school, located in the Forest Hill community, was built in 1941. Over the years there have been many changes, additions, and renovations to keep this school current. The school presents a welcoming environment and works hard at positive partnerships to enhance student learning. West Preparatory has more than 540 students, one-third of whom have been in Canada for less than seven years. The students represent 45 different countries of origin and 25 different linguistic groups.” As originally published by West Preparatory Junior Public School

É Élém Mathieu-da-Costa

Address: 116 Cornelius Pkwy, North York, ON M6L 2K5, Canada | Telephone: 416 397-2000

J. R. Wilcox Community School

Address: 231 Ava Rd, York, ON M6C 1X3, Canada | Telephone: (416) 394-2388 | Fax: (416) 394-3462 | Email: JRWilcox@tdsb.on.ca

“J.R. Wilcox Community School is located on the corner of Atlas Avenue and Ava Road, south of the Allen Expressway. The school is 92 years old. The school serves approximately 310 students representing approximately 23 different language groups. About a third of the students speak English as a second language.” As originally published by J. R. Wilcox Community School