Single Family Homes For Sale in Leslieville, Toronto

No matter the means of transportation, it is very straightforward to get around in Leslieville. With a few nearby bus lines, this area is very transit friendly. A majority of the homes for sale in this part of the city are located in places that are also especially conducive to those who travel by foot; most day-to-day needs are very easy to meet without the use of a car, and many businesses are nearby. A good number of people in the area use their bike as the cycling infrastructure is very extensive.

It is usually an option for property owners in Leslieville to purchase general and specialty groceries on foot. Additionally, owing to over 50 restaurants and a few cafes, this neighbourhood is a good place in which to go out to eat. It is also convenient to reach a selection of clothing stores on foot, for instance along Queen Street. In terms of education, in this part of Toronto, parents and their schoolchildren will usually be able to reach schools and daycares on foot.

Leslieville has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Most areas in Leslieville are reasonably quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic, although there are still several louder sections, especially close to Don Valley Parkway, F G Gardiner Expressway or one of the railway lines. This part of the city also features a fair amount of greenery; there are approximately 10 green spaces close by for residents to check out, such as Booth Yard and Greenwood Park, which makes it very easy to access them. In addition, residents will find that the majority of streets have reasonably good tree coverage. Finally, finding energetic areas is easy in this area. There are often lots of people around, there are numerous nearby entertainment venues, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the neighbourhood. Queen Street is among the most lively streets in this part of Toronto.

A majority of the housing growth in Leslieville occurred prior to the 1960s. Roughly one third of buildings are small apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in this part of Toronto, whereas the rest are mainly large apartment buildings and townhouses. Homeowners occupy around 60% of the units in Leslieville and 40% are rented. This area has a good choice of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.