In this episode, David explores five entry-level homes currently for sale in Toronto’s Beaches and highlights why this beloved east-end neighbourhood is unlike almost anywhere else in the city. From charming century-old semis to modern additions and even a surprisingly newer-built home, no two properties in the Beaches are ever quite the same.

While the Beaches is known for its vibrant Queen Street shops, waterfront parks, and highly ranked schools, buyers are often surprised by just how much variety exists from one block to the next. David compares five homes across different price points, school districts, and layouts while discussing the features that matter most to young families—from mudrooms and basement ceiling heights to third-floor spaces, parking, and future renovation potential.

This week’s picks:

• 03:03 – 36 Norway Ave: One of the most affordable detached homes currently available in the Beaches. This charming three-bedroom starter offers parking, an unfinished basement with future potential, and excellent value for buyers looking to enter the neighbourhood
• 07:23 – 136 Blantyre Ave: Located in the coveted Courcelette school district, this classic three-bedroom home features a larger lot, a partially finished basement, and plenty of opportunity to modernize while enjoying one of the area’s highest-ranked schools
• 13:26 – 138 Lee Ave: A beautifully updated two-and-a-half-storey semi with spacious bedrooms and a fantastic third-floor retreat. David discusses the pros and cons of multi-level layouts and why functionality matters just as much as square footage
• 17:49 – 180 Willow Ave: One of David’s favourite homes of the week. A thoughtfully extended family home just steps from Queen Street featuring a spacious kitchen addition, walkout lower level, mudroom, and exceptional value in the sought-after Balmy Beach school district
• 24:04 – 24 Hazel Ave: A rare newer-built semi in the heart of the Beaches. Built in 1984, this home avoids many of the maintenance concerns associated with Toronto’s older housing stock while offering an ideal family layout, attached garage, and a coveted top-floor primary suite with ensuite

If you’re considering buying in the Beaches or simply curious what today’s market offers at the entry level, this Pick 5 is for you.