Lofts For Sale in Little Italy

About Little Italy's Lofts For Sale

Welcome to Little Italy, a neighbourhood in the city of Toronto with 4 Loft buildings with condos for sale. The average sale price for Loft condo units in Little Italy in 2020 was $1,089,771 with an average of 60 days on the market. There were 7 Loft condo units sold in Little Italy last year. The Loft condo building with the highest Dork Rating in Little Italy is Ideal Lofts with a rating of 130 in 2020.

The most active Loft condo building in Little Italy in 2020 was Ideal Lofts with 3 units sold. The Loft condo building in Little Italy with the highest average price per sqft last year was Ideal Lofts at $1,117 per sqft.

Trinity Bellwoods and Bickford Park are nearby neighbourhoods with Loft condo buildings. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 90. a Rider's Paradise is available in Little Italy. Little Italy is Very Walkable with a walk score of 85.

About Little Italy's Hard Lofts For Sale

An authentic hard Loft is a rare beast. Lofts in Toronto are in short supply due to the nature of their origin. In order to fit this category, a former industrial or commercial use space must be converted into a residential living space. Out of this formula, some common elements arise. Old, often exposed brick, visible mechanical elements of the building such as pipes and beams, large windows and vaulted ceilings. The latter is the element from which a Loft derives its name. A lofted ceiling that allows a living space to feel much larger than the square footage of the floor plan. Ceiling heights from 11 to16 ft are common. There are no rules regarding whether or not a Loft includes separate bedrooms. There may be no separation at all. Partition walls at less than ceiling height may be present or a second floor with partial walls or overlooks can be found. These are usually seen in units where the ceiling height is generous enough to allow room for a partial second floor. The conversion of these commercial buildings is one-offs. Often what makes them stand out are the singular elements associated with that particular building. Some will feature 100 yr old flooring, the wide beams and large nails that made up the factory floors of the day. Others may be touted for the uniqueness of the brick used to construct the building or the shape and style of the stonework. Window style will also be particular to each building, with original glass and frames, shape and size all contributing to the style of the Lofts in Toronto. Of special interest, will be the history of the building. The story that these conversions tell is almost as important as the design in conveying the style of the home. The original use, any subsequent commercial conversions and the date of the original construction, all contribute to setting the buildings apart. All of these factors naturally limit the height of the buildings, but not necessarily the amenities. There are hard Lofts that also include common areas, fitness rooms and shared rooftop spaces. Of particular interest are buildings that have been reclaimed from the public domain such as schools and churches. The other criteria that must be filled are the location. While this applies to every home and business, the trick with hard Lofts is there must be underutilized or vacant industrial space near to an urban centre. Simply converting a vacant factory in the middle of nowhere, doesn't have much appeal. Look for office, commercial and retail conversion as live workspaces to fill the gap in demand. It is also important to note the distinction between living spaces and those designated for mixed-use, as this adds volume to the available Hard Loft category. Those with dual zoning are sometimes listed as artists' spaces or live-work units. Both styles are more likely to be found in urban centres with high foot traffic. The price tag associated with these one-of-a-kind Lofts in Toronto is not often congruent with the artist's label they may receive. In some cities, this was born of the use of buildings that could house projects but were not necessarily converted to living spaces. In the past, inexpensive, unused industrial space was a great fit for artists. Necessities like plumbing and heat were ignored in favour of the affordability. City zoning and housing laws will play a large part in determining what's on offer for Hard Lofts today. Each city will determine what constitutes a space fit for living, and where inhabitants are allowed to offer commercial services from their residence.

About Little Italy's Soft Lofts For Sale

Soft Lofts are new builds designed to offer the space and style of a hard Loft. The demand for hard Lofts far exceeds availability and the costs associated with these one-of-a-kind spaces, place them out of reach for many buyers. Here is where the soft Loft comes to life. Builders, eager to fill the demand for open-concept spaces, adopted the term Loftand applied it to units which outside of the conversion elements, fit the design and style criteria of a Loft. More commonly found in low and mid-rise buildings, upper floors in high rise buildings may also have units that have been given a soft Loft treatment. The popularity of the soft Loft is growing along with the demand for higher ceilings, open floor plans and unique design elements. Luckily supply is high since the units are created with new builds, there is no limit on how many can hit a given market. However, due to the low supply hard Lofts are more likely to retain their value over time and suffer less vulnerability to market shifts. Expect to find a wide range of styles. Many units will mimic hard Loft design features, while the external building may be represented in a more modern style. Many of the architectural components in a Hard Loft may differ and so too do the elements of a soft Loft. The expanse of options can make choosing a soft Loft more difficult, the lower prices will surely ease that burden. You'll find completely open concept units, partially walled bedrooms and open concept overlooks sleeping quarters. Large windows will be easy to find feature as they lower the construction costs for the building. Soft Lofts may also still include features such as exposed brick, polished concrete floors, wood beams and other industrial elements. One of the biggest bonuses of soft Lofts is its inclusion in building projects that compete for the best amenities. New build condos have to offer a wide and exciting range of amenities to attract potential buyers. Finding a soft Loft in a building that also has the concierge, party rooms, pools, full-scale gym and rooftop BBQs is not uncommon. They are also not restricted by an existing structure. A soft Loft can be built into any design or building, offering more options for style and layout. Developers will sometimes use the mixing of these elements. They design multiple building complexes, combining condo units, soft Lofts and townhomes into a single project.

