Summerhill Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Summerhill is a great part of Toronto for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. This neighbourhood has numerous streets for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Despite the fact that there are few nearby entertainment venues, there are usually a large number of people around, and with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities. The greenery in this part of the city is very prominent; there are over 50 green spaces close by for residents to relax in, including David A. Balfour Park and Ramsden Park, and they are very well-spread out, which makes it very easy to reach them from a large number of locations in the neighbourhood. Furthermore, residents will find that many tree-lined streets are prominent.

Transportation

Summerhill offers homeowners several alternative means of transportation. Thanks to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 1 (Yonge-University), and approximately 10 nearby bus lines, getting around by public transit is straightforward in Summerhill. Summerhill is also particularly well-suited for people who like to travel as pedestrians; running common errands is very easy without a car, and many businesses are especially close by. Riding a bicycle is moderately common in Summerhill as there is usually a bike-share station in proximity.

Housing

Large apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing about 40% of buildings in Summerhill, and the rest are mainly small apartment buildings, single detached homes, and townhouses. Around 45% of homes in this neighbourhood were constructed before the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. This part of Toronto has a good choice of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Roughly two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas the remainder are renters.

Services

It is very often possible for home buyers in Summerhill to purchase general and specialty groceries as pedestrians. In addition, with 50-odd restaurants and cafes in Summerhill, there is almost always a spot to get a meal or beverage just around the corner. An excellent selection of clothing stores can also be found within a very short walking distance, for example along Yonge Street. With regards to education, parents and their children will value that wherever their house is located in this neighbourhood, daycares and schools are close by.