Playter Estates Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Playter Estates is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. Playter Estates is quiet overall, as the streets are usually quite tranquil, however noise can be an issue near Don Valley Parkway or the railway line. Greenery is prominent in this neighbourhood as most streets have good tree coverage. There are about 30 green spaces nearby for residents to visit, like Don Valley Brick Works Park and Riverdale Park East, and they are especially well-distributed, making it very easy to access them. Finally, finding things to do is easy in this part of Toronto. Even though there are relatively few nearby entertainment venues, the streets are very often busy with people, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the neighbourhood. Main streets, including Danforth Avenue, are very good for those who enjoy going out.

Transportation

Playter Estates will attract property owners that value several methods of transportation. With many nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and around 10 nearby bus lines, this area is very transit friendly. Walking is also particularly practical for residents in Playter Estates; carrying out daily needs is very easy without the need for a vehicle, and there are also a good number of businesses nearby. Playter Estates will draw physically active people as it is fairly suited for cycling. More precisely, the bicycling infrastructure is moderately well-developed, and bike-share stations are rarely more than a short distance away.

Housing

Around two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home while owners make up the remainder. Large apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing roughly half of buildings in this part of Toronto, and the rest of the houses are mainly small apartment buildings, single detached homes, and townhouses. The homes in this neighbourhood are quite old, because around 45% of its dwellings were built prior to the 1960s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s. This area has a good choice of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.

Services

It is usually possible for property owners in Playter Estates to buy general and specialty groceries by walking. Furthermore, there are over 50 restaurants and a few cafes to benefit from in this part of Toronto. Home buyers can find many nearby clothing stores. With regards to education, schools and daycares are very easy to reach by foot from anywhere in Playter Estates.