Thorncrest Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced ambience will enjoy Thorncrest. This area is very quiet overall, as the streets are usually very tranquil. Lastly, greenery is very present in this neighbourhood; green spaces, like Hampshire Heights Park, are especially well-spread out and there are around 20 of them nearby for residents to relax in, which makes it very easy to reach them. Moreover, residents will find that the majority of streets have excellent tree coverage.

Transportation

No matter the medium of transportation, it is convenient to move around in this part of the city. Thorncrest will attract home buyers who value walkability as it is rather pedestrian-friendly; many daily errands can be run without the need to get in a car. Biking is also easy in Thorncrest. Property owners can depend on public transit to travel in Thorncrest due to a few nearby bus lines. The best way to move around in this area is usually driving. It is straightforward to access a parking spot, and the majority of real estate listings are a rather short car ride from the closest highway.

Housing

In Thorncrest, almost all buildings are single detached homes. This part of Toronto is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy nearly all of the units in the neighbourhood while the rest are rented. The homes in this neighbourhood are quite old, since roughly 40% of its dwellings were built pre-1960, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1990s.

Services

It is a very short walk to reach primary schools and daycares from most homes for sale in Thorncrest. In contrast, there are no high schools in this area. When it comes to food, the nearest supermarket in Thorncrest is generally only a short distance away. Additionally, there are a good number of opportunities in close proximity for those who value restaurants and cafes.