August 2025 transaction · Represented the seller
The Carlaw · 1190 Dundas Street E
2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms
Listed at $998,000
Leslieville runs along Queen Street East, just past the Don. Independent shops, brunch spots that need no introduction, and streets of Victorian and Edwardian semis with real character.
It's one of the east end's most competitive pockets. Well-priced homes move fast — often with multiple offers in the first week. That's exactly where preparation and strategy earn their keep.
Market stats: Leslieville
September 2026 · TRREB District E01 · by home type
$927,946Condo apartment · avg price (14 sold)
$1,506,231Detached · avg price (13 sold)
$1,286,913Semi-detached · avg price (28 sold)
$1,077,889Townhouse · avg price (9 sold)
| Home type | Avg price | Median price | Sales | New listings | Avg days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condo apartment | $927,946 | $795,000 | 14 | 44 | 34 |
| Detached | $1,506,231 | $1,285,000 | 13 | 33 | 8 |
| Semi-detached | $1,286,913 | $1,257,500 | 28 | 57 | 12 |
| Townhouse | $1,077,889 | $1,250,000 | 9 | 19 | 27 |
Townhouse figures are based on a small number of sales (9). Figures are for the full TRREB district, not the neighbourhood alone.
Source: TRREB Market Watch, September 2026.
Want the hyper-local picture? Our September 2026 Leslieville condo report tracks just the neighbourhood's 19 loft and condo buildings — 3 sales — not the whole district.
By the numbers
What the fees really cost
Most Leslieville buildings charge $0.55 to $0.90 per sq ft per month — but those low rates aren't padded with bundled utilities. Most fees here exclude hydro, and often heat.
$0.55–$0.90Typical range
$0.68Strata.ca avg
Oct 2026Compiled
| Era | Listed fee range | Typically included |
|---|---|---|
| 1998–2010 | $0.59–$1.00 | Water, common areas, insurance; hydro & heat usually extra |
| 2011–2016 | $0.55–$0.87 | Mixed; hydro usually extra |
| 2018–2024 | $0.36–$1.17 | Often common areas & insurance only — verify |
Low rates, lean inclusions.
In Leslieville, a $0.70 fee usually means hydro and heat are on top — compare the all-in cost, not the headline.
The two newest boutiques are the outliers.
George Condos ($0.97–$1.17) and The Poet (~$1.12) sit well above the neighbourhood's typical range, with fewer utilities in the fee than the older conversions. Worth a status-certificate check before advising a buyer.
Watch i-Zone's math.
Fees there are set on the originally registered area — owners who added mezzanines pay on the old footprint, so the $/sq ft rate can understate the true cost.
Ranges from 2024–2026 listings, compiled October 2026. Nine buildings rest on a single listing or a portal average — directional, not gospel. Verify against MLS and the status certificate before quoting.
The streets that define it
Queen Street East
The main strip — cafés, boutiques, restaurants, all walkable.
Carlaw & Logan
The condo and loft corridor, plus the creative-district energy.
Jones, Curzon & Rhodes
Classic Leslieville semi streets with deep lots.
Greenwood Park
The neighbourhood's backyard — sports fields, pool, off-leash area.
The Leslie Street Spit
Tommy Thompson Park — cycling and birding minutes away.
By the numbers
Every condo in Leslieville
We mapped every condo building in Leslieville — from the Carlaw factory conversions to the Queen East boutiques. Nineteen buildings, about 2,100 homes, and nothing taller than 12 storeys.
19Buildings
~2,100Homes
1998–2024Built
12Storeys max
The factory conversions — 1998 to 2010
Atria and others turned the Carlaw industrial belt into hard lofts. See all 53 in our hard loft guide.
| Building | Address | Units | Built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrigley Lofts | 245 Carlaw Ave | 86 | 1998 |
| i-Zone Live/Work Lofts | 326 Carlaw Ave / 1159–1173 Dundas St E | — | 2001 |
| Garment Factory Lofts | 233 Carlaw Ave | 150 | 2008 |
| Printing Factory Lofts | 201 Carlaw Ave / Boston Ave | 254 | 2010 |
The Carlaw corridor — 2011 to 2016
New-build soft lofts from Lamb, Aragon and Streetcar added about 1,000 units between Queen and Dundas.
| Building | Address | Units | Built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Lofts | 319 Carlaw Ave | 125 | 2011 |
| Flatiron Lofts | 1201 Dundas St E | ~87 | 2012 |
| Showcase Lofts | 88 Colgate Ave | ~230 | 2014 |
| The Carlaw | 345 Carlaw Ave / 1190 Dundas St E | ~320 | 2015 |
| The Taylor Lofts | 1238 Dundas St E | 96 | 2016 |
| The Postmark | 1075 Queen St E | 48 | 2016 |
| Lofts on Queen | 1003 Queen St E | 10 | 2016 |
Queen East boutiques — 2018 to 2024
Small 4–8 storey infills along Queen, plus the Wonder bakery conversion.
| Building | Address | Units | Built |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Leslieville Church Lofts | 175 Jones Ave | 14 | 2018 |
| The Logan Residences | 899 Queen St E | 59 | 2019 |
| 875 Queen East | 875 Queen St E / 246 Logan Ave | 122 | 2019 |
| Wonder Condos | 150 Logan Ave / 462 Eastern Ave | ~286 | 2020 |
| Post Lofts | 1249 Queen St E | 29 | 2020 |
| George Condos & Towns | 1331 Queen St E | 80–88 | 2021 |
| The Poet | 1285 Queen St E | 69 | 2024 |
| The Grove | 1001 Queen St E | 28 | c. 2024 |
Just west in Riverside: another cluster — Edge, Sync and the planned Riverside Square — sits between Broadview and the DVP. Often sold as Leslieville, technically its own pocket.
