listed For Sale $1,185,000
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Be careful with your GPS, two people have reported car break ins and thefts of their GPS in and around the Victor Avenue
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It may be a surprise to you that TEGH is our local hospital. Most of us usually think of the downtown university hospitals when it comes to both healthcare and charitable giving. But TEGH is a community hospital that serves over 1 million Torontonians, including residents of East York, the Beach, Riverdale, Cabbagetown, parts of Leaside and a significant swatch of Scarborough. Within the catchment area live some of the most vulnerable communities in the entire city – including one of the largest concentrations of new / recent immigrant families with limited means to support themselves, let alone their local hospital.
TEGH is at a critical juncture in its 80 year history, with an aging physical plant that’s in urgent need of redevelopment. The hospital must raise $60 million from the public to complement the government funds necessary to construct a new facility. The new structure will ensure that the hospital can continue to provide the award winning healthcare for which it has been internationally recognized.
And that’s where you can help. We’re putting together a local team of civic and philanthropic minded individuals who can work together to help raise awareness and funds for the hospital. To focus our efforts, Friends of TEGH has set a modest goal of raising $250K to help fund a brand new Children’s Emergency Unit.
If this sounds interesting to you, then you are invited to attend an information session on May 19th, 6:30 pm at the hospital. At this meeting, you can find out more about the hospital and learn about the innovative tools that that have designed to help individuals like you be successful.
Please let me know if you have any questions, email pgladney@rogers.com
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I have watched 38 Victor Avenue change hands twice in less than a year. In each case the Real Estate Agent suggested changes in the house to increase its value.
I watched Seller #1 paint the entire house a lighter colour and put in new carpeting.
Buyer #1/Seller #1 repainted the entire house and fluffed it
The other day I was looked out the window and saw this
There was the carpet that Seller #1 spent $900 a year ago, taken up and put out for the trash.
In additions, painters have been in and out for a week changing the colours again.
So explain to me why Real Estate Agents suggest making all these changes when the new buyers do what they want anyway. Not sure who the makeover benefits?
Okay, so you know you need to spruce up before you sell. But how much money do you pour into the house you’re vacating? According to a 2005 study conducted by Maritz Research for Royal LePage, 54 per cent of Canadians believe that $2,000 or more is the magic number. And they’re right. Toronto-based real estate agent Michele Chan says most well-maintained homes merit $2,000 to $2,500 in small fix-ups, though Tim Badgley, designer and co-owner of Acanthus Interiors in Port Hope, Ont., argues that even a meager $1,000 goes a long way in paint and throw pillows. Listen to home editor Virginie Martocq as she breaks down by price just how far $1000 can go.
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Asking Price: $899,000
Will it hit One Million?

Description:
Victor Victorian! Impecably Restored Masterpiece. This 1892 Beauty Has Been Carefully Returned To It’s Original Architectural Splendeur. Elegant Decor, Formal Rooms, Dramatiic* Decor, High Ceil ,Period Details, Mouldings,Stained Glass, Window Transoms, The List Goes On. Fabulous Gourmet Kitchen W/Tin Ceiling, Island & Loads Of Storage. Walk Out To Large Deck, W/ Lush Gardens, Rare Private Dr & Parking. Design & Decor By Top Firm Powell & Bonell. Feat’d On Hgtv
* more proof real estate agents can’t spell
More pictures here
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$575,000
Set in sought after Victor Avenue location opposite a park, is this beautifully renovated 3 bedroom family home. Set on a huge 734 square metre block, this stunning home boasts a large stylish kitchen with dishwasher, plus updated bathroom and two toilets. Immaculately presented throughout, this spacious home features formal lounge and dining rooms, opening to a covered entertaining patio and huge grassed backyard with double carport. Location, Location, Location! This is the one you’ve been waiting for. For further details and for all inspections, please phone Belinda Owsnett on 0417 433 313.
Oops wrong country
$699,000 with PARKING

