Danforth Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Danforth has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. The noise levels in Danforth are very low, as the streets are very peaceful. However, this neighbourhood features a good amount of greenery; green spaces, including Withrow Park and Monarch Park, are especially well-located and there are over 50 of them close by for residents to check out, which makes them very easy to reach. Furthermore, residents will find that there are numerous tree-lined streets. Lastly, even though this part of Toronto is not known for its lively ambience, the vibe can still be quite dynamic around its main streets, and with its approximately 10 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.

Transportation

Danforth affords property owners the choice between a variety of modes of transportation. House buyers who want to be in a walkable area will welcome the very pedestrian-friendly nature of this part of the city; most daily needs are easy to carry out without needing a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses nearby. Danforth is also fairly amenable to bicycling. Owing to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and about 20 nearby bus lines, the very good transit network makes transit a viable option for many people. Driving is also a reasonably good mode of transportation in this part of Toronto. It is a rather short car ride to the nearest highway from any home in Danforth.

Housing

A majority of the housing growth in Danforth took place prior to the 1960s. Over half of the housing stock of this neighbourhood consists of townhouses and small apartment buildings, whereas the rest are mainly single detached homes. Homeowners occupy roughly two thirds of the units in Danforth and renters occupy the remainder. This neighbourhood also has a good choice of housing size options - it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.

Services

House buyers in Danforth will welcome that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away. Moreover, with over 100 restaurants and approximately 10 coffee shops, Danforth is a very good place in which to go out to eat. It is also straightforward to reach a number of clothing stores on foot, for instance along Danforth Avenue. Concerning education, parents and their kids will find that wherever their house is situated in this part of the city, daycares and schools are close by.