Corso Italia

Your Typical Neighbour

In Corso Italia you’ll find Italian, Portuguese and Latin communities that have managed to seamlessly keep their identities while fully embracing each other. As the quieter Italian community in the city, the older generation is happy to stay here, while young families move in to start fresh in a neighbourhood that is still somewhat affordable.

What We Love

The multicultural community is lively and kind, and the culture that comes with it is divine. There is no greater place to be if you live for biscotti and espresso on a patio. Corso Italia provides some of the best food and drinks in the city, a safe and welcoming ambiance, family-run shops and businesses, and a spirited sports culture. Easy transit access makes for a quick commute downtown for those working a 9 to 5, and affordable (for Toronto) real estate pricing leaves room for a thriving arts culture–allowing younger generations to move and thrive here.

What We Don’t Love

The traffic congestion. If your car is your main source of transportation, the one-lane reduction on St. Clair can be frustrating during a daily commute. And you can forget you even have a car during the World Cup season because you won’t be able to use it. If you’re not a sports fan, the high energy culture here might not be the best fit for you.

The Real Estate Scoop

The most common type of home here is the low-rise detached home, followed closely by townhouses. While condos are not commonly seen here at all, renting is as common in Corso Italia as buying. Most homes here were built pre-1980s allowing for historic architecture to prevail. The neighbourhood boasts a fairly even split between families, singles and couples with a slightly larger family population than you might find downtown. The average home here is currently selling for $1.1 million. Homes tend to move fast, selling within 14 days. If you’re looking to escape the concrete jungle of downtown condos, Corso Italia is an ideal place to start home hunting.

Schools

With a variety of schools for every age group nearby, there is no shortage of options no matter your preference. Both public, private and catholic schools are in the area–including Hudson College, St Clare Catholic School, and Humber Institute,

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Trafalgar Castle School
Stella Maris Catholic School

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Delano Academy
Uchenna Academy
Hudson College

SENIOR SCHOOLS

Loretto College School
Oakwood Collegiate Institute
Harbord Collegiate Institute
Central Toronto Academy

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Humber Institute

Transit

The 512 St. Clair streetcar created havoc in the community during the five years it took to build, but its completion has allowed easy transit access to anyone looking to live in the neighbourhood car-free. That said, if you love your car, you might not love the traffic congestion on certain parts of St. Clair where cars are reduced to just one lane.