Downsview Real Estate & Houses for Sale

People who prefer a relaxed ambience will enjoy Downsview. There is a good amount of greenery in this area; green spaces, like North Park and Downsview Park, are very well-situated and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to unwind in, which makes them very easy to get to. In addition, residents will find that there are many tree-lined streets. This area is also reasonably quiet, as the streets are usually quite calm - although there are still several louder sections, especially near the airport (Downsview Airport), the railway line, Highway 400 or Highway 401.

Transportation

Downsview offers home buyers several alternative means of transportation. The public transit system in Downsview is good. Commuters are served by the Downsview Park with access to the Barrie. House owners can count on various rapid transit stations on the Line 1 (Yonge-University). Homeowners are served by about 30 bus lines, and bus stops are generally very close by. Downsview will also appeal to house buyers who value residing in a walkable area since it is rather walking-friendly; many day-to-day errands can be run without a vehicle. This neighbourhood is reasonably appropriate for bicycling.

Housing

Large apartment buildings are the main housing type, representing about 30% of buildings in Downsview, while the rest are mainly small apartment buildings, single detached homes, and townhouses. Around one third of properties in this area were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 2000s. This area has a good choice of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. The population residing in this neighbourhood is evenly split between renters and owners.

Services

The nearest grocery store in Downsview is usually only a reasonably short trip away. Additionally, there is typically a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. It is also easy to reach a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian. When it comes to education, daycares and schools are straightforward to access without needing to get in a car from any location in this neighbourhood.