Old Town Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Old Town is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this part of the city. Finding things to do is especially easy in this part of the city. There is a broad selection of entertainment venues, there are a very large number of people around most of the time, and with its approximately 30 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Old Town is quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. This part of Toronto also features not much greenery; however, it is very easy to get to green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to relax in.

Transportation

No matter the medium of transportation, it is very simple to move around in this area. Thanks to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 1 (Yonge-University), and about 20 nearby bus lines, the public transit network in Old Town is excellent. Getting around by foot is also particularly feasible for residents in Old Town; all daily needs can be met without a car, and countless businesses of different types can be found as well. Old Town will appeal to active people since it is very suited for cycling. More specifically, the bicycling network is reasonably good, and bike-share stations are never more than a short distance away.

Housing

The large percentage of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Old Town is an important part of its character. This part of the city offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Roughly 55% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while the rest are renters. Most housing in this part of Toronto was constructed after the year 2000, during its largest construction boom.

Services

It is a very short stroll to reach daycares and schools from anywhere in Old Town. With regards to food, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short stroll away in this part of the city. Furthermore, those who appreciate eating out won't have to go far in Old Town, where over 300 restaurants and over 50 coffee shops can be found. It is also a very short walk to a great choice of clothing stores, for instance on Front Street.