Cathedraltown Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced environment will enjoy Cathedraltown. This part of Markham is especially quiet, as the streets tend to be very peaceful closer to Highway 404. Lastly, most locations within the neighbourhood have reasonably good access to public green spaces, including Artisan Trail and Victoria Square Park, since there are about 20 of them close by for residents to enjoy.
Transportation
The car is usually the best transportation option in Cathedraltown. The majority of houses for sale are a short drive from the closest highway, such as Highway 404, and it is especially convenient to find a place to park. On the other hand, the public transit access in Cathedraltown is not very convenient. Nonetheless, the neighbourhood is served by around 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most residences. Cathedraltown is not very conducive to pedestrians since very few daily errands can be run without the use of a vehicle. However, commuting by bicycle is convenient in Cathedraltown because the bicycling network is reasonably good.
Housing
In Cathedraltown, around 40% of dwellings are single detached homes, while the remainder are mainly townhouses. This area experienced its largest building boom following the year 2000, so most of the available properties are from this time period. This part of the city is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Around 85% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 15% are rented.
Services
Home buyers in this part of the city often have to rely on a car to reach the closest supermarket. Nonetheless, pharmacies are typically easy to access as a pedestrian and supply some staple foods. A small number of restaurants and coffee shops can be found as well. Concerning education, in Cathedraltown, families will usually be able to reach daycares and schools by walking.