Real Estate in Cabbagetown: Victorian Homes for Sale

Say “Cabbagetown” to Toronto residents and images of preserved Victorian era homes are likely to come to mind. And rightly so, considering Cabbagetown real estate comprises the largest continuous area of preserved Victorian housing in North America.

Within walking distance to the downtown core, Cabbagetown is one of Toronto’s most accessible residential neighbourhoods. The diverse area has a distinctive quirkiness to it and “Cabbagetowners” are afforded countless opportunities to take part in community events and activities at local schools, recreation centres and parks. Riverdale Farm, with 7.5 acres of wooded areas, ponds and gardens, is a great place for animal lovers to visit cows, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens and other live animals. With such attractive qualities, it is no wonder families seek out Cabbagetown homes for sale.

But the name Cabbagetown was not always held in high esteem. In fact, the term was once used by Toronto's prosperous British residents in response to the homegrown cabbages planted by poorer immigrant families. Since then, Cabbagetown been called home by notable Canadian trailblazers in the arts and sciences, as well as politicians and businessmen. There is a wealth of stories among the many houses for sale in Cabbagetown sale.