[I-Hate-Hulse]

I've seen great deals on detached houses in very inner city Hillhurst for $450K (smaller but partially renoed, on busy street - $680K (fully done detached infill). Both did not last long as they were great deals for the area.

Biggest thing about Inner City house shopping is that it takes a lot of time and patience to wait for the right one to come up - and then you have to act immediately. It's not like the new build burbs where you just roll up and pick your lot and house in a few days.

My point is - any area has hidden gems, even the "expensive" ones. You just have to be patient in finding them.