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About Downtown East
Encapsulating two of Toronto’s most historic waterfront neighbourhoods—the Distillery District and the Esplanade—Downtown East is one of the most exciting places to be in Toronto. The Esplanade is primarily residential, while the Distillery District contains both commercial shopping areas and offices (as well as some private residences).
Both parts of the lakeside Downtown East neighbourhood were originally constructed in the mid 1800s. They’re known for their beautiful heritage features, which showcase the best that the time period has to offer. Expect cobblestone streets, repurposed industrial-era buildings, and remnants of early Toronto railway and shipping lines.
From this waterfront community’s 19th-century blue-collar beginnings to the shopping and residential hub it is today, Downtown East has always been a bustling part of Toronto’s eastern lakeshore.
Who Lives Here
While this fascinating part of Toronto would appeal to almost anyone, the neighbourhood’s tight and condensed layout means there are few homes large enough to accommodate growing families.
What you will find is many modern condo buildings and redeveloped industrial-era lofts, which are ideal for singles and young couples. Those who want to enjoy the liveliness and historic beauty of the Distillery District can expect to pay a premium.
What's Great About It?
Since its redevelopment into a pedestrian-friendly commercial and residential area in 2001, the Distillery District has remained one of the most popular shopping and tourist destinations in the city.
Surrounded by iconic Toronto landmarks (namely the Gooderham and Worts Distillery, founded in 1832), this neighbourhood offers one of the most unique shopping atmospheres around.
With everything from high-end furniture stores and trendy restaurants to independent cafes and fun boutiques, there’s no shortage of things to see and do in the district. Not only that, but the area’s extremely popular Christmas Market (where live entertainment, incredible food, and artisanal goods converge) is a city-wide favourite.
Downtown East is also very close to major intersections, highways, and public transit. With the Gardiner Expressway and Lake Shore Boulevard at your doorstep, it’s quick and convenient to get where you need to go.
Schools
Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School welcomes students in junior kindergarten through grade 8, while the Downtown Alternative School services students from kindergarten to grade 6.
St Michael’s Catholic School is another great option for elementary students, providing faith-based learning for children from k-8.
Homes for sale in Downtown East
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10-14 Mccaul Street in Toronto: Kensington-Chinatown Property for sale (Toronto C01) : MLS®# C5717156
10-14 Mccaul Street Kensington-Chinatown Toronto M5T1V6 $16,995,000 /For SaleCommercial- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- C5717156
- Total Area:
- 23,980 sq. ft.2,227.81 m2
Rare Property Oportunity & Priced To Sell. One Building North Of Queen Street W, In The Heart Of All The Action Of Queen Street. Property Can Be Renovated For User Own Use Or Develop The Property Further. Beautiful Building Exterior With Character. Existing Building Has Large Floor Plates And Would Make A Great Corporate Identity For A Sophisticated Buyer. Good For For User/Investor/Developer. Property Officially Designated Industrial. More detailsListed by HIGH POINT REALTY LIMITED, BROKERAGE- Tanya Crepulja
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 647-293-3785
- tanya@tcteam.ca
- Steven Fontes
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 416-831-2161
- steve@tcteam.ca
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10-14 Mccaul Street in Toronto: Kensington-Chinatown Property for sale (Toronto C01) : MLS®# C5716925
10-14 Mccaul Street Kensington-Chinatown Toronto M5T1V6 $16,995,000 /For SaleCommercial- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- C5716925
- Total Area:
- 23,980 sq. ft.2,227.81 m2
Rare Property Oportunity & Priced To Sell. One Building North Of Queen Street W, In The Heart Of All The Action Of Queen Street. Property Can Be Renovated For User Own Use Or Develop The Property Further. Beautiful Building Exterior With Character. Existing Building Has Large Floor Plates And Would Make A Great Corporate Identity For A Sophisticated Buyer. Good For For User/Investor/Developer. More detailsListed by HIGH POINT REALTY LIMITED, BROKERAGE- Tanya Crepulja
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 647-293-3785
- tanya@tcteam.ca
- Steven Fontes
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 416-831-2161
- steve@tcteam.ca
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480-90 Parliament Street in Toronto: Cabbagetown-South St. James Town Property for sale (Toronto C08) : MLS®# C5553245
480-90 Parliament Street Cabbagetown-South St. James Town Toronto M4X-1P2 $16,500,000 /For SaleCommercial- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- C5553245
- Total Area:
- 21,020 sq. ft.1,952.82 m2