Super Huge Family Home In Riverdale! Rare 5+ Bdr Home With Main Floor Family Room! One Bdr Basement Apartment(7.6 Foot Ceilings) With Sep Entr! 9 Foot Ceilings On Main, Fireplace, Walk Out To Deck From Family Room! 4 Bathrooms, Skylights. Wonderful 3rd Floor Master Retreat With 4Pce Ens, Private Open Den & Nursery/Office! Coveted Withrow School District! Steps To Riverdale Park, Ttc & Greektown! Freshly Painted Thru/Out. Spacious And Bright Rooms! Shows Well!**** EXTRAS **** Ss Fridge, 2 Stoves, B/I D/W, B/I Micro(Bsmt), Front Loading W/D. Gb&E(07) & Cac (2006). All Elf’s, Window Coverings, BrdlmW/Laid. Shed And Treehouse In B/Y. Ceiling Fans. Hwt(R) Alarm(R)Approx $35/Mo. Open House Sat & Sun 2-4!
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The lot beside this house was severed to create 71 Victor Avenue.
See that blue Honda Civic in the backyard. Has anyone ever seen it move.
Rob and Russell and their Wheaten Terrier, Oscar, bought the house in 1992. Russell died and Oscar moved to Edmonton. Now, Rob and Chip live there. No pets
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This information was collected by word of mouth from residents or from information found by searching on the net. It may not be completely correct. If you have corrections/information please comment.
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Here is the site to read about the Don Jail Tours
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These are the houses that existed on Victor Avenue in 1890. (Research by Colin Gerrard)
No 10; KEANE Cynthia (widow Albert)
No 12; POWELL Francis R

No 52; SWANTON Samuel

No 54; SCHOFF Elgin

No 111; vacant

No 113; vacant

No 115; TAYLOR William

No 117; POLLOCK John

No 119; vacant

No 121; vacant

No 123; vacant

No 125; vacant

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I have been criticized for telling what houses are listed and sold for on Victor but I found this information invaluable when I appealed my house assessment. This information should not be private since house assessement in Toronto is Market Based and market data is not readily available. I found one house that was assessed for $200,000 for less than was paid for it.
Price:$629,000.00Beds/Baths:4+2 / 3Address:15 Victor Ave, TorontoMLS#:MLS� # E1610072more details
Prime Riverdale: Wonderful Family Home(Circa 1907). Solid Brick, *2 1/2 Storeys*4 Br’s*Legal Front Pad Parking*Basement Apt W/ Separate Entrance(Not Rented)*Open Concept Lr & Dr W/
Prime riverdale Just listed Classic Riverdale beauty. Lge 3 stry brick semi. 4+ bedrooms, hardwood flrs, 4 baths, Xtra high bsmt….ready to rent. Private landscaped yard. Good Mechanics. Shows a 10! $659,900. OH Sat & Sun 2-4pm. 38 Victor Ave. Christine
Prime riverdale Just listed Classic Riverdale beauty. Lge 3 stry brick semi. 4+ bedrooms, hardwood flrs, 4 baths, Xtra high bsmt….ready to rent. Private landscaped yard. Good Mechanics. Shows a 10! $659,900. OH Sat & Sun 2-4pm. 38 Victor Ave. Christine Breen, 416-462-1888. Re/Max Hallmark Realty
E1552485 – E01 – 118 VICTOR AVE,TORONTO, Ontario, Canada – $719,000
Renovated Riverdale Beauty! Completely Redone From Top To Bottom, Stained Glass Windows,Beautiful Designer Palette, Great Flow, New Gourmet Kitchen With Granite Counters & New Stainless Steel Appliances, Two New Bath, New Hardwood & Broadloom Throughout, New Electrical, Plumbing & Heating, Finished Lower Level & Parking For 3. 2009 Survey Available. See Photo Gallery. Oh Sat & Sun 7th & 8th 2-4 Pm**** EXTRAS **** Frgidaire Stainless Steel Fridge, Stove,…
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This is research done by Colin Gerrard on his house.

