Open Houses in South Riverdale, Toronto

No matter the means of transportation, it is very simple to get around in South Riverdale. South Riverdale is very transit friendly. For example, the neighbourhood is connected by about 10 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is generally very close. It is also very convenient for people walking to get around in South Riverdale; all common errands can be run on foot, and plenty of businesses are close by. This part of the city will appeal to physically active people as it is suitable for cycling. More precisely, bike-share stations are never more than a short distance away, and the cycling infrastructure is reasonably good.

It is usually possible for property owners in South Riverdale to purchase general and specialty groceries on foot. Furthermore, there is usually a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. As far as education is concerned, schools and daycares are especially convenient to get to on foot from most houses for sale in South Riverdale.

South Riverdale is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this part of the city. Finding lively streets is very easy in this area. There are crowds of people around most of the time, there is a wide variety of entertainment venues, and with its about 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. South Riverdale is reasonably quiet, as the streets are usually reasonably peaceful, however noise can be bothersome around one of the railway lines, F G Gardiner Expressway or Don Valley Parkway. This part of the city also features a fair amount of greenery; there are over 50 public green spaces close by for residents to visit, like Booth Yard and Corktown Common, and they are especially well-located, making it very easy to get to them. Residents will also find that the tree canopy coverage for a large number of streets is reasonably good.

Small apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing roughly 30% of dwellings in South Riverdale, and the remaining homes are mainly large apartment buildings and townhouses. This neighbourhood experienced its largest construction boom prior to the 1960s, so most of the available properties are from this time period. This neighbourhood also has a good selection of housing size options; properties range from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy about 55% of the dwellings in South Riverdale and 45% are occupied by renters.