Scarborough Village Real Estate & Houses for Sale
People who prefer a calm atmosphere will enjoy Scarborough Village. Most areas in this neighbourhood are quiet, as the streets tend to be reasonably tranquil - however some parts can be quite noisy, especially closer to the railway line. Finally, there is a fair amount of greenery in this neighbourhood as the tree canopy coverage for many streets is good. There are approximately 30 green spaces close by for residents to check out, including South Marine Park, and they are very well-spread out, resulting in them being very easy to get to from numerous locations within this part of Toronto.
Transportation
This area provides property owners with several alternative modes of transportation. Commuting by public transit is easy in Scarborough Village due to Eglinton on the Lakeshore East, and a few nearby bus lines. It is also easy for pedestrians to navigate Scarborough Village; many daily errands can be run without a car. This part of the city is bike-friendly.
Housing
About 55% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 45% are owners. Large apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing the majority of buildings in this area, whereas the remainder are mainly single detached homes. Around 45% of properties in this part of Toronto were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes.
Services
Daycares and primary schools are very convenient to access on foot from most houses for sale in Scarborough Village. On the other hand, there are only a few high schools and therefore they can be a long distance away. As far as eating is concerned, it is very easy to reach the nearest grocery store as a pedestrian in Scarborough Village. In addition, this neighbourhood is a fairly good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. A reasonable variety of clothing stores can also be found within a rather short walking distance.