Home of the Week: Riverdale Victorian has heritage cachet

81 VICTOR AVE., TORONTO

ASKING PRICE: Originally $899,000, now $949,000

TAXES: $4,791.54 (2013)

LOT SIZE: 18.75 by 111 feet

AGENT: Jen Tripp, Homelife/Realty One. Ltd. Brokerage

When Martin Griffey moved to Canada eight years ago, he wasnt exactly sure where he wanted to live. So, he took a drive with his real estate agent, Jen Tripp.

As they drove through the gently shaded streets of Riverdale, he quickly fell for the neighbourhood. It wasnt just the convenience of being close to the amenities of the Danforth, he says. It was also because he was a short jaunt to the 505 streetcar that takes him straight into the core. And, yet, even so close to the citys hustle and bustle, Victor Avenue is sandwiched between two parks.

Riverdale Park is just a walk away and Withrow Park is just on the other side, Mr. Griffey says.

Plus, as he points out, you get more space for your money in Riverdale compared with Cabbagetown, which is across the Don River. In 2006, Mr. Griffey paid $585,000 for 81 Victor Ave.

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