Thornlea Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Thornlea is a good neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a calm ambience. There are approximately 30 green spaces nearby for residents to check out, including Bayview Reservoir Park and Valley View Park, and they are very well-spread out, which makes it easy to access them. This area is also reasonably quiet, as the streets are quite peaceful - although that is not the case around Highway 407, Highway 404 or the railway line.
Transportation
Driving is very often the favoured means of transportation in this part of Markham. It is a short car ride to the nearest highway, such as Highway 404, from any home in Thornlea, and it is very convenient to park. However, Thornlea is not an especially pleasant part of Markham for moving around by public transit. Nevertheless, property owners benefit from plenty of rapid transit stations with access to the Viva Purple. The neighbourhood is connected by approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are usually around the corner. It is easy to get around by bicycle in this part of the city. In contrast, walking is not very popular in Thornlea, despite the fact that many common errands can be run without a car.
Housing
Homeowners occupy nearly 95% of the units in the neighbourhood and the rest are rented. In this area, almost all dwellings are single detached homes, while duplexes make up most of the remaining housing stock. This part of Markham experienced its largest construction boom in the 1980s, so most of the available housing is from this time period. This neighbourhood is particularly good for those looking for four or more bedroom homes.
Services
In Thornlea, families will usually be able to get to daycares and high schools on foot. On the other hand, Thornlea does not have any primary schools. In terms of food, a supermarket is ordinarily reachable within a very long walk from most houses for sale in this part of Markham. Moreover, those who like to eat in restaurants or cafes will have a fair number of choices in Thornlea.