Maple Leaf, Toronto, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing around 45% of buildings in Maple Leaf, and the remaining properties are mainly large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings. This part of Toronto also has a good choice of unit sizes - it is quite easy to find houses ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy about 55% of the units in the neighbourhood and 45% are rented. About 40% of homes in this part of the city were built between 1960 and 1980, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960. Read more about Maple Leaf real estate
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Transportation
Maple Leaf affords homeowners several alternative modes of transportation. The public transit system in Maple Leaf is very accessible. More specifically, the neighbourhood is connected by around 10 bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. Most houses for sale in this part of Toronto are located in areas that are also reasonably convenient for walking; many common errands can be run without having to use a car. The bike is a rather limited method of transportation in Maple Leaf as bicycling is rendered strenuous by the often hilly area, and the cycling infrastructure is fairly poor.
Services
A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a reasonably short walk away in Maple Leaf. Additionally, this neighbourhood is a good place in which to go out to eat. As far as education is concerned, daycares and schools are convenient to access on foot from any location in Maple Leaf.
Character
Maple Leaf offers a calm ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. Most areas in this area are quiet, as the streets tend to be calm - although there are still several louder sections, especially near Highway 401. Finally, there is a fair amount of greenery in this part of the city; there are a few parks close by for residents to unwind in, including Queen's Greenbelt and North Park, which makes them very easy to access. Residents will also find that many tree-lined streets are prominent.
