Old Town, Toronto, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
The sizeable proportion of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Old Town is an important part of its character. This area is especially good for those looking for one bedroom homes. Around 55% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas the remainder are renters. Most housing in this neighbourhood was constructed after the year 2000, during its largest construction boom. Read more about Old Town real estate
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Transportation
Home buyers in Old Town are served with various options to get around without using a car. Thanks to a few nearby bus lines, this neighbourhood features a great public transit infrastructure. Old Town is also especially conducive to those who travel by foot; most daily needs are very easy to carry out without the use of a car, and innumerable businesses of different types can be found as well. Physically active people will value the especially bicycling-friendly nature of this part of the city. In particular, Old Town is home to a reasonably good bicycling infrastructure, and a bike share station can usually be found close by.
Services
Property owners in this area will welcome that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away. Additionally, with over 50 restaurants and approximately 10 cafes, this area is a great place in which to go out to eat. It is also very convenient to access a variety of clothing stores on foot. As far as education is concerned, it is a short walk to get to schools and daycares from most homes for sale in this area.
Character
Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in Old Town. There are a very large number of things to do in this part of the city to explore. There are a lot of nearby entertainment venues, the streets are usually busy with people, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very close by. King Street in particular offers a wide variety of nightlife. The greenery in this neighbourhood is not very prominent; although, parks are especially well-distributed and there are a few of them nearby for residents to check out, making it very easy to reach them.
