Davenport Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Davenport has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. There are numerous things to do in this area to visit. Despite the fact that there is a small selection of entertainment venues, there are crowds of people around most of the time, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the area. Davenport is quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. The greenery in this neighbourhood is quite prominent as numerous tree-lined streets are present. There are over 50 public green spaces close by for residents to visit, including Sir Winston Churchill Park and Nordheimer Ravine, and they are especially well-distributed, which makes them very easy to access from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood.

Transportation

House buyers in Davenport benefit from various choices to move around without the need for a car. Thanks to various nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth) and Line 1 (Yonge-University), and about 20 nearby bus lines, this part of Toronto is very transit friendly. Property owners who value living in a compact area will also enjoy the very pedestrian-friendly character of Davenport; most daily needs can be met without needing to resort to a vehicle, and many businesses are moderately close at hand. Riding a bicycle is especially common in Davenport as there is generally a bike-share station nearby.

Housing

In Davenport, about one third of dwellings are small apartment buildings, whereas the rest are mainly single detached homes and townhouses. Roughly 40% of homes in this neighbourhood were built pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. This part of the city is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes. Roughly 55% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners whereas the rest are rented.

Services

It is especially easy to get to both a general and a specialty grocery store without a vehicle from most properties for sale in this neighbourhood. Additionally, those who appreciate eating out won't have to go far in Davenport, where over 100 restaurants and around 20 coffee shops are available. Home buyers have access to many nearby clothing stores. Concerning education, in Davenport, families will typically be able to get to schools and daycares without a car.