Hillcrest Village Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Hillcrest Village offers a relaxed environment and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. There is a large amount of greenery in this area; green spaces, like Duncan Creek Park and Huntsmill Park, are very well-distributed and there are about 40 of them close by for residents to check out, resulting in them being very easy to access from a lot of locations in the neighbourhood. Moreover, residents will find that there are many tree-lined streets. Most areas in this neighbourhood are reasonably quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic - although that is not the case around Highway 404.

Transportation

No matter the medium of transportation, it is fairly simple to travel in Hillcrest Village. Hillcrest Village is fairly transit friendly. More specifically, house owners can count on the Old Cummer on the Richmond Hill. The neighbourhood is served by about 20 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is generally very close by. Hillcrest Village is also fairly suitable for people who get around as pedestrians; running common errands is convenient without a car. The bike is a good means of transportation in this neighbourhood.

Housing

In Hillcrest Village, about 30% of buildings are large apartment buildings, while small apartment buildings, single detached homes, and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. This area offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. About three quarters of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners whereas the rest are rented. Most of the housing growth in this area happened between 1960 and 1980.

Services

It is a short stroll to access schools and daycares from any location in Hillcrest Village. In terms of eating, it is very often possible for property owners in this part of Toronto to purchase their groceries by walking. Additionally, there are a good number of opportunities within a short distance for those who value restaurants and cafes. It is also convenient to access a variety of clothing stores without a vehicle.