The Elms Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of The Elms is exemplified by its calm environment. Most areas in this neighbourhood are reasonably quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic - although there are still several louder sections, especially close to Highway 401. Finally, the greenery in this neighbourhood is prominent as the majority of streets have fairly good tree coverage. Parks, including Pine Point Park and The Elms Park, are very well-situated and there are approximately 30 of them nearby for residents to unwind in, making them very easy to access.

Transportation

The Elms will draw house buyers that use a diversity of modes of transportation. A majority of the homes for sale in this neighbourhood are located in places that are suitable for people who like to travel by walking; many daily needs are easy to carry out without a car. Commuting by bicycle is also convenient in this area. Thanks to about 10 nearby bus lines, The Elms benefits from a reasonably good public transit system. This part of Toronto is also very car friendly. It is convenient to park, and it is a short car ride to the closest highway, such as Highway 401, from anywhere in The Elms.

Housing

About half of homes in The Elms were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. In this neighbourhood, around 45% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, and the remainder are mainly single detached homes. The proportions of homeowners and renters are about even. This neighbourhood offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes.

Services

Daycares and schools are straightforward to reach as a pedestrian from any location in The Elms. With respect to eating, it is very often possible for property owners in this neighbourhood to do groceries as pedestrians. Likewise, there is generally a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. It is also easy to reach a number of clothing stores without a car.