Take Advantage Of A Rare Opportunity To Own 6 Adjacent Mixed-Use Commercial Buildings In Cabbagetown's Trendy Strip (480, 482, 484, 486, 488, 490 Parliament St.) Property Is Fronting On One Of Toronto's Highest Vehicular & Pedestrian Traffic Strip. All Commercial & Residential Units Have Been Meticulously Renovated & Well Maintained - Roof Replaced Through Out Approx. 5 Years Ago. Potential To Build Additional Space For Additional Income. Mins Walk To Restaurants, Bars, Shops, Transit & More! Property Surrounded By Toronto's Most Vibrant Neighborhoods! Contact Listing Broker For Financial Package & Details. More detailsListed by ROYAL LEPAGE CONNECT REALTY, BROKERAGE- Tanya Crepulja
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 647-293-3785
- tanya@tcteam.ca
- Steven Fontes
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 416-831-2161
- steve@tcteam.ca
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Flr 3 59 Hayden Street in Toronto: Church-Yonge Corridor Property for sale (Toronto C08) : MLS®# C5599538
Flr 3 59 Hayden Street Church-Yonge Corridor Toronto M4Y 2P2 $14,500,000 /For SaleCommercial- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- C5599538
- Major Bus.:
- Professional Office
- Total Area:
- 13,184 sq. ft.1,224.83 m2
Incredible Opportunity To Own A Full Floor Of Superb High-End Office Space W/ Private Outdoor Terrace. Located At The Most Connected Intersection In The City, This Turnkey Opportunity Offers Ultimate Flexibility. Built Out In A Modular Manner W/ Sustainable Dirtt Wall System, Reconfiguring To Suit Any Layout Is Easy! Matching Finishes Throughout, Can Be Converted From 3 Sep Units To 1 W/ The Removal Of 2 Walls. More detailsListed by COLLIERS MACAULAY NICOLLS INC., BROKERAGE- Tanya Crepulja
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 647-293-3785
- tanya@tcteam.ca
- Steven Fontes
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 416-831-2161
- steve@tcteam.ca
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26A 1 St Thomas Street in Toronto: Bay Street Corridor Condo for sale (Toronto C01) : MLS®# C5556434
26A 1 St Thomas Street Bay Street Corridor Toronto M5S2B7 $12,998,000Condo- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- C5556434
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
Iconic Building In The Heart Of Yorkville Neighbourhood Designed By World Renowned Architect Robert Stern Of New York. A Beacon Of Timeless Grandeur. 2 Private Elevators To Under 6,000 Sf (Entire Floor). Immaculate Finishes & Details. Hardwood Floors Thruout, Soaring Coffered Ceilings. Wealth Of Expansive Windows Allow Natural Light To Freely Cascade. French Doors Opening To 5 Terraces Afford Outstanding Unobstructed Panoramic City Views. More detailsListed by HARVEY KALLES REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE- Tanya Crepulja
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 647-293-3785
- tanya@tcteam.ca
- Steven Fontes
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 416-831-2161
- steve@tcteam.ca
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21 Gloucester Street in Toronto: Church-Yonge Corridor Property for sale (Toronto C08) : MLS®# C5681607
21 Gloucester Street Church-Yonge Corridor Toronto M4Y1L8 $12,800,000 /For SaleCommercial- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- C5681607
- Total Area:
- 6,800 sq. ft.631.74 m2
Location! Location!! Location!!! Rarely Offered Standalone Commercial Building Pristine Condition In The Heart Of Yonge & Bloor & Church & Wellesley, Situated On 3366 Sq.Ft Lot W/6800 Sq.Ft Building Size (Exclude Finished Basement), Two Storey Offers 6025 Sq.Ft Retail Space, 775 Sq.Ft Apartment On Top Floor, Steps To Subways, Mins To Ryerson University & Uft, Surrounded By Toronto's Most Luxurious Condos & High Income Demographics, Adjacent To Park, Life Time Opportunity For Future Development. More detailsListed by HIGHYON REALTY INC., BROKERAGE- Tanya Crepulja
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 647-293-3785
- tanya@tcteam.ca
- Steven Fontes
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 416-831-2161
- steve@tcteam.ca
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75 Cecil Street in Toronto: Kensington-Chinatown Property for sale (Toronto C01) : MLS®# C5681280
75 Cecil Street Kensington-Chinatown Toronto M5T1N5 $10,305,070 /For SaleCommercial- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- C5681280
- Total Area:
- 14,775 sq. ft.1,372.64 m2
Rare Urban Infill Site In The Heart Of Downtown Toronto, Steps To Chinatown, Kensington Market And The University Of Toronto. 14,775 Square Feet Of Future Development Land Presently Used As Paid Parking Lots And Improved By A Two-Story Detached Home That Fronts On Baldwin Street. Unmatched Connectivity With Immediate Access To Transit, And A 12-Minute Walk To St. George And Queen's Park Subway Stations. More detailsListed by CAPITAL CITY REALTY LIMITED, BROKERAGE- Tanya Crepulja
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 647-293-3785
- tanya@tcteam.ca
- Steven Fontes
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 416-831-2161
- steve@tcteam.ca
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336 Jarvis Street in Toronto: Church-Yonge Corridor Property for sale (Toronto C08) : MLS®# C5532670
