Yonge-Doris Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Yonge-Doris offers a variety of experiences for home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors. Even though this part of Toronto is not known for its vibrancy, its main streets are still quite dynamic, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located around the corner. On the other hand, this area features a good amount of greenery as there are numerous tree-lined streets. There are over 50 parks nearby for residents to discover and they are very well-distributed, resulting in them being very easy to get to from a large number of locations within Yonge-Doris.
Transportation
Yonge-Doris enables house buyers to travel using a diversity of means of transportation. The excellent transit makes transit a viable option for many as a consequence of various nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Viva Blue, Line 1 (Yonge-University) and Line 4 (Sheppard), and approximately 40 nearby bus lines. Property owners who want to be in an area that's walkable will also enjoy the very pedestrian-friendly nature of Yonge-Doris; most common errands can be run without a vehicle, and there are also a fair number of businesses in proximity. The bicycle is a reasonably good mode of transportation in Yonge-Doris since there are a good number of bike lanes.
Housing
In Yonge-Doris, almost all dwellings are large apartment buildings, while small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. A majority of the housing growth in this neighbourhood has happened following the year 2000. This area is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Roughly 55% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners while the rest are rented.
Services
Families will find that no matter where their property is located in this area, daycares and schools are close by. In terms of food, the closest grocery store in this part of Toronto is typically only a very short walk away. Likewise, with over 100 restaurants and approximately 20 cafes, this neighbourhood is an excellent area in which to eat out. Residents can find numerous clothing stores within walking distance.