For more than a century Rosedale has been considered Toronto's most fashionble neighbourhood. It is home to many of Toronto's most prominent and wealthiest residents. Rosedale is blessed with an outstanding location. While just minutes from the major business, shopping and entertainment sections of Toronto, it is a green enclave of hills and ravines, with winding streets and towering trees.

Rosedale mansions were built between 1860 and 1930, in styles ranging from Victorian and Georgian to Tudor and Edwardian. The ageing of these homes results in some grand renovation that have been undertaken in the recent years. One fine example of such project will be a Tudor mansion at 136 Glen Road, called Glenedgar, which is being extensively renovated to the highest standards, and which should be available for sale in April, at a price exceeding eight million dollars.

South Rosedale is also home to a number of condominium, co-operative and co-ownership buildings. Some of the apartments in these buildings are quite affordable, and many have outstanding views.

Rosedale is blessed with many ravines, with trails running through, and numerous access points throughout the neighbourhood. Rosedale Park, located off Sholfield Avenue, has a sports field, eight tennis courts, a wading pool and artificial ice rink. Community centre at 146 Crescent Road offers, for a small annual fee, sports, fitness, arts and music programs for children and adults.

Sales of detached Rosedale homes.

	No	Average	Low	High
Sold price	82	$1,954,164	$580,000	$5,250,000
% list	82	97.8	83	112
Bedrooms	82	4.7	2	8
Washrooms	82	4.5	1	8
Days on market	82	31	1	295

82 detached homes were reported sold in Rosedale in 2006. These residences sold at prices ranging from $580,000 for a 3-apartment home in need of renovation to $5,250,000 for a restored 3-storey home on a fantastic 50 by 195 feet lot. A 2-bedroom cottage listed at $995,000 was sold on the appointed day for $1,110,000 - the highest percentage over asking in Rosedale in 2006. An impressive, modern home on Douglas Crescent took 295 days to sell, but was sold eventually at 98% of the reduced price, and 88% of the original asking price. A unique, unusual home often takes longer to find a buyer.

Sales of semi-detached Rosedale homes.

	No	Average	Low	High
Sold price	14	$1,418,214	$810,000	$2,150,000
% list	14	102.8	91	121
Bedrooms	14	4	2	7
Washrooms	14	3.8	2	6
Days on market	14	21	2	57

14 semi-detached homes were sold in Rosedale in 2006. These residences sold at prices ranging from $810,000 for a large well-kept 3-apartment home to $2,150,000 for beautifully situated 3-storey home with dramatic views.

Two duplexes were sold for $905,000 and $966,000, and a renovated 3-bedroom townhouse sold for $1,250,000.

If you wish to see statistics for your neighbourhood, please contact me. I will be glad to e-mail a report to you.