Blake-Jones Real Estate & Houses for Sale

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Blake-Jones is a fairly good option. Blake-Jones is quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, although that is not the case near the railway line. The greenery in this area is prominent; green spaces, like Monarch Park and Greenwood Park, are especially well-distributed and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to discover, making them very easy to reach. Residents will also find that many tree-lined streets are prominent. Lastly, finding things to do is easy in this neighbourhood. Despite the fact that a poor selection of entertainment venues can be found nearby, there are lots of people around most of the time, and with its about 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

Transportation

No matter the medium of transportation, it is fairly simple to move around in Blake-Jones. The very good public transit makes transit a viable option for many due to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and about 10 nearby bus lines. Getting around as a pedestrian is also especially feasible for residents in Blake-Jones; running common errands is straightforward without a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses in proximity. Cycling is very common in Blake-Jones as bike-share stations are rarely more than a short distance away, and the bicycling network is fairly good.

Housing

In Blake-Jones, around one quarter of buildings are townhouses, while large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and single detached homes are the main alternatives in the housing stock. This part of the city is primarily composed of one bedroom and three bedroom homes. The split between renters and homeowners is about even. Most of the housing growth in this area took place prior to the 1960s.

Services

Families will welcome that wherever their home is situated in this part of Toronto, daycares and schools are close by. As far as eating is concerned, it is especially convenient to reach both a general and a specialty grocery store as a pedestrian from anywhere in Blake-Jones. Likewise, there are over 100 restaurants and approximately 10 cafes to experience in this area. It is also straightforward to reach a selection of clothing stores as a pedestrian.