Open Houses in Alexandra Park, Toronto

Home buyers in Alexandra Park have various options to get around without the need for a car. This area is an extraordinarily convenient part of Toronto for pedestrians; all day-to-day errands can be run on foot, and many businesses are very close by. Physically active people will also appreciate the very bike-friendly character of this neighbourhood. More precisely, this part of the city features a good cycling infrastructure, and there is usually a bike-share station in proximity. Alexandra Park is very transit friendly as a consequence of a few nearby bus lines. In contrast, Alexandra Park is not particularly car friendly. That being said, many properties for sale are a rather short drive from the closest highway.

It is very easy to reach both a general and a specialty grocery store by walking from any home in Alexandra Park. Likewise, owing to about 20 restaurants and a few cafes, Alexandra Park is a great place in which to go out to eat. Home buyers can find very many nearby clothing stores. In terms of education, in Alexandra Park, families will almost always be able to get to daycares and schools by walking.

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Alexandra Park is a fairly good option. Alexandra Park is reasonably good for those who like a quiet atmosphere, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. There is not that much greenery in this neighbourhood; more specifically, residents will find that the majority of streets have below average tree coverage. Nonetheless, it is very easy to get to public green spaces since there are a few of them close by for residents to visit. Finally, this area has a very large number of streets to check out. There is a broad selection of entertainment venues, there are masses of people around most of the time, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located around the corner.

Renters occupy about two thirds of the units in the neighbourhood while owners occupy the remainder. Over half of the housing stock of this area consists of small apartment buildings and large apartment buildings, and the rest are mainly townhouses. About 40% of properties in this neighbourhood were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This part of Toronto also has a good choice of unit sizes; it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.