Islington Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Islington offers an extensive selection of green spaces to enjoy, despite its sometimes busy atmosphere. More specifically, most locations in the neighbourhood have fairly good access to public green spaces, including Broadacres Park and Hampshire Heights Park, since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to explore. A lot of parts of this neighbourhood are very calm and quiet, but some other sections can be noisy, especially closer to the railway line or Highway 427.

Transportation

Regardless of the medium of transportation, it is fairly straightforward to get around in Islington. Property owners can rely on public transit to navigate this neighbourhood. More specifically, it is easy to find a nearby rapid transit station, including Islington Station - Westbound Platform, Kipling Terminal Platform 14 and Dundas St / Billingham Rd with access to the Meadowvale Express and Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), from the bulk of properties in the neighbourhood. Commuters can rely on the Kipling on the Milton. There are about 30 bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most houses. Getting around on foot is also reasonably practical for house buyers in Islington; many day-to-day errands can be run without a car, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. The bike is a good method of transportation in this part of Toronto since it is a flat ride to most locations.

Housing

In Islington, around 45% of dwellings are single detached homes, but large apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. About 30% of properties in this part of Toronto were constructed before the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy about 70% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood while the remainder are rented.

Services

The closest supermarket in Islington is usually only a very short walk away. Likewise, there are a fair number of opportunities for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes. A decent choice of clothing stores can also be found within a rather short walking distance. As far as education is concerned, in Islington, families will generally be able to access schools and daycares by walking.