Leslieville, Toronto, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In Leslieville, around one third of dwellings are small apartment buildings, while large apartment buildings and townhouses are the main alternatives in the housing stock. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of one bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around 60% of the units in Leslieville and 40% are rented. This neighbourhood experienced its largest construction boom pre-1960, so most of the available housing is from this time period. Read more about Leslieville real estate
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Transportation
Leslieville will attract house buyers that appreciate a variety of modes of transportation. This area is very well-suited for walking; most common errands can be run on foot, and many businesses are close by. Riding a bicycle is reasonably prevalent in Leslieville as there are a large number of bike lanes. Travelling by public transit is very easy in Leslieville. House owners benefit from a few bus lines, and bus stops are usually nearby. Leslieville is also quite car friendly. Nearby highways, such as F G Gardiner Expressway, are reasonably easy to access from anywhere in Leslieville.
Services
A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short walk away in Leslieville. In addition, with 50-odd restaurants and cafes in Leslieville, there is generally a place to get some food or drink just around the corner. Residents benefit from a fair number of nearby clothing stores. With respect to education, daycares and schools are straightforward to reach on foot from most properties for sale in Leslieville.
Character
No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Leslieville is a reasonably good option. Finding energetic streets is easy in this neighbourhood. There is a good selection of entertainment venues, there are often a large number of people around, and with its a few bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located around the corner. Main streets, like Queen Street, are wonderful for those who enjoy going out. Most areas in Leslieville are reasonably quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic, although that is not the case near Don Valley Parkway, F G Gardiner Expressway or one of the railway lines. The greenery in this part of Toronto is prominent as there are many tree-lined streets. There are about 10 green spaces close by for residents to enjoy, like Booth Yard and Greenwood Park, making it very easy to get to them.
