Etobicoke Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Etobicoke is exemplified by its relaxed environment. The greenery in this area is quite prominent as the tree canopy coverage for the majority of streets is fairly good. It is very easy to get to public green spaces in the former municipality since there are over 500 of them nearby for residents to enjoy. This area is also fairly good for those who like quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - however noise can be bothersome around F G Gardiner Expressway, Highway 409, one of the railway lines or the airport (Wilson`s Heliport).

Transportation

Etobicoke permits property owners to travel by a diversity of means of transportation. Etobicoke is a fairly pleasant part of Toronto for moving around by public transit. More specifically, there are many rapid transit stations on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth) and Meadowvale Express. Commuters can rely on the Kipling, Weston and Mimico with access to the Lakeshore West, Kitchener, Milton and Union Pearson Express. The former municipality is linked by over 50 bus lines, and bus stops are typically very close by. It is also convenient for people travelling by foot to navigate this part of the city; running common errands is easy without a vehicle. Etobicoke is moderately bicycling-friendly.

Housing

Roughly 45% of buildings are large apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Etobicoke, while the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings and single detached homes. About one third of properties in this part of the city were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 2000s. This part of Toronto has a good choice of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy around 60% of the dwellings in Etobicoke and 40% are occupied by renters.

Services

In Etobicoke, parents and their schoolchildren will generally be able to reach schools and daycares without the use of a vehicle. When it comes to food, it is straightforward to access the nearest supermarket without needing a car in this part of Toronto. There are over 150 grocery stores in Etobicoke, and the best variety can be found on streets like Royal York Road. Likewise, there is typically a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. It is also convenient to reach a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian.