This is Leaside, a neighbourhood in the city of Toronto with 5 High-Rise buildings with condos for sale. There were 50 High-Rise condo units sold in Leaside in 2020 when the average sale price for High-Rise condos in Leaside was $2,045. In 2020 High-Rise condo units for sale in Leaside had an average of 26 days on market. The High-Rise condo building with the highest Dork Rating in Leaside is Scenic on Eglinton with a rating of 196 in 2020.
A symbol of modern living, the High-Rise building has actually been used throughout history. There is evidence that High-Rise buildings were present 2000 years ago in ancient Rome, though made of mud and sticks and not particularly safe. They were also seen in circular structures in China 700 years ago. Some buildings used 500 years ago in Yemen can still be seen today. At the turn of the last century, High-Rise buildings began to solidify their place in urban centres, as you can see with the development of High-Rise condos for sale in Toronto. Especially in the downtown core. The industrial revolution created the need to bring more workers closer to work and elevators and concrete made them functional. Public housing then pushed the volume of High-Rise condos for sale in and around cities all over the globe. The original reinforced concrete and steel buildings of the mid-century are slowly being replaced by glass condo towers in city centres and megacities. Units are shrinking but public and shared use spaces are increasing by way of amenities like community meeting space, party rooms, fitness centres and even theatres. This, along with the more thoughtful use of the areas that surround these buildings is meant to create livable communities. These living communities will have access to daily needs and services and connected to the larger communities that surround them. Today's best High-Rise condos for sale offer choices for unit style and design, extra amenities to increase community involvement, green space that is cared for by maintenance fees and ground-floor businesses. High-Rise life is best enjoyed in walkable communities with plenty of business and services that connect to the larger city.
The most active High-Rise condo building in Leaside in 2020 was Scenic On Eglinton 3 with 38 units sold. The High-Rise condo building in Leaside with the highest average price per sqft last year was Scenic On Eglinton 3 at $3 per sqft.
High-Rise condos for sale today can be designed as soft lofts, have multiple floors and have the opportunity for a luxury of options when purchased in the development or preconstruction phase. Building to building, units have a huge range for layout, upgrades, amenities, ceiling heights and storage space. A buyer or renter will need to know what's on their priority list or they risk being overwhelmed by the choices. One commonality will probably be floor to ceiling windows. Growing in popularity is also an open plan for the main living area, something easily found in high-rises today. Anything over eight stories, or a height that firefighters would have difficulty reaching, qualifies as High-Rise. New High-Rise condos for sale in some cities will follow neighbourhood design and sightlines, with some areas upholding height guidelines. Other cities are in a race for the sky and 50 floors wouldn't be out of the ordinary. This is especially true for the glass towers that have so much more flexibility. The record holders and breakers are pushing high rise living ever further with 100+ floor residential towers. Some aiming to push past a full kilometre into the sky.
Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park are nearby neighbourhoods with High-Rise condo buildings. This neighbourhood is Bikeable with a bike score of 62. Excellent Transit is available in Leaside. Leaside is Somewhat Walkable with a walk score of 60.
Located in Toronto, Leaside is home to some of the city's coolest condos. This neighbourhood has attracted all kinds of developments, 21 condo buildings to be exact, to its exciting streets. There is a fantastic mix of modern high-rise condos and funky lofts, there are 5 Mid-Rise, 3 Luxury, 5 Pre-Construction, 11 Low-Rise, and 5 High-Rise in Leaside. Leaside offers some of Toronto's most sought after condos for sale! The average days on market for condos for sale in Leaside is 21 days. There were 161 condos sold in Leaside in 2020. Leaside saw an increase in the number of condos sold by 216% compared to the year before. Last year condos for sale in Leaside had an average sale price of $$982,188, an decrease of 0% from the year before. This neighbourhood is Bikeable with a bike score of 62. Excellent Transit is available in Leaside. Leaside is Somewhat Walkable with a walk score of 60. Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park are nearby neighbourhoods.
Lemon & Allspice and Longo's Leaside are great bakeries in Leaside. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Desi Street Food CO and Longo's Leaside. There is cuisine from all over the world available at Longo's Leaside. Whether you are looking for brunch, a quick snack or a quality dinner Leaside has plenty of options like Adamson Barbecue and Olde Yorke Fish & Chips. Leaside offers a lifestyle full of green space for outdoor lovers, parks include Serena Gundy Park, Leonard Linton Park, and Leaside Memorial Park. Mobarak Guardian Pharmacy is a conveniently located pharmacy in Leaside. Purolator Authorized Shipping Center is a shopping center in Leaside that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Studio Gallery 106. Many gyms and fitness centers are popular with residents of Leaside. Some of these facilities are ONE TIGER YOGA and Nielsen Fitness Premium In-Home Personal Training in Leaside. Take your pets to Laird-Eglinton Pet Hospital. Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School and St Anselm Catholic School are nearby schools for children living in Leaside. There are many students in this neighbourhood as US College Expo is located within it.