Forest Hill South Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Forest Hill South has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Forest Hill South is reasonably quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. On the other hand, there is a lot of greenery in this area as the tree canopy coverage for numerous streets is very good. Parks, including Sir Winston Churchill Park and Nordheimer Ravine, are especially well-situated and there are over 50 of them close by for residents to relax in, making it very easy to access them. Lastly, although the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of Toronto, the vibe can still be quite energetic around its busier streets, and with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.
Transportation
No matter the means of transportation, it is moderately simple to travel in this area. Thanks to various nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 1 (Yonge-University), and about 20 nearby bus lines, the public transit system in Forest Hill South is very good. Forest Hill South is also very conducive to people who travel on foot; all daily needs can be met without a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Moving around by bicycle is easy in Forest Hill South.
Housing
In Forest Hill South, around 45% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, whereas the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings and single detached homes. This neighbourhood also has a good choice of housing size options - homes range from lofts to four or more bedrooms. The proportions of homeowners and renters are about even. The homes in this neighbourhood are quite old, since around 45% of its dwellings were constructed prior to the 1960s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s.
Services
It is usually practical for house buyers in this part of the city to buy general and specialty groceries on foot. In addition, there are over 100 restaurants and around 20 coffee shops to benefit from in Forest Hill South. Residents can find a very large number of nearby clothing stores. As far as education is concerned, it is a very short trip to get to daycares and schools from most houses for sale in Forest Hill South.