St. Lawrence Real Estate & Houses for Sale

St. Lawrence offers a variety of experiences for those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors. Finding energetic streets is very easy in this neighbourhood. A wide variety of entertainment venues can be found nearby, there are masses of people around most of the time, and finding one of the approximately 40 bars is very easy because they are generally located very close by. Main streets, such as Wellington Street, are very good for those who enjoy going out. There is a very small amount of greenery in this area; although, there are over 100 parks nearby for residents to relax in and they are especially well-situated, which makes them very easy to get to.

Transportation

St. Lawrence is an excellent part of Toronto for eco-friendly transportation options. The public transit in this neighbourhood is excellent owing to various nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 1 (Yonge-University), and around 30 nearby bus lines. It is also very easy for people travelling by foot to move around in this neighbourhood; most day-to-day errands can be run without a vehicle, and there are also innumerable businesses close by. Active home buyers will welcome the very bicycling-friendly nature of St. Lawrence. For instance, the bicycling infrastructure is fairly good, there is always a bike-share station close by, and the topography is flat.

Housing

The homes in this area are very modern, since about 40% of its dwellings were built after the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. The large percentage of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of this neighbourhood is an important part of its character. About two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and owners make up the remainder. There is a higher proportion of one bedroom homes in this part of the city.

Services

It is usually feasible for property owners in this area to shop for general and specialty groceries without a vehicle. Front Street is among the best streets for food stores. Likewise, owing to 500-odd restaurants and cafes in this area, there is almost always a place to get a meal or beverage just around the corner. It is also a very short distance to an excellent variety of clothing stores, for example along Yonge Street. In terms of education, families will value the proximity to schools and daycares, which are within a short distance from all homes for sale in St. Lawrence.