Woodbine Corridor Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Woodbine Corridor is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of Toronto. Woodbine Corridor is reasonably quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. However, the greenery in this part of Toronto is very prominent as most streets have very good tree coverage. There are over 50 green spaces close by for residents to check out, including Ashbridges Bay Park and Woodbine Park, and they are especially well-situated, making them very easy to reach. Finally, although this part of Toronto is not known for its lively ambience, the vibe can still be quite energetic around its busier streets, and finding one of the a few nightlife venues is very easy as they are generally situated in very convenient locations.
Transportation
No matter the medium of transportation, it is rather convenient to travel in Woodbine Corridor. Woodbine Corridor is very transit friendly due to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and about 10 nearby bus lines. This neighbourhood is also very conducive to those who prefer to get around on foot; meeting daily needs is convenient without a vehicle, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. Travelling by bicycle is convenient in Woodbine Corridor.
Housing
Roughly 60% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while the remainder are renters. Small apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing around one third of buildings in this area, but large apartment buildings, single detached homes, and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. Most homes in this neighbourhood were built pre-1960, during its largest construction boom. This part of Toronto has a good selection of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.
Services
Both general and specialty grocery stores are usually accessible within a very short walk from any home in this neighbourhood. Likewise, with over 50 restaurants and around 10 coffee shops, this part of the city is a very good area in which to go out to eat. It is also a short distance to a very good variety of clothing stores, for instance on Gerrard Street. Regarding education, daycares and schools are straightforward to reach without a car from any location in this part of the city.