Malvern West Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Malvern West offers a slower-paced atmosphere and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. This part of Toronto is very quiet overall, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, there is a fair amount of greenery in this area; it is very easy to reach parks from most locations in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 30 of them nearby for residents to relax in. Furthermore, residents will find that most streets have fairly good tree coverage.
Transportation
This part of Toronto will draw home buyers that appreciate several means of transportation. Malvern West features a good public transit system. In particular, residents have access to approximately 10 bus lines, and most houses are very close to a bus stop. Home buyers who value residing in a compact community will also be pleased with the rather pedestrian-friendly character of Malvern West; carrying out daily needs is convenient without a vehicle. Cycling is occasionally difficult in Malvern West since there are a good number of elevation changes, and there are few bike lanes.
Housing
About three quarters of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while the remainder are renters. Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing about one quarter of dwellings in this part of Toronto, and the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings, duplexes, and townhouses. Roughly 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1980s and the 1990s. This part of the city offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes.
Services
The closest supermarket in this part of Toronto is generally only a very short walk away. Moreover, there are a good number of options in close proximity for those who value restaurants and cafes. It is also a reasonably short distance to a decent choice of clothing stores. Concerning education, daycares and schools are straightforward to access as a pedestrian from most homes for sale in this area.