Broadview North Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Broadview North has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Broadview North is reasonably good for those who need quiet surroundings, as the streets tend to be peaceful, although that is not the case around Don Valley Parkway or one of the railway lines. The greenery in this part of the city is quite prominent; it is very easy to access public green spaces from numerous locations within the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to visit. In addition, residents will find that there are numerous tree-lined streets. Lastly, there are numerous lively parts in this area to check out. Despite the fact that there is a poor selection of entertainment venues, there are often masses of people around, and finding one of the a few bars is very easy as they are generally located very close by.

Transportation

This area will draw home buyers that appreciate several modes of transportation. Owing to various nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and around 20 nearby bus lines, travelling by public transit is very easy in this part of the city. Many of the homes for sale in this area are located in places that are also very suitable for pedestrians; most day-to-day errands can be run without needing a car, and plenty of businesses are rather close by. This area will attract active people because it is reasonably suitable for bicycling. In particular, bike-share stations are seldomly more than a few blocks away.

Housing

In Broadview North, about 55% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, while small apartment buildings and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. This part of the city is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Around 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 30% are owners. The buildings in this neighbourhood are quite old, since about 40% of its buildings were constructed pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s.

Services

It is a very short trip to reach primary schools and daycares from any location in Broadview North. On the other hand, it can be challenging to reach high schools without the need for a vehicle. With regards to food, it is usually possible for house buyers in this area to purchase general and specialty groceries as pedestrians. Additionally, thanks to over 100 restaurants and about 10 cafes, Broadview North is a very good place in which to eat out. It is also straightforward to access a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian.