Real Estate Guide › West
Brookhaven - Amesbury
- Average 2007 sale price:
- $556,500
- Property crime:
- average
- Crime against people:
- high
- Neighbourhood map:
- See map
Streets wind and coil into culs-de-sac among the strip malls, churches and ethnic groceries in the post-war-planned developments of Amesbury, Brookhaven and Bridgehome. On the western border, Brookhaven has all the fixtures of a low-income area, with many tear-downs and duplexes. The Wishbone, a pocket on the west side, is dotted with neat and tidy bungalows, spacious lots and generous strips of green space, all laid out in the eponymous shape. In Amesbury, uniform houses march along on well-sized lots.
HOUSING STOCK: You’ll find mostly bungalows and split-level houses. North of Lawrence there has been a flurry of renovations, as owners add value to their homes with extensions and extra storeys. A cluster of multi-storey detached homes can be found in the northeast.
BARGAIN ZONES: Brookhaven isn’t quite as spruced up as Amesbury so, consequently, its prices tend to be lower.
THE VERDICT: It’s an area with a lot of first-time buyers, but also some second-timers, which is encouraging. The quality of houses and level of upkeep vary considerably street by street.
NEIGHBOURHOOD HOT SPOTS:
Homeland West Indian Supermarket Whatever hankering you have for the Caribbean, Homeland’s rows of foods, spices, and even videos for rent will satisfy it. 1642 Jane St., 416-244-4049.
Oyingbo African Market Head to this colourful grocery store for such quality African ingredients as yam flour, cassava, Nigerian garlic, salted fish and palm oil. 1550 Jane St., 416-534-5923.
Nearby Shopping and Services
Dack's Factory Outlet
This outlet is a throwback to another era (it’s been going for more than 50 ... (0.34 km away)
Caplan's Appliances
If watching the Food Network has left you with a case of appliance envy, follow ... (1.21 km away)
Commuting
- 401 and 400:
- 2.7 km
- Gardiner and 427:
- 10.6 km
- King and Bay:
- 10.7 km
- Subways:
- Glencairn Station 4.2 km
- Lawrence West Station 4.5 km
- Yorkdale Station 4.5 km
Commuting and subway distances measured from neighbourhood centre.
