Rockcliffe-Smythe Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Rockcliffe-Smythe has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though this area is not known for its vibrancy, the vibe is still quite energetic around its busier streets, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located a short distance away. Most areas in Rockcliffe-Smythe are very quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. The greenery in this area is reasonably prominent as many tree-lined streets are prominent. It is very easy to reach public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to explore.
Transportation
Rockcliffe-Smythe will appeal to homeowners that value several means of transportation. This area is home to a very good transit system by reason of approximately 20 nearby bus lines. Rockcliffe-Smythe is also a fairly pleasant part of Toronto for pedestrians; meeting day-to-day needs is easy without a vehicle, and many businesses are close by. Rockcliffe-Smythe is moderately amenable to biking.
Housing
Over half of the housing stock of Rockcliffe-Smythe consists of single detached homes and large apartment buildings, whereas the rest are mainly small apartment buildings and townhouses. This part of Toronto also has a good selection of housing size options; properties range from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Roughly 55% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas the rest are renters. About 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were built pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s.
Services
It is straightforward to reach both a general and a specialty grocery store on foot from anywhere in Rockcliffe-Smythe. Moreover, this part of the city is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat or go to a cafe. As far as education is concerned, it is a short walk to access daycares and schools from most homes for sale in Rockcliffe-Smythe.