Brockton Village Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Brockton Village is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of Toronto. This neighbourhood has many areas for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Even though there is a narrow selection of entertainment venues, there are a very large number of people around most of the time, and with its approximately 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Most areas in Brockton Village are quiet, as the streets are usually tranquil. Greenery is not especially present in this area; more specifically, residents will find that the majority of streets have below average tree coverage. Nonetheless, there are over 50 green spaces nearby for residents to discover, like Dufferin Grove Park, and they are especially well-located, making them very easy to access.

Transportation

This part of Toronto permits homeowners to travel using a variety of methods of transportation. Thanks to various nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and around 20 nearby bus lines, the excellent public transit makes transit a viable option for many people. This area is also an extraordinarily pleasant part of Toronto for pedestrians; most daily needs are very easy to meet without the use of a car, and many businesses of different types can be found as well. This area is a very pleasant part of Toronto for cyclists. More precisely, this area is home to reasonably good cycling infrastructure, and bike-share stations are rarely more than a few blocks away.

Housing

In Brockton Village, roughly half of dwellings are small apartment buildings, and the rest of the homes are mainly large apartment buildings and townhouses. A majority of the housing growth in this part of Toronto happened prior to the 1960s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of one bedroom and three bedroom homes. The population residing in this neighbourhood is evenly split between owners and renters.

Services

House buyers in Brockton Village will be pleased to learn that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short stroll away. Moreover, those who like to dine out won't have to travel far in Brockton Village, where over 150 restaurants and around 30 cafes can be found. It is also a very short trip to an excellent variety of clothing stores. When it comes to education, parents and their kids will welcome that wherever their property is situated in Brockton Village, daycares and schools are close by.