Don Mills, Toronto, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In Don Mills, roughly one third of buildings are single detached homes, but large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. This part of Toronto has a good variety of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Roughly two thirds of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and one third are rented. Roughly 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were built pre-1960, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. Read more about Don Mills real estate
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Transportation
Don Mills presents homeowners with several alternative means of transportation. This area will attract physically active home buyers since it is quite conducive to those who travel by foot; many daily needs can be met by walking. In contrast, cycling is at times difficult in Don Mills since there are a limited number of bike lanes, and there is a considerable amount of hills. Nevertheless, a few bicycling-friendly pockets exist. Commuting by public transit is convenient in this area as a result of about 10 nearby bus lines. Cars are also a great transportation option in Don Mills. Nearby highways, such as Highway 401, are quite easy to drive to from any location in this neighbourhood, and accessing a place to park is generally easy.
Services
The closest grocery store in Don Mills is generally only a reasonably short walk away. Moreover, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a good number of options, and there are also approximately 10 coffee shops in this part of the city. With respect to education, in Don Mills, parents and their schoolchildren will typically be able to access schools and daycares on foot.
Character
Don Mills is a reasonably good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed environment. The greenery in this part of the city is very prominent; accessing public green spaces, like Bond Park and Wilket Creek Park, is very easy from most locations in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 20 of them nearby for residents to visit. Furthermore, residents will find that the tree canopy coverage for the majority of streets is very good. This part of the city is also quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic - although there are still several louder sections, especially around Highway 401, Don Valley Parkway or the railway line.
