Woodbine-Lumsden Real Estate & Houses for Sale
No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Woodbine-Lumsden is a fairly good option. Although this part of the city is not known for its vibrancy, its main streets are still quite dynamic, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located within walking distance. Woodbine-Lumsden is very good for those who enjoy quiet surroundings, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. The greenery in this neighbourhood is reasonably prominent as the majority of streets have good tree coverage. Green spaces, including Taylor Creek Park and Stan Wadlow Park, are very well-spread out and there are around 40 of them close by for residents to explore, which makes them very easy to access.
Transportation
Woodbine-Lumsden affords property owners several alternative methods of transportation. It is very convenient for pedestrians to move around in this area; running common errands is easy without a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. The bike is a good means of transportation in Woodbine-Lumsden. The transit access in Woodbine-Lumsden is very practical as a consequence of various nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and approximately 10 nearby bus lines. Cars are also a good transportation option in this part of Toronto as finding a place to park isn't generally too difficult.
Housing
Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing around 55% of buildings in Woodbine-Lumsden, while large apartment buildings make up most of the remaining housing stock. This neighbourhood has a good selection of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around two thirds of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners while the remainder are rented. This area experienced its most significant building boom pre-1960, so most of the available housing stock is from this time period.
Services
It is very convenient to reach both a general and a specialty grocery store without a car from most houses for sale in this part of Toronto. Moreover, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. When it comes to education, it is a short distance to get to schools and daycares from most properties for sale in Woodbine-Lumsden.