Ryerson Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors will feel at home in Ryerson. Finding things to do is especially easy in this neighbourhood. The streets are almost always busy with people, there is a great variety of entertainment venues, and with its about 40 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. This part of the city also features not much greenery; however, there are over 50 parks nearby for residents to check out, like Allan Gardens, and they are especially well-spread out, which makes it very easy to reach them from the majority of locations in Ryerson.

Transportation

Home buyers in Ryerson benefit from various alternatives to get around without using a car. Ryerson will attract people who appreciate residing in a compact community because it is very walking-friendly; carrying out daily needs is especially convenient without a car, and countless businesses of different types can be found as well. This part of Toronto is also a very pleasant part of Toronto for cyclists. More specifically, bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a few blocks away, and the bicycling infrastructure is fairly comprehensive. Ryerson has a great transit system thanks to plenty of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 1 (Yonge-University), and about 10 nearby bus lines. However, this neighbourhood is not particularly car friendly. That being said, most real estate listings are a rather short car ride from the nearest highway.

Housing

The substantial percentage of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Ryerson is an important part of its character. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. The split between renters and homeowners is about even. The buildings in this neighbourhood are quite old, since many of its dwellings were built prior to the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1990s.

Services

Home buyers in Ryerson will welcome that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short trip away. Dundas Street is among the best streets for food stores. Likewise, there are over 350 restaurants and over 50 cafes to benefit from in this part of the city. Property owners can find countless clothing stores within walking distance, for example along Yonge Street. In terms of education, parents and their kids will value that wherever their house is located in Ryerson, daycares and schools are nearby.