Keelesdale (Silverthorn) Properties and Neighbourhood Guide

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Keelesdale (Silverthorn) Neighbourhood Guide

Welcome to Keelesdale (Silverthorn):

Relatively quaint and charming, Keelesdale has maintained itself as an affordable option for young families looking to make the move to buy their first home. Many elderly residents who have made the area their home for years are now making a move to downsize, opening up a large opportunity for new families to enter. Keelesdale is bordered on its eastern and western sides by railroad tracks; Caledonia Road to the east and Black Creek Drive to the west. Keelesdale stretches north to Greenbrook Drive and to just south of Rogers Road.

Highlight:

Because it's still in transition, this neighbourhood hasn't seen the price adjustment to the housing market that surrounding areas have already experienced. Expect that all to change once the new Light Rail Transit (LRT) system is in place.

Neighbours:

Many elderly residents who have called Keelesdale their home for many years are now making the decision to downsize, opening up the doors to new families and younger couples. Although it is a neighbourhood in transition, it has established itself as an area with a more suburban feel. The quiet, calm streets are a welcome difference from what is typically expected from a more urban-situated neighbourhood. The upcoming construction of the LRT system means there will be noise, dust, construction and traffic for some time. The end results will be for the benefit of everyone, but for the time being residents will need to grin and bear the inconvenience. Multi-cultural in its makeup, Keelesdale offers schools, mosques and temples to serve a variety of faiths and beliefs, helping to make each and every one of its residents feel welcome.

Prices:

Pricing still remains accessible to many buyers, but look for the housing market to take a sharp turn upwards once the planned Eglinton LRT system is fully operational. Last year, the average home cost was approximately $717,000.

Life Style:

Look forward to a quiet, peaceful pace in the neighbourhood. Still accessible to the downtown core, Keelesdale residents can enjoy the hustle and bustle of Toronto, then retreat to the calmness of their neighbourhood.

House Style:

The neighbourhood has historically been predominantly made up of Italian and Portuguese residents, but as those elderly residents make their way out, Keelesdale is becoming home to a diverse range of cultures.

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What you'll fall in love with:

Low housing costs are a huge draw for this area. Two-story, detached, 3-bedroom homes make up the majority of houses throughout the neighbourhood and were built to suit the steep terrain of the area. It's expected that once the Eglinton LRT is operational, housing costs will skyrocket, so the time to enter the market is now. The new LRT promises to connect this area with a more accessible transit system, making the downtown core faster and easier to get to. Being more removed from the city means residents of Keelesdale have access to discount and wholesale shops that don't exist in the downtown core. The Real Canadian Wholesale Club and Que Huong Food Products offer discounted prices on groceries. Discount grocers and other affordable warehouse-style retailers make living in the area even more practical and financially attainable. The City of York Museum sits central in the Keelesdale area, and houses a collection of historical photographs and artifacts that tell the tale of the former City of York, from its establishment to the present. Sports fans will delight at the number of sports bars throughout the area, like Pico Sports Bar and Cafe. Here, you can grab a drink and some food, while watching your favourite team. There's no need to travel downtown to see a game.

A little bit of history:

Local Schools:

Keelesdale sits conveniently between three of the province's largest post-secondary institutions, York University to the North, and Ryerson and the University of Toronto just south. Within the Keelesdale boundaries, there are two public schools – the Keelesdale Junior Public School for junior kindergarten to grade 6; and Charles E. Webster Public School for junior kindergarten to grade 8. Charles E. Webster offers some great programs, including English as a Second Language (ESL), and the Parenting and Family Literacy Centre for parents and children up to age six. There are also two post-secondary schools – York Memorial Collegiate Institute and George Harvey Collegiate Institute. For adults looking to complete or continue their education, the George Harvey Collegiate Institute provides adult learning opportunities through the York Adult Day School.

What you Won't find:

The commute:

Right now, getting into the city does take a bit of time, whether you're travelling by car or transit, even though Keelesdale isn't actually that far away. There's no direct route that is free of traffic congestion, so if you have to travel downtown often, expect lengthy trips until the LRT is in place. Union Station: 30 minutes by car, 50 minutes by bus and subway, 43-minute bike ride. Yonge and Bloor: 45 minutes by bus and subway, 30 minutes by car, 35 minutes by bike

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