Englemount-Lawrence Real Estate & Houses for Sale
No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Englemount-Lawrence is a reasonably good option. Even though the atmosphere is not the most lively in this area, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its main streets, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located relatively close by. Englemount-Lawrence is reasonably quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic, although there are still several louder sections, especially near Highway 401 or Allen Expressway. The greenery in this neighbourhood is reasonably prominent as numerous streets have good tree coverage. There are over 50 green spaces nearby for residents to check out, including Baycrest Park, and they are especially well-distributed, which makes it very easy to access them from numerous locations within this part of Toronto.
Transportation
Englemount-Lawrence permits homeowners to get around by several alternative methods of transportation. Owing to many nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 1 (Yonge-University), and approximately 30 nearby bus lines, the fairly good public transit service makes transit a viable option for many. Home buyers who value living in a compact area will also welcome the fairly pedestrian-friendly character of Englemount-Lawrence; running daily errands is easy without a vehicle, and numerous businesses are reasonably close at hand. Biking is convenient in this neighbourhood since the area is rather flat.
Housing
In Englemount-Lawrence, about one third of dwellings are large apartment buildings, while the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings and single detached homes. This part of Toronto is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Renters occupy roughly 55% of the dwellings in Englemount-Lawrence and the rest are occupied by owners. About 30% of homes in this part of the city were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s.
Services
It is straightforward to access both a general and a specialty grocery store on foot from any home in this area. In addition, those who enjoy eating out won't have to walk far in Englemount-Lawrence, where over 50 restaurants and approximately 10 cafes are available. It is also very easy to access a selection of clothing stores as a pedestrian. Concerning education, schools and daycares are very convenient to reach by foot from most homes for sale in this part of the city.