Old Toronto, Toronto Real Estate Listings

This part of Toronto will draw house buyers that appreciate a variety of methods of transportation. The excellent public transit access makes transit a viable option for many thanks to plenty of nearby rapid transit stations on the Bloor - Danforth Line and Yonge - University Line, and over 100 nearby bus lines. Old Toronto is also very conducive to those who travel by foot; most daily needs are straightforward to carry out on foot, and there are also a fair number of businesses in proximity. It is straightforward to move around by bicycle in Old Toronto as the cycling network is well-developed.

Schools and daycares are straightforward to get to on foot from most homes for sale in Old Toronto. In terms of eating, it is very often practical for house buyers in Old Toronto to shop for general and specialty groceries by walking. Furthermore, there is usually a restaurant or cafe in close proximity, for example on King Street. It is also very easy to reach a number of clothing stores on foot.

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a former municipality, Old Toronto is a reasonably good option. Old Toronto is quiet, as the streets are reasonably tranquil, although that is not the case closer to the airport (YTZ), Dan Leckie Way, Allen Expressway or one of the railway lines. This area also features a fair amount of greenery; it is very easy to reach public green spaces in the former municipality, since there are over 500 of them close by for residents to discover, like Centre Island Park and Island Park. Moreover, residents will find that numerous streets have reasonably good tree coverage. Finally, this area has many places to visit. Even though there is a limited selection of entertainment venues, the streets are very often busy with people, and finding one of the over 250 bars is very easy as they are generally located around the corner.

In Old Toronto, many dwellings are large apartment buildings, but small apartment buildings, single detached homes, and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. This part of Toronto is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. About 55% of the properties in the former municipality are occupied by renters and 45% are occupied by owners. This area did not experience a single building boom; the construction of new dwellings in this former municipality was spread throughout several decades in the twentieth and twenty-first century.