Upper Beaches Real Estate & Houses for Sale
No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Upper Beaches is a fairly good option. Upper Beaches is reasonably quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. On the other hand, this neighbourhood features a fair amount of greenery as many tree-lined streets are prominent. Accessing green spaces from most locations within the neighbourhood, including Kew Gardens and Dentonia Park, is very easy since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to explore. Lastly, even though the ambience is not the most lively in this neighbourhood, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its busier streets, and with its about 10 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.
Transportation
No matter the medium of transportation, it is rather easy to get around in Upper Beaches. Upper Beaches is a very pleasant part of Toronto for moving around by public transit owing to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and around 20 nearby bus lines. Many of the houses for sale in this neighbourhood are located in places that are also suitable for pedestrians; running daily errands is convenient without a vehicle, and a variety of businesses are close at hand. It is easy to move around by bike in Upper Beaches.
Housing
In Upper Beaches, around 30% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, while large apartment buildings, single detached homes, and townhouses make up most of the remaining housing stock. A majority of the housing growth in this neighbourhood took place pre-1960. This part of the city is primarily composed of one bedroom and three bedroom homes. Around 60% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 40% are rented.
Services
A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short trip away in Upper Beaches. Likewise, thanks to 200-odd restaurants and cafes in this neighbourhood, there is usually a spot to get some food or drink just around the corner. A very good variety of clothing stores is also situated within a short walking distance. With respect to education, daycares and schools are straightforward to reach as a pedestrian from most properties for sale in Upper Beaches.