New Listings in Parkdale, Toronto

This part of Toronto will draw house buyers that use various means of transportation. Parkdale is an extremely pleasant part of Toronto for travelling by public transit. The neighbourhood is served by approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most houses. It is also very convenient for people walking to navigate Parkdale; all common errands can be run without the use of a car, and various businesses are nearby. This neighbourhood will appeal to active house buyers since it is very suited for biking. In particular, bike-share stations are rarely more than a few blocks away.

House buyers in Parkdale will appreciate that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away. There are about 10 supermarkets in this part of Toronto, and the best choice can be found on streets like Roncesvalles Avenue. In addition, there is typically a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. In terms of education, parents and their children will appreciate that no matter where their home is situated in Parkdale, schools and daycares are nearby. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Parkdale has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. This area has numerous places for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Even though there is a poor selection of entertainment venues, there are very often a very large number of people around, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located around the corner. Most areas in Parkdale are reasonably quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, however some parts can be quite loud, especially close to one of the railway lines or F G Gardiner Expressway. Greenery is present in this neighbourhood; it is very easy to reach public green spaces since there are around 20 of them close by for residents to visit. Moreover, residents will find that numerous tree-lined streets are around.

In Parkdale, about 55% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, and the remaining houses are mainly small apartment buildings. Roughly half of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed before the 1960s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s. This area also has quite a good variety of housing sizes - although this part of Toronto is notable for those looking for one bedroom homes. Roughly 85% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters whereas owners occupy the remainder.