Roncesvalles Real Estate & Houses for Sale
No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Roncesvalles is a fairly good option. Roncesvalles is quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. The greenery in this part of Toronto is quite 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 visit. Furthermore, residents will find that the tree canopy coverage for many streets is fairly good. Finally, this area has numerous areas for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Even though there are few nearby entertainment venues, there are masses of people around most of the time, and it is very easy to find places to go out at night because they are well-spread throughout the neighbourhood.
Transportation
No matter the medium of transportation, it is very straightforward to move around in this neighbourhood. With many nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and approximately 20 nearby bus lines, Roncesvalles benefits from an excellent public transit network. Traveling on foot is also especially convenient for residents in Roncesvalles; all common errands can be run without the use of a car, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Active property owners will welcome the very bicycling-friendly character of Roncesvalles. In particular, a bike share station is generally located nearby, and the bicycling network is good.
Housing
In Roncesvalles, roughly 45% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, whereas the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings, single detached homes, and townhouses. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of three bedroom and one bedroom homes. The split between homeowners and renters is about even. A majority of the housing growth in this part of Toronto occurred pre-1960.
Services
It is especially convenient to get to both a general and a specialty grocery store by foot from anywhere in Roncesvalles. In addition, owing to 100-odd restaurants and cafes in Roncesvalles, there is almost always a place to get some food or drink just around the corner. Residents can find numerous nearby clothing stores. With regards to education, it is a very short walk to get to schools and daycares from anywhere in this part of Toronto.