Little Italy Condos For Sale

Located in Toronto, Little Italy is home to some of the city's coolest condos. This neighbourhood has attracted all kinds of developments, 8 condo buildings to be exact, to its exciting streets. Little Italy is a perfect fusion of modern and hip condos, there are 4 Loft, 3 Mid-Rise, 5 Low-Rise and 1 Pre-Construction. Little Italy has some of Canada's coolest condos for sale! Condos for sale in Little Italy are on the market for an average of 13 days. Little Italy had 16 condos sold within it in 2020, an increase of 129% compared to the year before. Condos for sale in Little Italy had an average sale price of $$950,642 last year, an decrease of -23% from the prior year. This neighbourhood is Very Walkable with a walk score of 85. a Rider's Paradise is available in Little Italy. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 90. The neighbourhoods Trinity Bellwoods and Bickford Park are nearby.

Little Italy has many popular bakeries including Almond Butterfly Cafe (Dundas), The Night Baker, and Bunner's Bake Shop. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Dish Cooking Studio in the hood. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Freshco Pharmacy Bathurst. Locals recommend eating at La Forchetta, Pizza Nova and The Lakeview Restaurant in Little Italy - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Fred Hamilton Playground in Little Italy. You can find pharmacies Freshco Pharmacy Bathurst and St Michael Drug Mart within walking distance. Bathurst College Centre is a shopping center in Little Italy that has something for everyone. If you are looking to visit a museum or art gallery #Hashtag Gallery and Crutch CAC can be found in Little Italy. Animal enthusiasts, good news Dundas Euclid Animal Hospital is in Little Italy. The school in Little Italy is Ecole elementaire Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau.

What to Expect

With Bathurst in the east, Bloor in the north and College in the south, Palmerston-Little Italy is an ideal west end location. Just outside of downtown this neighborhood is well serviced by the TTC, has its own, plentiful assortment of commercial offerings and a vibrant streetlife. Services and amenities are abundant on the very walkable sections of Bloor and College. The residential areas are lined with single and semi detached houses. Many of these offer both front and back yards, though there are not as many public green spaces in this urban sector, with the exception of the nearby Christie Pits. The trade off is well worth the return from an amazing selection of markets and restaurants. Little Italy enjoys the benefit of proximity and accessibility to other very desireable neighborhoods like the Annex and Trinity Bellwoods. 

Demographics

Palmerston-Little Italy follows the trend of downtown neighborhoods where there are more working age individuals than the city average, by  a little more than 10%. The thing that separates this neighborhood very distinctly from the rest of Toronto, is the 43% fewer young children. While youths over the age of fourteen are on par with the city average. There are just slightly fewer seniors than average but they choose living with family 4 to 1 over living alone. Couples and singles are equally divided but they live in low rise buildings by an overwhelming margin. 62% of the neighborhood lives in buildings with fewer than five storeys. It’s a moderately dense neighborhood with just under 10,000 people per square kilometer. While most people speak English, the second most used language is actually Portuguese, with Italian being the third most. Most new immigrants living here, were born in China. It is a highly educated neighborhood with 76% of the population having some sort of post secondary education. The aver...

Lifestyle

Expect high energy in this urban hot spot. Palmerston Little-Italy runs round the clock. Start your day early with a selection of cafes on College featuring homemade italian pastries and freshly ground and pressed espresso. Or, grab breakfast at one of the many casual choices on Bloor. Stroll the streets coffee in hand for a long morning of window shopping. College is packed with retail shops, one of a kind business and services. Bloor st is no exception, and is also jammed with retail choices, spas, salons and fitness studios. You can try yoga one day and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu the next. Entertainment options are plentiful with nightspots, theatre and live music venues. Down on college you can visit the Mod club, one of the city’s best small venues. If you’re up on Bloor you can visit Clintons or go out for a night of Karaoke in a private room. The food lover will be spoiled as the highlight of this area is the selection of restaurants. No longer just an assortment of red sauce joints, this area has everything ...

What you'll love

Transportation. It is so easy to spend days in the neighborhood just walking around, but Little Italy has fantastic access to the TTC. The streetcar runs the length of College and Bathurst, the latter connecting to the Bloor subway. Entertainment. You won’t have to head into downtown to stay up all night. With clubs, bars and live music entertainment will last all the way through to coffee the next morning.