Palmerston - Little Italy Real Estate & Houses for Sale
No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Palmerston - Little Italy is a fairly good option. It is very easy to find lively places in this area. The streets are usually busy with people, there is a fairly good selection of entertainment venues, and with its approximately 40 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Palmerston - Little Italy is fairly good for those who like a quiet atmosphere, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. There is a fair amount of greenery in this area; public green spaces, including Christie Pits Park and Trinity Bellwoods Park, are especially well-distributed and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to discover, making them very easy to access. In addition, residents will find that there are numerous tree-lined streets.
Transportation
This neighbourhood does not necessitate use of a car since various other methods of transportation are at the disposal of home buyers. This area is an extremely convenient part of Toronto for moving around by public transit. Rapid transit stations, such as Bathurst Station - Westbound Platform, Christie Station - Westbound Platform and Spadina Station - Northbound Platform with access to the Line 1 (Yonge-University) and Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), are not very far-removed from the bulk of homes in the neighbourhood. There are about 20 bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and the closest bus stop is generally very close by. Palmerston - Little Italy is also very suitable for people who travel by foot; running common errands is especially convenient without needing a car, and a very large number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This area is a very convenient part of Toronto for cyclists. In particular, a bike share station is usually located in close proximity, and there are a good number of bike lanes.
Housing
Renters occupy roughly 60% of the units in Palmerston - Little Italy whereas owners occupy the remainder. Small apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing most dwellings in this neighbourhood, and the rest of the properties are mainly townhouses. Most housing in this part of the city was built before the 1960s, during its biggest construction boom. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes.
Services
Parents and their kids will appreciate the proximity to schools and daycares, which are within a short distance from all homes for sale in Palmerston - Little Italy. With respect to eating, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away in this part of the city. In addition, there are over 250 restaurants and around 40 coffee shops to benefit from in Palmerston - Little Italy. Residents can find very many nearby clothing stores.