Alderwood Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Alderwood is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this part of Toronto. Alderwood is quiet overall, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic, although that is not the case around Queen Elizabeth Way, Highway 427 or one of the railway lines. However, greenery is prominent in this neighbourhood; it is easy to get to public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 40 of them nearby for residents to explore. Furthermore, residents will find that most streets have fairly good tree coverage. Finally, although this part of Toronto is not known for its lively atmosphere, finding one of the a few nightlife venues is very easy because they are generally situated in very convenient locations.
Transportation
No matter the mode of transportation, it is reasonably straightforward to travel in Alderwood. This part of the city will appeal to home buyers who appreciate being in a community that's walkable since it is moderately walking-friendly; many common errands can be run without a vehicle. This area is also bike-friendly because riding is made easier by the generally flat terrain. Thanks to Long Branch on the Lakeshore West, and about 10 nearby bus lines, Alderwood is a fairly convenient part of Toronto for travelling by public transit. Driving is also a very good transportation option in this area. Many properties for sale are a short car ride from the closest highway, such as F G Gardiner Expressway, and it is easy to park.
Housing
Many dwellings are single detached homes, making it easy to find detached homes in Alderwood, whereas the rest are mainly small apartment buildings and townhouses. This part of the city offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly three quarters of the properties in Alderwood whereas the rest are rented. A majority of the housing growth in this neighbourhood took place before the 1960s.
Services
It is very easy to reach the nearest grocery store without a vehicle from most houses for sale in this neighbourhood. Additionally, there are a fair number of opportunities for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes. With regards to education, it is a rather short distance to reach schools and daycares from most homes for sale in this part of the city.