81 Victor Avenue History feb/09/08
1892- 5 houses unfinished (#73-81).
1891-1908; Ward 1, Div 2.
1916; Ward 1, Div 3.
No 81
1893-1895; 1st occupant SMITH, Isaac D, Salesman Furrier (28 yrs)
(BLACK Thomas (o)-1893-1900. $450 + $1250)
1896-1897; HOGG, Thomas, Conductor Toronto Railway
1898-1900; STEWARD, Ansell C, (49 yrs, 4 people, 1 child -$1350)
Clerk for Heir & Devisee Court Osgoode Hall
1901-1906; THOMAS, Lucien J, Stereo Views & supplies (349 Spadina Ave.) (owner-1901-1906, 37yrs, 6 people incl 1 child. $480 + $1200)
1907; CHAPMAN, Elizabeth Mrs. Frederick, Plumber
(McKAY, James & Ellen (o)-1907-1932)
1908; CHAPMAN, Robert, Plumber (30 yrs)
1909-1920; DOUGLAS, Joseph R, Accountant for Anglo-American Fire, (47yrs 5 people) (1915 2194)
1921-1926; McKAY, Ellen (o-39 for 1940 to 44 for 1945)
(5 people $1031 + $1350)
1927; Vacant
1928; TUTT, Harry, Immigration Agent for Ontario Government Imm. Office
1929; CALLIGHEN, Harry A, Hardware (583 Gerrard Street E) GE8647?
CALLIGHEN, John, Clerk
CALLIGHEN, Aileen, Clerk
CALLIGHEN, Richard J, employed by Dom Bridge Co.
1930-1931; ALLEN, Alex DG, Painter.
1932; JONES, Thos A, Carpenter
1933-1951; NIMMO, Catherine Mrs. (widow Robert) employed by Ruth McDougall Town & Country Wear (o-for 1949 for 1950)
1952; Vacant.
1953-1956; BANNICK, Stanley (o-for 1954 for 1955)
1953-1954; ETHERIDGE, Harry no job
1955; SKAU, Hans employed by St. Clair Oil Burners
1956-1957; ENRIGHT, John A, charger Dept. Street Cleaning?
1957; HASTINGS, May Mrs. (widow Harland)
FOOTE, Douglas, packer for Nerlich & Co.
GOODE, Hugh C, Order filler for Dingle Davidson Ltd.
ROY Fred & Elda (o-for 1959 for 1960 to 64 for ’65)
1958-1961; WARD, John, no job
1960-1961; SWEENEY, Nan, no job
1962; HACHAY, Henry, employed by Rapid Grip & Batten
WILLIAMS, Martin, shpr Woolworths
ROBERGE, Robert, no job
1963; BAXTER, James,
BAXTER, Robert, employed by City parking.
1964-1969; MATHEWS, Edward, employed by Lever Bros.
1965; BOUCHER, Ronald, no job.
1966; McLEOD, Joe, no job.
1967-1969; PARSONS, Randall, labourer.
1970-1972; KARASPILIOU, Antonia, (o-1969 for ’70) teller for The Bank of Nova Scotia.
1973-1976 LOW, Mo-Nin, (o-1974 for 1975) cook for Happy Garden
KELLY, Jessie Mrs. No job.
1977-1986; LOW Henry, cook (o).
1987;?
1988-1991; TAM, Oilai, no job.
1992-1993; KWAN, Kiu Lam, (o) no job.
1994; LI, Qui-Rong, student.
1995; LIU, Hui Juan
MARK, Kin
1996-2006; MacDONALD, Hadley (o).
1998?-2006; McLAREN, Hugh.
2006-; GERRARD, Colin (o)
2006-; GRIFFEY, Martin (o).
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Again this is the research of Colin Gerrard 81 Victor
St Matthew’s Ward:
The dates of the houses built on Victor Avenue and the First Occupant’s names are taken from the Toronto Directories and Assessments and are 1 year earlier than the printed dates). All details are taken in the fall of the previous year.
NB: There have never been any records for numbers;
