Woodlands Real Estate & Houses for Sale

There are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Woodlands. There are about 20 public green spaces nearby for residents to discover, such as Amberlea Park, and they are especially well-distributed, resulting in them being easy to get to from most locations within the neighbourhood. Lastly, this part of Pickering remains relatively quiet, as there are few pedestrians, although those who are near Highway 401 or the railway line may experience more noise.

Transportation

Driving is an excellent medium of transportation in Woodlands. Most properties for sale are a very short drive from the nearest highway, such as Highway 401, and it is especially convenient to come across a place to park. However, the public transit service in Woodlands is not especially frequent. Nevertheless, the neighbourhood is linked by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most residences. This part of the city is not very conducive to bicycling because the cycling infrastructure is not very extensive, and there are a fair number of elevation changes for cyclists to brave. Nevertheless, riding a bike is more feasible in certain areas than others. Traveling by foot is also not very common in this part of Pickering, despite the fact that many common errands can be run without needing to get in a car.

Housing

Around 30% of properties in Woodlands were constructed following the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing about 60% of buildings in this neighbourhood, and the rest are mainly duplexes. Around 80% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 20% are rented. This part of the city is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes.

Services

Property owners in Woodlands will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a very short walk away. Furthermore, there are a good number of options in close proximity for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes. It is also a rather short distance to a good choice of clothing stores. Regarding education, in Woodlands, parents and their children will typically be able to access daycares and schools as pedestrians.