Sherwood-Amberglen Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Sherwood-Amberglen is exemplified by its calm ambience. Most locations in the neighbourhood have reasonably good access to public green spaces, such as Rouge Valley Park, since there are approximately 20 of them close by for residents to discover. Most areas in this part of the city are very quiet, as the streets are very tranquil around Highway 407 or the airport (Markham Stouffville Heliport).

Transportation

The favoured way to get around in this part of the city is usually driving. The majority of real estate listings are a short drive from the nearest highway, such as Highway 407, and it is straightforward to find a parking spot. In contrast, the public transit in this part of Markham is fairly poor. Thankfully, rapid transit stations, such as Cornell Bus Terminal Platform 8, Hwy 7 / Wootten and Markham Stouffville Hospital with access to the Viva Purple, are not very far from most residences in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is connected by approximately 20 bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. Getting around as a pedestrian is not especially practical for residents in this part of Markham since few daily errands can be run without the use of a car. In contrast, this area is rather conducive to cycling.

Housing

Single detached homes are the main housing type, representing about 85% of buildings in Sherwood-Amberglen, and the rest are mainly duplexes. This neighbourhood is particularly good for those looking for four or more bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly 95% of the units in Sherwood-Amberglen while the rest are rented. This area experienced its biggest construction boom between 1960 and 1980, so most of the available properties are from this time period.

Services

Families will appreciate that no matter where their property is located in Sherwood-Amberglen, primary schools and daycares are nearby. In contrast, families may consider it difficult to reach high schools as pedestrians. Regarding food, property owners in Sherwood-Amberglen will value that a grocery store is always only a rather short walk away. Furthermore, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and there are also a few coffee shops in this part of the city. Property owners have access to a fair number of nearby clothing stores.