Bedford Park-Nortown Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Bedford Park-Nortown is a great part of Toronto for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Although the ambience is not the liveliest in this area, the vibe can still be quite energetic around its main streets, and with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities. On the other hand, greenery is prominent in this area as there are many tree-lined streets. The majority of locations within the neighbourhood have reasonably good access to public green spaces, including Earl Bales Park, since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to discover.

Transportation

Bedford Park-Nortown will appeal to homeowners that appreciate various methods of transportation. The public transit system in Bedford Park-Nortown is rather practical. In particular, there is Sheppard-Yonge Station - Southbound Platform, York Mills Station - Northbound Platform and York Mills Station - Southbound Platform on the Line 1 (Yonge-University). The neighbourhood is linked by approximately 30 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is usually very close by. People who value being in a walkable community will also welcome the fairly pedestrian-friendly nature of this part of Toronto; many daily needs can be carried out without a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Travelling by bicycle is convenient in Bedford Park-Nortown.

Housing

In Bedford Park-Nortown, most dwellings are single detached homes, and the remaining properties are mainly large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings. This part of Toronto is primarily composed of two bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around 70% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood and renters occupy the remainder. About one third of properties in this area were built pre-1960, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1990s.

Services

House buyers in Bedford Park-Nortown will value that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short stroll away. Moreover, owing to 150-odd restaurants and cafes in this area, there is generally a place to get a meal or beverage just around the corner. House buyers benefit from a large number of clothing stores within a short distance, for instance on Avenue Road. Concerning education, it is a very short stroll to get to daycares and schools from anywhere in Bedford Park-Nortown.