Open Houses in Parkdale, Toronto

Regardless of the mode of transportation, it is very easy to travel in this neighbourhood. This area is an extremely convenient part of Toronto for getting around by public transit owing to about 10 nearby bus lines. Travelling on foot is also very feasible for house buyers in Parkdale; meeting day-to-day needs is very convenient by walking, and plenty of businesses are reasonably close by. Cycling is very prevalent in Parkdale because bike-share stations are seldomly more than a short distance away.

It is usually feasible for home buyers in Parkdale to buy general and specialty groceries by walking. In addition, there is generally a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. Regarding education, schools and daycares are very convenient to access on foot from most homes for sale in Parkdale. Residents have the choice between public and private schools at both the primary and high school level.

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Parkdale is a good option. Parkdale is reasonably quiet, as the streets are generally quite tranquil, however noise can be an issue around F G Gardiner Expressway or one of the railway lines. There is a fair amount of greenery in this part of Toronto; it is very easy to get to parks from most locations in the neighbourhood since there are around 20 of them close by for residents to unwind in. Furthermore, residents will find that most streets have reasonably good tree coverage. Finally, there are many things to do in this neighbourhood to check out. Even though a poor selection of entertainment venues can be found nearby, there are 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. Roncesvalles Avenue in particular offers a great variety of nightlife.

In Parkdale, the majority of dwellings are large apartment buildings, but small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This part of Toronto also has a choice of housing size options; however this neighbourhood is notable for those looking for one bedroom homes. Renters occupy roughly 85% of the units in Parkdale while owners occupy the remainder. Roughly half of homes in this area were built pre-1960, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s.