Centre Island, Toronto, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Roughly 85% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners while the rest are rented. Single detached homes and townhouses are the main housing type in this neighbourhood. Most homes in this area were constructed prior to the 1960s, during its largest building boom. This neighbourhood has a good choice of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Read more about Centre Island real estate
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Transportation
The car is usually the preferred method to move around in Centre Island. It is very easy to come across a place to park. On the other hand, the public transit network in Centre Island is not very practical. Many of the houses for sale in this part of Toronto are located in areas that are not very suitable for walking as daily errands are very inconvenient to run without needing to use a vehicle. However, the bike is a good method of transportation in Centre Island as bicycle riders do not encounter significant elevation changes.
Services
Parents and their kids will value that wherever their house is located in Centre Island, daycares are close by. In contrast, this neighbourhood does not contain any primary schools or high schools. As far as food is concerned, in all cases, a car is needed in Centre Island to access the nearest supermarket. There are also a few options for those who value restaurants within walking distance.
Character
The character of Centre Island is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. This area is quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - although there are still several noisier sections, especially closer to the airport (YTZ). Finally, greenery is very present in this area; green spaces, such as Toronto Islands and Island Park, are very well-distributed and there are around 10 of them nearby for residents to check out, resulting in them being very easy to reach from most locations within Centre Island. In addition, residents will find that there are a lot of tree-lined streets.
