Scarborough Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Scarborough is a very good former municipality to buy a home in for those who prefer a calm environment. Greenery is quite prominent in this part of Toronto as most streets have good tree coverage. Green spaces, like Ellesmere Greenspace and Confederation Park, are very well-distributed and there are over 600 of them close by for residents to visit, which makes them very easy to access. This area is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.
Transportation
Scarborough enables homeowners to get around by different modes of transportation. Scarborough is reasonably transit friendly as a result of plenty of rapid transit stations on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and over 50 nearby bus lines. Scarborough is also a fairly convenient part of Toronto for pedestrians; running common errands is easy without the need to use a car, and many businesses are moderately close at hand. Biking is convenient in this area.
Housing
Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing about one third of dwellings in Scarborough, and the rest of the houses are mainly large apartment buildings. This area has a good choice of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Roughly two thirds of the dwellings in the former municipality are occupied by homeowners whereas renters occupy the remainder. Around one third of properties in this part of the city were constructed between 1960 and 1980, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s.
Services
The nearest supermarket in Scarborough is usually only a short stroll away. In addition, there are a good number of opportunities in close proximity for those who care about restaurants and cafes. A decent choice of clothing stores can also be found within a reasonably short walking distance. As far as education is concerned, families will welcome that no matter where their property is situated in Scarborough, schools and daycares are nearby.