North side
2, 34, 84, 86, 88, 90, 94, 138, 202, 204,
South side
65, 67, 69, 89, 91, 127, 129, 131, 165, 167, 169, 171, 173, 175, 177, 179, 181, 183, 185, 187, 189, 191, 193 & 195.
163 ex Store?
Intersections:
Howland Road: Numbers 125/133 & 136/140.
Logan Avenue: Numbers 163/197 & 180/182.
Victor Avenue ends with Numbers 226 & No 237.
1887 (actually1886) unfinished houses.
1888
North side
SE house, private grounds x 3, vacant lots x 3, unfinished house x 1.
1e of Broadview- CATHRO William H ( Cathro, Kent & Rogers. Moved after 1 year to 54 Broadview)
2e of Broadview – BERTRAM Jacob (car conductor. Moved after 1 year to 1 Bell)
3e of Broadview – FLINT Albert J (of Grote & Flint. Moved after 1 year to Quebec)
4e of Broadview – SCHOFF Elgin (Barrister at 90 Church street)
South side-not built on.
NB: These numbers never existed in the directories after this year.
1889
North side
No 6; GREER John (of Smith, Rae & Greer)
No 8; POWELL Frank R
No 22; STROWGER Walter
These numbers were not present for the next few years.
South side
6-8 x unfinished houses.
North side
No 10; KEANE Cynthia (widow Albert)
No 12; POWELL Francis R
No 52; SWANTON Samuel
No 54; SCHOFF Elgin
Howland Road
No 144; JUTSON Thomas
No 146; MANDER Henry
No 148; DUNTON Silas
No 150; ANDERSON John C
South side
No 111; vacant
No 113; vacant
No 115; TAYLOR William
No 117; POLLOCK John
No 119; vacant
No 121; vacant
No 123; vacant
No 125; vacant
Howland Road
North side
No 124; McCORD Samuel
South side
No 111; POOLE William
No 113; JOHNSON Charles
No 119; POULTON William
No 121; PATTERSON J A
No 123; WORTH Robert
No 125; PHILLIPS John
Howland Road
North side
No 100; ALLISON John
No 102; vacant
No 118; POLLOCK John
No 120; CRAWFORD John
No 122; McCORD Samuel
No 124; MOORE Harry
No 126; JOHNSTON Adam
No 128; vacant
No 130; MacBEAN Angus
No 132; WALTON Franklin
Howland Road
1893
North side
No 102; SUMMERS George
No 104; GIBLING George
No 128; THORN Charles
Howland Road
South side
No 73; BRADLEY Albert
No 75; ALISON Andrew
No 77; CHRISHOLM Daniel
No 79; MABLEY Elisha T
No 81; SMITH Isaac D
Howland Road
No 197; vacant
No 199; BONGARD Conrad
1894
North side
No 8; ADIE Edward
South side
Howland Road
No 197; HILL Alexander
1895
North side
Logan Store se
1897
North side
No 96; unfinished
No 98; unfinished
1898
North side
No 96; HARRISON George
No 98; WILSON John
1903
North side
Howland Road
No 158; PERSALL John C
No 160; vacant
South side
No 23; WOODCROFT William
No 109; GRACEY William
1904
North side
No 134; vacant
No 136; DIMOND Arthur
Howland Road
No 142; TEDD Joseph
No 152; CALLIGHEN Ernest
No 154; NEWTON George
No 160; GALLAGHER James
No 168; ROBB Alfred
No 170; vacant
South side
No 105; BURNILL Walter
No 107; FREEMAN Henry
4 x unfinished houses
1905
North side
No 58; SPARKHALL William
No 60; WEST Albert
No 62; IGLESTROM Frederick W
No 64; FARRINGER Carl
No 66; AUSTIN William
No 68; ROBINSON Edwin
No 134; REDWAY Stanley
