Dear reader, 

Today’s Halloween edition of Curb Appeal is a special treat. First, a tour of three different homes in three different neighbourhoods—each selling for just under $1 million. Then, a look inside a Prairie-style standout hiding in a Thornhill forest. Finally, a Trinity Bellwoods semi with curves inside and out. Visit torontolife.com for all our real estate coverage.

The Bank of Canada has held its key interest rate at a sky-high five per cent since July—and it hasn’t ruled out more hikes in the coming months. This state of uncertainty has left Toronto’s real estate sector in the doldrums. Buyers are holding more sway these days, with first-time homeowners and investors pouncing on deals at the $1 million mark. Here are three very different homes in three very different neighbourhoods that recently sold for less than $1 million. 

This 4,100-square-foot wonder in Bayview Glen comes with five bedrooms, a wall of mirrors, coffered ceilings, a secret bar and a tennis court—and it’s currently going for $6.3 million.

JA Architecture Studio desgined this place to be a Toronto home of tomorrow: a luxury build that enhances the neighbourhood and can be divided into three distinct residences for added density. Take the tour now.

Five years have passed since we last ran our neighbourhood rankings, and oh, how things have changed. In our November issue, a mostly scientific, slightly inflammatory, deeply informative portrait of this ever-evolving city. Plus, the scary pursuit of the perfect face, a taxonomy of Toronto’s new socialites, and more. Still not receiving Toronto Life at home? Subscribe today.