St. Andrew Real Estate & Houses for Sale

St. Andrew is a very good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed atmosphere. There is a very large amount of greenery in this neighbourhood as most streets have excellent tree coverage. There are about 40 public green spaces nearby for residents to check out, like St. Andrew’s Park, and they are especially well-distributed, which results in them being very easy to get to from the majority of locations within St. Andrew. This part of Toronto is very quiet overall, as the streets are usually very tranquil.

Transportation

This area affords house buyers the choice between different modes of transportation. Owing to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 1 (Yonge-University) and Line 4 (Sheppard), and approximately 20 nearby bus lines, the good transit network makes transit a viable option for many people. Property owners who value being able to walk everywhere will also be pleased with the fairly pedestrian-friendly nature of St. Andrew; most day-to-day needs are easy to meet without a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This neighbourhood is rather suited for cycling.

Housing

The predominance of single detached homes in the housing stock of St. Andrew is an important part of its character. Around one third of properties in this area were constructed between 1960 and 1980, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This neighbourhood also has quite a good selection of housing sizes - notably, this part of Toronto is good for those looking for four or more bedroom homes. About 70% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners whereas the rest are rented.

Services

Home buyers in St. Andrew will welcome that a grocery store is always only a reasonably short stroll away. Furthermore, there is typically a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. As far as education is concerned, families will value the proximity to schools and daycares, which are within a short distance from most properties for sale in St. Andrew.