Thornlea Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Thornlea is a reasonably good neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere. The noise levels in this part of the city are low, as the streets are generally quite calm - however noise can be bothersome near the railway line, Highway 407 or Highway 404. Lastly, green spaces, such as Bayview Reservoir Park and German Mills Meadow and Natural Habitat, are very well-distributed and there are around 30 of them nearby for residents to relax in, which makes them easy to reach from a large number of locations within this neighbourhood.
Transportation
The preferred means of transportation in Thornlea is usually driving. It is very easy to park, and the majority of properties for sale are a short drive from the nearest highway, such as Highway 407. In contrast, public transit users may find limited choices in this area as a result of the low service level. Nonetheless, house owners benefit from many rapid transit stations on the Viva Purple. The neighbourhood is linked by about 10 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is generally around the corner. There are relatively few pedestrians out on the streets of Thornlea, even though many daily errands can be run without a vehicle. In contrast, Thornlea is reasonably bike-friendly.
Housing
In Thornlea, the overwhelming majority of buildings are single detached homes, while duplexes make up most of the remaining housing stock. Most of the housing growth in this part of Markham happened in the 1980s. There is a higher proportion of four or more bedroom homes in this neighbourhood. Nearly 95% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners whereas the rest are rented.
Services
Daycares and high schools are easy to reach without a vehicle from most properties for sale in Thornlea. On the other hand, this area does not have any primary schools. In terms of food, home buyers in Thornlea will welcome that a grocery store is always only a very long walk away. In addition, there are a good number of options for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes.