South Hill Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors will feel at home in South Hill. This neighbourhood has numerous areas to check out. Even though there is a limited selection of entertainment venues, there are usually a large number of people around, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located around the corner. Greenery is very present in this part of Toronto as there are a lot of tree-lined streets. Public green spaces, like Sir Winston Churchill Park, are especially well-spread out and there are around 10 of them nearby for residents to check out, making them very easy to get to.

Transportation

Property owners in this part of the city have several alternatives to get around without the need for a car. The public transit service in South Hill is very good. More specifically, rapid transit stations, such as St Clair West Station - Southbound Platform and Dupont Station - Northbound Platform with access to the Line 1 (Yonge-University), are not very far-removed from the bulk of properties in the neighbourhood. There are a few bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far away from most houses. It is also very easy for pedestrians to move around in this part of Toronto; most daily needs are especially convenient to carry out by walking, and a variety of businesses are very close by. South Hill is a fairly pleasant part of Toronto for cyclists. More specifically, bike-share stations are seldomly more than a short distance away.

Housing

Large apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing the majority of buildings in South Hill, and the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings and single detached homes. About half of properties in this part of Toronto were built before the 1960s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 2000s. This neighbourhood also has a good variety of housing sizes; it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. The split between homeowners and renters is about even.

Services

It is usually an option for property owners in this part of Toronto to purchase general and specialty groceries on foot. Additionally, South Hill is a good place in which to go out to eat or go to a cafe. When it comes to education, parents and their children will find that wherever their house is situated in this area, daycares and schools are close by. Families are served by public and private elementary schools.