Howland Road
No 170; DAVIS James
South side
No 37; YATES George
No 39; WARNAULT Octave
No 41; BULLEY Charles
No 43; LISTER Henry
No 45; MORROW William
No 47; JOHNSTON Edward
No 99; PINKERTON James A
No 101; HENTHORN Adam
Howland Road
1906
North side
No 16; vacant
No 28; BRICK John
No 50; CALLADINE John K (no record of No 50 in 1908-possibly changed house number, Calladine lived in No 46 in 1908)
No 70; vacant
No 72; vacant
No 92; vacant
No 112; vacant
No 114; vacant
No 116; vacant
Howland Road
South side
No 25; SPARLING William
No 27; LYDIATT Mrs. Bertha
No 29; HUTTON Mrs. Mary
No 31; CASHMAN Albert E
No 53; SHERIDEN Frederick
No 55; DAY Frederick W
No 57; BLACKLOCK Stephen
No 59; vacant
No 61; RAWLESS George
No 63; PYE Charles
No 103; vacant
Howland Road
No 133; LYONS William
No 135; PATTERSON George S
No 137; PRITCHARD Robert
No 139; DOLSON George
No 141; vacant
No 143; WILLIAMS Mrs. Sarah
No 145; WATT John
No 147; DICKEY Alfred
No 149; HAYDEN George
1907
North side
No 14; McCORD Samuel
No 16; GRADY John
No 18; GRADY John
5 x unfinished houses
No 70; LIGHTLE Robert J
No 72; URMY George W
2x unfinished houses
No 92; AYRE Howard
No 112; YORKE George F
No 114; ANDREWS William
No 116; CHALMERS George
Howland Road
No 162; WILLIAMSON George
No 164; MITCHELL Edward
No 166; GILL William
South side
No 33; vacant
No 35; McBRIDE Mrs. Monica
No 59; McCLURE Mrs. Ann
No 103; MILLWARD John
Howland Road
No 141; DALE George W
No 151; McGRATH Henry A
No 153; unfinished
No 155; unfinished
Logan Avenue
1908
North side
No 30; CONBOY Daniel
No 36; EDWARD John
No 38; FROST Harold R
No 40; GRAHAM Samuel R
No 42; DOBSON William C T
No 44; MORRISON James
No 46; CALLADINE John K
No 74; ASMUS Charles
No 76; HOOD Arthur
No 78; vacant
No 80; vacant
No 82; MacLEAN Donald
Howland Road
No 172; MISKELLY William
No 174; HODGKINSON Joseph
No 176; FISHER Alfred
No 178; LUCAS Charles
Logan Avenue
No 192; Sporting Goods store;
APPLETON Walter when did 192 become a store?
South side
No 1; MAINS Henry
No 3; MILLER A J
No 5; BROWN Walter
No 7; DAVIE Robert
No 9; WEST H Glanville (music teacher)
No 11; WEBSTER Colin
No 13; LIGHTLE William
No 15; TOBINS William
No 17; vacant
No 19; vacant
No 21; MILLS William
No 33; GUNN Rev. William T
No 93; vacant
No 95; vacant
No 97; vacant
Howland Road
No 153; vacant
No 155; HERRON Archibald G
No 157; JUDGE Thomas
No 159; BODY James
No 161; DOUGLAS John
No 163; BRODIE William C (becomes a grocery store in 1910)
1909
North side
No 32; HILL Richard J
No 78; WESTAWAY William
No 80; CATES William
South side
No 17; LEWIS John
No 19; ROSS Donald C
No 93; GREY Thomas
No 95; WHALEY William
No 97; SEAL Robert
Howland Road
No 153; HAZEL Mrs. Etta
Logan Avenue
No 205; DAVIE Alfred A
1910 North side
No 108; DOHERTY Robert
No 110; MACIVER John K
No 182; BARRETT Mrs. Ann J
South side
No 49; JOHNSTON Frank
No 51; DAY Frederick W
No 83; NORRIS Mrs. Jetta
1911
North side
