Blake-Jones Real Estate

Homes For Sale In Blake-Jones

Blake-Jones is a charming neighbourhood located within the Riverdale boundaries in the east-end of Toronto, around 15 minutes away from the city’s business centre. Less than a square kilometre, Blake-Jones is considered one of Toronto’s tinier neighbourhoods, giving the area a quaint village feel with a strong sense of community. If you are looking for homes for sale in Toronto, Blake-Jones can be a lively yet slow-paced spot to call home.  Read More.


$139,000
Active Listing
Business Opportunity For Sale
1,200
sqft
679 DANFORTH AVE
Toronto, ON M4J1L3
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX EXCEL REALTY LTD.
$1,548,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
5
beds
3
baths
63 HAZELWOOD AVE
Toronto, ON M4J1K4
Listing courtesy of HOMELIFE LANDMARK REALTY INC.
$59,000
Active Listing
Business Opportunity For Sale
1
bath
700
sqft
855 DANFORTH AVE
Toronto, ON M4J1L8
Listing courtesy of REAL ONE REALTY INC.
New Listing - 2 weeks on Site
$1,049,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
6
beds
3
baths
595 PAPE AVE
Toronto, ON M4K3R7
Listing courtesy of BEST UNION REALTY INC.
New Listing - 2 weeks on Site
$95,000
Active Listing
Business Opportunity For Sale
1
bath
1067 DANFORTH AVE
Toronto, ON M4J1M1
Listing courtesy of ROYAL STAR REALTY INC.
New Listing - 2 weeks on Site
$1,649,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
3
beds
4
baths
89 EARL GREY RD
Toronto, ON M4J3L6
Listing courtesy of CENTURY 21 HERITAGE GROUP LTD.
New Listing - 2 weeks on Site
$1,099,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
3
beds
3
baths
481 JONES AVE
Toronto, ON M4J3G7
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX PREMIER INC.
$2,149,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
3
beds
3
baths
280 WITHROW AVE
Toronto, ON M4J1B7
Listing courtesy of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES TORONTO REALTY
New Listing - 3 weeks on Site
$2,688,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
5
beds
5
baths
35 CONDOR AVE
Toronto, ON M4J3M5
Listing courtesy of ROYAL LEPAGE SIGNATURE REALTY
New Listing - 2 weeks on Site
$1,025,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
3
beds
2
baths
94 BOULTBEE AVE
Toronto, ON M4J1B3
Listing courtesy of ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD.

More About Blake-Jones Real Estate

Blake-Jones is part of a larger neighbourhood called Riverdale, and Danforth Ave. (a.k.a the Danforth) bounds it to the north, Pape Avenue to the west, Greenwood Avenue to the east, and the CN Railway tracks just south of Riverdale/Boultbee Avenue to the south.

A highlight in the area is “The Pocket,” an even tinier enclave within Blake-Jones, located east of Jones Ave., consisting of a collection of cul-de-sacs filled with mature trees and Victorian-style homes.

Closest Neighbourhoods

  • North Riverdale
  • East Chinatown
  • Leslieville
  • Pape Village
  • Upper Village

Blake-Jones Real Estate Market

Blake-Jones has been experiencing a significant increase in housing demand lately, turning the neighbourhood into a hot real estate market that is especially advantageous for sellers. Plenty of families, retirees, and mature professionals have been looking for homes here, trying to secure a piece of property near Blake-Jones’ amenities and abundant green spaces. The neighbourhood’s serene lifestyle, small-town flavour, and proximity to the downtown core also make it one of the most desirable places to live in Toronto.

Most of the homes for sale in Blake-Jones are semi-detached homes, followed by detached houses, townhomes, and condos. The recent increase in demand and a low inventory has led to fast-rising home prices here. The average home listing price in Blake-Jones currently reaches $1,649,000, with an average selling price of $1,295,000. The larger part of the dwellings are located along tree-lined streets and commonly have three bedrooms.

