Dufferin Grove, Toronto Real Estate Listings

Dufferin Grove allows house buyers to move around using several methods of transportation. This neighbourhood is an extraordinarily convenient part of Toronto for pedestrians; meeting daily needs is very convenient on foot, and plenty of businesses are very nearby. This part of the city will also attract active people because it is very suitable for cycling. For example, a bike share station is always located close by, and the cycling infrastructure is extensive. Dufferin Grove benefits from a great public transit infrastructure thanks to plenty of nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and around 10 nearby bus lines. Driving is also a fairly good transportation option in Dufferin Grove since highways are fairly close by.

It is a very short walk to get to schools and daycares from anywhere in this area. Apart from public schools, there are private primary and high schools. When it comes to eating, it is very often feasible for property owners in Dufferin Grove to shop for general and specialty groceries on foot. Moreover, those who are fond of eating out won't have to walk far in this area, where around 40 restaurants and a few coffee shops can be found, for example along Bloor Street.

Dufferin Grove is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. Dufferin Grove is quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. This neighbourhood also features not that much greenery; to be more specific, residents will find that the majority of streets have below average tree coverage. However, parks, including Dufferin Grove Park, are especially well-situated and there are a few of them nearby for residents to visit, making them very easy to get to from a large number of locations in the neighbourhood. Lastly, there are numerous bustling parts in this neighbourhood for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Despite the fact that there is a narrow selection of entertainment venues, there are a very large number of people around most of the time, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the area. College Street in particular offers a great variety of nightlife.

In Dufferin Grove, roughly half of dwellings are small apartment buildings, and the remaining properties are mainly large apartment buildings and townhouses. A majority of the housing growth in this area took place prior to the 1960s. This neighbourhood offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Around 60% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters whereas the remainder are occupied by owners.