Willowdale West Real Estate & Houses for Sale

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Willowdale West is a fairly good option. Although this neighbourhood is not known for its vibrancy, its main streets can still be quite energetic, and with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Most areas in Willowdale West are quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. There is a fair amount of greenery in this part of the city as a lot of streets have reasonably good tree coverage. Public green spaces, including Edithvale Park and Hinder Area, are very well-situated and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to visit, which makes them very easy to get to from the majority of locations in the neighbourhood.

Transportation

Willowdale West offers house buyers the choice between several modes of transportation. This area is very well-suited for those who get around on foot; meeting daily needs is easy without a vehicle, and a variety of businesses are fairly close by. Willowdale West is also fairly bike-friendly as this area is home to reasonably good bicycling infrastructure. Thanks to plenty of nearby rapid transit stations on the Viva Blue, Line 1 (Yonge-University) and Line 4 (Sheppard), and around 40 nearby bus lines, this neighbourhood is a very convenient part of Toronto for moving around by public transit. This part of the city is also a fairly good part of Toronto for driving. The majority of houses for sale are a rather short drive from the closest highway.

Housing

In Willowdale West, most dwellings are large apartment buildings, while the remainder are mainly single detached homes. Roughly 45% of properties in this part of Toronto were built after the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This neighbourhood also has a good variety of unit sizes - it is quite easy to find homes ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around 60% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while renters make up the remainder.

Services

It is usually practical for property owners in Willowdale West to do their groceries without a car. In addition, owing to 150-odd restaurants and cafes in this area, there is usually a place to get some food or drink just around the corner. It is also a short distance to a very good selection of clothing stores. Concerning education, parents and their kids will value that wherever their house is situated in Willowdale West, schools and daycares are nearby.