October 2007 Market Watch

October 2007 was another record breaking month with sales up 15% over October 2006!

"There is every indication that 2007 will be a banner year for resale housing activity in the Greater Toronto Area," said TREB President Maureen O'Neill. "The effects of the City of Toronto's new land transfer tax will definitely be felt in 2008 but we are also confident that consumers will see the value of real estate as a solid long-term investment.:

Prices rose in October, with the average climbing 11% over the $356,423 recorded in October 2006. (!) An incredible return when you consider your principal home is not subject to personal taxes or capital gains when you sell.

Neighbourhood Watch - October 2007

E02 -The Beach (coxwell, danforth, victoria park)
Detached: $670,473
Semi-detached: $432,162
Condo: $356,143

E03 - Danforth North (DVP, victoria park, danforth)
Detached: $454,854
Semi-Detached: $443,529
Condo: $211,500

E01 - Danforth South & Riverdale (DVP, danforth, coxwell)
Detached: $529,250
Semi-Detached: $432,162
Condo:$257,000

C04 - Bedford West & Lytton Park (allen, 401, yonge, eglinton)
Detached: $958,411
Semi-Detached: $588,383
Condo: $257,064

C09 - Rosedale (yonge, st.clair, bayview, bloor)
Detached: $2,156,542
Semi-Detached: $1,264,111
Condo: $732,414

C03 - Forest Hill (allen, eglinton, yonge, st.clair)
Detached: $913,797
Semi-Detached: $629,349
Condo: $761,640

C12- Lawrence Park/Bedford East (yonge, 401, leslie, eglinton)
Detached: $1,500,871
Semi-Detached: n/a
Condo: $629,250

Source: Toronto Real Estate Board October 2007

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