Bayview-Cummer Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Bayview-Cummer offers a calm environment and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. There is much greenery in this neighbourhood as many tree-lined streets are around. There are over 50 green spaces close by for residents to relax in, such as Garnier Park and Grandview Park, and they are especially well-situated, which makes them very easy to access from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood. This area is also very good for those who need quiet surroundings, as the streets are very tranquil.
Transportation
This part of Toronto offers property owners several alternative means of transportation. Bayview-Cummer benefits from reasonably good public transit thanks to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 1 (Yonge-University) and Viva Blue, and around 30 nearby bus lines. House buyers who appreciate residing in a compact community will also welcome the moderately pedestrian-friendly character of Bayview-Cummer; many common errands can be run without a car, and plenty of businesses are moderately close by. The bike is a good mode of transportation in Bayview-Cummer.
Housing
In Bayview-Cummer, roughly two thirds of buildings are single detached homes, while large apartment buildings make up most of the remaining housing stock. This part of Toronto is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Around two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while the remainder are renters. Roughly 40% of properties in this part of Toronto were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s.
Services
In Bayview-Cummer, families will typically be able to access daycares and schools by walking. In terms of eating, it is usually practical for property owners in this part of Toronto to purchase general and specialty groceries by walking. Likewise, there is typically a restaurant or cafe in close proximity, for example on Yonge Street. Residents benefit from a good number of clothing stores within a short distance.