Dufferin Grove Real Estate & Houses for Sale

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Dufferin Grove is a good option. Dufferin Grove is quiet, as the streets are generally reasonably peaceful. Greenery is quite prominent in this area as there are many tree-lined streets. Public green spaces, including Dufferin Grove Park, are especially well-distributed and there are a few of them close by for residents to check out, making them very easy to get to. Finally, it is very easy to find bustling streets in this area. Despite the fact that few entertainment venues can be found nearby, there are often a very large number of people around, and with its approximately 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

Transportation

Dufferin Grove is an excellent area with respect to travelling without driving. The great public transit infrastructure makes transit a viable option for many as a consequence of many nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and approximately 10 nearby bus lines. Dufferin Grove is also an extraordinarily convenient part of Toronto for pedestrians; most day-to-day errands can be run without having to resort to a car, and numerous businesses are very close by. Active property owners will value the very cycling-friendly nature of this part of Toronto. More specifically, bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a short distance away, and the bicycling infrastructure is reasonably good.

Housing

Most buildings are small apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Dufferin Grove, and the rest are mainly large apartment buildings. Most housing in this part of Toronto was built before the 1960s, during its main construction boom. This part of the city also has a good selection of unit sizes; it is quite easy to find houses ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and one third are owners.

Services

Families will welcome the proximity to daycares and schools, which are within walking distance from all houses for sale in this neighbourhood. Along with public schools, there are private primary and high schools. When it comes to eating, house buyers in Dufferin Grove will appreciate that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away. Moreover, there are over 50 restaurants and a few coffee shops to benefit from in this part of the city.