South Riverdale Real Estate & Houses for Sale
No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, South Riverdale is a fairly good option. There are a large number of things to do in this part of the city to visit. The streets are almost always busy with people, there is a great variety of entertainment venues, and with its about 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. South Riverdale is quiet overall, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue, although there are still several louder areas, especially near one of the railway lines, F G Gardiner Expressway or Don Valley Parkway. There is a good amount of greenery in this neighbourhood as there are many tree-lined streets. Getting to parks from a lot of locations within the neighbourhood, including Tommy Thompson Park and Woodbine Beach Park, is very easy since there are over 100 of them nearby for residents to unwind in.
Transportation
South Riverdale provides property owners with the choice between a diversity of means of transportation. The very good public transit system allows people to get to many destinations without needing a car. For instance, house owners benefit from plenty of rapid transit stations with access to the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth). There are approximately 20 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally around the corner. This neighbourhood is also very conducive to pedestrians; all common errands can be run without a car, and many businesses are reasonably close by. A large number of residents in the area use their bicycle since bike-share stations are rarely more than a few blocks away, and the cycling network is reasonably good.
Housing
In South Riverdale, about 30% of buildings are small apartment buildings, but large apartment buildings and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. This part of the city is primarily composed of one bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around 55% of the properties in South Riverdale while the remainder are rented. This part of Toronto experienced its most significant building boom before the 1960s, so most of the available housing stock is from this time period.
Services
Parents and their schoolchildren will find that wherever their home is situated in this part of the city, schools and daycares are nearby. With regards to eating, it is very often practical for property owners in South Riverdale to buy general and specialty groceries without a vehicle. Gerrard Street is among the best streets for groceries. In addition, owing to over 200 restaurants and approximately 30 coffee shops, South Riverdale is a great place in which to eat out. It is also a short stroll to a very good selection of clothing stores.