Glen Shields, Vaughan Real Estate Listings

Glen Shields will attract physically active people because it is well-suited for those who travel by foot; most daily needs are convenient to carry out without having to resort to a vehicle. Travelling by bicycle is also easy in this part of the city because riding is facilitated by the generally flat terrain. Driving is very often the best approach to move around in Glen Shields. It is a rather short car ride to the closest highway, such as Highway 407, from anywhere in Glen Shields, and it is easy to park. On the other hand, the public transit service in this area is not particularly frequent. Thankfully, there is Centre / Dufferin with access to the Viva Orange. The neighbourhood is linked by a few bus lines, and it is very easy to reach a nearby bus stop from most homes.

The closest supermarket in Glen Shields is usually only a short walk away. A small variety of restaurants and cafes is available as well. As far as education is concerned, families will find that no matter where their house is situated in Glen Shields, primary schools and daycares are close by. On the other hand, this part of the city does not have any high schools.

Glen Shields offers a slower-paced environment and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This part of the city is very quiet, as the streets are usually very tranquil. Finally, accessing green spaces in the neighbourhood, such as Marita Payne Park, is very easy since there are a few of them close by for residents to enjoy.

About 80% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 20% are rented. In this area, many buildings are single detached homes, while large apartment buildings and duplexes are also present in the housing stock. Roughly 40% of properties in this part of the city were built in the 1980s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 2000s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes.