Yorkdale, Toronto, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In Yorkdale, about one third of dwellings are townhouses, and the rest of the properties are mainly large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and single detached homes. This part of the city experienced its most significant construction boom after the year 2000, so most of the available housing is from this era. This neighbourhood offers mainly one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly 60% of the units in Yorkdale whereas the rest are rented. Read more about Yorkdale real estate
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Transportation
No matter the medium of transportation, it is quite simple to travel in this part of Toronto. The public transit service in Yorkdale is very good. More specifically, residents have access to a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is usually just around the corner. Yorkdale will also draw active people because it is convenient for those who travel by foot; many day-to-day needs are easy to carry out without the use of a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are reasonably close by. Moving around by bicycle is challenging in Yorkdale since there are a good number of slopes, and there are very few bike lanes.
Services
In Yorkdale, parents and their kids will usually be able to get to daycares and schools on foot. With regards to eating, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a rather short walk away in Yorkdale. In addition, there are a good number of opportunities for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes. It is also especially convenient to get to a selection of clothing stores on foot.
Character
Yorkdale offers a wide variety of green spaces to enjoy, despite its sometimes busy atmosphere. To be more specific, there are a few public green spaces close by for residents to explore, such as Caledonia Park, and they are especially well-distributed, which makes it easy to access them. However, most streets have below average tree coverage. Since there are few pedestrians, this area remains relatively quiet; however noise levels are higher closer to Highway 401 or the railway line.
