Forest Hill North Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Forest Hill North offers a variety of experiences for home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors. Although the ambience is not the liveliest in this area, its busier streets can still be quite energetic, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located a short walk away. However, there is a large amount of greenery in this part of Toronto as there are numerous tree-lined streets. It is very easy to reach public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 40 of them nearby for residents to enjoy.

Transportation

Forest Hill North affords property owners several alternative means of transportation. A majority of the homes for sale in this area are located in places that are very suitable for those who like to get around as pedestrians; most day-to-day errands can be run without needing to use a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses close by. Bicycling is also easy in Forest Hill North because there are few slopes in most of the topography to confront cyclists, and there are a fair number of bike lanes. With many nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 1 (Yonge-University), and approximately 10 nearby bus lines, this part of the city is very transit friendly. Driving is also a good transportation option in Forest Hill North. It is a reasonably short drive to the nearest highway, such as Allen Expressway, from anywhere in Forest Hill North.

Housing

In Forest Hill North, roughly two thirds of buildings are large apartment buildings, while single detached homes make up most of the remaining housing stock. This area has a good choice of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Renters occupy about two thirds of the properties in Forest Hill North and owners occupy the remainder. The homes in this part of the city are quite old, because about 45% of its buildings were constructed pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s.

Services

Parents and their children will find that wherever their house is located in this part of Toronto, schools and daycares are nearby. Concerning food, it is very often possible for home buyers in this part of the city to shop for general and specialty groceries on foot. There are approximately 10 groceries in this neighbourhood, and the best selection can be found on streets like Eglinton Avenue. Moreover, those who enjoy eating out won't have to travel far in Forest Hill North, where over 50 restaurants and a few cafes are available. It is also a short distance to a very good variety of clothing stores.