High Park North Real Estate & Houses for Sale
High Park North is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of the city. High Park North is very quiet overall, as the streets are generally very tranquil. However, there is a large amount of greenery in this part of Toronto as numerous tree-lined streets are around. Access to green spaces in the neighbourhood, like High Park, is very easy since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to unwind in. Lastly, even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of Toronto, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its busier streets, and it is very easy to find places to go out at night because they are well-distributed throughout the area.
Transportation
This area affords homeowners several alternative means of transportation. Owing to many nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and about 20 nearby bus lines, the transit network in this part of Toronto is very good. A majority of the homes for sale in this neighbourhood are located in places that are also very conducive to people who like to get around on foot; carrying out daily needs is very easy without a car, and various businesses are rather close by. Physically active house buyers will welcome the fairly bicycling-friendly character of this part of the city. More specifically, there are a good number of bike lanes, and a bike share station can always be found nearby.
Housing
About two thirds of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and owners occupy the remainder. The majority of buildings are large apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in this neighbourhood, but small apartment buildings and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. Roughly 40% of homes in this neighbourhood were constructed between 1960 and 1980, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 2000s. This part of the city has a good variety of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.
Services
Families will find that no matter where their house is located in High Park North, schools and daycares are nearby. With respect to eating, property owners in this neighbourhood will be pleased to learn that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short distance away. Furthermore, thanks to 100-odd restaurants and cafes in High Park North, there is usually a spot to get a meal or beverage just around the corner. Home buyers can find many clothing stores within walking distance.