Oakridge Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Oakridge offers a variety of experiences for home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors. Even though this neighbourhood is not known for its vibrancy, its main streets are still quite dynamic, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located around the corner. On the other hand, this neighbourhood features a fair amount of greenery; there are over 50 public green spaces close by for residents to visit, including St. Clair Ravine and Warden Woods Park, and they are especially well-spread out, resulting in them being very easy to access from most locations within the neighbourhood. In addition, residents will find that many tree-lined streets are prominent.

Transportation

This neighbourhood provides house buyers with the choice between a variety of modes of transportation. Oakridge is conducive to people who like to travel on foot; running common errands is easy without needing a vehicle, and many businesses are reasonably close at hand. Oakridge is also reasonably conducive to biking. Thanks to many nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and approximately 20 nearby bus lines, the public transit system in this neighbourhood is very accessible. Driving is also a good transportation option in Oakridge as it is commonly not too difficult to find a place to park.

Housing

In Oakridge, most dwellings are large apartment buildings, while single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. This area has a good choice of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 30% are owners. Around 40% of properties in this part of the city were constructed between 1960 and 1980, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s.

Services

In Oakridge, parents and their children will typically be able to reach schools and daycares as pedestrians. Concerning eating, it is very often an option for home buyers in Oakridge to purchase general and specialty groceries without a car. Additionally, there is typically a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. A decent variety of clothing stores can also be found within a rather short walking distance.