Unit counts are approximate and “built” means completion or occupancy — sources often differ by a year. Compiled October 2026 from MLS-derived listings and building records. Verify against MLS and condo corporation records before quoting.
Some of our transactions in Leslieville
March 2022 transaction · Represented the seller
The Taylor Lofts · 1238 Dundas Street E
2 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms
Listed at $1,149,000
Represented the buyer
35 Natalie Place
2 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms
Listed at $799,000
July 2020 transaction · Represented the seller
Flatiron Lofts · 1201 Dundas Street E
1 bedroom + den · 1 bathroom
Listed at $649,000
May 2018 transaction · Represented the seller
1694 Dundas Street East
3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms
Listed at $799,000
Represented the buyer
The Carlaw · 1190 Dundas Street E
1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
Listed at $549,900
Represented the buyer
Flatiron Lofts · 1201 Dundas Street E
1 bedroom + den · 1 bathroom
Listed at $314,900
July 2014 transaction · Represented the seller
17 Empire Avenue
3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms
Listed at $579,000
March 2014 transaction · Represented the seller
Sync Lofts · 630 Queen Street East
1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
Listed at $318,900
December 2013 transaction · Represented the seller · Royal LePage Estate Realty
Wrigley Lofts · 245 Carlaw Avenue
1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
Listed at $479,000
Represented the buyer · Royal LePage Estate Realty
Wrigley Lofts · 245 Carlaw Avenue
1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
Listed at $449,000
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Jim's Favourites
The spots I actually send people to — not a directory, just my list.
Restaurant
Lahore Tikka House
“It’s an eating experience — the sizzling family share plate, the most delicious biryani I’ve ever had, and Adam is an incredible host.” — Jim
Restaurant
Descendant Detroit Style Pizza
“For fantastic deep dish pizza, the best option north of Detroit or Chicago.” — Jim
Café
Mercury Espresso Bar
“This is my kind of cafe, nestled in the heart of Leslieville.” — Jim
Shop
Queen Books
“Every neighbourhood is better when there’s a book store, no?” — Jim
Landmark
The Broadview Hotel
“A fantastic example of historic Toronto properties restored.” — Jim
Streetscape
Riverside rowhouses
“I love Toronto’s old school row houses.” — Jim
Cafe
Purple Penguin Cafe
“My favourite apple fritter — aside from San Remo in the West End. The thing about Purple Penguin’s apple fritters: they’re fried to order. You wait, and you get this little basket of delicious apple fritters.” — Jim
Ice cream
Ed's Real Scoop
“Ed’s is the best chocolate ice cream in the city of Toronto. They have one called Chocolate Tibbs — it’s not always on the menu, but when it is, oh wow. Great place to line up in the summer, well worth the wait. It’s an experience.” — Jim
Pizza
Revolver Pizza Co
“Really fantastic pizza, lots of different topping options. And the dough is to die for.” — Jim
Coffee
Mercury Espresso Bar
“What more can I say? It’s an iconic institution — one of the finest indie cafés in the city of Toronto. And I hope Leslieville will always have Mercury Espresso Bar.” — Jim
Theatre
Crow's Theatre
“Very cool — the Crow’s Nest Theatre sits at the base of the Carlaw, where many of my clients bought years ago and did very, very well.” — Jim
Hard loft
Wrigley Lofts
“One of the iconic hard lofts — not only in Leslieville, but the entire city of Toronto. Built in 1916 for the Wrigley chewing gum company, this hard loft conversion is one of a kind. It’s been a destination for a number of our clients over the years.” — Jim
Hard loft
Printing Factory Lofts
“Another iconic Leslieville loft — the Printing Factory, built in 1913 for the Rolph Clark Stone printing presses. One of the reasons Leslieville stands out as the centre of hard loft purity in the city of Toronto.” — Jim
The Leslieville Monthly
Five numbers that matter, once a month.
Average prices by home type, what’s selling, how fast — plus what’s happening in the neighbourhood. Straight from TRREB’s Market Watch. No fluff, no spam.
Questions we hear
What do homes cost in Leslieville?
Semi-detached homes typically run $1.1–1.3M in 2026, with detached homes higher. Condos and stacked townhouses offer a lower entry point around $600–800K.
Is Leslieville competitive for buyers?
Very. Well-priced properties regularly draw multiple offers and sell within the first week. A pre-approval and a sharp offer strategy aren't optional here.
Is Leslieville good for investors?
The semi-with-basement-suite combo is a proven play — finished basement suites rent in the $1,500–1,800/month range, which takes real pressure off carrying costs.
What's the commute like?
About 20–25 minutes to the Financial District by TTC. The 501 Queen streetcar runs straight through, and the cycling routes along Queen East and Lake Shore are solid.
Leslieville vs The Beaches — how do they compare?
Leslieville is the younger, edgier sibling: more semis and lofts, lower entry prices, livelier strip. The Beaches commands a real waterfront premium. Both are great — it depends on your budget and your weekends.