No 182; McFADYEN Thos, Arthur & George.
No 184; BARRETT Mrs. Ann
South side
Logan Avenue
No 205; vacant
1912
North side
No 106; TRAILL Mrs. Agnes H
Howland Road
No 140; RIDOUT Samuel
Logan Avenue
No 194; vacant
South side
No 85; vacant
No 87; GILCHRIST Hugh
Logan Avenue
No 203; EYOY Jeremy
No 211; WAUCHOPE Thos W
No 213;
1913
North side
Logan Avenue
South side
No 85; YOUNG Henry
1914
North side
No 20; SHRUBB Alfred
Logan Avenue
South side
Logan Avenue
No 201; TURNBULL Rev John R
No 207; vacant
No 209; PRESTON Leon
13 x unfinished houses
1915
North side
Logan Avenue
No 226; BAILEY John
South side
Logan Avenue
No 205; MANN Albert
No 207; vacant
1916
South side
Logan Avenue
No 207; FRYDAY Frank
No 211; WAUCHOPE Thos
No 213; CURZON John
No 215; ANDREWS John
No 217; RICHARDS Mrs. Mary
No 219; COX Arthur
No 221; McLAREN John
No 223; LOCKE William S
GIBSON John E
No 225; McCAULEY Annie
No 227; RIGNEY Mary A
RIGNEY Kate Music teacher
1917
North side
Howland Road
No 156; LEMON William J
No 180; LUCAS Chas R
1920
North side
Logan Avenue
No 218; SPALL Arthur F
No 220; WHITE Frank T
No 222; RICHARDSON Jas
No 224; SCOTT William A
No 226; DRYBOROUGH David
1923
North side
Logan Avenue
No 206; STEVENS Mrs. Edna
No 208; HAMLIN William G
No 210; SIMMONS Isidore
No 212; MUTLOW Jas
No 214; COLEMAN Mrs. Agnes
No 216; COLES Jas
1924
North side
No 56/56A; vacant
South side
Logan Avenue
No 229; RYAN John
No 231; HAYMAN Syrtle
No 233; LOCK John
No 235; McFAYDEN Archibald
No 237; SHERIFF David
1925
North side
No 56/56A; 56; BLACKLOCK Margaret A
56A; BEATTY William
Logan Avenue
No 194; CONNOLLY John C
No 196; DOUGLAS Geo
No 198; JOHNSTON Robert
No 200; CAY William
1960
South side
Howland Road
No 163; Stitchcraft Specialist Sportswear Store
(1950-Sinclair’s Bakery)
(1988-became residence to POTVIN R A –owner of the store to at least 2001)
1976
North side
No 48/50;
No 48;McCARTEN M
1978/9
North side
No 48/50;
No 50; McCARTEN J
1981/82
North side
No 8; Riverdale Park Nursery School
(1950-Catholic Children’s Nursery School)
(Closed in 1983, Apartments built in 1988)
1988
North side
No 4; WIATR Edward
No 6; LAI Simon
No 8; CHANCE H
South side
No 9a; TOUSIGNANT Jocelyn
No 9b; MOFFAT T S
No 49; vacant A?
No 49; CRONENBERG D
HAGAN Rex
1999
South side
No 71; who?
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Figure 1 Milou Figure 2 Milou, Dad & Mom
Available Now
Born November 1st 2008 1 adorable pedigree male puppy left
De-wormed at 4 & 9 weeks.
Vet checked, micro chipped & vaccinations given at 9 & 12 weeks
Looking for suitable home-February 2009
Will only allow puppies to go to suitable homes after being interviewed.
It is important to visit our home and view the puppy
For more information, please call Colin
(c) 416 893 7515 and leave a message with your contact details or email address. Thank you
Figure 1 Milou
Figure 2 Milou, Dad & Mom
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