Condos For Sale in Yorkville, Toronto

Yorkville is a great neighbourhood with respect to getting around without a car. Travelling on foot is very convenient for property owners in this area; all common errands can be run without the use of a car, and many businesses are especially nearby. This neighbourhood will also appeal to active people as it is very suited for cycling. In particular, there is generally a bike-share station close by, Yorkville boasts a good cycling infrastructure, and there are a limited number of hills. This part of the city is very transit friendly as a consequence of a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 1 (Yonge-University) and Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and a few nearby bus lines. In contrast, cars are a rather limited mode of transportation in Yorkville. Nevertheless, most real estate listings are a rather short car ride from the closest highway.

In this part of the city, families will almost always be able to get to daycares and schools on foot. At the elementary level, there are both public and private schools. As far as food is concerned, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away in Yorkville. Likewise, with 100-odd restaurants and cafes in this part of the city, there is almost always a spot to get a meal or beverage just around the corner.

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors will feel at home in Yorkville. Finding things to do in this neighbourhood is especially easy. There are very often a very large number of people around, there is a wide selection of entertainment venues, and finding one of the a few bars is very easy since they are generally located very close by. Yorkville Avenue is among the most lively streets in this part of the city. There is not that much greenery in this area; more specifically, residents will find that few tree-lined streets are prominent. Nonetheless, reaching parks in the neighbourhood, like Ramsden Park, is very easy since there are approximately 10 of them close by for residents to visit.

The predominance of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Yorkville is an important part of its character. This neighbourhood offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes. There are equal parts renters and owners living in this area. Roughly 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were built after the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1960s.