Humewood Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Humewood is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this part of Toronto. There are numerous lively parts in this neighbourhood to check out. Despite the fact that there is a narrow selection of entertainment venues, there are often crowds of people around, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located around the corner. Oakwood Avenue in particular offers a wide variety of nightlife. The noise levels in Humewood are very low, as the streets are very tranquil. The greenery in this part of Toronto is quite prominent as numerous tree-lined streets are around. There are approximately 40 green spaces close by for residents to visit, including Cedarvale Park, and they are especially well-situated, making it very easy to reach them from numerous locations in Humewood.
Transportation
Humewood is a very good part of Toronto for environmentally friendly transportation options. Homeowners can rely on public transit to navigate Humewood owing to 3 rapid transit stations (St Clair West Station - Southbound Platform, St Clair West Station - Northbound Platform and Eglinton West Station - Southbound Platform) with access to the Line 1 (Yonge-University), and about 10 nearby bus lines. It is also very easy for people travelling on foot to get around in Humewood; most daily needs can be carried out without a vehicle, and many businesses are close by. Active property owners will enjoy the moderately bicycling-friendly nature of Humewood. For instance, a bike share station can always be found in close proximity.
Housing
Most of the housing growth in Humewood took place before the 1960s. In this area, around 30% of dwellings are single detached homes, while the rest are mainly large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and townhouses. The population residing in this neighbourhood is evenly split between owners and renters. This part of the city has a good variety of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.
Services
Both general and specialty grocery stores are typically accessible within a very short trip from most houses for sale in this neighbourhood. There are approximately 20 supermarkets in Humewood, and the best selection can be found on streets such as St Clair Avenue. Furthermore, thanks to over 50 restaurants and a few coffee shops, Humewood is a very good area in which to go out to eat. Residents benefit from numerous nearby clothing stores. With respect to education, it is a short walk to access daycares and schools from anywhere in Humewood.