St.Andrew-Windfields Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Despite the somewhat busy feel, there are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in St.Andrew-Windfields. To be more specific, it is very easy to reach parks in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to enjoy. Furthermore, residents will find that numerous streets have fairly good tree coverage. This part of Toronto is relatively quiet, due to the presence of few people out and about on the streets; however those who are around Highway 401 or the railway line may experience higher levels of noise.

Transportation

This area enables property owners to travel using different modes of transportation. Commuting by public transit is convenient in St.Andrew-Windfields. Rapid transit stations, including Leslie Station - Westbound Platform, York Mills Station - Northbound Platform and Bessarion Station - Eastbound Platform with access to the Line 1 (Yonge-University) and Line 4 (Sheppard), are typically a short walk away from the bulk of residences in the neighbourhood. Residents are served by the Oriole on the Richmond Hill. The neighbourhood is linked by approximately 30 bus lines, and bus stops are commonly around the corner. Traveling on foot is also rather convenient for house buyers in this area; many daily errands can be run without a car, and there are also a good number of businesses nearby. It is difficult to commute by bicycle in this neighbourhood as the terrain is not especially flat, and there are few bike lanes. Nonetheless, a few bike-friendly areas exist.

Housing

In St.Andrew-Windfields, around half of buildings are single detached homes, and the remaining houses are mainly large apartment buildings. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. About two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas renters make up the remainder. Roughly 45% of properties in this part of the city were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1990s.

Services

Parents and their kids will welcome that no matter where their house is located in St.Andrew-Windfields, daycares and schools are nearby. When it comes to eating, the nearest grocery store in this part of Toronto is typically only a rather short trip away. Additionally, those who like to dine in restaurants or cafes will have a good number of opportunities in St.Andrew-Windfields. Residents have access to a fair number of clothing stores within walking distance.