The western side of Blake-Jones has a majority of semi-detached single-family homes perfect for first-time homebuyers. There are also multi-residential low-rise developments where real estate investors can purchase charming boutique condominiums. The neighbourhood’s hard lofts and townhouses, located up to North Riverdale, are also sought-after. Heading east, The Pocket is home to beautiful semi-detached and detached 19th-century two-storey Victorian and Edwardian-style homes, most of them fully restored.

Blake-Jones Schools

Blake-Jones residents have many great schooling options if they decide to educate their children close to home. Here are some of the educational opportunities families can choose from in the neighbourhood:

  • Blake Street Junior Public School: Built in 1970, this school is a staple in Blake-Jones.
  • Earl Grey Senior Public School: Middle schoolers in the neighbourhood have access to this school’s inclusive curriculum and a full range of co-curricular activities, including athletics and leadership opportunities.
  • École Élémentaire catholique du Bon-Berger: This public elementary school is French-speaking and catholic, known to have one of the highest graduation rates in Ontario. It provides students in K-6 with an engaging academic environment.
  • Riverdale Collegiate Institute: The neighbourhood high school offers students from 9th to 12th grades excellent academic programs with strong community involvement. The institution has several athletics and clubs such as music, theatre, and the Riverdale Environmental Action Committee.

Blake-Jones’ post-secondary alternatives include the University of Toronto and George Brown College, both within easy commuting distance and accessible by subway.

Living In Blake-Jones

Relocating to Blake-Jones, and especially to The Pocket, means moving into a small place with a huge sense of community. Here, people take pride in enriching each other’s lives. Keep reading below to learn some interesting facts about this Toronto neighbourhood and what living in this area feels like:

The Pocket is accessible only from the west, through Jones Ave. The rest of the streets are cul-de-sacs, giving the area a seclusive and tranquil feel.

In Blake-Jones and The Pocket, newcomers are mostly young families living the thrill of moving into their first house or established professionals investing in carefully renovated properties.

The Pocket Community Association hosts all sorts of activities throughout the year, so be ready to take part in potlucks, social gatherings, kid-friendly street parties, and movie nights at the park.

The Greenwood TTC Subway Yard is a landmark in The Pocket. It’s closer to Seymour, Oakvale, and Greenwood Avenues.

Volunteering opportunities are highly valued here; new residents are welcome to get involved in community clean-ups, park improvement works, or contribute to the orchard at Oakvale Green Community Gardens, located north of the Greenwood TTC Yard.

Blake-Jones Parks

Blake-Jones and The Pocket comprises ample green spaces, parks, parkettes, and an urban community orchard! Phin Park is one of the neighbourhood’s most iconic parks because it frequently turns into the preferred venue for all sorts of community events. It also boasts a children’s playground and splash pad, a rock ping-pong table, a basketball court, and a mountain bike trail in the surroundings.

Another charming green spot is the small Kempton Howard Park, which features a children’s playground, a wading pool, and a ball diamond. The adjacent Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre offers additional activities for children, seniors, and families.

Blake-Jones Amenities

Blake-Jones and The Pocket dwellers enjoy a plethora of nearby amenities, especially in the northern side of the neighbourhood, along Danforth Avenue (aka The Danforth). The Danforth is noted for its eclectic mix of restaurants (with options from literally every corner of the world), pubs, beer stores, and cafes. The vibrant street is also well-known for being the hosting spot of Taste of the Danforth, Canada’s largest street food festival. Locals can also find grocery stores, meat markets, discount stores, and other convenient retails and services on the Danforth, a great destination to save time running errands.

Blake-Jones Commutes

The area composed by Blake-Jones and The Pocket is small and packed with dead-end streets, which gives it some level of seclusion, making it easier to get around by foot or bike. The enclosed shape of The Pocket restricts the regular traffic flow from outside the neighbourhood, giving it a quiet village quality.

Locals looking for public transportation alternatives can use the 72 Pape and 83 Jones bus routes or reach any of the three subway stations servicing the area: Donlands, Pape, and Greenwood, situated on Danforth Avenue. Any of them can take residents to downtown Toronto in less than 10 minutes. The financial centre is about 15 minutes away by car outside rush-hour.

 

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