Davisville Village
When looking to buy a home in central Toronto, you have to look no further than a comfortable neighbourhood called Davisville Village. Here you have the opportunity to be close enough to shops and restaurants on the surrounding busy streets, but are far enough removed to enjoy the many benefits of a family-focused community.
Average price of a home in Davisville Village in 2014: $1,000,417
Introduction
Davisville Village is a popular Toronto neighbourhood that attracts families, young couples, and professionals. Bordered to the north and south by Eglinton Avenue and Merton Street, and to the west and east by Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue, Davisville Village sits quietly in the middle of thriving mid-town Toronto.
One of the advantages of buying a home in Davisville Village is its proximity to excellent recreational facilities and parks, outstanding shopping districts, restaurants, schools, and movie theatres. This family-centred neighbourhood offers residents a choice of detached and semi-detached homes, condominiums, and even some original homes that were built in the late 1800s still remain.
Real Estate in Davisville Village
Davisville Village was born when its southern portion of land was subdivided in the 1860s. The northern section began its development later, in 1911, when the same company that developed Lawrence Park purchased the land.
The majority of homes, however, were constructed in the 1920s and 1930s, and the styles differ by their location. West of Mt. Pleasant R., houses are generally large two or three storey homes built in the gracious style of either English Cottage or Edwardian. Numerous duplexes and walk-up apartment buildings can also be found here. Homes east of Mt. Pleasant are typically smaller, with detached and semi-detached homes nestled beside charming bungalows. This is also the historical area of Davisville Village with some houses dating from the late 1800s. Newer built custom homes keep the area fresh and current as well.
Schools in Davisville Village
If you are moving to Davisville Village, the number of public and private school options, from nursery school to Grade 12, is so vast that it gives an abundance of choice for your family. For more information, please visit the Toronto District School Board website at: www.tdsb.on.ca.
Junior Public Schools
- Davisville Junior Public School
- Metro Toronto School for the Deaf
- Maurice Cody Junior Public School
- Eglinton Junior Public School
- Deer Park Junior and Senior Public School
- St. Anselm Catholic School
Senior Public Schools
- Spectrum Sr. Alternative School
- Hodgson Senior Public School
- Northern Secondary School
- North Toronto Collegiate Institute
- Leaside High School
Private Education in Davisville Village
Early Education:
- Children’s Garden Nursery & Primary
- Manor Montessori
- e.p.i.c School
- The Beez Kneez Nursery School
Junior and Senior:
- Greenwood College School (Co-ed, Gr. 7-12)
- Sunnybrook School (Co-ed, IB, JK-Gr. 6)
- The York School (Co-ed, IB, JK-Gr.12)
Recreation in Davisville Village
Davisville Park is a 2.4-hectare park nestled in the middle of this community, and it is the social and recreational centre of this neighborhood. Children from the surrounding community love playing in the playground, splash-pad and wading pool, and they bring energy and excitement to the park. The Davisville Tennis Club uses six floodlit tennis courts on evenings and weekends for its active House League schedule. Another popular draw to Davisville Park is the baseball diamond, which is extensively used by both adults and children for their baseball leagues.
Another advantage of buying a home in Davisville village is Oriole Park, located one block west of Yonge St. This park is very special to the community because it is home to the first playground in Toronto designed specifically for children with disabilities. Neshama Playground has a water park, sensory musical features, Braille panels, an enclosed merry-go-round, and accessible swings for children of all abilities to enjoy.
The North Toronto Memorial Community Centre is a neighbourhood multi-use facility located on Eglinton Ave. between Yonge St. and Avenue Road. The centre is packed with opportunity for activities, and offers a wide variety of programming for all ages. This remarkable facility has:
- indoor and outdoor pools
- a fitness centre with weight room
- a gymnasium
- several multipurpose rooms and meeting spaces
- excellent programs for seniors
- a large, light-filled lobby
The Advisory Council of this centre contributes to the facility with donations of new equipment and staff support. In the green space behind this community centre lies Eglinton Park, which is a large multi-use park that is home to community operated soccer and baseball organizations, as well as hockey and skating programs located at the North Toronto Memorial Arena on the south-eastern edge of the park.
Transportation in Davisville Village
Residents of Davisville Village enjoy the central location of their neighbourhood. The major highways, Hwy 401 and the Don Valley Parkway, are a short drive away, and quick routes to the downtown core are available via the close proximities of Yonge St. and Bayview Ave.
Two neighbourhood subway stations, Davisville and Eglinton, are located on Yonge St. and both are within walking distance of the neighbourhood. A local bus service runs on Mt. Pleasant Rd., Yonge St., and Davisville and Eglinton Avenues, and connects residents to the two subway stations mentioned above, which are on the Yonge-University line.
Entertainment in Davisville Village
An abundance of shopping and restaurant options are available to residents in Davisville Village. Whether shopping, dining, or strolling, you will find something that piques your interest along Bayview Avenue. There are pubs, cafés, sandwich shops and patios along the vibrant street, with an eclectic choice of menus, such as Indian, Asian Fusion, Japanese, Italian, and Mexican. Some of the city’s most famous wings and burger restaurants are located on Bayview Avenue and offer a degree of spice for every taste. Originals is a family favourite with a kids’ menu and upstairs playroom, and Hollywood Gelato is always buzzing too.
The shopping corridor on Mt. Pleasant Road, called Mount Pleasant Village, is very popular with those who like to browse antiques and collectibles, have their hair done, or get a manicure, enjoy a tasty meal in a quaint bistro, and browse gift, art, and home decorating shops. In addition, a much-loved, old-time movie theatre on this street brings neighbours together to share in an atmosphere that has almost been lost with the arrival of large movie-plexes.
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