Leaside Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Leaside is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of the city. Even though this neighbourhood is not known for its lively atmosphere, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its busier streets, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by. Most areas in Leaside are very quiet, as the streets tend to be very peaceful. The greenery in this part of Toronto is very prominent; it is very easy to reach public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to explore. Furthermore, residents will find that a lot of tree-lined streets are prominent.

Transportation

Leaside affords home buyers several alternative methods of transportation. People who want to be in a community that's walkable will enjoy the fairly pedestrian-friendly nature of Leaside; many daily needs can be met without a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. It is also convenient to commute by bike in this neighbourhood. Thanks to approximately 10 nearby bus lines, Leaside has reasonably good transit service. Leaside is also moderately car friendly. It is a rather short car ride to the nearest highway from any home in this part of Toronto.

Housing

Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing about 45% of dwellings in Leaside, while the rest are mainly large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and townhouses. This neighbourhood has a good choice of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About 70% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 30% are renters. Most of the houses available in the housing market in this part of the city were built pre-1960, when most of the housing growth occurred.

Services

It is usually possible for property owners in Leaside to do groceries by foot. Likewise, with 50-odd restaurants and cafes in Leaside, there is generally a spot to get some food or drink just around the corner. A very good variety of clothing stores can also be found within a short walking distance. With respect to education, schools and daycares are very easy to get to without a vehicle from most properties for sale in this part of the city.