Brockton Village Homes

Tall and skinny are the words that first come to mind when thinking of Brockton homes.  Neatly aligned Victorian row houses and semi-detached homes predominate, many reaching to the sky with pointed third storey rooflines.  There is a certain warmth to the homes in Brockton, with colourful painted brick and pillared verandas from a century ago welcoming you inside.

Brockton Homes
are in Demand

The traditionally modest and overlooked homes of Brockton are garnering more attention these days, as the stock of affordable homes close to downtown Toronto dwindles.

Homebuyers appreciate Brockton’s very easy access to downtown, both by driving and via the Bloor Subway.  First time homebuyers are looking to Brockton for its reasonable house prices.  In addition, homebuyers seem increasingly willing to invest a bit of effort to update an older home with character, instead of buying a new home in the suburbs that would require an ever-increasing commute into Toronto.

Overall, Brockton Village’s affordable homes and convenient location make it a highly desirable community in which to live.

Brockton: My Old Neighbourhood

Brockton is where lived for several years when growing-up.  My neighbourhood friends, who were largely Portuguese, and I used to spend much of our free time at The McCormick Recreation Centre attending arts classes and playing various sports and games.

Though the neighbourhood has since diversified, there is still a strong Portuguese influence, as witnessed by the local food shops the annual Portugal Week Parade along Rua Açores*.  And although the young have many more entertainment options now, McCormick’s is still a great draw in the community.

* Rua Açores is the name for the stretch of Dundas Street West running through Brockton Village.