Harwood Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Harwood has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Harwood is quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, although that is not the case close to the railway line. However, there is a good amount of greenery in this area; it is very easy to access parks from numerous locations within the neighbourhood since there are approximately 40 of them nearby for residents to unwind in. Residents will also find that numerous tree-lined streets are present. Finally, even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this neighbourhood, its busier streets are still quite energetic, and finding one of the a few bars is very easy because they are generally situated in very convenient locations.

Transportation

No matter the mode of transportation, it is rather straightforward to move around in this part of Toronto. Most houses for sale in this neighbourhood are located in areas that are rather suitable for pedestrians; meeting daily needs is easy without the use of a car, and various businesses are fairly close at hand. Biking is also convenient in Harwood. Residents can count on public transit to travel in this part of Toronto as a result of about 10 nearby bus lines. Cars are also a good transportation option in Harwood. It is easy to access a place to park.

Housing

In Harwood, roughly one quarter of buildings are townhouses, while large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and single detached homes are the main alternatives in the housing stock. This neighbourhood has a good variety of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around 60% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 40% are renters. About one third of properties in this part of Toronto were constructed pre-1960, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 2000s.

Services

House buyers in Harwood will welcome that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short stroll away. Additionally, with 100-odd restaurants and cafes in Harwood, there is typically a spot to get some food or drink just around the corner. It is also straightforward to access a number of clothing stores as a pedestrian. Concerning education, families will find that no matter where their house is located in Harwood, schools and daycares are close by.