336 Jarvis Street Church-Yonge Corridor Toronto M4Y2G6 $10,000,000 /For SaleCommercial- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- C5532670
- Major Bus.:
- Apts-13 To 20 Units
- Total Area:
- 12,000 sq. ft.1,114.84 m2
*Legal Address 336/338/340 Jarvis St. (Sold Together). 3 Legal Triplex With 3X3 Bedrooms, 8X4 Brs, 1X5 Brs, A Total Of 51 Rooms Rented To Uoft/Ryerson Students. Present Gross Income $520K/Yr. Total Expenses Included Tmi & Utilities Approx $100K. Net Income $420K/Yr. ** Excellent Potential For Development Surrounded By High-Rise And Condos. $$ Best Use For Air B&B, Inn Or Motel. More detailsListed by LIVING REALTY INC., BROKERAGE- Tanya Crepulja
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 647-293-3785
- tanya@tcteam.ca
- Steven Fontes
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 416-831-2161
- steve@tcteam.ca
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551 W Queen Street in Toronto: Niagara Property for sale (Toronto C01) : MLS®# C5664399
551 W Queen Street Niagara Toronto M6V2B6 $9,049,000 /For SaleCommercial- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- C5664399
- Major Bus.:
- Retail Store Related
- Total Area:
- 11,645 sq. ft.1,081.86 m2
Prime Queen West End-User/Value-Add Investment Opportunity Adjacent To Rush Lane/Grafiti Alley Access Lane To Richmond. This Rare 4 Storey Brick Building Has An Easily Divisible Basement From Ground Floor. Great Frontage And Visibility Looking East Or West- Fantastic Signage Opportunity! Lots Of Development In The Immediate Area, Including Planned Ttc Station @ Queen/Spadina. More detailsListed by RE/MAX ULTIMATE REALTY INC., BROKERAGE- Tanya Crepulja
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 647-293-3785
- tanya@tcteam.ca
- Steven Fontes
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 416-831-2161
- steve@tcteam.ca
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31 Elm Street in Toronto: Bay Street Corridor Property for sale (Toronto C01) : MLS®# C5445621
31 Elm Street Bay Street Corridor Toronto M5G1H1 $8,900,000 /For SaleCommercial- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- C5445621
- Major Bus.:
- Other
- Total Area:
- 6,400 sq. ft.594.58 m2
Many Uses As Restaurant, Bubble Tea, School, Hotel, Medical, Retail, And More. Rare Freestanding Fully Renovated Building Steps To Dundas Square At Yonge And Dundas The Center Point Of North Americas 4th Largest Metropolis. Totaling 6,400 Sq Ft On 4 Levels. Low Maintenance Costs. Digital Fingerprint Access. 3 Parking Spaces At Rear And Street Parking In Front. Ist Class Renovations With Heritage Front Facade. Out Door Venting Essential For Restaurant Use. Flexible Options. More detailsListed by RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY LTD., BROKERAGE- Tanya Crepulja
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 647-293-3785
- tanya@tcteam.ca
- Steven Fontes
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 416-831-2161
- steve@tcteam.ca
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684-690 Yonge Street Street in Toronto: Bay Street Corridor Property for sale (Toronto C01) : MLS®# C5700851
684-690 Yonge Street Street Bay Street Corridor Toronto M4Y 2A6 $8,500,000 /For SaleCommercial- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- C5700851
- Total Area:
- 5,340 sq. ft.496.1 m2
Rarely, Does A Property So Close To Bloor And Yonge Come Up For Sale, Where There Is So Much Development Underway. The Property Is Comprised Of Main Floor Retail Space And Four Totally Renovated Apartments (2-1 Bedroom Units And 1-2 Bedroom Units) Which Are Intentionally Vacant At This Time Pending A New Ownership. There Is Lots Of Room For Increasing The Income On The Property With New Ownership. More detailsListed by HIGH POINT REALTY LIMITED, BROKERAGE- Tanya Crepulja
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 647-293-3785
- tanya@tcteam.ca
- Steven Fontes
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 416-831-2161
- steve@tcteam.ca
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29 E Wellesley Street in Toronto: Church-Yonge Corridor Property for sale (Toronto C08) : MLS®# C5698989
29 E Wellesley Street Church-Yonge Corridor Toronto M4Y1G7 $7,899,000 /For SaleCommercial- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- C5698989
- Major Bus.:
- Hotel/Motel/Inn
- Total Area:
- 3,565 sq. ft.331.2 m2
Detached Extensive Renovated With Good Rental Income In The Heart Of Toronto Situated On A Very Deep Lot 23X155 Ft Of Future Development Site. This Property Features All Bedrooms With Private Ensuite Bathrooms. Prime Downtown Location, Surrounded By High-Rise Residential Developments And Local Commercial At Yonge And Wellesley. The Wellesley Subway Station Directly Across The Street. Walking Distance To U Of T & Metropolitan University, Transit Score Of 98/100 & Walk Score Of 99/100. Super Convenient To Everything (Hospitals, Banks, Shopping Centers, Culture & Entertainment District, Etc). More detailsListed by RE/MAX REALTRON LUCKY PENNY HOMES REALTY, BROKERAGE- Tanya Crepulja
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 647-293-3785
- tanya@tcteam.ca
- Steven Fontes
- Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
- 416-831-2161
- steve@tcteam.ca

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